As MLB 60-game season draws near, careful optimism prevails
With the start of Major League Baseball's shortened season a week away, games in empty stadiums and strange extra-inning rules are on the verge of becoming reality.
With the start of Major League Baseball's shortened season a week away, games in empty stadiums and strange extra-inning rules are on the verge of becoming reality.
'Without that noise, everything is heard:' Brewers adjust to empty seats during team scrimmage
While the rain came down outside, it wasn't a worry to the Milwaukee Brewers inside Miller Park on Wednesday, July 15 as the Crew settled-in for Game 2 of the "Blue-Gold World Series."
While the rain came down outside, it wasn't a worry to the Milwaukee Brewers inside Miller Park on Wednesday, July 15 as the Crew settled-in for Game 2 of the "Blue-Gold World Series."
Milwaukee Brewers seek to make history with 3rd straight playoff berth
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers want to celebrate their golden anniversary by accomplishing something they have never done before.After reaching the National League Championship Series in 2018 and falling in the NL wild-card game last year, the Brewers are seeking an unprecedented third straight playoff berth during this unusual 60-game season.The Brewers launched their franchise in 1970.
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers want to celebrate their golden anniversary by accomplishing something they have never done before.After reaching the National League Championship Series in 2018 and falling in the NL wild-card game last year, the Brewers are seeking an unprecedented third straight playoff berth during this unusual 60-game season.The Brewers launched their franchise in 1970.
'I feel like I can throw any pitch:' All-Star Brandon Woodruff looks to lead Brewers' pitching staff
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers' summer camp is wrapping up its first full week of workouts.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers' summer camp is wrapping up its first full week of workouts.
'I'll be ready to go:' Delayed start should help Brewers' Knebel play all season
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers reliever Corey Knebel believes the pandemic-imposed hiatus will enable him to be ready for the start of the season as he returns from Tommy John surgery.“I’m feeling very confident that I’ll be ready to go,” Knebel said after throwing an inning of scoreless relief in a Friday afternoon scrimmage.Knebel didn’t pitch at all last year after tearing the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow during spring training, an injury that required him to undergo surgery in April 2019.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers reliever Corey Knebel believes the pandemic-imposed hiatus will enable him to be ready for the start of the season as he returns from Tommy John surgery.“I’m feeling very confident that I’ll be ready to go,” Knebel said after throwing an inning of scoreless relief in a Friday afternoon scrimmage.Knebel didn’t pitch at all last year after tearing the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow during spring training, an injury that required him to undergo surgery in April 2019.
New extra-inning format stirs debate as teams plot strategy, Christian Yelich a fan: 'I think it's great'
MILWAUKEE — Baseball has its answer to penalty kicks, overtimes and shootouts, and it figures to stir just as much debate as all those other forms of tiebreakers.Major League Baseball will start each extra inning in this abbreviated, 60-game season by putting a runner on second base.
MILWAUKEE — Baseball has its answer to penalty kicks, overtimes and shootouts, and it figures to stir just as much debate as all those other forms of tiebreakers.Major League Baseball will start each extra inning in this abbreviated, 60-game season by putting a runner on second base.
Milwaukee Brewers release 2021 schedule before a single game has been played this year
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers released on Thursday, July 9 the team's 2021 Major League schedule -- even before the team has played a single game in 2020.The schedule for next year shows the Crew will face off against the Minnesota Twins on Opening Day, set for Thursday, April 1.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers released on Thursday, July 9 the team's 2021 Major League schedule -- even before the team has played a single game in 2020.The schedule for next year shows the Crew will face off against the Minnesota Twins on Opening Day, set for Thursday, April 1.
Brewers sign 1st-round pick Garrett Mitchell, complete singing of draft class
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to terms with outfielder Garrett Mitchell, who was selected 20th overall in the 2020 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of California, Los Angeles.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to terms with outfielder Garrett Mitchell, who was selected 20th overall in the 2020 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of California, Los Angeles.
Milwaukee Brewers Mini-Marathon canceled for 2020 amid pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Wednesday, July 8 the cancellation of the 9th annual Brewers Mini-Marathon.The event, which was set to take place on Aug. 29, was to include a half-marathon, 10K and 5K race with fundraising proceeds to benefit the MACC Fund.The team announced all participants currently registered for the Brewers Mini-Marathon events will be automatically transferred to their respective events in 2021.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Wednesday, July 8 the cancellation of the 9th annual Brewers Mini-Marathon.The event, which was set to take place on Aug. 29, was to include a half-marathon, 10K and 5K race with fundraising proceeds to benefit the MACC Fund.The team announced all participants currently registered for the Brewers Mini-Marathon events will be automatically transferred to their respective events in 2021.
'Kind of frustrating:' COVID-19 testing issues disrupt MLB camps; Brewers staying connected
MILWAUKEE -- Summer camp is supposed to be fun, and the Milwaukee Brewers are making sure their version of it isn't always so serious given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.Despite having a plan to get COVID-19 test results back to teams in 24 hours, Major League Baseball has not been able to deliver.
MILWAUKEE -- Summer camp is supposed to be fun, and the Milwaukee Brewers are making sure their version of it isn't always so serious given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.Despite having a plan to get COVID-19 test results back to teams in 24 hours, Major League Baseball has not been able to deliver.
Safe at home? Off-field behavior will be decisive for MLB
MIAMI — Reliever Nick Vincent signed last week with the Miami Marlins and settled in for two days of quarantine in his hotel room while awaiting clearance to join workouts.“That was a little bit different,” he said. “In 48 hours, you're definitely a little stir-crazy."Vincent spent a lot of time watching TV, including the news, which reinforced that it was wise to lay low with the coronavirus crisis worsening in Florida and much of the country.And as Major League Baseball attempts to salvage the 2020 season, behavior away from the ballpark will help determine the outcome.
MIAMI — Reliever Nick Vincent signed last week with the Miami Marlins and settled in for two days of quarantine in his hotel room while awaiting clearance to join workouts.“That was a little bit different,” he said. “In 48 hours, you're definitely a little stir-crazy."Vincent spent a lot of time watching TV, including the news, which reinforced that it was wise to lay low with the coronavirus crisis worsening in Florida and much of the country.And as Major League Baseball attempts to salvage the 2020 season, behavior away from the ballpark will help determine the outcome.
Be a part of the 'Cutout Crew' at Miller Park this season
MILWAUKEE -- Looking to be in the stands during the revamped 2020 Brewers season?
MILWAUKEE -- Looking to be in the stands during the revamped 2020 Brewers season?
Brewers, Cubs to kick off season with July 24 meeting at Wrigley Field, set to play regional teams
CHICAGO -- Major League Baseball released its 60-game schedules on Monday, July 6 on the MLB Network.The schedule shows the Milwaukee Brewers will be in Chicago to take on the Cubs for a game on Friday evening, July 24 -- with the first pitch at 7:10 p.m. They'll stay in the Windy City to complete a three-game series.
CHICAGO -- Major League Baseball released its 60-game schedules on Monday, July 6 on the MLB Network.The schedule shows the Milwaukee Brewers will be in Chicago to take on the Cubs for a game on Friday evening, July 24 -- with the first pitch at 7:10 p.m. They'll stay in the Windy City to complete a three-game series.
Milwaukee Brewers players Luis Urias, Angel Perdomo test positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell revealed on Monday, July 6 that players Luis Urias and Angel Perdomo tested positive for COVID-19 during the shutdown of Major League Baseball.Counsell indicated no players tested positive when they were signed in at Miller Park last Wednesday, July 1 -- or since camp has opened.Counsell said Urias and Perdomo are not allowed to be with the team until they get two negative tests and have gone through a mandatory wait time.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell revealed on Monday, July 6 that players Luis Urias and Angel Perdomo tested positive for COVID-19 during the shutdown of Major League Baseball.Counsell indicated no players tested positive when they were signed in at Miller Park last Wednesday, July 1 -- or since camp has opened.Counsell said Urias and Perdomo are not allowed to be with the team until they get two negative tests and have gone through a mandatory wait time.
Deff-initely Milwaukee: Let's step up to the plate with Milwaukee Brewers reporter Sophia Minnaert
MILWAUKEE -- It's time to (finally) talk baseball!
MILWAUKEE -- It's time to (finally) talk baseball!
'Every team is in the same boat:' Christian Yelich looks forward to 60-game season
MILWAUKEE -- Sunday, July 5 marked the second day of practice in the Milwaukee Brewers' abbreviated Summer Camp.
MILWAUKEE -- Sunday, July 5 marked the second day of practice in the Milwaukee Brewers' abbreviated Summer Camp.
'Nobody is immune:' Milwaukee Brewers return to practice; no positive COVID-19 tests
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers took the field at Miller Park on Saturday, July 4 -- opening the team's summer camp in preparation for the pandemic-shortened season.Players reported to the facility on Wednesday, July 1 for COVID-19 testing before taking the field; no positive results came back.Now, it's up to the players to decide if they're still going to play."Nobody is safe from this, nobody is immune from this," said veteran Ryan Braun.With the first day of workouts in the books, the team is happy to be back together on the field again.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers took the field at Miller Park on Saturday, July 4 -- opening the team's summer camp in preparation for the pandemic-shortened season.Players reported to the facility on Wednesday, July 1 for COVID-19 testing before taking the field; no positive results came back.Now, it's up to the players to decide if they're still going to play."Nobody is safe from this, nobody is immune from this," said veteran Ryan Braun.With the first day of workouts in the books, the team is happy to be back together on the field again.
'Sense of urgency:' Ryan Braun says he's now more likely to play beyond 2020
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers veteran Ryan Braun said he's more likely to continue playing beyond 2020 because of the unusual circumstances of this pandemic-shortened season.Braun said in January that he was considering retiring after the season.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers veteran Ryan Braun said he's more likely to continue playing beyond 2020 because of the unusual circumstances of this pandemic-shortened season.Braun said in January that he was considering retiring after the season.
Baseball is back...to the future! Milwaukee Brewers release 2020 parody video
MILWAUKEE -- They might not need roads where they are going, but they'll certainly need basepaths.In what has become an annual tradition, the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, July 3 released their team movie parody for the upcoming season.
MILWAUKEE -- They might not need roads where they are going, but they'll certainly need basepaths.In what has become an annual tradition, the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, July 3 released their team movie parody for the upcoming season.