Christian Yelich hit 3-run homer as Brewers beat Cubs 4-0

CHICAGO — The last day of August and first day of September looked awfully familiar to the Milwaukee Brewers.Christian Yelich hit a three-run homer off Craig Kimbrel in the ninth inning, and Milwaukee beat Chicago 4-0 on Sunday for its second straight shutout against the Cubs.The Brewers leaned on their bullpen and timely hitting by Yelich to rally to the NL Central title last year, and they used a similar recipe to take two of three at Wrigley Field this weekend."When your guys in the bullpen do an incredible job, it works out well," manager Craig Counsell said, "and that's what happened the last two days."Milwaukee pulled within three games of Chicago for the second NL wild card.

Milwaukee Brewers designate RH reliever Jeremy Jeffress for assignment

CHICAGO — The Milwaukee Brewers have cut another key performer from last year, designating reliever Jeremy Jeffress for assignment on Sunday.Jeffress went 8-1 with a 1.29 ERA and 15 saves in 2018, helping Milwaukee win the NL Central and make it all the way to the NL Championship Series.

Milwaukee Brewers drop 4th game in 5, falling 7-1 to Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO — Nicholas Castellanos hit a pair of two-run homers, José Quintana took a shutout into the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs cruised to their fourth straight win, 7-1 over Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.Castellanos, who went deep off Chase Anderson in each of his first two at-bats, has 11 homers in 27 games with the Cubs since arriving in a trade at the deadline from Detroit and is batting .357 with Chicago.

Hiura, Lyles help Brewers stop Cardinals' 6-game win streak

MILWAUKEE — Keston Hiura homered and drove in three runs, Jordan Lyles turned in another strong start and the Milwaukee Brewers snapped the St.

Milwaukee Brewers fall to St. Louis Cardinals 12-2

MILWAUKEE — Marcell Ozuna's bases-loaded double keyed a six-run second inning and surging St.

Brewers slugger Christian Yelich to be featured in ESPN's 'Body Issue'

MILWAUKEE -- Christian Yelich is about to bare it all.The Milwaukee Brewers slugger will join the group of athletes featured in ESPN's "Body Issue."It will be available online on Sept. 4, and it will hit newsstands on Sept. 6.It'll mark the final time the issue is printed after 21 years.CLICK HERE to learn more.Yelich leads the team in home runs with 41 as of Monday, Aug. 26, averaging one every 10.8 at-bats.

Milwaukee Brewers release RHP Jhoulys Chacín

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers released right-handed pitcher Jhoulys Chacín on Monday, Aug. 26.

'Awesome experience:' Senior Stroll allows older generation to walk the field at Miller Park

MILWAUKEE -- Some days, there's nothing like a walk in the park, and some days, the Milwaukee Brewers allow people to walk at Miller Park."I like it!" said Tom Andrzejczak."Awesome experience," said Richard Dykstra.WPS Health Insurance puts on the "Senior Stroll" at Miller Park after some weekday Brewers game.

Arizona Diamondbacks beat Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 to avoid sweep

MILWAUKEE— Robbie Ray convinced Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo to allow him to finish the fifth inning, and it paid off.

Brewers designate opening day starter Jhoulys Chacín for assignment

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers have designated opening day starter Jhoulys Chacín for assignment.The Brewers announced the move on Saturday before playing Arizona.Chacín is 3-10 with a 5.79 ERA this season.

Brewers keep D-backs' bats quiet again in 4-0 win

MILWAUKEE -- Eric Thames and Trent Grisham hit back-to-back homers, Keston Hiura knocked in two runs and Chase Anderson pitched five strong innings as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0 Saturday night.With the win, Milwaukee pulled within two games of Chicago in the race for the second NL wild-card spot.

Lyles no-hits Arizona through 6 innings, Brewers win 6-1

MILWAUKEE -- Jordan Lyles was pulled after pitching six no-hit innings and Milwaukee reliever Devin Williams gave up a bloop single with two outs in the seventh as the Brewers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 on Friday night.Lyles (8-8) was taken out after throwing 99 pitches.