Craig Counsell to Brewers fans: 'Let's show the world this Crew isn't going away'

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has a message for fans of the hometown team -- to show the world this is a serious baseball town with amazing fans.In a message emailed to fans on Wednesday, March 27, the day before the home opener against the St.

Milwaukee Brewers, reliever Alex Wilson finalize $750,000, 1-year deal

MONTREAL — Reliever Alex Wilson and the Milwaukee Brewers have finalized a $750,000, one-year contract, a deal that includes $825,000 in performance bonuses.The 32-year-old right-hander has a 3.23 ERA in six major league seasons, the past four with Detroit.

'Plan on arriving early:' Brewers, Miller Park ready to welcome fans for Opening Day 2019

MILWAUKEE -- Baseball season is just around the corner, with the Milwaukee Brewers' Opening Day Thursday, March 28."We're really looking forward to 2019 and bringing some magic back to Miller Park," said Rick Schlesinger, president of business operations for the Brewers.Some call it the most wonderful time of year -- baseball season.

Get to Miller Park with ease: ‘Brewers Line’ begins service on Opening Day

MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers Line will serve every home game this season starting with Opening Day on March 28 and, hopefully, operate late into the Fall for the Playoffs!The route has 20 stops along Water Street, Cathedral Square and Wisconsin Avenue.

Brewers trade veteran catcher Erik Kratz to San Francisco Giants

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers veteran catcher Erik Kratz has been traded to San Francisco in exchange for infielder C.J. Hinojosa, according to a tweet made by the Milwaukee Brewers.

Mark your calendar: 'Hitting 4 the Cycle' benefit ride set for Saturday, Aug. 24

MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers Community Foundation announced on Thursday, March 21 the return of the Hitting 4 the Cycle benefit bike ride, which will take place on Saturday, Aug. 24.Beginning at 1:30 p.m., riders will partake in a 25-mile course that starts and ends at Miller Park and runs through the Third Ward and along Lake Michigan’s south shore.

Browns QB Baker Mayfield spends a day working out with the Brewers at spring training

MARYVALE, Ariz. -- Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield spent Friday, March 12 working out with the Milwaukee Brewers spring training camp at the invitation of Christian Yelich.Yelich and Mayfield struck up a friend last year shortly after Mayfield got drafted to the NFL.

MLB wants notice of lineups before stadium announcements

NEW YORK — Major league teams this season must notify the commissioner's office of their starting lineups before they are announced at stadiums.