Brewers pick up pitcher, catcher in exchange for LHP Will Smith
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Monday, August 1st that they acquired right-handed pitcher Phil Bickford and catcher Andrew Susac from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for left-handed pitcher Will Smith.Brewers officials say 21-year-old Bickford was selected by San Francisco in the first round (18th overall) of the 2015 First-Year Player Draft.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Monday, August 1st that they acquired right-handed pitcher Phil Bickford and catcher Andrew Susac from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for left-handed pitcher Will Smith.Brewers officials say 21-year-old Bickford was selected by San Francisco in the first round (18th overall) of the 2015 First-Year Player Draft.
Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy, pitcher Jeremy Jeffress headed to Texas to play for the Rangers
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, August 1st acquired outfielder Lewis Brinson and right-handed pitcher Luis Ortiz, along with a third player yet-to-be-named -- in exchange for catcher Jonathan Lucroy and right-handed pitcher Jeremy Jeffress."Pleased with how things worked out.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, August 1st acquired outfielder Lewis Brinson and right-handed pitcher Luis Ortiz, along with a third player yet-to-be-named -- in exchange for catcher Jonathan Lucroy and right-handed pitcher Jeremy Jeffress."Pleased with how things worked out.
Milwaukee Brewers trade reliever Will Smith
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have confirmed that relief pitcher Will Smith has been traded to the San Francisco Giants.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have confirmed that relief pitcher Will Smith has been traded to the San Francisco Giants.
Standing ovation for Jonathan Lucroy at Miller Park in what could be his final appearance for Brewers
MILWAUKEE -- Jonathan Lucroy waved his helmet to acknowledge a standing ovation at Miller Park and, in what could be his final appearance for the Milwaukee Brewers, flied out as a pinch hitter Sunday, July 31st in a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.Lucroy turned down a trade to AL Central-leading Cleveland over the weekend -- after his representatives tried to change his contract to make him a free agent after this season.
MILWAUKEE -- Jonathan Lucroy waved his helmet to acknowledge a standing ovation at Miller Park and, in what could be his final appearance for the Milwaukee Brewers, flied out as a pinch hitter Sunday, July 31st in a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.Lucroy turned down a trade to AL Central-leading Cleveland over the weekend -- after his representatives tried to change his contract to make him a free agent after this season.
Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy blocks trade to Cleveland Indians
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy has blocked his proposed trade to the Cleveland Indians.Lucroy said Sunday, July 31st he wasn't going to go into the details behind his decision, but the long term is more important than the short term for him and his family."Well, I didn't go to bed until about four in the morning, obviously.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy has blocked his proposed trade to the Cleveland Indians.Lucroy said Sunday, July 31st he wasn't going to go into the details behind his decision, but the long term is more important than the short term for him and his family."Well, I didn't go to bed until about four in the morning, obviously.
"Thank you officer!" 7-year-old boy, at Miller Park for the first time, has night made by MPD officer
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Sunday, July 31st shared on Facebook a photo and the story of an act of kindness by an officer at Miller Park on Saturday night, July 30th -- as the Brewers took on the Pittsburgh Pirates.According to MPD, seven-year-old Brandon was enjoying his first trip to Miller Park when a foul ball was cracked straight to MPD Officer Charles Seelow as he walked the lower level of the ballpark.Seelow caught the foul ball, and promptly tossed it to a young fan -- seven-year-old Brandon.MPD said Brandon's mom shared the photo and said: "I would like to tell you how much we appreciate kindness tonight at the Brewers game.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Sunday, July 31st shared on Facebook a photo and the story of an act of kindness by an officer at Miller Park on Saturday night, July 30th -- as the Brewers took on the Pittsburgh Pirates.According to MPD, seven-year-old Brandon was enjoying his first trip to Miller Park when a foul ball was cracked straight to MPD Officer Charles Seelow as he walked the lower level of the ballpark.Seelow caught the foul ball, and promptly tossed it to a young fan -- seven-year-old Brandon.MPD said Brandon's mom shared the photo and said: "I would like to tell you how much we appreciate kindness tonight at the Brewers game.
Brewers top Pirates 5-3
MILWAUKEE — Hernan Perez drove in three runs with a two-run homer and an RBI single, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers over the Pirates 5-3 Saturday night after Pittsburgh dealt closer Mark Melancon to Washington.Shifted to third in the batting order because Ryan Braun was sidelined by with right-side tightness, Perez hit a two-run homer in the first off rookie Jameson Taillon (2-2).Moved up in the order on Thursday because of Braun's injury, Perez hit a two-run homer off Arizona's Robbie Ray.
MILWAUKEE — Hernan Perez drove in three runs with a two-run homer and an RBI single, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers over the Pirates 5-3 Saturday night after Pittsburgh dealt closer Mark Melancon to Washington.Shifted to third in the batting order because Ryan Braun was sidelined by with right-side tightness, Perez hit a two-run homer in the first off rookie Jameson Taillon (2-2).Moved up in the order on Thursday because of Braun's injury, Perez hit a two-run homer off Arizona's Robbie Ray.
Guerra, Carter lead Brewers in 3-1 win over Pirates
MILWAUKEE — Junior Guerra limited Pittsburgh to four hits over 8 2/3 strong innings, Chris Carter hit a two-run home run and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pirates 3-1 on Friday night.The Pirates managed Andrew McCutchen's RBI groundout off Guerra (7-2), who departed with two on and two outs in the ninth.
MILWAUKEE — Junior Guerra limited Pittsburgh to four hits over 8 2/3 strong innings, Chris Carter hit a two-run home run and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pirates 3-1 on Friday night.The Pirates managed Andrew McCutchen's RBI groundout off Guerra (7-2), who departed with two on and two outs in the ninth.
Perez, Davies lead Brewers to 6-4 win over Diamondbacks
MILWAUKEE — Hernan Perez hit a two-run homer, singled and scored the go-ahead run in the sixth, Zach Davies pitched 6 1/3 innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 on Thursday.Perez, who started at shortstop for benched Jonathan Villar, crushed Robbie Ray's first pitch 458 feet off the facing of the scoreboard in deep center for the two-run homer in the third.Davies (8-4) allowed three runs —two earned— on six hits.
MILWAUKEE — Hernan Perez hit a two-run homer, singled and scored the go-ahead run in the sixth, Zach Davies pitched 6 1/3 innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 on Thursday.Perez, who started at shortstop for benched Jonathan Villar, crushed Robbie Ray's first pitch 458 feet off the facing of the scoreboard in deep center for the two-run homer in the third.Davies (8-4) allowed three runs —two earned— on six hits.
Jimmy Nelson allows 8 runs in just over 4 innings; Brewers fall to Diamondbacks
MILWAUKEE — Yasmany Tomas hit two home runs, Archie Bradley pitched seven solid innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-1 on Wednesday night, July 27th.Bradley (4-6) allowed one run on four hits, walked three and struck out six in his longest start since going 7 1/3 innings in a 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on May 29.Bradley, a 23-year-old right-hander, allowed Jonathan Villar's lead-off double and nothing else until Hernan Perez hit a soft liner to right with two outs in the fifth.
MILWAUKEE — Yasmany Tomas hit two home runs, Archie Bradley pitched seven solid innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-1 on Wednesday night, July 27th.Bradley (4-6) allowed one run on four hits, walked three and struck out six in his longest start since going 7 1/3 innings in a 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on May 29.Bradley, a 23-year-old right-hander, allowed Jonathan Villar's lead-off double and nothing else until Hernan Perez hit a soft liner to right with two outs in the fifth.
Brewers hit 4 HRs, spoil Shipley's debut in win over D-backs
MILWAUKEE — Martin Maldonado hit a three-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers went deep four times Monday night, spoiling the major league debut of Arizona pitching prospect Braden Shipley in a 7-2 victory over the Diamondbacks.Scooter Gennett, Jonathan Villar and pinch-hitter Andy Wilkins also connected for the Brewers in the opener of a four-game series.
MILWAUKEE — Martin Maldonado hit a three-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers went deep four times Monday night, spoiling the major league debut of Arizona pitching prospect Braden Shipley in a 7-2 victory over the Diamondbacks.Scooter Gennett, Jonathan Villar and pinch-hitter Andy Wilkins also connected for the Brewers in the opener of a four-game series.
Cubs big inning, and Brewers lack of timely hitting leads to loss
Milwaukee -- Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run double in the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5.The Cubs broke through against the Brewers bullpen after struggling with runners in scoring position against starter Junior Guerra.That changed after Will Smith took over for Guerra with one out in the seventh.Tommy La Stella went 3 for 3 for Chicago.
Milwaukee -- Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run double in the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5.The Cubs broke through against the Brewers bullpen after struggling with runners in scoring position against starter Junior Guerra.That changed after Will Smith took over for Guerra with one out in the seventh.Tommy La Stella went 3 for 3 for Chicago.
Nieuwenhuis hits 2 home runs, Brewers top Cubs 6-1
MILWAUKEE — Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit two home runs, Zach Davies took a shutout into the seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-1 on Saturday night.Jonathan Lucroy also homered, giving Milwaukee the lead with a two-run shot in the first off John Lackey (7-7).
MILWAUKEE — Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit two home runs, Zach Davies took a shutout into the seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-1 on Saturday night.Jonathan Lucroy also homered, giving Milwaukee the lead with a two-run shot in the first off John Lackey (7-7).
Brewers lose 5-2 to Cubs
MILWAUKEE — Dexter Fowler led off the first with a homer and drove in three runs in his first game back from the disabled list, powering the Chicago Cubs to a 5-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.Fowler went 3 for 4 with a walk and scored twice after being sidelined more than a month with a strained right hamstring.
MILWAUKEE — Dexter Fowler led off the first with a homer and drove in three runs in his first game back from the disabled list, powering the Chicago Cubs to a 5-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.Fowler went 3 for 4 with a walk and scored twice after being sidelined more than a month with a strained right hamstring.
On Friday, July 22nd, take advantage of Brewers one-day promotion: “No Fee Friday”
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have announced the return of the popular one-day promotion, “No-Fee Friday.” To show their appreciation to fans, the Brewers will cover the cost of all ticket transaction fees for all orders placed between 9 a.m. and 11:59 p.m.The one-day promotion is valid for any remaining 2016 regular season games at Miller Park.According to a press release from the Brewers, there are 36 home games remaining on the Brewers’ regular season schedule, and fans can purchase tickets to any of them without having to pay transaction fees as long as they purchase during the valid hours tomorrow.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have announced the return of the popular one-day promotion, “No-Fee Friday.” To show their appreciation to fans, the Brewers will cover the cost of all ticket transaction fees for all orders placed between 9 a.m. and 11:59 p.m.The one-day promotion is valid for any remaining 2016 regular season games at Miller Park.According to a press release from the Brewers, there are 36 home games remaining on the Brewers’ regular season schedule, and fans can purchase tickets to any of them without having to pay transaction fees as long as they purchase during the valid hours tomorrow.
Brewers fall to Pirates 5-3
PITTSBURGH — Francisco Liriano took another step toward putting his season-long control issues behind him, striking out 13 to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.Liriano (6-9) gave up three runs and four hits in 6 2/3 innings and didn't issue a walk for just the second time in 19 starts.
PITTSBURGH — Francisco Liriano took another step toward putting his season-long control issues behind him, striking out 13 to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.Liriano (6-9) gave up three runs and four hits in 6 2/3 innings and didn't issue a walk for just the second time in 19 starts.
Lucroy drives in 3, Brewers race by Pirates 9-5
PITTSBURGH -- Jonathan Lucroy drove in three runs, including a two-run single in the sixth inning that broke things open for good as the Milwaukee Brewersrolled by the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 on Wednesday night, July 20th.Jonathan Villar, Hernan Perez and Ryan Braun had two hits each for Milwaukee and Chris Carter and Scooter Gennett drove in two runs apiece while the Brewers jumped on starter Jeff Locke early and kept adding on.Carlos Torres (2-1) won in relief of Chase Anderson, who struggled once again but was bailed out by an offense that took it to Locke (8-6), who gave up five runs in three-plus innings.Jordy Mercer went 2 for 3 with two RBIs for the Pirates.
PITTSBURGH -- Jonathan Lucroy drove in three runs, including a two-run single in the sixth inning that broke things open for good as the Milwaukee Brewersrolled by the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 on Wednesday night, July 20th.Jonathan Villar, Hernan Perez and Ryan Braun had two hits each for Milwaukee and Chris Carter and Scooter Gennett drove in two runs apiece while the Brewers jumped on starter Jeff Locke early and kept adding on.Carlos Torres (2-1) won in relief of Chase Anderson, who struggled once again but was bailed out by an offense that took it to Locke (8-6), who gave up five runs in three-plus innings.Jordy Mercer went 2 for 3 with two RBIs for the Pirates.
Milwaukee Brewers fall to Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2
PITTSBURGH — Josh Harrison tripled leading off the bottom of the ninth and scored when the throw from the outfield skipped past Milwaukee third baseman Hernan Perez and out of play to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory Tuesday night, July 19th.Perez's RBI single off Pittsburgh All-Star closer Mark Melancon with two outs in the ninth tied the game, but the tie was short-lived.
PITTSBURGH — Josh Harrison tripled leading off the bottom of the ninth and scored when the throw from the outfield skipped past Milwaukee third baseman Hernan Perez and out of play to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory Tuesday night, July 19th.Perez's RBI single off Pittsburgh All-Star closer Mark Melancon with two outs in the ninth tied the game, but the tie was short-lived.
"Never give up:" Brewers Jeremy Jeffress couldn't find relief on the mound until he found peace in life
MILWAUKEE -- In some ways, the Milwaukee Brewers have been better than expected.
MILWAUKEE -- In some ways, the Milwaukee Brewers have been better than expected.
Brewers passed ball leads to walk off win for Reds
CINCINNATI -- Billy Hamilton dashed home on All-Star Jonathan Lucroy's passed ball with two outs in the ninth inning Sunday, giving the Cincinnati Reds a 1-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
CINCINNATI -- Billy Hamilton dashed home on All-Star Jonathan Lucroy's passed ball with two outs in the ninth inning Sunday, giving the Cincinnati Reds a 1-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.