Milwaukee Brewers fall to Chicago Cubs 3-2 at Wrigley Field
CHICAGO — Miguel Montero homered in the bottom of the 10th inning to give Chicago a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night, August 12th for the Cubs' sixth straight win and 12th in 13 games.Montero, who allowed a couple wild pitches to get past him in the ninth as the Brewers rallied to tie the score, led off the 10th with a solo blast to left field off Michael Blazek (5-3).Tommy Hunter (3-2) pitched a scoreless 10th to get the win.Kris Bryant homered and Anthony Rizzo made a circus catch falling into the stands to lead the keep the Cubs surging.Ryan Braun went 3 for 4 with a home run for the Brewers.
CHICAGO — Miguel Montero homered in the bottom of the 10th inning to give Chicago a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night, August 12th for the Cubs' sixth straight win and 12th in 13 games.Montero, who allowed a couple wild pitches to get past him in the ninth as the Brewers rallied to tie the score, led off the 10th with a solo blast to left field off Michael Blazek (5-3).Tommy Hunter (3-2) pitched a scoreless 10th to get the win.Kris Bryant homered and Anthony Rizzo made a circus catch falling into the stands to lead the keep the Cubs surging.Ryan Braun went 3 for 4 with a home run for the Brewers.
Last in the NL Central, Milwaukee Brewers fall to Chicago Cubs on the road, 6-3
CHICAGO — Anthony Rizzo and Jorge Soler each drove in two runs, Dan Haren picked up his first victory for the Cubs and Chicago won for the 11th time in 12 games, beating the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 Tuesday night, August 11th.The Brewers, last in the NL Central, announced earlier in the day Doug Melvin is moving into an advisory role after 13 years as general manager.The Cubs, meanwhile, continue to roll.They started this three-game series on a winning note after sweeping four from defending champion San Francisco.Haren (8-7), acquired from Miami on July 31, pitched into the sixth.Rizzo had two hits, including an RBI double, and drew a bases-loaded walk.
CHICAGO — Anthony Rizzo and Jorge Soler each drove in two runs, Dan Haren picked up his first victory for the Cubs and Chicago won for the 11th time in 12 games, beating the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 Tuesday night, August 11th.The Brewers, last in the NL Central, announced earlier in the day Doug Melvin is moving into an advisory role after 13 years as general manager.The Cubs, meanwhile, continue to roll.They started this three-game series on a winning note after sweeping four from defending champion San Francisco.Haren (8-7), acquired from Miami on July 31, pitched into the sixth.Rizzo had two hits, including an RBI double, and drew a bases-loaded walk.
Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin to take on new role with team
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Tuesday, August 11th that team general manager Doug Melvin will transition into an advisory role with the club.According to the Milwaukee Brewers website, team owner Mark Attanasio hired the executive search firm Korn Ferry to organize the process, and said he would begin asking for permission to interview candidates this week during Owners' Meetings in Chicago.The site also indicates Attanasio has an interest in having the Brewers join the wave of teams that have turned to young GMs with a focus on analytics.Melvin joined the Brewers on September 26, 2002 as the eighth general manager in franchise history.During his 12-year tenure, Melvin has 957 regular-season wins and two postseason berths, including a 2011 National League Central Division championship.Melvin is one of only five Canadian natives to ever serve as a Major League general manager.CLICK HERE to read Melvin's entire bio on the Brewers website.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Tuesday, August 11th that team general manager Doug Melvin will transition into an advisory role with the club.According to the Milwaukee Brewers website, team owner Mark Attanasio hired the executive search firm Korn Ferry to organize the process, and said he would begin asking for permission to interview candidates this week during Owners' Meetings in Chicago.The site also indicates Attanasio has an interest in having the Brewers join the wave of teams that have turned to young GMs with a focus on analytics.Melvin joined the Brewers on September 26, 2002 as the eighth general manager in franchise history.During his 12-year tenure, Melvin has 957 regular-season wins and two postseason berths, including a 2011 National League Central Division championship.Melvin is one of only five Canadian natives to ever serve as a Major League general manager.CLICK HERE to read Melvin's entire bio on the Brewers website.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Khris Davis hits two home runs to help Brewers to 5-4 win, snapping Cardinals' four-game winning streak
MILWAUKEE — Khris Davis hit two home runs, including a two-run shot in the eighth inning off recent teammate Jonathan Broxton, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat St.
MILWAUKEE — Khris Davis hit two home runs, including a two-run shot in the eighth inning off recent teammate Jonathan Broxton, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat St.
Milwaukee Brewers lose 3-0 against St. Louis Cardinals
MILWAUKEE — Matt Carpenter hit a leadoff home run, Jaime Garcia pitched two-hit ball for seven innings and the St.
MILWAUKEE — Matt Carpenter hit a leadoff home run, Jaime Garcia pitched two-hit ball for seven innings and the St.
Brew Crew blanked by Cards: Milwaukee falls 6-0 against St. Louis
MILWAUKEE -- Randal Grichuk hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run fifth inning, and Lance Lynn pitched the St.
MILWAUKEE -- Randal Grichuk hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run fifth inning, and Lance Lynn pitched the St.
Brewers win third straight, 10-1 against Padres
MILWAUKEE — Khris Davis hit two three-run homers, Matt Garza limited San Diego to two hits in seven innings, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Padres 10-1 on Thursday.Davis homered for the first time since July 18, connecting off Padres starter Odrisamer Despaigne (5-8) in the third — a shot into the San Diego bullpen that made it 4-0.Davis also homered off Kevin Quackenbush in the eighth.Garza (6-12) walked two and struck out five in his first victory in three starts.
MILWAUKEE — Khris Davis hit two three-run homers, Matt Garza limited San Diego to two hits in seven innings, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Padres 10-1 on Thursday.Davis homered for the first time since July 18, connecting off Padres starter Odrisamer Despaigne (5-8) in the third — a shot into the San Diego bullpen that made it 4-0.Davis also homered off Kevin Quackenbush in the eighth.Garza (6-12) walked two and struck out five in his first victory in three starts.
Rookie Taylor Jungmann strikes out career-high eight as Brewers beat Padres 8-5
MILWAUKEE — Rookie Taylor Jungmann had another strong outing, striking out a career-high eight and allowing six hits without a walk over seven innings in the Milwaukee Brewers' 8-5 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night, August 5th.Jonathan Lucroy, Shane Peterson and Jean Segura each drove in two runs to help Milwaukee record back-to-back wins for the first time in 15 games.Jungmann (6-3) has allowed two earned runs or fewer in eight straight starts and in all but one this season.After San Diego scored three runs in the ninth off Corey Knebel, Francisco Rodriguez recorded the final out for his 25th save in as many chances.Padres starter Ian Kennedy (6-10) gave up four earned runs on seven hits in seven innings.
MILWAUKEE — Rookie Taylor Jungmann had another strong outing, striking out a career-high eight and allowing six hits without a walk over seven innings in the Milwaukee Brewers' 8-5 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night, August 5th.Jonathan Lucroy, Shane Peterson and Jean Segura each drove in two runs to help Milwaukee record back-to-back wins for the first time in 15 games.Jungmann (6-3) has allowed two earned runs or fewer in eight straight starts and in all but one this season.After San Diego scored three runs in the ninth off Corey Knebel, Francisco Rodriguez recorded the final out for his 25th save in as many chances.Padres starter Ian Kennedy (6-10) gave up four earned runs on seven hits in seven innings.
Scooter Gennett hosts pottery session to benefit a good cause: "Whenever I get to do pottery, I always have a good time"
MILWAUKEE -- Major League baseball players have a long season, with more than 160 games -- so it's good to get away when you can.
MILWAUKEE -- Major League baseball players have a long season, with more than 160 games -- so it's good to get away when you can.
Jimmy Nelson, Khris Davis help Brewers snap six-game losing streak with 4-1 win over Padres
MILWAUKEE — Jimmy Nelson scattered three hits over 6 2-3 solid innings, Khris Davis drove in two runs and the Milwaukee Brewers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.The Padres scored an unearned run off Nelson (9-9) in the fourth, but the big right-hander, who threw a season-high 112 pitches, allowed nothing more.
MILWAUKEE — Jimmy Nelson scattered three hits over 6 2-3 solid innings, Khris Davis drove in two runs and the Milwaukee Brewers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.The Padres scored an unearned run off Nelson (9-9) in the fourth, but the big right-hander, who threw a season-high 112 pitches, allowed nothing more.
Wily Peralta ineffective in second start after 2 months on DL; Brewers fall to Padres 13-5
MILWAUKEE — Yangervis Solarte hit two home runs and Tyson Ross pitched six effective innings to help the San Diego Padres rout the Milwaukee Brewers 13-5 on Monday night, August 3rd.Solarte hit a solo home run in the first and connected for a three-run shot in the seventh.Jedd Gyorko also homered and had three hits while Alexi Amarista drove in three runs for the Padres.Ross (8-8) gave up seven hits and two earned runs in six innings.
MILWAUKEE — Yangervis Solarte hit two home runs and Tyson Ross pitched six effective innings to help the San Diego Padres rout the Milwaukee Brewers 13-5 on Monday night, August 3rd.Solarte hit a solo home run in the first and connected for a three-run shot in the seventh.Jedd Gyorko also homered and had three hits while Alexi Amarista drove in three runs for the Padres.Ross (8-8) gave up seven hits and two earned runs in six innings.
Chicago Cubs complete four-game sweep of Brewers with 4-3 win Sunday at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE -- Closer Hector Rondon nearly squandered a three-run lead, and Chicago Cubs rookie Kris Bryant got hurt in a 4-3 win on Sunday, August 2nd that completed a four-game sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers.Starter Clayton Richard (2-0) and the Cubs' bullpen held off the Brewers until the ninth, when Rondon allowed the first two runners to reach base with his team leading 4-1.Ryan Braun scored on a groundout with one out, and Hernan Perez drove in another run with a two-out single.
MILWAUKEE -- Closer Hector Rondon nearly squandered a three-run lead, and Chicago Cubs rookie Kris Bryant got hurt in a 4-3 win on Sunday, August 2nd that completed a four-game sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers.Starter Clayton Richard (2-0) and the Cubs' bullpen held off the Brewers until the ninth, when Rondon allowed the first two runners to reach base with his team leading 4-1.Ryan Braun scored on a groundout with one out, and Hernan Perez drove in another run with a two-out single.
Matt Garza gives up three runs on four hits in six innings as Brewers fall to Cubs 4-2
MILWAUKEE — Kyle Hendricks scattered four hits and Anthony Rizzo continued his homer binge to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night, August 1st.Rizzo made it four straight games with a home run with a three-run shot in the third inning.
MILWAUKEE — Kyle Hendricks scattered four hits and Anthony Rizzo continued his homer binge to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night, August 1st.Rizzo made it four straight games with a home run with a three-run shot in the third inning.
New look Brewers drop another to Cubs
MILWAUKEE---After 5 players were traded away, the current Brewers were shut down by the Cubs Friday night, losing 4-1.Ryan Braun hit his 18th home run of the season in the first inning to give the Brewers a 1-0 lead.
MILWAUKEE---After 5 players were traded away, the current Brewers were shut down by the Cubs Friday night, losing 4-1.Ryan Braun hit his 18th home run of the season in the first inning to give the Brewers a 1-0 lead.
Broxton out, Collymore in: Brewers secure outfielder from Cardinals
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired outfielder Malik Collymore from the St.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired outfielder Malik Collymore from the St.
Headed for Baltimore: Brewers trade Gerardo Parra for minor league pitching prospect
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers traded left fielder Gerardo Parra to the Baltimore Orioles for minor league pitcher.The deal, reached hours before Friday's non-waiver trade deadline, will be complete when both players pass their physicals.The 28-year-old Parra batted .328 with nine homers and 31 RBIs in 100 games this year.
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers traded left fielder Gerardo Parra to the Baltimore Orioles for minor league pitcher.The deal, reached hours before Friday's non-waiver trade deadline, will be complete when both players pass their physicals.The 28-year-old Parra batted .328 with nine homers and 31 RBIs in 100 games this year.
Milwaukee Brewers fall 5-2 against Chicago Cubs
MILWAUKEE — Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run homer with two out in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 on Thursday night.The Cubs won for the third time in four games since they were swept in a weekend series against lowly Philadelphia.
MILWAUKEE — Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run homer with two out in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 on Thursday night.The Cubs won for the third time in four games since they were swept in a weekend series against lowly Philadelphia.
Go-Go gone: Carlos Gomez and Mike Fiers traded to Houston Astros
HOUSTON — The Astros have added another bat to their lineup as they make a push for the postseason by acquiring two-time All-Star outfielder Carlos Gomez from, the Milwaukee Brewers.Houston, which also received right-hander Mike Fiers in the deal, sent four prospects to the Brewers: left-hander Josh Hader, right-hander Adrian Houser and outfielders Brett Phillips and Domingo Santana.The 29-year-old Gomez is hitting .262 with eight homers and 43 RBIs in 74 games for the Brewers this season.
HOUSTON — The Astros have added another bat to their lineup as they make a push for the postseason by acquiring two-time All-Star outfielder Carlos Gomez from, the Milwaukee Brewers.Houston, which also received right-hander Mike Fiers in the deal, sent four prospects to the Brewers: left-hander Josh Hader, right-hander Adrian Houser and outfielders Brett Phillips and Domingo Santana.The 29-year-old Gomez is hitting .262 with eight homers and 43 RBIs in 74 games for the Brewers this season.
Milwaukee Brewers lose 5-0 against San Francisco Giants in final game of series
SAN FRANCISCO — Hunter Pence doubled in Matt Duffy to break a scoreless tie in the seventh inning and the San Francisco Giants held on to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 on Wednesday.Pence also made two sparkling defensive plays in the outfield as the Giants bounced back from their only loss on this six-game homestand to beat the Brewers for the fifth time in six games this season.Ehire Adrianza added a two-run single and Brandon Crawford had a sacrifice fly for the defending World Series champs, who scored all of their runs in the fourth.San Francisco has won 10 of 12 games since the All-Star break.Hunter Strickland (1-1) retired three batters for the win, his first since Sept. 27, 2014.
SAN FRANCISCO — Hunter Pence doubled in Matt Duffy to break a scoreless tie in the seventh inning and the San Francisco Giants held on to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 on Wednesday.Pence also made two sparkling defensive plays in the outfield as the Giants bounced back from their only loss on this six-game homestand to beat the Brewers for the fifth time in six games this season.Ehire Adrianza added a two-run single and Brandon Crawford had a sacrifice fly for the defending World Series champs, who scored all of their runs in the fourth.San Francisco has won 10 of 12 games since the All-Star break.Hunter Strickland (1-1) retired three batters for the win, his first since Sept. 27, 2014.
Wily Peralta returns from disabled list, pitches Brewers past Giants 5-2
SAN FRANCISCO — Wily Peralta returned from the disabled list and shut down one of baseball's hottest teams in his first start in more than two months, pitching the Milwaukee Brewers past the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Tuesday night, July 28th to snap the team's three-game losing streak.Peralta (2-5) retired the initial six batters on the way to winning for the first time since May 6, and he outpitched Matt Cain (2-2) as the Brewers also ended a seven-game skid to San Francisco — matching the longest in the series.Milwaukee got plenty of contributions from throughout the order on a night slugger Ryan Braun missed his second straight game because of back spasms that came on during pregame warmups Monday and forced a late lineup scratch.
SAN FRANCISCO — Wily Peralta returned from the disabled list and shut down one of baseball's hottest teams in his first start in more than two months, pitching the Milwaukee Brewers past the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Tuesday night, July 28th to snap the team's three-game losing streak.Peralta (2-5) retired the initial six batters on the way to winning for the first time since May 6, and he outpitched Matt Cain (2-2) as the Brewers also ended a seven-game skid to San Francisco — matching the longest in the series.Milwaukee got plenty of contributions from throughout the order on a night slugger Ryan Braun missed his second straight game because of back spasms that came on during pregame warmups Monday and forced a late lineup scratch.