Home runs push Mets past Brewers, 6-2
NEW YORK CITY -- The season-long struggles of Brewers pitcher Marco Estrada with the long ball came into play again on Tuesday night in the Big Apple.
NEW YORK CITY -- The season-long struggles of Brewers pitcher Marco Estrada with the long ball came into play again on Tuesday night in the Big Apple.
Brewers grind out 1-0 win in Pittsburgh
ITTSBURGH (AP) — Aramis Ramirez had an RBI groundout shortly after Jonathan Lucroy was awarded a double on fan interference and Yovani Gallardo outdueled spot-starter Jeff Locke as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 on Sunday.Gallardo (4-4) gave up four hits and a walk over seven innings for Milwaukee.
ITTSBURGH (AP) — Aramis Ramirez had an RBI groundout shortly after Jonathan Lucroy was awarded a double on fan interference and Yovani Gallardo outdueled spot-starter Jeff Locke as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 on Sunday.Gallardo (4-4) gave up four hits and a walk over seven innings for Milwaukee.
Garza, Overbay lead Brewers past Pirates, 9-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Garza got through six shaky innings to win back-to-back starts for the first time since last July and Lyle Overbay hit a tiebreaking two-run single to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 9-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.Garza (4-4) allowed five walks and six hits while striking out one, yet limited the Pirates to three runs a day after they scored a season-high 15 against Milwaukee.Overbay delivered his hit in a three-run fourth inning that put the Brewers ahead 4-2.Davis and Jonathan Lucroy had two hits each for the NL Central-leading Brewers.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Garza got through six shaky innings to win back-to-back starts for the first time since last July and Lyle Overbay hit a tiebreaking two-run single to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 9-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.Garza (4-4) allowed five walks and six hits while striking out one, yet limited the Pirates to three runs a day after they scored a season-high 15 against Milwaukee.Overbay delivered his hit in a three-run fourth inning that put the Brewers ahead 4-2.Davis and Jonathan Lucroy had two hits each for the NL Central-leading Brewers.
A game to forget; Brewers crushed at Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (WITI) -- Over the course of a 162 game schedule, every team in the majors is going to have some bad nights.
PITTSBURGH (WITI) -- Over the course of a 162 game schedule, every team in the majors is going to have some bad nights.
MLB Draft: Brewers select three players on first day
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers selected three players on the first day of the 2014 First-Year Player Draft, including LHP Kodi Medeiros in the first round (12th overall), SS Jacob Gatewood with a Competitive Balance Round A selection (41st overall) and OF Monte Harrison in the second round (50th overall).Medeiros, a native of Hilo, Hawaii, went 7-1 with a 0.97 ERA in eight games as a senior at Waiakea (HI) High School.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers selected three players on the first day of the 2014 First-Year Player Draft, including LHP Kodi Medeiros in the first round (12th overall), SS Jacob Gatewood with a Competitive Balance Round A selection (41st overall) and OF Monte Harrison in the second round (50th overall).Medeiros, a native of Hilo, Hawaii, went 7-1 with a 0.97 ERA in eight games as a senior at Waiakea (HI) High School.
Long balls lead Brewers past Twins, 8-5
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Brewers are off to Pittsburgh feeling good about themselves, thanks to an 8-5 win at Minnesota Thursday night.
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Brewers are off to Pittsburgh feeling good about themselves, thanks to an 8-5 win at Minnesota Thursday night.
MLB Draft: Milwaukee Brewers select LHP Kodi Medeiros in first round
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers selected LHP Kodi Medeiros from Waiakea (HI) High School in the first round (12th overall) of the 2014 First-Year Player Draft on Thursday, June 5th.Medeiros, a native of Hilo, Hawaii, went 7-1 with a 0.97 ERA in eight games as a senior at Waiakea (HI) High School.He struck out 83 batters compared to 17 walks and allowed just 14 hits in 43.1 innings pitched this past season.As a sophomore, Medeiros helped lead the Waiakea Warriors to their first-ever state championship.The 6-foot-2, 195 pound left-handed pitcher was selected for the Perfect Game All-American Classic.Medeiros, 18, has a commitment to Pepperdine University.The Brewers will have two more selections Thursday, including pick #41 (Competitive Balance Round A) and #50 (second round).Milwaukee is one of five teams that have three picks in the top 50 overall selections.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers selected LHP Kodi Medeiros from Waiakea (HI) High School in the first round (12th overall) of the 2014 First-Year Player Draft on Thursday, June 5th.Medeiros, a native of Hilo, Hawaii, went 7-1 with a 0.97 ERA in eight games as a senior at Waiakea (HI) High School.He struck out 83 batters compared to 17 walks and allowed just 14 hits in 43.1 innings pitched this past season.As a sophomore, Medeiros helped lead the Waiakea Warriors to their first-ever state championship.The 6-foot-2, 195 pound left-handed pitcher was selected for the Perfect Game All-American Classic.Medeiros, 18, has a commitment to Pepperdine University.The Brewers will have two more selections Thursday, including pick #41 (Competitive Balance Round A) and #50 (second round).Milwaukee is one of five teams that have three picks in the top 50 overall selections.
VOTE: "All-Star Teacher" to be recognized during MLB All-Star game on FOX!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Major League Baseball, Target Corp and PEOPLE have announced the 90 finalists in the “Target Presents PEOPLE All-Star Teachers” campaign, which celebrates remarkable current and retired teachers who make an impact on the lives of their students and communities.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Major League Baseball, Target Corp and PEOPLE have announced the 90 finalists in the “Target Presents PEOPLE All-Star Teachers” campaign, which celebrates remarkable current and retired teachers who make an impact on the lives of their students and communities.
Treated & released: Brewers fan recovering after fall into bullpen Tuesday night
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Brewers fan who fell into the bullpen during a game was treated and released from a hospital.A spokeswoman for Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin says the man was treated at the Milwaukee-area trauma center after falling before the eighth inning of Tuesday's 6-4 loss to Minnesota.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Brewers fan who fell into the bullpen during a game was treated and released from a hospital.A spokeswoman for Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin says the man was treated at the Milwaukee-area trauma center after falling before the eighth inning of Tuesday's 6-4 loss to Minnesota.
Brewers to formally unveil "Brewers Wall of Honor" on June 13th
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers will formally unveil the “Brewers Wall of Honor” at Miller Park on Friday, June 13.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers will formally unveil the “Brewers Wall of Honor” at Miller Park on Friday, June 13.
Man falls over railing, into Brewers bullpen at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A man was taken to Froedtert Hospital on Tuesday, June 3rd after he apparently lost his balance and fell over a railing at Miller Park -- into the Brewers bullpen.The man was talking to a Brewers bullpen catcher near Friday's Front Row, when he fell -- around 9:40 p.m. Tuesday.A Bell Ambulance paramedic crew that staffs all Brewers home games responded.The man is being taken to Froedtert Hospital.We're told his injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A man was taken to Froedtert Hospital on Tuesday, June 3rd after he apparently lost his balance and fell over a railing at Miller Park -- into the Brewers bullpen.The man was talking to a Brewers bullpen catcher near Friday's Front Row, when he fell -- around 9:40 p.m. Tuesday.A Bell Ambulance paramedic crew that staffs all Brewers home games responded.The man is being taken to Froedtert Hospital.We're told his injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.
Twins rough up Brewers, Gallardo, 6-4
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Josh Willingham hit a three-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat Milwaukee 6-4 Tuesday night in a game delayed when a fan fell into the Brewers' bullpen.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Josh Willingham hit a three-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat Milwaukee 6-4 Tuesday night in a game delayed when a fan fell into the Brewers' bullpen.
Garza, Brewers topple Twins 6-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Matt Garza took a shutout into the seventh inning and Mark Reynolds hit a two-run homer, sending the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night.Garza (3-4) scattered six hits over 6 1-3 scoreless innings against the team that brought him to the big leagues in 2006.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Matt Garza took a shutout into the seventh inning and Mark Reynolds hit a two-run homer, sending the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night.Garza (3-4) scattered six hits over 6 1-3 scoreless innings against the team that brought him to the big leagues in 2006.
Getting ready to make their picks! Brewers to select three in MLB Draft
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers will make three selections on Day 1 of the First-Year Player Draft, which begins Thursday evening at 6 p.m. CT.The team’s first pick will be at #12 in the first round.They will also make a selections at #41 (Competitive Balance Round A) and #50 (second round).The Brewers are one of five teams that have three picks in the top 50 overall selections.The First-Year Player Draft spans three days of activity from Thursday through Saturday, and will take place at the MLB Network Studio 42 in Secaucus, New Jersey.Draft coverage will begin live on MLB Network and MLB.com at 6 p.m. CT Thursday.The Brewers’ first selection (#12) will take place at approximately 7:02 p.m. CT, pick #41 will take place at approximately 9:15 p.m. CT and pick #50 will take place at approximately 9:31 p.m.Representing the Brewers at the MLB Network Studio will be former Brewers All-Star Greg Vaughn and Director – Minor League Baseball Operations Scott Martens.The Brewers have selected 12th overall three other times in team history: 2011, RHP Taylor Jungmann; 2001, RHP Michael Jones and 1992, OF Kenny Felder.Other notable 12th overall picks include Jemile Weeks in 2008, Jay Bruce in 2005, Jered Weaver in 2004, Adam Everett in 1998, Nomar Garciaparra in 1994 and Kirk Gibson in 1978.The selection rotation is determined by the clubs’ reverse order of finish at the close of the previous championship season.The Draft, which is comprised of 40 rounds, will continue on Friday at noon CT for Rounds 3-10.The Draft will resume on Saturday for Rounds 11-40 at noon CT and will continue through its conclusion.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers will make three selections on Day 1 of the First-Year Player Draft, which begins Thursday evening at 6 p.m. CT.The team’s first pick will be at #12 in the first round.They will also make a selections at #41 (Competitive Balance Round A) and #50 (second round).The Brewers are one of five teams that have three picks in the top 50 overall selections.The First-Year Player Draft spans three days of activity from Thursday through Saturday, and will take place at the MLB Network Studio 42 in Secaucus, New Jersey.Draft coverage will begin live on MLB Network and MLB.com at 6 p.m. CT Thursday.The Brewers’ first selection (#12) will take place at approximately 7:02 p.m. CT, pick #41 will take place at approximately 9:15 p.m. CT and pick #50 will take place at approximately 9:31 p.m.Representing the Brewers at the MLB Network Studio will be former Brewers All-Star Greg Vaughn and Director – Minor League Baseball Operations Scott Martens.The Brewers have selected 12th overall three other times in team history: 2011, RHP Taylor Jungmann; 2001, RHP Michael Jones and 1992, OF Kenny Felder.Other notable 12th overall picks include Jemile Weeks in 2008, Jay Bruce in 2005, Jered Weaver in 2004, Adam Everett in 1998, Nomar Garciaparra in 1994 and Kirk Gibson in 1978.The selection rotation is determined by the clubs’ reverse order of finish at the close of the previous championship season.The Draft, which is comprised of 40 rounds, will continue on Friday at noon CT for Rounds 3-10.The Draft will resume on Saturday for Rounds 11-40 at noon CT and will continue through its conclusion.
Brewers rout Chicago Cubs 9-0 at Miller Park Sunday
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kyle Lohse allowed only three hits and Ryan Braun had a two-run homer to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 9-0 rout of the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.Milwaukee pounded Cubs ace Jeff Samardzija (1-5) for eight earned runs in three innings, raising his ERA from 1.68 to 2.54.Braun homered to left on the first pitch he saw from Samardzija, and the Brewers rolled from there with Samardzija having trouble locating his fastball.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kyle Lohse allowed only three hits and Ryan Braun had a two-run homer to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 9-0 rout of the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.Milwaukee pounded Cubs ace Jeff Samardzija (1-5) for eight earned runs in three innings, raising his ERA from 1.68 to 2.54.Braun homered to left on the first pitch he saw from Samardzija, and the Brewers rolled from there with Samardzija having trouble locating his fastball.
Rizzo, Hammel lead Cubs to 8-0 win of Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Anthony Rizzo hit two two-run homers and Jason Hammel tossed seven strong innings Saturday, lifting the Chicago Cubs to an 8-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.Both of Rizzo's homers came on full-count pitches and went deep to right, the second one into the second deck to give the Cubs a four-run lead in the sixth.It was more than enough support for Hammel (6-3), who frustrated the Brewers by mixing a fastball in the low 90s with a tough slider.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Anthony Rizzo hit two two-run homers and Jason Hammel tossed seven strong innings Saturday, lifting the Chicago Cubs to an 8-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.Both of Rizzo's homers came on full-count pitches and went deep to right, the second one into the second deck to give the Cubs a four-run lead in the sixth.It was more than enough support for Hammel (6-3), who frustrated the Brewers by mixing a fastball in the low 90s with a tough slider.
Braun leads Brewers to 11-5 win over Cubs
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ryan Braun homered to highlight a five-run first inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 11-5 on Friday night.Braun had three hits and three RBIs for Milwaukee, which has won 25 of its last 31 games against Chicago.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ryan Braun homered to highlight a five-run first inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 11-5 on Friday night.Braun had three hits and three RBIs for Milwaukee, which has won 25 of its last 31 games against Chicago.
Gallardo armed for 8-3 victory over Orioles
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Yovani Gallardo earned a victory with his arm a day after giving Milwaukee a win with his bat, and the Brewers overcame two home runs by Nelson Cruz to beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-3 Wednesday night.Ryan Braun hit an early two-run double and Khris Davis added a three-run homer in the eighth.Cruz hit two solo shots and leads the majors with 19 home runs.On Tuesday night, Gallardo delivered a game-winning RBI double as a pinch-hitter in the 10th inning.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Yovani Gallardo earned a victory with his arm a day after giving Milwaukee a win with his bat, and the Brewers overcame two home runs by Nelson Cruz to beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-3 Wednesday night.Ryan Braun hit an early two-run double and Khris Davis added a three-run homer in the eighth.Cruz hit two solo shots and leads the majors with 19 home runs.On Tuesday night, Gallardo delivered a game-winning RBI double as a pinch-hitter in the 10th inning.
Brewers Yo beats Orioles in a pinch with his bat
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Pitcher Yovani Gallardo delivered a pinch-hit double that drove home the winning run with two outs in the 10th inning Tuesday night, foiling Baltimore's strategy and sending the Milwaukee Brewers over the Orioles 7-6.With the pitcher's spot on deck and knowing Milwaukee was out of position players, the Orioles intentionally walked Mark Reynolds with two outs and no one on base in the 10th.Brewers manager Ron Roenicke sent up Gallardo — a starting pitcher who was 1 for 14 this season — to bat for reliever Francisco Rodriguez (2-1).Gallardo then drove a 2-0 pitch from T.J. McFarland (0-1) to deep center field to win it.The Brewers blew an early 5-0 lead, but tied it at 6 with two outs in the ninth on an infield single by Jonathan Lucroy.Before the game, outfielder Khris Davis revealed that he received a death threat on twitter while the team was in Chicago; Major League Baseball investigated the matter and the Brewers were told it had been handled.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Pitcher Yovani Gallardo delivered a pinch-hit double that drove home the winning run with two outs in the 10th inning Tuesday night, foiling Baltimore's strategy and sending the Milwaukee Brewers over the Orioles 7-6.With the pitcher's spot on deck and knowing Milwaukee was out of position players, the Orioles intentionally walked Mark Reynolds with two outs and no one on base in the 10th.Brewers manager Ron Roenicke sent up Gallardo — a starting pitcher who was 1 for 14 this season — to bat for reliever Francisco Rodriguez (2-1).Gallardo then drove a 2-0 pitch from T.J. McFarland (0-1) to deep center field to win it.The Brewers blew an early 5-0 lead, but tied it at 6 with two outs in the ninth on an infield single by Jonathan Lucroy.Before the game, outfielder Khris Davis revealed that he received a death threat on twitter while the team was in Chicago; Major League Baseball investigated the matter and the Brewers were told it had been handled.
Schoop, Hundley help O's rally past Brewers in 10
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jonathan Schoop hit two home runs and newly acquired Nick Hundley singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the Baltimore Orioles rallied past the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 on Monday.Down 6-4 with two outs in the ninth, the Orioles rallied off Milwaukee closer Francisco Rodriguez.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jonathan Schoop hit two home runs and newly acquired Nick Hundley singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the Baltimore Orioles rallied past the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 on Monday.Down 6-4 with two outs in the ninth, the Orioles rallied off Milwaukee closer Francisco Rodriguez.