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.
Newcomer pitches Brewers past Miami 7-1
MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Nelson pitched 5 2-3 scoreless innings in his season debut for the Milwaukee Brewers, and they beat the Miami Marlins 7-1 on Sunday.The Brewers' top prospect was recalled from Double-A Huntsville to start for Yovani Gallardo, who is nursing a sore left ankle.
MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Nelson pitched 5 2-3 scoreless innings in his season debut for the Milwaukee Brewers, and they beat the Miami Marlins 7-1 on Sunday.The Brewers' top prospect was recalled from Double-A Huntsville to start for Yovani Gallardo, who is nursing a sore left ankle.
Turner sharp as Marlins beat Brewers 2-1
MIAMI (AP) — Jacob Turner pitched 6 1-3 scoreless innings to help the Miami Marlins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Saturday.Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Jeff Baker drove in the runs for the Marlins, who have won three of four.Steve Cishek recorded the final four outs for his 10th save in 11 chances.It was the best outing of the season for Turner (1-2), who struck out two and walked one while allowing eight hits.
MIAMI (AP) — Jacob Turner pitched 6 1-3 scoreless innings to help the Miami Marlins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Saturday.Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Jeff Baker drove in the runs for the Marlins, who have won three of four.Steve Cishek recorded the final four outs for his 10th save in 11 chances.It was the best outing of the season for Turner (1-2), who struck out two and walked one while allowing eight hits.
Reynolds helps Brewers beat Marlins 9-5
MIAMI (AP) — Mark Reynolds hit a pair of two-run homers Friday and the Milwaukee Brewers won a record-setting slugfest at Marlins Park, beating Miami 9-5.Giancarlo Stanton and Garrett Jones hit two solo homers apiece for Miami, and Khris Davis homered for Milwaukee.
MIAMI (AP) — Mark Reynolds hit a pair of two-run homers Friday and the Milwaukee Brewers won a record-setting slugfest at Marlins Park, beating Miami 9-5.Giancarlo Stanton and Garrett Jones hit two solo homers apiece for Miami, and Khris Davis homered for Milwaukee.
Brewers bullpen snafu leads to 5-4 loss to Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — Ryan Doumit's pinch-hit single brought home two runs, capping a three-run seventh inning that carried the Atlanta Braves to a 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.Manager Ron Roenicke took blame for relief pitcher Will Smith not having warmed up in the bullpen before coming in the game in the 7th inning.With pitching coach Rick Kranitz and bullpen coach Lee Tunnell at high school graduations, Rick Tomlin, the organization's pitching coordinator, filled in; Roenicke says he should have told Tomlin to make the call to the bullpen to get Smith warmed up.
ATLANTA (AP) — Ryan Doumit's pinch-hit single brought home two runs, capping a three-run seventh inning that carried the Atlanta Braves to a 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.Manager Ron Roenicke took blame for relief pitcher Will Smith not having warmed up in the bullpen before coming in the game in the 7th inning.With pitching coach Rick Kranitz and bullpen coach Lee Tunnell at high school graduations, Rick Tomlin, the organization's pitching coordinator, filled in; Roenicke says he should have told Tomlin to make the call to the bullpen to get Smith warmed up.
Brewers bounce back to Slam Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — Mark Reynolds hit a first-inning grand slam, Kyle Lohse combined with Francisco Rodriguez on a five-hitter and the Brewers ended a four-game losing streak by beating the Braves 6-1 Wednesday night.Carlos Gomez added a two-run homer in the fourth for Milwaukee.Lohse (6-1) was sharp in going eight innings to win his sixth straight decision.
ATLANTA (AP) — Mark Reynolds hit a first-inning grand slam, Kyle Lohse combined with Francisco Rodriguez on a five-hitter and the Brewers ended a four-game losing streak by beating the Braves 6-1 Wednesday night.Carlos Gomez added a two-run homer in the fourth for Milwaukee.Lohse (6-1) was sharp in going eight innings to win his sixth straight decision.
Brewers lose 4th straight 5-0 in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — Julio Teheran pitched a six-hitter for his second shutout of the season, Justin Upton had three RBIs and the Atlanta Braves won their third in a row, beating the slumping Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 Tuesday night.It was another laugher in the matchup between first-place teams, the Braves jumping ahead with three runs in the third and cruising to victory after opening the series with a 9-3 rout.The Brewers have lost four in a row overall, their longest skid of 2014.Teheran (3-3) bounced back from the shortest start of his career at San Francisco, where he lasted just 3 1-3 innings in a 10-4 loss.Upton had a two-run single in the third and his 12th homer in the fifth, a solo shot.Yovani Gallardo (2-2) took the loss.
ATLANTA (AP) — Julio Teheran pitched a six-hitter for his second shutout of the season, Justin Upton had three RBIs and the Atlanta Braves won their third in a row, beating the slumping Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 Tuesday night.It was another laugher in the matchup between first-place teams, the Braves jumping ahead with three runs in the third and cruising to victory after opening the series with a 9-3 rout.The Brewers have lost four in a row overall, their longest skid of 2014.Teheran (3-3) bounced back from the shortest start of his career at San Francisco, where he lasted just 3 1-3 innings in a 10-4 loss.Upton had a two-run single in the third and his 12th homer in the fifth, a solo shot.Yovani Gallardo (2-2) took the loss.
Brewers bow to Braves, drop 3rd straight
ATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman and Justin Upton homered to help Mike Minor win his second consecutive start, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-3 on Monday night.Pinch-hitter Ryan Doumit also went deep for Atlanta in a matchup of first-place teams.
ATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman and Justin Upton homered to help Mike Minor win his second consecutive start, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-3 on Monday night.Pinch-hitter Ryan Doumit also went deep for Atlanta in a matchup of first-place teams.
Victory for the Cubs: Brewers can't get the W at Wrigley Sunday, losing 4-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Travis Wood pitched two-hit ball for seven innings and the Chicago Cubs got home runs from Welington Castillo and Mike Olt in a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.Wood (4-4) allowed two runs and struck out seven for the Cubs, who took two of three from the NL Central leaders to win a series for the second time this season.
CHICAGO (AP) — Travis Wood pitched two-hit ball for seven innings and the Chicago Cubs got home runs from Welington Castillo and Mike Olt in a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.Wood (4-4) allowed two runs and struck out seven for the Cubs, who took two of three from the NL Central leaders to win a series for the second time this season.
Cubs' Jackson shuts down Brewers for 7 in 3-0 win
CHICAGO (AP) — Edwin Jackson struck out 11 in seven innings and Welington Castillo hit a two-run double to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.Starlin Castro also added an RBI double for the last-place Cubs, who won just for the third time in 13 games.Jackson (3-3) had his best outing for the Cubs since signing a four-year, $52 million deal before the 2013 season.
CHICAGO (AP) — Edwin Jackson struck out 11 in seven innings and Welington Castillo hit a two-run double to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.Starlin Castro also added an RBI double for the last-place Cubs, who won just for the third time in 13 games.Jackson (3-3) had his best outing for the Cubs since signing a four-year, $52 million deal before the 2013 season.
Hurler Kyle Lohse helps Brewers beat Cubs, 4-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Lohse pitched seven effective innings in his first victory in three weeks, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the sloppy Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Friday.Lohse allowed three runs and seven hits as NL Central-leading Milwaukee won for the fifth time in six games.
CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Lohse pitched seven effective innings in his first victory in three weeks, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the sloppy Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Friday.Lohse allowed three runs and seven hits as NL Central-leading Milwaukee won for the fifth time in six games.
Sports Illustrated: Braun among "most disliked people in sports"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- He went from winning the National League MVP award in 2011 to this...Sports Illustrated's latest list of "The Most Disliked People in Sports" includes Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun.SI's write up says: "After winning the National League MVP in 2011 and establishing himself as one of baseball's best, Braun was tied to the Biogenesis scandal and faced a suspension.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- He went from winning the National League MVP award in 2011 to this...Sports Illustrated's latest list of "The Most Disliked People in Sports" includes Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun.SI's write up says: "After winning the National League MVP in 2011 and establishing himself as one of baseball's best, Braun was tied to the Biogenesis scandal and faced a suspension.
Brewers celebrate victory over Pirates, courtesy of walk-off single
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The leadoff single to Ryan Braun was understandable.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The leadoff single to Ryan Braun was understandable.
GOOOOOAL! Miller Park to host Mexican soccer club match
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers and Miller Park will host popular Mexican soccer club C.D. Guadalajara, affectionately known throughout the world as Chivas, and Swansea City A.F.C of the English Premier League on Wednesday, July 16, in what will be the first-ever professional soccer match at the stadium."We're always looking for unique events to come to Miller Park and soccer was one of the things we hadn't done yet, so to be able to add that, we know there's a strong base of soccer fans in the city and area," Brewers VP of Communications Tyler Barnes said.Presented by Miller Lite, the event is part of the Chivas’ annual U.S. Tour, which includes four matches against some of the best teams from top soccer nations – Brazil, England, Germany and Mexico.One of the most historic and successful clubs in Mexico, Chivas has captured 11 First Division titles in Liga MX and has raised two Copa México trophies.Additionally, the 108-year-old team is the only club in Mexico to exclusively field Mexican players, a concept that has made Chivas a steady contributor of players to the Mexican National Team.Standout players include Omar Bravo, Jesus Aldo DeNigris and Rafa Marquez Lugo.The team is managed by Carlos Bustos.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers and Miller Park will host popular Mexican soccer club C.D. Guadalajara, affectionately known throughout the world as Chivas, and Swansea City A.F.C of the English Premier League on Wednesday, July 16, in what will be the first-ever professional soccer match at the stadium."We're always looking for unique events to come to Miller Park and soccer was one of the things we hadn't done yet, so to be able to add that, we know there's a strong base of soccer fans in the city and area," Brewers VP of Communications Tyler Barnes said.Presented by Miller Lite, the event is part of the Chivas’ annual U.S. Tour, which includes four matches against some of the best teams from top soccer nations – Brazil, England, Germany and Mexico.One of the most historic and successful clubs in Mexico, Chivas has captured 11 First Division titles in Liga MX and has raised two Copa México trophies.Additionally, the 108-year-old team is the only club in Mexico to exclusively field Mexican players, a concept that has made Chivas a steady contributor of players to the Mexican National Team.Standout players include Omar Bravo, Jesus Aldo DeNigris and Rafa Marquez Lugo.The team is managed by Carlos Bustos.