Brewers Opening Day sold out after Arctic Tailgate

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Brewers fans braved the cold on Saturday, March 1st in the hopes of acquiring Brewers single-game tickets -- and perhaps, a ticket for Opening Day!For the eighth year, the Brewers Arctic Tailgate marks the beginning of single-game ticket sales for the Brewers 2014 season.Additionally, a limited number of Opening Day tickets were available at the Arctic Tailgate -- with a limit of four per fan, based upon availability.On a cold day in March, with snow in the forecast, the Brewers Arctic Tailgate had many fans thinking warmer thoughts -- as they gear up for the Brewers 2014 season."This is wonderful!

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Summer Shandy officially returns Saturday, March 1st -- and the Brewer Arctic Tailgate along with Leinenkugel is bringing it back in style.

Due to cold, fans can't line up for Arctic Tailgate until Friday

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Due to frigid temperatures, the Milwaukee Brewers have announced that fans will not be permitted to line up for Saturday’s “Arctic Tailgate” prior to noon on Friday, February 28th.The Arctic Tailgate marks the beginning of individual game tickets for Brewers home games."The people that come out there are great fans.

Brewers Arctic Tailgate set for Saturday, March 1st

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers have set Saturday, March 1st as the date for this year's Arctic Tailgate party, which marks the beginning of individual ticket sales at Miller Park.Individual game tickets will go on sale at 9 a.m. that day.

Deadline for Brewers "Create a Commercial" contest is Friday

MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Fans interested in submitting an entry for the Brewers “Create a Commercial” contest are reminded that this Friday is the deadline date.The Milwaukee Brewers are giving aspiring marketing professionals a chance to show what they have with a new creative contest where fans can “Create a Commercial.”  Funny, touching, serious – it doesn’t matter as long as it is awesome.

Catching up with Bob Uecker ahead of Brewers 2014 season

MARYVALE, Ariz. (WITI) -- Bob Uecker has served as a play-by-play announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers since 1971!

Brewers smile for camera on Picture Day at spring training

MARYVALE, Ariz. (WITI) -- Day two of the Milwaukee Brewers full squad workout meant it was Picture Day at the team's Maryvale, Arizona facility.

Milwaukee Brewers begin full-team workouts in Arizona

MARYVALE, Ariz. (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers began their full-team workouts at their Maryvale, Arizona facility on Saturday, February 22nd.

Tickets for peanut-controlled areas at Miller Park on sale March 3rd

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Fans suffering from mild peanut allergies again have an option at Miller Park as the 2014 peanut-controlled areas and dates will go on sale Monday, March 3.These games include Friday, April 25 vs.

Milwaukee Brewers release 2014 promotional schedule

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Wednesday, February 12th, the team’s promotional schedule for the 2014 season.

As Brewers season approaches, focus is on the "young guys"

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers 2014 season is right around the corner, and this year, it seems there's a lot of focus on the "young guys."On October 1st, 2013, Brewers General Manager Doug Melvin gave his end-of-the-year news conference, and much of the focus was on what went wrong, including pitching, a lack of scoring and Ryan Braun.However, Melvin did focus on one positive -- the Brewers' young blood."If you take a look at some of the kids that came up that had the chance.

Jim Henderson wins Brewers Bobblehead fan vote

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In a fan vote via Brewers.com, closer Jim Henderson received the most votes among three Brewers pitchers and will be featured as one of eight All-Fan Bobblehead Giveaways at Miller Park this season.Henderson, who tallied more votes than starting pitchers Matt Garza and Wily Peralta, will have his own bobblehead date on Sunday, July 27 when the Brewers take on the New York Mets.Fans could cast a vote at Brewers.com for one of three players – Henderson, Garza or Peralta – from Thursday, January 30 through Friday, February 7 at noon CT.

Brewers to sell group tickets starting Wednesday

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers will begin to sell group ticket packages to the general public for all home dates (except Opening Day) beginning this Wednesday at 9 a.m.  Group orders of 25 or more tickets have prices starting as low as $5 per person for designated dates and can be ordered by calling the group sales department at 414-902-GRPS (4777).Groups at Miller Park enjoy the advantage of locking in their seating locations before individual tickets go on sale to the general public on Saturday, March 1.

Brewers sign reliever Francisco Rodriguez to one-year deal

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent right-handed reliever Francisco Rodriguez to a one-year contract on Friday, February 7th.Rodriguez, 32, is 41-36 with a 2.70 ERA and 304 saves in 730 relief appearances with LA of Anaheim (2002-08), New York-NL (2009-11), Milwaukee (2011-13) and Baltimore (2013).

Brewers, Leinenkugel's team up for 2014 Arctic Tailgate

MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Two of the most anticipated annual “signs of summer” are coming together to form the perfect storm for Brewers fans, and it’s all happening in just a few short weeks at Miller Park.The Milwaukee Brewers have set Saturday, March 1 as the date for this year’s Arctic Tailgate party, which marks the beginning of individual ticket sales at Miller Park.

Brewers' baseball gear packed up for Spring Training

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The long Wisconsin winter has everyone looking forward to warmer temps, melted snow and green grass.So on Wednesday, February 5th, the Milwaukee Brewers packed up their Spring Training equipment so it could be shipped to the team's ballpark in Maryvale, Arizona.

Who's on first for the Milwaukee Brewers this season?

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Spring Training is right around the corner, and most people think the biggest issue in Arizona will be Ryan Braun's performance, but perhaps the most important issue is who's on first?The "Who's on First" comedy sketch became famous in the 1940s -- before the Brewers even existed."Who's on First" is a comedy routine made famous by Abbott and Costello.

Brewers say Bob Uecker to scale back travel schedule in 2014

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers, via their website, have announced Brewers announcer Bob Uecker plans to scale back his travel schedule for 2014.Uecker is 79 years old, and entering his 44th season calling games for the Brewers.According to the article at Brewers.com -- Uecker is heeding the advice of his friend, and Brewers owner Mark Attanasio by easing his workload.The Brewers say Uecker will still call Brewers home games, but may skip some of the longer road trips.The article at Brewers.com says Uecker has stressed that he is in good health, and suggested his travel schedule would be fluid.Uecker has not missed a significant number of games since 2010, when he underwent open heart surgery and was out for about three months.The article at Brewers.com quotes Uecker as saying: "Last year, I thought, 'I'm coming up on 80 years old, and it's not a bad idea to kick back and enjoy yourself a little bit and take some time off and catch a few extra fish and do the things I enjoy doing.' Like I said before, it's hard to get out.