Brewers extend contracts for Melvin, Roenicke
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have announced contract extensions for General Manager Doug Melvin and Manager Ron Roenicke.Melvin’s extension carries through the 2015 season, while Roenicke’s contract will go through 2014 with a Club Option for 2015.Melvin was named to his post on September 26, 2002 and is in his 10th season with the Brewers.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have announced contract extensions for General Manager Doug Melvin and Manager Ron Roenicke.Melvin’s extension carries through the 2015 season, while Roenicke’s contract will go through 2014 with a Club Option for 2015.Melvin was named to his post on September 26, 2002 and is in his 10th season with the Brewers.
Brewers host All-Star balloting party at UWM Tuesday
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers will host a "Vote Brewers!" All-Star balloting party at UW-Milwaukee's Union (2200 East Kenwood Boulevard) Tuesday, May 8th.The party will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday.Fans will have an opportunity to cast their votes on a paper ballot or through online balloting via the laptop computers in the UWM Union All-Star Polling District.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers will host a "Vote Brewers!" All-Star balloting party at UW-Milwaukee's Union (2200 East Kenwood Boulevard) Tuesday, May 8th.The party will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday.Fans will have an opportunity to cast their votes on a paper ballot or through online balloting via the laptop computers in the UWM Union All-Star Polling District.
Bruce has three-run homer, lifts Reds over Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Jay Bruce hit a three-run home run and Bronson Arroyo pitched solidly into the seventh inning, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.Bruce's ninth home run capped a five-run fourth inning off Marco Estrada (0-2).
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Jay Bruce hit a three-run home run and Bronson Arroyo pitched solidly into the seventh inning, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.Bruce's ninth home run capped a five-run fourth inning off Marco Estrada (0-2).
Brewers Alex Gonzalez out for the season
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke says shortstop Alex Gonzalez will undergo surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right knee and will miss the remainder of the season.Gonzalez was injured Saturday, sliding into second base during the Brewers' 5-2 loss at San Francisco.Signed to a one-year deal before the season with the hopes of shoring up the Brewers' defense, Gonzalez had performed well at shortstop and at the plate, where he was hitting .259 with four home runs and 15 RBI.Veteran infielder Cesar Izturis is expected to get most of the starts at shortstop.He is the second infielder in a week the Brewers have lost to a knee injury.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke says shortstop Alex Gonzalez will undergo surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right knee and will miss the remainder of the season.Gonzalez was injured Saturday, sliding into second base during the Brewers' 5-2 loss at San Francisco.Signed to a one-year deal before the season with the hopes of shoring up the Brewers' defense, Gonzalez had performed well at shortstop and at the plate, where he was hitting .259 with four home runs and 15 RBI.Veteran infielder Cesar Izturis is expected to get most of the starts at shortstop.He is the second infielder in a week the Brewers have lost to a knee injury.
"Corey's Corner" promotion at Miller Park for all Monday home games
MILWAUKEE -- Monday, May 7th is the first night of "Corey's Corner" at Miller Park, as the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Reds.Corey Hart, the Brewers' right fielder is joining the fight against heart disease.Fans can purchase an "Outfield Box Ticket" in "Corey's Corner" for $35 - normally $42.Fans will receive a ticket and a "Corey's Corner" T-shirt, and a portion of the proceeds go to the American Heart Association.The promotion is good for all Monday home games.CLICK HERE for more information or to purchase "Corey's Corner" tickets.
MILWAUKEE -- Monday, May 7th is the first night of "Corey's Corner" at Miller Park, as the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Reds.Corey Hart, the Brewers' right fielder is joining the fight against heart disease.Fans can purchase an "Outfield Box Ticket" in "Corey's Corner" for $35 - normally $42.Fans will receive a ticket and a "Corey's Corner" T-shirt, and a portion of the proceeds go to the American Heart Association.The promotion is good for all Monday home games.CLICK HERE for more information or to purchase "Corey's Corner" tickets.
Sanchez lifts Giants over Brewers in 11 innings
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Pinch-hitter Hector Sanchez singled over a five-man infield with the bases loaded in the 11th inning, lifting the San Francisco Giants to a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, May 6th to take the three-game series.Buster Poster singled off sidearm submariner Tim Dillard (0-1) leading off the inning and pinch-runner Emmanuel Burriss moved to second on Angel Pagan's sacrifice bunt.Dillard walked Brandon Belt intentionally then Ryan Theriot to load the bases.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Pinch-hitter Hector Sanchez singled over a five-man infield with the bases loaded in the 11th inning, lifting the San Francisco Giants to a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, May 6th to take the three-game series.Buster Poster singled off sidearm submariner Tim Dillard (0-1) leading off the inning and pinch-runner Emmanuel Burriss moved to second on Angel Pagan's sacrifice bunt.Dillard walked Brandon Belt intentionally then Ryan Theriot to load the bases.
Couple holds dream wedding at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE -- Where would you hold your dream wedding?
MILWAUKEE -- Where would you hold your dream wedding?
Brewers lose SS Gonzalez in 5-2 loss to Giants
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alex Gonzalez moved through a quiet clubhouse with crutches and a brace on his right leg, leaving the Milwaukee Brewers to figure out how to deal with yet another injury.Gonzalez left Saturday, May 5th's 5-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants with what appears to be a serious right knee injury in the latest blow of what is turning into a cursed trip to California."It's bad, man," Gonzalez said. "It's kind of sad for me.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alex Gonzalez moved through a quiet clubhouse with crutches and a brace on his right leg, leaving the Milwaukee Brewers to figure out how to deal with yet another injury.Gonzalez left Saturday, May 5th's 5-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants with what appears to be a serious right knee injury in the latest blow of what is turning into a cursed trip to California."It's bad, man," Gonzalez said. "It's kind of sad for me.
Brewers edge Giants, 6-4
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants' sputtering offense finally produced with runners in scoring position, and Tim Lincecum showed signs of his old dominant form after a shaky start.Bruce Bochy's club still lost another close one at home with more close calls.Hours after slugger Pablo Sandoval underwent surgery for a broken bone in his left hand, San Francisco rallied to score three runs against 2009 AL Cy Young Award winner Zack Greinke but couldn't complete the comeback in a 6-4 defeat to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night, May 4th."To see myself, a guy who's been able to do things my way and get away with it, it's a little different to have to grind through things when you never really had to," Lincecum said. "I'm getting in modes where I'm overthinking things too much instead of just going out there and trusting.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants' sputtering offense finally produced with runners in scoring position, and Tim Lincecum showed signs of his old dominant form after a shaky start.Bruce Bochy's club still lost another close one at home with more close calls.Hours after slugger Pablo Sandoval underwent surgery for a broken bone in his left hand, San Francisco rallied to score three runs against 2009 AL Cy Young Award winner Zack Greinke but couldn't complete the comeback in a 6-4 defeat to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night, May 4th."To see myself, a guy who's been able to do things my way and get away with it, it's a little different to have to grind through things when you never really had to," Lincecum said. "I'm getting in modes where I'm overthinking things too much instead of just going out there and trusting.
BLOG: Any Time Now
MILWAUKEE- The Brewers are not even 1/6th of the way into their season, and yet it is fair to suggest that they get going any time now.
MILWAUKEE- The Brewers are not even 1/6th of the way into their season, and yet it is fair to suggest that they get going any time now.
Suppan wins first game since 2010, Brewers lose to Padres 5-0
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Jeff Suppan pitched five solid innings to win his first game since 2010, leading the San Diego Padres to a 5-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, May 2nd.Suppan, called up from Triple-A Tucson to start in place of the injured Cory Luebke, had not pitched or won in the majors since Oct. 3, 2010.
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Jeff Suppan pitched five solid innings to win his first game since 2010, leading the San Diego Padres to a 5-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, May 2nd.Suppan, called up from Triple-A Tucson to start in place of the injured Cory Luebke, had not pitched or won in the majors since Oct. 3, 2010.
Melvin: Gamel suffered torn ACL, likely out for season
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Mat Gamel left Tuesday night's game against San Diego after twisting his right knee when he hit the low wall at Petco Park going after a foul ball.Wednesday, Brewers' General Manager Doug Melvin confirmed Gamel suffered a torn ACL and is likely out for the season.Gamel was hurt trying to catch a foul by Nick Hundley with two outs in the first inning.
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Mat Gamel left Tuesday night's game against San Diego after twisting his right knee when he hit the low wall at Petco Park going after a foul ball.Wednesday, Brewers' General Manager Doug Melvin confirmed Gamel suffered a torn ACL and is likely out for the season.Gamel was hurt trying to catch a foul by Nick Hundley with two outs in the first inning.
K-Rod gives up Kotsay's pinch, 2-run homer
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Francisco Rodriguez's early season struggles continued Tuesday night, May 1st, when he gave up Mark Kotsay's pinch-hit, two-run homer in the eighth inning that gave the San Diego Padres a 2-0 win against the Milwaukee Brewers.Kotsay, who played with Milwaukee last year, drove a 1-1 pitch from Rodriguez to right field with one out.
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Francisco Rodriguez's early season struggles continued Tuesday night, May 1st, when he gave up Mark Kotsay's pinch-hit, two-run homer in the eighth inning that gave the San Diego Padres a 2-0 win against the Milwaukee Brewers.Kotsay, who played with Milwaukee last year, drove a 1-1 pitch from Rodriguez to right field with one out.
Braun slams 3 HRs, Brewers top Padres 8-3
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Padres rookie Joe Wieland threw three crisp innings against the Milwaukee Brewers and then couldn't finish the job.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Padres rookie Joe Wieland threw three crisp innings against the Milwaukee Brewers and then couldn't finish the job.
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Program to turn James Beckum Park into Major League diamond
MILWAUKEE -- As MVP of the 2011 All Star game, former Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder was given a unique opportunity to select an inner-city youth baseball field to turn into a "field of dreams," and Chevrolet's Diamonds and Dreams program would pay for it.With the help of the Milwaukee County Parks System, the newly-named James Beckum Park on the north half of Carver Park on West Brown Street was chosen to receive a Major League diamond.
MILWAUKEE -- As MVP of the 2011 All Star game, former Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder was given a unique opportunity to select an inner-city youth baseball field to turn into a "field of dreams," and Chevrolet's Diamonds and Dreams program would pay for it.With the help of the Milwaukee County Parks System, the newly-named James Beckum Park on the north half of Carver Park on West Brown Street was chosen to receive a Major League diamond.
Japanese media following Brewers' Aoki
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have some pretty good depth this season - especially in the outfield.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have some pretty good depth this season - especially in the outfield.
Brewers fall to Astros, 7-5
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Jose Altuve had a career-best four hits, and J.D. Martinez had three hits and three RBIs to lead the Houston Astros over the Brewers 7-5 Wednesday, April 25th and stop an 11-game losing streak against Milwaukee.Chris Snyder put the Astros ahead for good at 5-4 with an RBI single in the seventh off Jose Veras (2-1) after Brian Bogusevic doubled and stole third.Wilton Lopez (2-0) pitched a 1-2-3 sixth, and Brett Myers got three outs for his third save.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Jose Altuve had a career-best four hits, and J.D. Martinez had three hits and three RBIs to lead the Houston Astros over the Brewers 7-5 Wednesday, April 25th and stop an 11-game losing streak against Milwaukee.Chris Snyder put the Astros ahead for good at 5-4 with an RBI single in the seventh off Jose Veras (2-1) after Brian Bogusevic doubled and stole third.Wilton Lopez (2-0) pitched a 1-2-3 sixth, and Brett Myers got three outs for his third save.