Safe at home? Off-field behavior will be decisive for MLB
MIAMI — Reliever Nick Vincent signed last week with the Miami Marlins and settled in for two days of quarantine in his hotel room while awaiting clearance to join workouts.“That was a little bit different,” he said. “In 48 hours, you're definitely a little stir-crazy."Vincent spent a lot of time watching TV, including the news, which reinforced that it was wise to lay low with the coronavirus crisis worsening in Florida and much of the country.And as Major League Baseball attempts to salvage the 2020 season, behavior away from the ballpark will help determine the outcome.
MIAMI — Reliever Nick Vincent signed last week with the Miami Marlins and settled in for two days of quarantine in his hotel room while awaiting clearance to join workouts.“That was a little bit different,” he said. “In 48 hours, you're definitely a little stir-crazy."Vincent spent a lot of time watching TV, including the news, which reinforced that it was wise to lay low with the coronavirus crisis worsening in Florida and much of the country.And as Major League Baseball attempts to salvage the 2020 season, behavior away from the ballpark will help determine the outcome.
Be a part of the 'Cutout Crew' at Miller Park this season
MILWAUKEE -- Looking to be in the stands during the revamped 2020 Brewers season?
MILWAUKEE -- Looking to be in the stands during the revamped 2020 Brewers season?
Brewers, Cubs to kick off season with July 24 meeting at Wrigley Field, set to play regional teams
CHICAGO -- Major League Baseball released its 60-game schedules on Monday, July 6 on the MLB Network.The schedule shows the Milwaukee Brewers will be in Chicago to take on the Cubs for a game on Friday evening, July 24 -- with the first pitch at 7:10 p.m. They'll stay in the Windy City to complete a three-game series.
CHICAGO -- Major League Baseball released its 60-game schedules on Monday, July 6 on the MLB Network.The schedule shows the Milwaukee Brewers will be in Chicago to take on the Cubs for a game on Friday evening, July 24 -- with the first pitch at 7:10 p.m. They'll stay in the Windy City to complete a three-game series.
Milwaukee Brewers players Luis Urias, Angel Perdomo test positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell revealed on Monday, July 6 that players Luis Urias and Angel Perdomo tested positive for COVID-19 during the shutdown of Major League Baseball.Counsell indicated no players tested positive when they were signed in at Miller Park last Wednesday, July 1 -- or since camp has opened.Counsell said Urias and Perdomo are not allowed to be with the team until they get two negative tests and have gone through a mandatory wait time.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell revealed on Monday, July 6 that players Luis Urias and Angel Perdomo tested positive for COVID-19 during the shutdown of Major League Baseball.Counsell indicated no players tested positive when they were signed in at Miller Park last Wednesday, July 1 -- or since camp has opened.Counsell said Urias and Perdomo are not allowed to be with the team until they get two negative tests and have gone through a mandatory wait time.
Deff-initely Milwaukee: Let's step up to the plate with Milwaukee Brewers reporter Sophia Minnaert
MILWAUKEE -- It's time to (finally) talk baseball!
MILWAUKEE -- It's time to (finally) talk baseball!
'Every team is in the same boat:' Christian Yelich looks forward to 60-game season
MILWAUKEE -- Sunday, July 5 marked the second day of practice in the Milwaukee Brewers' abbreviated Summer Camp.
MILWAUKEE -- Sunday, July 5 marked the second day of practice in the Milwaukee Brewers' abbreviated Summer Camp.
'Nobody is immune:' Milwaukee Brewers return to practice; no positive COVID-19 tests
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers took the field at Miller Park on Saturday, July 4 -- opening the team's summer camp in preparation for the pandemic-shortened season.Players reported to the facility on Wednesday, July 1 for COVID-19 testing before taking the field; no positive results came back.Now, it's up to the players to decide if they're still going to play."Nobody is safe from this, nobody is immune from this," said veteran Ryan Braun.With the first day of workouts in the books, the team is happy to be back together on the field again.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers took the field at Miller Park on Saturday, July 4 -- opening the team's summer camp in preparation for the pandemic-shortened season.Players reported to the facility on Wednesday, July 1 for COVID-19 testing before taking the field; no positive results came back.Now, it's up to the players to decide if they're still going to play."Nobody is safe from this, nobody is immune from this," said veteran Ryan Braun.With the first day of workouts in the books, the team is happy to be back together on the field again.
'Sense of urgency:' Ryan Braun says he's now more likely to play beyond 2020
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers veteran Ryan Braun said he's more likely to continue playing beyond 2020 because of the unusual circumstances of this pandemic-shortened season.Braun said in January that he was considering retiring after the season.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers veteran Ryan Braun said he's more likely to continue playing beyond 2020 because of the unusual circumstances of this pandemic-shortened season.Braun said in January that he was considering retiring after the season.
Baseball is back...to the future! Milwaukee Brewers release 2020 parody video
MILWAUKEE -- They might not need roads where they are going, but they'll certainly need basepaths.In what has become an annual tradition, the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, July 3 released their team movie parody for the upcoming season.
MILWAUKEE -- They might not need roads where they are going, but they'll certainly need basepaths.In what has become an annual tradition, the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, July 3 released their team movie parody for the upcoming season.
As season approaches, Milwaukee Brewers players return to Miller Park for COVID-19 testing
MILWAUKEE -- Familiar faces were in an unfamiliar situation at Miller Park on Wednesday, July 1 as the team reported for its summer camp.Players -- almost all of them wearing masks -- arrived at Miller Park to get tested for COVID-19.Manager Craig Counsell was one of the first at the ballpark.
MILWAUKEE -- Familiar faces were in an unfamiliar situation at Miller Park on Wednesday, July 1 as the team reported for its summer camp.Players -- almost all of them wearing masks -- arrived at Miller Park to get tested for COVID-19.Manager Craig Counsell was one of the first at the ballpark.
Minor League Baseball season canceled following MLB decision, league announces
NEW YORK -- There will be no Minor League Baseball (MiLB) season in 2020 due to a decision made by Major League Baseball (MLB), the league announced on Tuesday, June 30.According to information released in a tweet, MLB informed MiLB that big-league franchises will not be providing minor-league affiliates with players for the 2020 season.
NEW YORK -- There will be no Minor League Baseball (MiLB) season in 2020 due to a decision made by Major League Baseball (MLB), the league announced on Tuesday, June 30.According to information released in a tweet, MLB informed MiLB that big-league franchises will not be providing minor-league affiliates with players for the 2020 season.
Brewers Team Store at Miller Park set to reopen on Tuesday, June 30
MILWAUKEE -- Miller Park will begin to reopen starting with the Brewers Team Store on Tuesday, June 30.A news release indicates the Brewers Team Store will operate with extreme care.
MILWAUKEE -- Miller Park will begin to reopen starting with the Brewers Team Store on Tuesday, June 30.A news release indicates the Brewers Team Store will operate with extreme care.
Playing through a pandemic, Brewers brass begin preparation for 60-game slate
MILWAUKEE -- Major League Baseball players agreed to report and prepare for a 60-game season on Tuesday, June 23.
MILWAUKEE -- Major League Baseball players agreed to report and prepare for a 60-game season on Tuesday, June 23.
'Make sure you watch his last season on TV:' Does Yeli know something about Ryan Braun's future?
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich posted to Instagram on Friday, June 26 -- and the post is raising eyebrows.In the post, Yelich was standing next to Brewers teammate and fellow Major League MVP Ryan Braun -- and said, "Make sure you watch his last season on TV."
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich posted to Instagram on Friday, June 26 -- and the post is raising eyebrows.In the post, Yelich was standing next to Brewers teammate and fellow Major League MVP Ryan Braun -- and said, "Make sure you watch his last season on TV."
Bob Uecker set for 50th year at mic for Milwaukee Brewers: 'I'm happy'
MILWAUKEE -- Bob Uecker plans to be at Miller Park for the Milwaukee Brewers' first home game after Major League Baseball players agreed to report to training starting July 1, MLB.com Brewers beat reporter Adam McCalvy reported Thursday, June 25 -- calling the live action on radio, as he has been doing since 1971.“I’m going to do it from Miller Park,” Uecker, 86, told McCalvy. “I’ll do it in the booth with Jeff , and then road games, Jeff and Lane Grindle will do that.
MILWAUKEE -- Bob Uecker plans to be at Miller Park for the Milwaukee Brewers' first home game after Major League Baseball players agreed to report to training starting July 1, MLB.com Brewers beat reporter Adam McCalvy reported Thursday, June 25 -- calling the live action on radio, as he has been doing since 1971.“I’m going to do it from Miller Park,” Uecker, 86, told McCalvy. “I’ll do it in the booth with Jeff , and then road games, Jeff and Lane Grindle will do that.
Brewers pitcher Ray Black hopes to get the 2020 MLB season rolling soon
MILWAUKEE -- Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players’ association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.Six days after Commissioner Rob Manfred and union head Tony Clark negotiated to expand the playoffs from 10 teams to 16, widen use of the designated hitter to National League games and introduce an experiment to start extra innings with a runner on second base, the deal was rejected by players.FOX6's Brandon Cruz caught up with Brewers pitcher Ray Black -- hoping to play this season.
MILWAUKEE -- Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players’ association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.Six days after Commissioner Rob Manfred and union head Tony Clark negotiated to expand the playoffs from 10 teams to 16, widen use of the designated hitter to National League games and introduce an experiment to start extra innings with a runner on second base, the deal was rejected by players.FOX6's Brandon Cruz caught up with Brewers pitcher Ray Black -- hoping to play this season.
Milwaukee Brewers complete 2020 draft; take 5 college position players for 1st time since 2003
MILWAUKEE –- The Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, June 11 made four selections to complete the 2020 First-Year Player Draft, finishing this year’s class with five college position players -- the first time the organization has selected position players with its first five picks since 2003.The announcements were made by Vice President-Domestic Scouting Tod Johnson.In the first round on Wednesday, outfielder Garrett Mitchell was selected 20th overall out of the University of California, Los Angeles.
MILWAUKEE –- The Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, June 11 made four selections to complete the 2020 First-Year Player Draft, finishing this year’s class with five college position players -- the first time the organization has selected position players with its first five picks since 2003.The announcements were made by Vice President-Domestic Scouting Tod Johnson.In the first round on Wednesday, outfielder Garrett Mitchell was selected 20th overall out of the University of California, Los Angeles.
Christian Yelich donates Beats headphones, Nintendo Switches to Children's Wisconsin patients
MILWAUKEE -- If you thought Christian Yelich needed a bat in his hands to bring smiles to children's faces, think again.The Milwaukee Brewers outfielder donated 50 pairs of Beats headphones and six Nintendo Switch video game systems to kids at the Children's Wisconsin MACC Fund Center, the hospital said in a tweet.The tweet includes a video of patients and staff at the hospital saying thanks to the Brewers slugger, saying that the donation is being enjoyed by the kids -- and staff.
MILWAUKEE -- If you thought Christian Yelich needed a bat in his hands to bring smiles to children's faces, think again.The Milwaukee Brewers outfielder donated 50 pairs of Beats headphones and six Nintendo Switch video game systems to kids at the Children's Wisconsin MACC Fund Center, the hospital said in a tweet.The tweet includes a video of patients and staff at the hospital saying thanks to the Brewers slugger, saying that the donation is being enjoyed by the kids -- and staff.