'Black Lives Matter:' Prosecutors say man admitted to causing $40K in damage to Miller Park

MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Friday, June 5 against a Milwaukee man prosecutors said admitted to causing more than $40,000 in damage to Miller Park on Tuesday, June 2.Keyon Lambert, 40, faces one count of criminal damage to property (reduced in value by more than $2,500), and one count of disorderly conduct.According to a criminal complaint, police found Lambert outside the stadium.

AP source: MLB rejects 114-game plan, tells union no counter

NEW YORK — Major League Baseball rejected the players' offer for a 114-game regular season in the pandemic-delayed season with no additional salary cuts and told the union it did not plan to make a counterproposal, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because no statements were authorized.Players made their proposal Sunday, up from an 82-game regular season in management’s offer last week.

Attanasio on resuming Brewers, MLB season: 'This will be the ultimate collaborative effort'

MILWAUKEE -- Money makes the world go 'round, and it's money that remains one of the obstacles to seeing a start to the Milwaukee Brewers' season.In a webinar hosted by the Greater Milwaukee Committee President David Lubar on Tuesday, high-ranking Brewers officials made clear they want to see baseball back on the field this Summer.

Scoreboard fundraiser: Celebrate a loved one or milestone with customized message at Miller Park

MILWAUKEE -- Brewers Community Foundation (BCF), the charitable arm of the Milwaukee Brewers, is offering a special way to celebrate life’s milestones, while also raising money to support local nonprofits.

New MLB rules: Shower at home, don't spit, mascots to stay away

NEW YORK — Major League Baseball will look somewhat like high school ball this year under protocols to deal with the new coronavirus, with showers at ballparks discouraged and players possibly arriving in uniform, like they did when they were teenagers.Team personnel will be banned from eating at restaurants on road trips.Even the Phillie Phantic and Mr.

'Ice cream is on us tonight:' New Brewers pitcher buys strangers $1,000 worth of food

MILWAUKEE -- Josh Lindblom has never thrown a regular-season pitch as a Milwaukee Brewer, but he certainly found a way to endear himself to the Milwaukee community in another way on Friday.The Milwaukee Brewers signed Lindblom to a three-year contract in December 2019.

'We’re doing what we can:' Next Milwaukee Brewers 'Virtual Happy Hour' scheduled for May 14

MILWAUKEE -- Pull up your favorite bar stool and get ready because the next Milwaukee Brewers Virtual Happy Hour is scheduled for Thursday, May 14 at 5 p.m.According to a press release, the festivities start at 5 p.m. sharp, and the first 1,000 fans joining will have an opportunity to tip back their favorite beverage and connect through a Zoom Webinar.

Milwaukee Brewers offering benefits ticket buyers impacted by delayed season

MILWAUKEE -- In an email to purchasers Wednesday, the Milwaukee Brewers announced that they are offering benefits for single-game ticket buyers whose purchases were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic thus far.According to the email, the offer applies to those who purchased a ticket and/or parking pass directly from the team for one or more of the games that had been originally scheduled to take place at Miller Park from March 28-April 30.Anyone holding onto an Opening Day ticket for the originally-scheduled March 26, 2020 date is asked to hold on to that ticket; they will be honored at the first regular-season Miller Park home game.Single-game ticket buyers will receive a credit to use for tickets to any future 2020 regular season Brewers game; the season currently remains suspended.

MLB reverses ticket policy, clears way for teams to offer refunds for games called-off due to pandemic

NEW YORK -- With more than 400 Major League Baseball games already called off because of the coronavirus outbreak, the league Tuesday reversed a policy that had restricted fans from widespread refunds on tickets to those games.On a conference call, MLB informed team officials that they no longer needed to advise fans to hold onto those tickets.

Brewers Happy Hour: Yount tells story of dinner with Selig, Uecker

MILWAUKEE -- On a Brewers Happy Hour Zoom call, Fox Sports' Brian Anderson asked Hall of Famer Robin Yount if he had been keeping in touch with the Commissioner of Baseball Bud Selig and legendary Brewers announcer Bob Uecker.The Younts, Ueckers and Seligs all live in Arizona.According to Yount, Bud invited him and his wife over for dinner before states had suggested social distancing.

Milwaukee Brewers to launch 'Virtual Happy Hour' April 23

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers will launch "Virtual Happy Hour" -- presented by Miller Lite -- beginning Thursday, April 23 at 5 p.m.The festivities will start on Thursday at 5 p.m. sharp, and the first 1,000 fans joining will have an opportunity to tip back their favorite beverage and connect through a Zoom Webinar with some of the Brewers most prominent -- and entertaining -- personalities.Virtual Happy Hour will include appearances by broadcaster Brian Anderson, Hall of Famer Robin Yount, President of Baseball Operations and General Manager David Stearns and All-Star pitcher Brandon Woodruff.The gathering will also feature live music from highly-acclaimed recording artist and baseball fanatic Rhett Miller of the Old 97’s.“These have been challenging times, but we know that our fans are finding unique and creative ways to have a little fun,” said Rick Schlesinger, Brewers president of business operations. “Happy hour is about connecting with those who share common interests, and until we can get back together in person, this event will give us all a chance to kick back and join in the fun.”Here’s how it works:April 23 at 5 p.m. CST, the Brewers will release specific information on how fans can connect to the Virtual Happy Hour.

Craig Counsell on COVID-19 quarantine: 'We'll be thankful for time we got to spend with our families'

MILWAUKEE -- As a husband, father of four and Major League baseball manager, Craig Counsell is pretty good at budgeting his time, even in spring 2020, with no baseball due to the coronavirus pandemic."I think this is where we are all in a very similar place," said Counsell. "It's been great in that you get exposed to different things.

'Play by the Rules:' New Brewers shirt promotes social distancing while helping nonprofit

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers have introduced a revamped ball-in-glove logo, separating the “m” and “b” to encourage and support social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.A limited number of t-shirts with the logo and tagline “Play by the Rules.

Fox Sports Wisconsin to replay Brewers Classics in the month of April

MILWAUKEE -- While Fox Sports Wisconsin can't bring you this season's diving grabs by Yelich or turned double plays by Arcia quite yet, but they can bring you the Classics that made the Brewers the team they are today.Starting Thursday, April 16, FSW will air eight Brewers Classics including Game 4 and Game 5 of the 1982 World Series against the St.