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 -- 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.
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.
Amid COVID-19, Brewers' Ray Black speaks on difficulty of 'not having a start date right now'
MILWAUKEE -- The time of quarantine amid the coronavirus pandemic has many of us adjusting to a new normal.
MILWAUKEE -- The time of quarantine amid the coronavirus pandemic has many of us adjusting to a new normal.
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.
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.
'I remember being in the stands:' Craig Counsell enjoying vintage Brewers games amid COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers' season remains in limbo, which puts manager Craig Counsell in a “waiting and watching” mode.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers' season remains in limbo, which puts manager Craig Counsell in a “waiting and watching” mode.
'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.
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.
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.
Yelich sends message to former high school's baseball team in midst of pandemic: 'You should all be proud'
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Cracks of bats and snaps of gloves are familiar sounds of spring.
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Cracks of bats and snaps of gloves are familiar sounds of spring.
Coronavirus pandemic created a lot of confusion among professional athletes
MILWAUKEE -- When the coronavirus pandemic started to affect professional sports, a lot of athletes had no idea what to do.
MILWAUKEE -- When the coronavirus pandemic started to affect professional sports, a lot of athletes had no idea what to do.
'Very surreal:' How the pandemic upended spring training, impacted the Brewers' clubhouse
MILWAUKEE -- It's no surprise that the ticket offices at Miller Park are closed during this pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- It's no surprise that the ticket offices at Miller Park are closed during this pandemic.
'A story of perseverance:' Brewers celebrate 50 years in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- 50 years ago Wednesday, on April 1, 1970, the Milwaukee Brewers officially came into existence.
MILWAUKEE -- 50 years ago Wednesday, on April 1, 1970, the Milwaukee Brewers officially came into existence.
MLB final pitch could be closer to Christmas than Halloween
NEW YORK — If the final pitch of the 2020 baseball season comes closer to Christmas than Halloween, that's fine with the players.Major League Baseball owners ratified a 17-page agreement with the union on Friday in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, with players willing to extend the season as long as needed to cover as close to a full schedule as possible.Even if it involves neutral sites in warm-weather cities and domes.
NEW YORK — If the final pitch of the 2020 baseball season comes closer to Christmas than Halloween, that's fine with the players.Major League Baseball owners ratified a 17-page agreement with the union on Friday in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, with players willing to extend the season as long as needed to cover as close to a full schedule as possible.Even if it involves neutral sites in warm-weather cities and domes.
'Stay connected': Milwaukee Brewers' Opening Day vastly different this year
MILWAUKEE -- It feels a bit strange in this empty parking lot on the day baseball was supposed to get its season started.
MILWAUKEE -- It feels a bit strange in this empty parking lot on the day baseball was supposed to get its season started.
A creative way to celebrate the Crew despite Opening Day being postponed
MILWAUKEE -- With the baseball season now on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic -- there's one way you can show your support for the team.
MILWAUKEE -- With the baseball season now on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic -- there's one way you can show your support for the team.
'Explore your weaknesses:' Brewers' Hiura focused on defense headed into 2020
MILWAUKEE -- With great success generally comes great humility.
MILWAUKEE -- With great success generally comes great humility.
FOX Sports Wisconsin to re-air Brewers' 2019 season opener on Thursday
MILWAUKEE -- FOX Sports Wisconsin on Thursday, March 26 will celebrate what would have been Opening Day 2020 by re-airing the Brewers’ 2019 season opener against the St.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX Sports Wisconsin on Thursday, March 26 will celebrate what would have been Opening Day 2020 by re-airing the Brewers’ 2019 season opener against the St.
Registration opens for Brewers 'Summer Slugger' online program amid COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers and Major League Baseball have teamed up with EVERFI to create Summer Slugger.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers and Major League Baseball have teamed up with EVERFI to create Summer Slugger.
Catching up with the Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brent Suter while MLB is idle
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6's Kaitlin Sharkey recently caught up with Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brent Suter.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6's Kaitlin Sharkey recently caught up with Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brent Suter.
'What we live for:' At spring training, Brewers hosted kids who battled back from health struggles
PHOENIX -- Every Major League baseball player dreams of being a big-league player as a kid, and before spring training was canceled due to the coronavirus, two Wisconsin kids got to live that dream."I didn't know what to expect," said Danielle Petersen, mother of Evan Petersen.At 10 a.m. in Phoenix, 13-year-old Kayden Schmidt of Bayside and 10-year-old Evan Petersen of Oconto walked off the bus and into the Brewers spring training facility.
PHOENIX -- Every Major League baseball player dreams of being a big-league player as a kid, and before spring training was canceled due to the coronavirus, two Wisconsin kids got to live that dream."I didn't know what to expect," said Danielle Petersen, mother of Evan Petersen.At 10 a.m. in Phoenix, 13-year-old Kayden Schmidt of Bayside and 10-year-old Evan Petersen of Oconto walked off the bus and into the Brewers spring training facility.
'The value of versatility:' Brewers preparing for season with familiar faces in new places
MILWAUKEE -- To improve is to change.
MILWAUKEE -- To improve is to change.