'Had to choke back some tears:' Brewers' Brent Suter calls debut after surgery 'really special'
MILWAUKEE -- A season-ending injury sent a member of the Milwaukee Brewers pitching staff from the mound to the bench, but after a year of rehab and work, Brent Suter was back on the mound for the Brew Crew Monday, Sept. 2.On July 31, 2018, Suter had Tommy John surgery on his left elbow, ending his 2018 season prematurely."Nothing like my debut, or anything like that, but there was definitely heightened adrenaline, and a lot of fun emotions going on out there," said Suter of his 2019 debut. "I had to choke back some tears when everyone was standing for me, but definitely some nerves, yeah, too."Filled with no shortage of nervous energy, Suter returned to the mound as a relief pitcher in Game 1 of the series against the Houston Astros.
MILWAUKEE -- A season-ending injury sent a member of the Milwaukee Brewers pitching staff from the mound to the bench, but after a year of rehab and work, Brent Suter was back on the mound for the Brew Crew Monday, Sept. 2.On July 31, 2018, Suter had Tommy John surgery on his left elbow, ending his 2018 season prematurely."Nothing like my debut, or anything like that, but there was definitely heightened adrenaline, and a lot of fun emotions going on out there," said Suter of his 2019 debut. "I had to choke back some tears when everyone was standing for me, but definitely some nerves, yeah, too."Filled with no shortage of nervous energy, Suter returned to the mound as a relief pitcher in Game 1 of the series against the Houston Astros.
Milwaukee Brewers beat up Jon Lester, topped Cubs 8-5 to narrow WC lead
MILWAUKEE — Tyler Austin drove a pinch-hit, three-run homer during the Brewers' five-run fourth inning against Jon Lester, and Milwaukee beat the Chicago Cubs 8-5 Sunday to tighten the NL wild-card race.Milwaukee won the series 3-1 and pulled within two games of the Cubs for the second NL wild card with three weeks left.
MILWAUKEE — Tyler Austin drove a pinch-hit, three-run homer during the Brewers' five-run fourth inning against Jon Lester, and Milwaukee beat the Chicago Cubs 8-5 Sunday to tighten the NL wild-card race.Milwaukee won the series 3-1 and pulled within two games of the Cubs for the second NL wild card with three weeks left.
Cubs' Addison Russell hit on head by 94 mph pitch at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE — The Chicago Cubs' Addison Russell left Sunday's game against Milwaukee in the third inning, after he was hit on the head by a 94 mph pitch from Milwaukee's Adrian Houser.Russell's helmet flew off as the ball hit around the area of his left cheek, and Russell fell to the ground.Manager Joe Maddon and assistant athletic trainer Nick Frangella rushed to the plate, and Russell initially stayed in the game.
MILWAUKEE — The Chicago Cubs' Addison Russell left Sunday's game against Milwaukee in the third inning, after he was hit on the head by a 94 mph pitch from Milwaukee's Adrian Houser.Russell's helmet flew off as the ball hit around the area of his left cheek, and Russell fell to the ground.Manager Joe Maddon and assistant athletic trainer Nick Frangella rushed to the plate, and Russell initially stayed in the game.
Watch: Christian Yelich keys Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs
MILWAUKEE — Christian Yelich sliced an opposite-field double off Brandon Kintzler to score the winning run in the ninth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Saturday night.Pinch-hitter Tyler Austin reached on shortstop Addison Russell's throwing error and before Yelich batted, Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy came out to talk with Kintzler (3-3).
MILWAUKEE — Christian Yelich sliced an opposite-field double off Brandon Kintzler to score the winning run in the ninth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Saturday night.Pinch-hitter Tyler Austin reached on shortstop Addison Russell's throwing error and before Yelich batted, Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy came out to talk with Kintzler (3-3).
Brewers' public address announcer Robb Edwards to work final game, throw out 1st pitch
MILWAUKEE -- Robb Edwards, the Milwaukee Brewers' public address announcer who is retiring, will work his final game at Miller Park when the Brewers host the Cubs in a matinee game Sunday, Sept. 8.Edwards will throw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to the game.
MILWAUKEE -- Robb Edwards, the Milwaukee Brewers' public address announcer who is retiring, will work his final game at Miller Park when the Brewers host the Cubs in a matinee game Sunday, Sept. 8.Edwards will throw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to the game.
Brewers fan battling sepsis gets surprise hospital visit from infielder Hernán Pérez
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers infielder Hernán Pérez surprised a fan being cared for at Ascension Columbia St.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers infielder Hernán Pérez surprised a fan being cared for at Ascension Columbia St.
Yelich, Davies pace Brewers past Cubs, 7-1
MILWAUKEE — Christian Yelich hit his 44th homer and Zach Davies pitched five effective innings for his first win since July, helping the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-1 on Friday night.Milwaukee pulled within four games of Chicago for the second NL wild card.
MILWAUKEE — Christian Yelich hit his 44th homer and Zach Davies pitched five effective innings for his first win since July, helping the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-1 on Friday night.Milwaukee pulled within four games of Chicago for the second NL wild card.
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Brewers fan with a Cubs fan's heart: Special ceremonial pitch to be thrown at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE -- For baseball fans going to Miller Park on Saturday, Sept. 7, there will be an extra special ceremonial pitch being thrown out -- something you may not want to miss.
MILWAUKEE -- For baseball fans going to Miller Park on Saturday, Sept. 7, there will be an extra special ceremonial pitch being thrown out -- something you may not want to miss.
Brewers fall 10-5 to Cubs
MILWAUKEE -- Kyle Schwarber's grand slam capped a five-run sixth inning and powered the Chicago Cubs to a 10-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night in the opener of a crucial four-game series.The third-place Brewers dropped 7½ games behind first-place St.
MILWAUKEE -- Kyle Schwarber's grand slam capped a five-run sixth inning and powered the Chicago Cubs to a 10-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night in the opener of a crucial four-game series.The third-place Brewers dropped 7½ games behind first-place St.
Pictures: Brewers' Christian Yelich visits patients at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich made a special visit to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich made a special visit to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
Brewers top Houston 4-2; Zack Greinke loses 1st with Astros
MILWAUKEE — Zack Greinke lost his first game since joining Houston, giving up a three-run homer to Eric Thames as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Astros 4-2 Tuesday night for a split of the interleague series.Greinke (4-1) stumbled for the first time in six starts since being traded from Arizona on July 31st.
MILWAUKEE — Zack Greinke lost his first game since joining Houston, giving up a three-run homer to Eric Thames as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Astros 4-2 Tuesday night for a split of the interleague series.Greinke (4-1) stumbled for the first time in six starts since being traded from Arizona on July 31st.
'Could not feel better:' Former infielder/outfielder Bill Hall to retire as a Milwaukee Brewers player
MILWAUKEE -- Former infielder/outfielder Bill Hall will officially announce his retirement as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, Sept. 5.The Brewers on Tuesday, Sept. 3 announced a press conference Thursday at 5 p.m.“I was just a small town country boy with Major League dreams,” said Hall in a news release. “The Brewers gave me an opportunity to live those dreams.
MILWAUKEE -- Former infielder/outfielder Bill Hall will officially announce his retirement as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, Sept. 5.The Brewers on Tuesday, Sept. 3 announced a press conference Thursday at 5 p.m.“I was just a small town country boy with Major League dreams,” said Hall in a news release. “The Brewers gave me an opportunity to live those dreams.
Milwaukee Brewers fall to Houston Astros 3-2 in 10th
MILWAUKEE — George Springer was just trying to get a hit in the 10th inning to start a rally.
MILWAUKEE — George Springer was just trying to get a hit in the 10th inning to start a rally.
'It's tough to always stay even:' Brewers reliever Matt Albers practices persistence
MILWAUKEE -- There's plenty of pressure, highs and lows, and it requires plenty of patience.
MILWAUKEE -- There's plenty of pressure, highs and lows, and it requires plenty of patience.
Christian Yelich hit 3-run homer as Brewers beat Cubs 4-0
CHICAGO — The last day of August and first day of September looked awfully familiar to the Milwaukee Brewers.Christian Yelich hit a three-run homer off Craig Kimbrel in the ninth inning, and Milwaukee beat Chicago 4-0 on Sunday for its second straight shutout against the Cubs.The Brewers leaned on their bullpen and timely hitting by Yelich to rally to the NL Central title last year, and they used a similar recipe to take two of three at Wrigley Field this weekend."When your guys in the bullpen do an incredible job, it works out well," manager Craig Counsell said, "and that's what happened the last two days."Milwaukee pulled within three games of Chicago for the second NL wild card.
CHICAGO — The last day of August and first day of September looked awfully familiar to the Milwaukee Brewers.Christian Yelich hit a three-run homer off Craig Kimbrel in the ninth inning, and Milwaukee beat Chicago 4-0 on Sunday for its second straight shutout against the Cubs.The Brewers leaned on their bullpen and timely hitting by Yelich to rally to the NL Central title last year, and they used a similar recipe to take two of three at Wrigley Field this weekend."When your guys in the bullpen do an incredible job, it works out well," manager Craig Counsell said, "and that's what happened the last two days."Milwaukee pulled within three games of Chicago for the second NL wild card.
Milwaukee Brewers designate RH reliever Jeremy Jeffress for assignment
CHICAGO — The Milwaukee Brewers have cut another key performer from last year, designating reliever Jeremy Jeffress for assignment on Sunday.Jeffress went 8-1 with a 1.29 ERA and 15 saves in 2018, helping Milwaukee win the NL Central and make it all the way to the NL Championship Series.
CHICAGO — The Milwaukee Brewers have cut another key performer from last year, designating reliever Jeremy Jeffress for assignment on Sunday.Jeffress went 8-1 with a 1.29 ERA and 15 saves in 2018, helping Milwaukee win the NL Central and make it all the way to the NL Championship Series.