Ryan Braun helps kick off SHARP Literacy's summer reading program: 'Something I've really enjoyed'
MILWAUKEE -- Baseball players are called the boys of summer, and even though that's when the game is played, the Milwaukee Brewers also want kids to remember to do something else during summer break.Most days in the summer, you can find Ryan Braun on the baseball field, but on June 25, he delivered an important message at the the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center."I encourage all of you guys to learn about the joys of reading," said Braun.The Brewers outfielder, with some help from the Famous Racing Sausages, kicked off the SHARP Literacy summer educational program involving approximately 375 students.
MILWAUKEE -- Baseball players are called the boys of summer, and even though that's when the game is played, the Milwaukee Brewers also want kids to remember to do something else during summer break.Most days in the summer, you can find Ryan Braun on the baseball field, but on June 25, he delivered an important message at the the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center."I encourage all of you guys to learn about the joys of reading," said Braun.The Brewers outfielder, with some help from the Famous Racing Sausages, kicked off the SHARP Literacy summer educational program involving approximately 375 students.
Tyler Beede's pitching, hitting led San Francisco Giants past Milwaukee Brewers 8-3
MILWAUKEE — Tyler Beede pitched effectively into the seventh inning, had two hits and drove in the go-ahead run as the San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-3 on Sunday.Brandon Belt homered for the Giants, who took two out of three in the series.Belt's solo homer with one out in the fifth, his 11th of the season, off Milwaukee starter Jhoulys Chacin put the Giants in front 2-1.Christian Yelich's solo shot in the sixth, his 32nd, pulled the Brewers even before Beede's run-scoring single in the seventh put the Giants in front to stay.
MILWAUKEE — Tyler Beede pitched effectively into the seventh inning, had two hits and drove in the go-ahead run as the San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-3 on Sunday.Brandon Belt homered for the Giants, who took two out of three in the series.Belt's solo homer with one out in the fifth, his 11th of the season, off Milwaukee starter Jhoulys Chacin put the Giants in front 2-1.Christian Yelich's solo shot in the sixth, his 32nd, pulled the Brewers even before Beede's run-scoring single in the seventh put the Giants in front to stay.
'We sprinted over there:' Brewers' Orlando Arcia, Jesus Aguilar surprised fans at Cerveceros Tailgate
MILWAUKEE -- It was Cerveceros Night at Miller Park Saturday, July 13, on the heels of the LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) conference that wrapped up in Milwaukee on Saturday.
MILWAUKEE -- It was Cerveceros Night at Miller Park Saturday, July 13, on the heels of the LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) conference that wrapped up in Milwaukee on Saturday.
Walk-off win! Ben Gamel's RBI double in 9th lifts Brewers past Giants 5-4
MILWAUKEE -- Ben Gamel's pinch-hit double in the bottom of the ninth drove in Ryan Braun with the winning run and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Saturday night.Braun led off the inning against Reyes Moronta (3-5) and reached on shortstop Brandon Crawford's fielding error.
MILWAUKEE -- Ben Gamel's pinch-hit double in the bottom of the ninth drove in Ryan Braun with the winning run and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Saturday night.Braun led off the inning against Reyes Moronta (3-5) and reached on shortstop Brandon Crawford's fielding error.
Posey hits grand slam in 10th, Giants beat Brewers 10-7
MILWAUKEE — The San Francisco Giants went into the All-Star break playing solid baseball.
MILWAUKEE — The San Francisco Giants went into the All-Star break playing solid baseball.
'It's an honor:' Brewers' Yelich, Grandal, Hader, Moustakas, Woodruff head to Cleveland for All-Star Game
CLEVELAND -- Milwaukee Brewers players were headed for Cleveland Sunday, July 7 for the 2019 All-Star Game Tuesday, July 9 at Progressive Field in Cleveland."It's an honor to start to be selected to an All-star game an all star team," said Mike Moustakas, infielder.Christian Yelich was the leading positional vote getter, and was set to start in the outfield.
CLEVELAND -- Milwaukee Brewers players were headed for Cleveland Sunday, July 7 for the 2019 All-Star Game Tuesday, July 9 at Progressive Field in Cleveland."It's an honor to start to be selected to an All-star game an all star team," said Mike Moustakas, infielder.Christian Yelich was the leading positional vote getter, and was set to start in the outfield.
Milwaukee Brewers fall to Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 in last game before All-Star break
PITTSBURGH — Bryan Reynolds wasn't even in the conversation for playing time when the Pirates began their 2019 season.
PITTSBURGH — Bryan Reynolds wasn't even in the conversation for playing time when the Pirates began their 2019 season.
Brewers' Christian Yelich will not participate in Home Run Derby due to back issues
CLEVELAND -- Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich will not take part in the Home Run Derby Monday, July 8 due to back issues, MLB officials confirmed Sunday, July 7.Yelich was replaced by Matt Chapman, Oakland Athletics' third baseman.
CLEVELAND -- Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich will not take part in the Home Run Derby Monday, July 8 due to back issues, MLB officials confirmed Sunday, July 7.Yelich was replaced by Matt Chapman, Oakland Athletics' third baseman.
Brewers fall 12-2 to Pirates
PITTSBURGH -- Kevin Newman and Starling Marte each drove in three runs, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 12-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night.Newman had four hits, including a home run, after going 0 for 5 in a 7-6 loss to Milwaukee on Friday.
PITTSBURGH -- Kevin Newman and Starling Marte each drove in three runs, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 12-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night.Newman had four hits, including a home run, after going 0 for 5 in a 7-6 loss to Milwaukee on Friday.
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Brewers blow big lead, recover to edge Pirates 7-6 in 10
PITTSBURGH -- Lorenzo Cain delivered a go-ahead RBI single off Pittsburgh closer Felipe Vázquez in the top of the 10th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers recovered after blowing a five-run lead in the ninth to edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 on Friday night and snap a three-game losing streak.Pittsburgh trailed 6-1 going into the ninth, but rallied to tie it.
PITTSBURGH -- Lorenzo Cain delivered a go-ahead RBI single off Pittsburgh closer Felipe Vázquez in the top of the 10th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers recovered after blowing a five-run lead in the ninth to edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 on Friday night and snap a three-game losing streak.Pittsburgh trailed 6-1 going into the ninth, but rallied to tie it.
Castillo pitches Reds past slumping Brewers 1-0
CINCINNATI — Luis Castillo struck out nine while pitching one-hit ball into the eighth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the slumping Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 on Thursday.Cincinnati won for the fourth time in five games.
CINCINNATI — Luis Castillo struck out nine while pitching one-hit ball into the eighth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the slumping Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 on Thursday.Cincinnati won for the fourth time in five games.
Brewers fall to Reds 3-0
CINCINNATI — Yasiel Puig homered for the second consecutive game and the Cincinnati Reds overcame the loss of second baseman Scooter Gennett to a groin injury, holding on for a 3-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night.Gennett left after two at-bats because of tightness in the left side of his groin.
CINCINNATI — Yasiel Puig homered for the second consecutive game and the Cincinnati Reds overcame the loss of second baseman Scooter Gennett to a groin injury, holding on for a 3-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night.Gennett left after two at-bats because of tightness in the left side of his groin.
Yelich hits 31st homer; Reds beat Brewers 5-4 in 11 innings
CINCINNATI — Christian Yelich's throw short-hopped first baseman Eric Thames, deflected off the end of his glove and skittered across the infield.
CINCINNATI — Christian Yelich's throw short-hopped first baseman Eric Thames, deflected off the end of his glove and skittered across the infield.
Yelich hits 30th homer as Brewers rally to beat Reds 8-6
CINCINNATI — Christian Yelich singled with the bases loaded and hit his major league-leading 30th homer Monday night, helping the Milwaukee Brewers rally for their sixth straight victory at Great American Ball Park, 8-6 over the Cincinnati Reds.Milwaukee sent 10 batters to the plate for five runs in the seventh inning, with Yelich contributing an RBI single.
CINCINNATI — Christian Yelich singled with the bases loaded and hit his major league-leading 30th homer Monday night, helping the Milwaukee Brewers rally for their sixth straight victory at Great American Ball Park, 8-6 over the Cincinnati Reds.Milwaukee sent 10 batters to the plate for five runs in the seventh inning, with Yelich contributing an RBI single.
Hooray! Partners extend support of lakefront fireworks in Milwaukee to 2020
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee lakefront fireworks show will continue in 2020, thanks to the financial support of multiple backers including those who stepped up to fund this year’s celebration.American Family Insurance, the Milwaukee Brewers, T&M Partners and Brewers star Christian Yelich have all agreed to a one-year extension of their financial support for the July 3 celebration.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee lakefront fireworks show will continue in 2020, thanks to the financial support of multiple backers including those who stepped up to fund this year’s celebration.American Family Insurance, the Milwaukee Brewers, T&M Partners and Brewers star Christian Yelich have all agreed to a one-year extension of their financial support for the July 3 celebration.
Elementary school students sign national anthem ahead of Brewers game
MILWAUKEE -- Baseball is known for it's sign language.
MILWAUKEE -- Baseball is known for it's sign language.
Brewers slip past Pirates 2-1 on Thames' homer in 8th
MILWAUKEE — Eric Thames homered leading off the eighth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Sunday.Thames, who entered as a pinch-hitter in the sixth, blasted an 0-1 pitch from Pirates reliever Kyle Crick (3-4) to straightaway center, a 432-foot shot that hit just below the scoreboard.Milwaukee took two of three from its NL Central rival and moved into a first-place tie with the Chicago Cubs, who lost to Cincinnati.
MILWAUKEE — Eric Thames homered leading off the eighth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Sunday.Thames, who entered as a pinch-hitter in the sixth, blasted an 0-1 pitch from Pirates reliever Kyle Crick (3-4) to straightaway center, a 432-foot shot that hit just below the scoreboard.Milwaukee took two of three from its NL Central rival and moved into a first-place tie with the Chicago Cubs, who lost to Cincinnati.
Brewers Grandal, Hader and Moustakas to join Yelich in All-Star Game
CLEVELAND -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced four of their players will take the field in the 2019 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.On Friday, June 28 Christian Yelich was named the starter in right field.
CLEVELAND -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced four of their players will take the field in the 2019 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.On Friday, June 28 Christian Yelich was named the starter in right field.
Woodruff wins 10th as Thames, Brewers beat Pirates 3-1
MILWAUKEE -- Brandon Woodruff cruised to his 10th win of the season, Eric Thames homered and tripled, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Saturday night.Woodruff (10-2) allowed one earned run and six hits with six strikeouts in 7 2/3 innings, helping the Brewers improve to 4-5 on their current 10-game homestand.The right-hander remains among the National League leaders in wins and strikeouts.While Woodruff hardly broke a sweat, counterpart Jordan Lyles (5-4) threw two wild pitches, hit a batter, gave up a home run and allowed three earned runs in six innings in his first start since being placed on the 10-day injured list with hamstring tightness.
MILWAUKEE -- Brandon Woodruff cruised to his 10th win of the season, Eric Thames homered and tripled, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Saturday night.Woodruff (10-2) allowed one earned run and six hits with six strikeouts in 7 2/3 innings, helping the Brewers improve to 4-5 on their current 10-game homestand.The right-hander remains among the National League leaders in wins and strikeouts.While Woodruff hardly broke a sweat, counterpart Jordan Lyles (5-4) threw two wild pitches, hit a batter, gave up a home run and allowed three earned runs in six innings in his first start since being placed on the 10-day injured list with hamstring tightness.