Brewers team up with Make-A-Wish Wisconsin to host 'Build-A-Bear Workshop' for 25 kids

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers players on Saturday, Jan. 26 teamed up with Make-A-Wish Wisconsin for a "Build-A-Bear Workshop."Twenty-five "Wish" kids were able to create their own furry friends during the workshop at the Kimpton Journeyman Hotel, attended by Corbin Burnes, Adrian Houser, Brent Suter, Eric Thames, Taylor Williams and Brandon Woodruff.According to a post on the Brewers blog, the kids dressed their creations in baseball apparel and took part in the "heart ceremony" and birth certificate distribution.A lunch followed the workshop.

Brewers announce promotions, extensions for Stearns, Schlesinger

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced Wednesday, Jan. 23 that David Stearns has been promoted to president of baseball operations and general manager and Rick Schlesinger to president of business operations.

Eric Thames knocks it out of the park during 'The Masked Singer' appearance

KOREA -- We knew Brewers first baseman Eric Thames was a talented athlete -- but it turns out the slugger also boasts an impressive set of pipes.The Brewer appeared on the Korean version of "The Masked Singer" on Saturday, Jan. 18 and surprised fans worldwide with his renditions of "Americano" and Stevie Wonder's classic "Isn't She Lovely?" Even more shockingly, he sang "Americano" completely in Korean.

'I love playing here:' Yasmani Grandal chose Brewers for family and chance to win

MILWAUKEE — Asked why he agreed to a one-year deal with Milwaukee rather than multiyear offers from other teams, catcher Yasmani Grandal gave two simple reasons: the chance to win and family.Grandal lives in Peoria, Arizona, not far from the Brewers' spring training camp."My wife told me: 'You get to have spring training here and be with your kids a little more,'" Grandal said Tuesday, a day after his $18.25 million deal was announced. "I have a 14-month-old right now who's running crazy around the house."Grandal's deal includes a $16 million salary this year and a $16 million mutual option for 2020 with a $2.25 million buyout due Dec. 31.

'California Strong:' Brewers players take part in sold-out softball game to aid shooting, wildfire victims

MALIBU, Calif. -- Members of the Milwaukee Brewers came together Sunday, Jan. 13 for the "California Strong" Celebrity Softball Game, held in response to the Borderline shooting in Thosand Oaks, California, and the devastating wildfires in Northern and Southern California.Christian Yelich, Ryan Braun and Mike Moustakas, along with Rams Quarterback Jared Goff, joined forces with the Southeast Ventura County YMCA to create California Strong -- to raise money and awareness to support those affected by these tragedies.The game took place at Pepperdine University, and featured the Brewers players, plus Cleveland Browns Quarterback Baker Mayfield, actors Adam Sandler and Mira Sorvino, among others, and Bob Uecker in the broadcast booth.Braun and Yelich were among the principal organizers for the sold-out event, along with Mike Attanasio, the son of owner Mark Attanasio.Donations to the "California Strong" initiative are still being accepted.

Ribbon-cutting for 'Brewers Fields of Phoenix' set for Tuesday, Feb. 12

MARYVALE, Ariz. -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Friday, Jan. 11 that the team will hold a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony at its new Spring Training complex, Brewers Fields of Phoenix (formerly Maryvale Baseball Park).

AP source: Yasmani Grandal, Milwaukee Brewers agree to $18.25M, 1-year deal

NEW YORK — Catcher Yasmani Grandal and the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to an $18.25 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday night because the agreement, first reported by The Athletic, was subject to a successful physical.Grandal turned down a $17.9 million qualifying offer from the NL champion Los Angeles Dodgers in November.

Milwaukee Brewers release 2019 schedule with home and road times

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers released Wednesday, Jan. 9 the complete 2019 regular-season schedule, including home and road times.

Sold out! Tickets no longer available for 2019's 'Brewers On Deck'

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Tuesday, Jan. 8 that its Brewers On Deck event has officially sold out.Brewers On Deck is set to take place on Sunday, Jan. 27 at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee.

Brewers acquire 3 players from Mets in exchange for outfielder Keon Broxton

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired right-handed pitchers Bobby Wahl and Adam Hill along with infielder Felix Valerio from the New York Mets in exchange for outfielder Keon Broxton.

Spangenberg, Brewers finalize $1.2M, 1-year contract

MILWAUKEE — Infielder Cory Spangenberg and the Milwaukee Brewers have finalized a one-year contract that pays $1.2 million in the major leagues and $250,000 in the minors.The deal announced Friday had been agreed to last month pending a successful physical.Spangenberg, who turns 28 in March, was released by San Diego in November after refusing a minor league assignment.

Brewers trade outfielder Domingo Santana to the Mariners, acquiring 2 Seattle players

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired outfielder Ben Gamel and right-handed pitcher Noah Zavolas from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for outfielder Domingo Santana.

The Brewers are hiring ⚾ for their 2019 season!

MILWAUKEE -- Would you want to be co-workers with Ryan Braun, Christian Yelich and the rest of the gold and blue crew?

Jimmy Nelson agrees to $3.7 million, 1-year contract with Milwaukee Brewers

MILWAUKEE — Right-hander Jimmy Nelson agreed to a $3.7 million, one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers after missing all of the 2018 while recovering from surgery on his pitching shoulder.The 29-year-old was 12-6 with a 3.49 ERA and 199 strikeouts in 29 starts in 2017, finishing tied for ninth in NL Cy Young Award voting.