At Miller Park, Prince Fielder says getting Brewers back to playoffs in '08 was 'the most fun I had playing baseball'
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers on July 24 went back in time to honor a couple of players and front office members who brought a lot of winning to the city -- and that's not all they were known for."We are all getting flashbacks and stuff and it's pretty cool," said Prince Fielder, former Brewers' first baseman.Fielder and Geoff Jenkins, former Brewers' outfielder, along with former GM Doug Melvin were honored at Miller Park."So many great memories here.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers on July 24 went back in time to honor a couple of players and front office members who brought a lot of winning to the city -- and that's not all they were known for."We are all getting flashbacks and stuff and it's pretty cool," said Prince Fielder, former Brewers' first baseman.Fielder and Geoff Jenkins, former Brewers' outfielder, along with former GM Doug Melvin were honored at Miller Park."So many great memories here.
Brewers OF Christian Yelich named National League Player of the Week
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich has been named the National League Player of the Week.Yelich batted .517 (15-for-29) with eight runs scored, three doubles, a triple, three home runs and 10 RBI across seven games played to claim his first career NL Player of the Week Award.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich has been named the National League Player of the Week.Yelich batted .517 (15-for-29) with eight runs scored, three doubles, a triple, three home runs and 10 RBI across seven games played to claim his first career NL Player of the Week Award.
Brewers fall to Giants 8-5; San Francisco avoids 4-game sweep
SAN FRANCISCO — Pablo Sandoval had no problem legging out his first triple in more than three years.
SAN FRANCISCO — Pablo Sandoval had no problem legging out his first triple in more than three years.
Jhoulys Chacin dominant in Brewers' 7-1 win over Giants
SAN FRANCISCO — Jhoulys Chacin didn't have much control early and hit leadoff batter Andrew McCutchen with his third pitch.
SAN FRANCISCO — Jhoulys Chacin didn't have much control early and hit leadoff batter Andrew McCutchen with his third pitch.
Brewers get 3rd baseman Mike Moustakas from Royals
SAN FRANCISCO — The Milwaukee Brewers found the left-handed power hitter they sought, acquiring third baseman Mike Moustakas on Friday from the Kansas City Royals to complete a second significant trade in two days as the club makes a push for its first playoff appearance since 2011."We were looking for another big bat to add to the lineup and we got it," manager Craig Counsell said. "We feel like we can put together a really tough lineup on a daily basis now."The Brewers sent outfielder Brett Phillips and pitcher Jorge Lopez to the Royals, who are in last place in the AL Central.Milwaukee announced the trade after beating the San Francisco Giants 3-1.
SAN FRANCISCO — The Milwaukee Brewers found the left-handed power hitter they sought, acquiring third baseman Mike Moustakas on Friday from the Kansas City Royals to complete a second significant trade in two days as the club makes a push for its first playoff appearance since 2011."We were looking for another big bat to add to the lineup and we got it," manager Craig Counsell said. "We feel like we can put together a really tough lineup on a daily basis now."The Brewers sent outfielder Brett Phillips and pitcher Jorge Lopez to the Royals, who are in last place in the AL Central.Milwaukee announced the trade after beating the San Francisco Giants 3-1.
Braun's offense helps Anderson to first win in nearly month; Brewers beat Giants 3-1
SAN FRANCISCO — The contending Milwaukee Brewers made two trades in as many days to bolster their bullpen for all these close games and try to generate more runs so they don't have to be in so many tight ones.A day after acquiring veteran reliever Joakim Soria from the Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee landed third baseman Mike Moustakas on Friday from the Kansas City Royals as the club chases its first playoff appearance since reaching the 2011 NL championship series."We were looking for another big bat to add to the lineup and we got it," manager Craig Counsell said following a 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants. "We feel like we can put together a really tough lineup on a daily basis now."Moustakas, who will be reunited with former World Series champion teammate Lorenzo Cain, was expected to be at AT&T Park on Saturday and available for the night game.Ryan Braun hit an RBI single and drove in two runs to back Chase Anderson's first victory in nearly a month, leading Milwaukee to another late rally.Soria pitched the seventh in his Milwaukee debut.
SAN FRANCISCO — The contending Milwaukee Brewers made two trades in as many days to bolster their bullpen for all these close games and try to generate more runs so they don't have to be in so many tight ones.A day after acquiring veteran reliever Joakim Soria from the Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee landed third baseman Mike Moustakas on Friday from the Kansas City Royals as the club chases its first playoff appearance since reaching the 2011 NL championship series."We were looking for another big bat to add to the lineup and we got it," manager Craig Counsell said following a 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants. "We feel like we can put together a really tough lineup on a daily basis now."Moustakas, who will be reunited with former World Series champion teammate Lorenzo Cain, was expected to be at AT&T Park on Saturday and available for the night game.Ryan Braun hit an RBI single and drove in two runs to back Chase Anderson's first victory in nearly a month, leading Milwaukee to another late rally.Soria pitched the seventh in his Milwaukee debut.
Brewers trade 2 pitching prospects to White Sox for RHP Joakim Soria
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have picked up right-handed pitcher Joakim Soria from the Chicago White Fox in exchange for left-handed pitcher Kodi Medeiros and right-handed pitcher Wilber Perez.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have picked up right-handed pitcher Joakim Soria from the Chicago White Fox in exchange for left-handed pitcher Kodi Medeiros and right-handed pitcher Wilber Perez.
Brewers fall short at Miller Park, lose to Nationals 7-3
MILWAUKEE — Bryce Harper tied for the NL lead with his 25th home run, Tanner Roark pitched eight scoreless innings to end a seven-start winless streak the Washington Nationals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-3 on Wednesday.Harper hit a three-run homer in the fifth against Freddy Peralta (4-2) for a 6-0 lead, matching Milwaukee's Jesus Aguilar, Colorado's Nolan Arenado and St.
MILWAUKEE — Bryce Harper tied for the NL lead with his 25th home run, Tanner Roark pitched eight scoreless innings to end a seven-start winless streak the Washington Nationals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-3 on Wednesday.Harper hit a three-run homer in the fifth against Freddy Peralta (4-2) for a 6-0 lead, matching Milwaukee's Jesus Aguilar, Colorado's Nolan Arenado and St.
Brewers honor sluggers Prince Fielder, Geoff Jenkins along with GMs Doug Melvin, late Harry Dalton
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers are honoring on Tuesday, July 24 two of the most prolific left-handed power hitters in franchise history – Prince Fielder and Geoff Jenkins – and the two longest-tenured general managers in team history – Doug Melvin and the late Harry Dalton.A special pregame ceremony with the honorees will take place prior to the game against the Washington Nationals.Fielder, Melvin and Dalton will have plaques commemorating their careers permanently installed at the site of the Brewers Wall of Honor along the north side of Miller Park.PHOTO GALLERYJenkins was elected as the 20th member of the Brewers Walk of Fame.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers are honoring on Tuesday, July 24 two of the most prolific left-handed power hitters in franchise history – Prince Fielder and Geoff Jenkins – and the two longest-tenured general managers in team history – Doug Melvin and the late Harry Dalton.A special pregame ceremony with the honorees will take place prior to the game against the Washington Nationals.Fielder, Melvin and Dalton will have plaques commemorating their careers permanently installed at the site of the Brewers Wall of Honor along the north side of Miller Park.PHOTO GALLERYJenkins was elected as the 20th member of the Brewers Walk of Fame.
Chacin, Yelich lead Brewers past Nationals 6-1
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers desperately needed a strong outing from starter Jhoulys Chacin on Monday night as they looked to get back on the winning track.
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers desperately needed a strong outing from starter Jhoulys Chacin on Monday night as they looked to get back on the winning track.
'We can tweak it a little bit:' Aurora hosts 'Pitch Perfect' pitching clinic at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE -- Plenty of young fans in Wisconsin dream of one day pitching for the Milwaukee Brewers, and a partnership between the team and Aurora Sports Health aims to give those kids a leg up -- or in this case, an arm up.“We’re looking for ways to improve a pitcher’s mechanics that’ll hopefully decrease their chance of getting hurt in the future," said Jackie Kerkman, a senior physical therapist with Aurora.
MILWAUKEE -- Plenty of young fans in Wisconsin dream of one day pitching for the Milwaukee Brewers, and a partnership between the team and Aurora Sports Health aims to give those kids a leg up -- or in this case, an arm up.“We’re looking for ways to improve a pitcher’s mechanics that’ll hopefully decrease their chance of getting hurt in the future," said Jackie Kerkman, a senior physical therapist with Aurora.
Brewers: LHP Brent Suter placed on 10-day disabled list with torn UCL
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers revealed on Monday, July 23 that left-handed pitcher Brent Suter has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a torn UCL in his left elbow.Suter allowed six runs against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, before departing after three innings with forearm tightness.The Brewers have recalled right-handed pitcher Jorge López from the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA).Also of note, right-handed pitcher Junior Guerra (forearm) is scheduled to come off the 10-day disabled list to start Tuesday against the visiting Washington Nationals.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers revealed on Monday, July 23 that left-handed pitcher Brent Suter has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a torn UCL in his left elbow.Suter allowed six runs against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, before departing after three innings with forearm tightness.The Brewers have recalled right-handed pitcher Jorge López from the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA).Also of note, right-handed pitcher Junior Guerra (forearm) is scheduled to come off the 10-day disabled list to start Tuesday against the visiting Washington Nationals.
Brewers fall to Dodgers 11-2; Milwaukee has lost 8 of last 9 games
MILWAUKEE -- Matt Kemp hit two solo homers and Manny Machado drove in his first run since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers, who pounded out 15 hits in an 11-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.Chris Taylor had three RBIs for the NL West leaders, who scored five runs in the second and fifth innings.
MILWAUKEE -- Matt Kemp hit two solo homers and Manny Machado drove in his first run since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers, who pounded out 15 hits in an 11-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.Chris Taylor had three RBIs for the NL West leaders, who scored five runs in the second and fifth innings.
Yelich, Brewers get to Kershaw in 4-2 win over Dodgers
MILWAUKEE -- Christian Yelich hit a tying homer off Clayton Kershaw in a three-run sixth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 4-2 win Saturday night over the Los Angeles Dodgers.Brewers reliever Josh Hader struck out four in two scoreless innings during his first appearance since Hader's racist and homophobic tweets surfaced during the All-Star Game.
MILWAUKEE -- Christian Yelich hit a tying homer off Clayton Kershaw in a three-run sixth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 4-2 win Saturday night over the Los Angeles Dodgers.Brewers reliever Josh Hader struck out four in two scoreless innings during his first appearance since Hader's racist and homophobic tweets surfaced during the All-Star Game.
Brewers reliever Josh Hader receives ovation back on mound
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers reliever Josh Hader has received a warm ovation from fans in his first appearance on the mound since his years-old racist and homophobic tweets surfaced during the All-Star Game.The left-hander jogged in from the bullpen after the Brewers scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth to take a 4-2 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers reliever Josh Hader has received a warm ovation from fans in his first appearance on the mound since his years-old racist and homophobic tweets surfaced during the All-Star Game.The left-hander jogged in from the bullpen after the Brewers scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth to take a 4-2 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Brewers activate outfielder Ryan Braun from DL
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers have activated Ryan Braun from the 10-day disabled list after the outfielder was sidelined by a strained back.Braun returns to a team that has lost seven straight and fallen three games behind of the first-place Cubs in the NL Central.
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers have activated Ryan Braun from the 10-day disabled list after the outfielder was sidelined by a strained back.Braun returns to a team that has lost seven straight and fallen three games behind of the first-place Cubs in the NL Central.
Brewers fall to Dodgers 6-4
MILWAUKEE -- Manny Machado singled twice and walked twice in his debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who used a tiebreaking RBI single by Chris Taylor to beat the sliding Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 on Friday night.NL West-leading Los Angeles was held in check by Wade Miley before going ahead to stay in the seventh.
MILWAUKEE -- Manny Machado singled twice and walked twice in his debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who used a tiebreaking RBI single by Chris Taylor to beat the sliding Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 on Friday night.NL West-leading Los Angeles was held in check by Wade Miley before going ahead to stay in the seventh.
'I made mistakes:' Brewers pitcher Josh Hader speaks to media about tweets, sensitivity training
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader spoke to the media prior to the game at Miller Park on Friday, July 20.Hader addressed racist, sexist and homophobic tweets he had published that date back to 2011 and 2012 -- when Hader was in his late teens.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader spoke to the media prior to the game at Miller Park on Friday, July 20.Hader addressed racist, sexist and homophobic tweets he had published that date back to 2011 and 2012 -- when Hader was in his late teens.
