Lorenzo Cain, Brewers finalize $80M, 5-year contract

MILWAUKEE — Free agent outfielder Lorenzo Cain and the Brewers finalized an $80 million, five-year contract Friday, one day after Milwaukee acquired center fielder Christian Yelich from the Miami Marlins for four prospects.A 31-year-old former Brewers farmhand, Cain spent the past seven seasons in Kansas City and was part of the core group that won the World Series in 2015.

Klement's offers year's supply of sausage for support after Brewers dropped the company as a sponsor

MILWAUKEE -- Klement's Sausage is looking to give back to loyal fans.Klement's officials posted on Facebook Thursday, Jan. 25 -- saying the company has been overwhelmed by all of the support received this week.

Milwaukee Brewers acquire OF Christian Yelich from Miami Marlins

MIAMI — Miami Marlins center fielder Christian Yelich has been traded to the Milwaukee Brewers for four prospects, including highly regarded outfielder Lewis Brinson.Yelich became the fourth Marlins starter to be traded this offseason as they reduce payroll and rebuild their weak farm system under new CEO Derek Jeter.

Former Brewers closer Trevor Hoffman elected into Baseball Hall of Fame

Former Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Hoffman -- who earned his 600th career save while with the Crew -- has been elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame.The former Brewers player will be joined by Chipper Jones, a first ballot Hall of Famer and former third baseman for the Braves.Hoffman was chosen in his third year, getting 79.9 percent after missing by just five votes last time.

Brewers cut link with Klement's Sausage Co. after being teamed up 25+ years

MILWAUKEE -- When you see the Famous Racing Sausages at Miller Park this upcoming baseball season, they will be racing without the Klement's logo.The Milwaukee Brewers have severed ties with Klement's after the two have been teamed up for more than 25 years, according to a letter sent from Klement's CEO and President Thomas Danneker to the company's employees.

Milwaukee Brewers avoid arbitration with all their eligible players

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers have avoided arbitration with all of their eligible players after reaching one-year agreements with pitchers Jimmy Nelson and Corey Knebel, as well as infielders Jonathan Villar and Hernan Perez.Nelson reached a $3.7 million deal for 2018 after a breakthrough season in which he went 12-6 with a 3.49 ERA and a team-leading 199 strikeouts.

Boone Logan, Milwaukee Brewers finalize $2.5 million, 1-year contract

MILWAUKEE — Reliever Boone Logan and the Milwaukee Brewers have finalized a $2.5 million, one-year contract.The 33-year-old left-hander was 1-0 with a 4.71 ERA in 38 games for Cleveland last year, striking out 28 in 21 innings.

Milwaukee Brewers to host "Pride Night" at Miller Park in 2018

MILWAUKEE -- For the first time, the Milwaukee Brewers will host "Pride Night" at Miller Park in 2018.According to a news release, Aurora Health Care -- the team's official health care partner -- and the Brewers, have teamed up to promote health and wellness as well as diversity and inclusion at Miller Park throughout the year.With that in mind, Aurora Health Care will become the title sponsor of Hispanic Heritage Day (formerly known as Cerveceros Day), African-American Heritage Day (formerly known as the Negro Leagues Tribute Game) and the first ever Pride Night at Miller Park during the 2018 season.Aurora has also helped the team implement healthier food options at concessions during the games.The date for Pride Night at Miller Park has not yet been announced.

He's back! Brewers sign RHP Yovani Gallardo to 1-year deal

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Thursday, December 21st that the team has signed right-handed pitcher Yovani Gallardo to a one-year contract.

Report: Yovani Gallardo makes return to Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- The winter meetings have come and gone for the Milwaukee Brewers front office, and while they laid the groundwork for some moves, they also set up a reunion.Ken Rosenthal reported Saturday, December 16th, the Brewers are in agreement with free-agent Yovani Gallardo.

Star Wars night returns to Miller Park in May; ticket packages available in celebration of "Last Jedi" release

MILWAUKEE --  The Crew is once again aligning with the Resistance Fighters as they take on the First Order of Pittsburgh for Star Wars Night on Friday, May 4, 2018 -- and a limited number of ticket packages go on sale Friday, Dec. 15 in celebration of the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi.According to a press release, fans who enlist in the cause by purchasing a special Star Wars Night ticket package will receive a limited-edition “Braun Solo” Bobblehead.

Brewers ace Jimmy Nelson not throwing until spring training

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has reiterated that ace Jimmy Nelson will not resume throwing until spring training and won't be ready for opening day as he comes back from a shoulder injury.Nelson was 12-6 with a 3.49 ERA last season.

Brewers officials: Renovations of PNC Club Level concourse at Miller Park includes new food destinations

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have announced the PNC Club Level concourse at Miller Park will be renovated.According to a press release from Brewers officials, the project will feature a redesign and modernization of the aesthetic for the PNC Club Level corridor, as well the addition of two new food destinations, a hospitality station and a revamped marketplace concept.The aesthetic upgrades will feature new corridor finishes, wallcoverings, modifications to lighting, new wayfinding signage and large format wall graphics commemorating various moments in Miller Park history.Brewers officials said brand new large screen televisions will be placed along several of the corridor walls and new furniture – including bar top tables as well as modular soft seating – will be added along the concourse.“This is just one of several projects related to Miller Park that we have planned for this off-season,” said Brewers Chief Operation Officer Rick Schlesinger in the release.The upgrades to the PNC Club Level include new dining options -- an extension of the comprehensive overhaul of the ballpark’s food and beverage program completed earlier this year.PNC Bank in 2010 secured naming rights for the PNC Club Level.The work will be completed before the start of the 2018 season.