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.
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.
New docs: Police closing in on person(s) who struck MLB umpire with baseball at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE -- A Major League Baseball umpire was hit in the head from a ball thrown from Miller Park's upper deck back in June.
MILWAUKEE -- A Major League Baseball umpire was hit in the head from a ball thrown from Miller Park's upper deck back in June.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tickets on sale for Milwaukee Brewers spring training games
MILWAUKEE — Tickets are on sale for Milwaukee Brewers spring training games.The Brewers open the spring season Feb. 23 against the Chicago Cubs at the Maryvale Baseball Complex in Phoenix.
MILWAUKEE — Tickets are on sale for Milwaukee Brewers spring training games.The Brewers open the spring season Feb. 23 against the Chicago Cubs at the Maryvale Baseball Complex in Phoenix.
Vogt, Jeffress agree to deals with Brewers, who cut Hughes
MILWAUKEE — Catcher Stephen Vogt agreed to a $3,065,000, one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, and right-hander Jeremy Jeffress reached a deal for a $1.7 million salary next season that with options could be worth up to $9,475,000 over three years plus additional bonuses.Milwaukee has a $3,175,000 option for 2019 and a $4.3 million option for 2020 in its deal with Jeffress, who can earn $1.2 million annually in performance bonuses based on games finished and $1 million a year based on innings.Right-hander Jared Hughes was not offered a contract and become a free agent.The 33-year-old Vogt caught 38 games for Milwaukee and played 45 in all for the club after being claimed off waivers from the Oakland Athletics in June, a key veteran pick up for the Brewers in the mind of manager Craig Counsell to complement a young roster.
MILWAUKEE — Catcher Stephen Vogt agreed to a $3,065,000, one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, and right-hander Jeremy Jeffress reached a deal for a $1.7 million salary next season that with options could be worth up to $9,475,000 over three years plus additional bonuses.Milwaukee has a $3,175,000 option for 2019 and a $4.3 million option for 2020 in its deal with Jeffress, who can earn $1.2 million annually in performance bonuses based on games finished and $1 million a year based on innings.Right-hander Jared Hughes was not offered a contract and become a free agent.The 33-year-old Vogt caught 38 games for Milwaukee and played 45 in all for the club after being claimed off waivers from the Oakland Athletics in June, a key veteran pick up for the Brewers in the mind of manager Craig Counsell to complement a young roster.
"Win or lose we’re big fans:" Brewers Clubhouse sale draws hundreds of holiday shoppers
MILWAUKEE -- From shirts and hats to ugly sweaters, ‘tis the season for deals at Miller Park.
MILWAUKEE -- From shirts and hats to ugly sweaters, ‘tis the season for deals at Miller Park.
Attention Brewers fans: The Crew wants to see your smiling faces in special fan photo shoot ⚾
MILWAUKEE -- After such a great turnout last year, the Milwaukee Brewers is once again putting out a casting call for a special fan photo shoot at Miller Park on Thursday, November 30th through Saturday, December 2nd.According to a release, on each of the three days, photo stations will be set up in the Service Level at Miller Park with windows of time where fans are encouraged to stop by and show off their Brewers pride.These photos will be used in a variety of Brewers 2018 marketing materials ranging from stadium signage, to print advertisements, to outdoor billboards and more.
MILWAUKEE -- After such a great turnout last year, the Milwaukee Brewers is once again putting out a casting call for a special fan photo shoot at Miller Park on Thursday, November 30th through Saturday, December 2nd.According to a release, on each of the three days, photo stations will be set up in the Service Level at Miller Park with windows of time where fans are encouraged to stop by and show off their Brewers pride.These photos will be used in a variety of Brewers 2018 marketing materials ranging from stadium signage, to print advertisements, to outdoor billboards and more.
Brewers to host 37th annual Clubhouse Sale December 1st and 2nd 🧢⚾
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers are set to host the 37th annual Clubhouse Sale on Friday, December 1st and Saturday, December 2nd from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. inside the visiting clubhouse at Miller Park.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers are set to host the 37th annual Clubhouse Sale on Friday, December 1st and Saturday, December 2nd from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. inside the visiting clubhouse at Miller Park.
Play ball! Milwaukee Brewers reveal 2018 spring training schedule ⚾
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Monday, November 20th the team’s 2018 Spring Training schedule, which gets underway on Friday, February 23 with a split squad opener vs.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Monday, November 20th the team’s 2018 Spring Training schedule, which gets underway on Friday, February 23 with a split squad opener vs.
Phoenix City Council approves plan to renovate Maryvale Baseball Park
MILWAUKEE -- The Phoenix City Council Wednesday, November 15th voted in favor of a plan to renovate Maryvale Baseball Park, which has served as the Spring Training home of the Milwaukee Brewers since 1998.According to a press release from the Brewers, the plan keeps the Club in Maryvale through at least the year 2042, the second-longest commitment in the Cactus League.
MILWAUKEE -- The Phoenix City Council Wednesday, November 15th voted in favor of a plan to renovate Maryvale Baseball Park, which has served as the Spring Training home of the Milwaukee Brewers since 1998.According to a press release from the Brewers, the plan keeps the Club in Maryvale through at least the year 2042, the second-longest commitment in the Cactus League.
Milwaukee Brewers Holiday 4-Packs to go on sale Friday, November 10th
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers Holiday 4-Packs will go on sale Friday, November 10th at 10 a.m.Fans will be able to choose from five great 4-Pack options, including the popular Weekend Plan.If shoppers order by Monday, December 18, their 4-Packs will be delivered in time for Christmas, ready to give to any Brewers fan on their shopping list.This holiday season, the Brewers are offering a free Brewers knit cap gift-with-purchase to fans with every 4-Pack seat ordered.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers Holiday 4-Packs will go on sale Friday, November 10th at 10 a.m.Fans will be able to choose from five great 4-Pack options, including the popular Weekend Plan.If shoppers order by Monday, December 18, their 4-Packs will be delivered in time for Christmas, ready to give to any Brewers fan on their shopping list.This holiday season, the Brewers are offering a free Brewers knit cap gift-with-purchase to fans with every 4-Pack seat ordered.
Houston honoring World Series champion Astros with parade
HOUSTON — Hundreds of Astros fans clad in orange shirts and jerseys crowded downtown Houston streets early Friday hours ahead of an afternoon parade to honor their World Series champions.Many fans waved Astros banners and small pennants or played catch in front of City Hall, where a rally will he held after the parade begins at 2 p.m. The crowd roared with cheers and applause when someone started playing Queen's classic song, "We Are the Champions."Several cars drove through the parade route before it was closed to traffic, honking their vehicles' horns as the drivers and passengers waved to fans along the route.Manuel Mejia and his 15-year-old son, Jonah, had snatched a key spot along the route by 9 a.m..
HOUSTON — Hundreds of Astros fans clad in orange shirts and jerseys crowded downtown Houston streets early Friday hours ahead of an afternoon parade to honor their World Series champions.Many fans waved Astros banners and small pennants or played catch in front of City Hall, where a rally will he held after the parade begins at 2 p.m. The crowd roared with cheers and applause when someone started playing Queen's classic song, "We Are the Champions."Several cars drove through the parade route before it was closed to traffic, honking their vehicles' horns as the drivers and passengers waved to fans along the route.Manuel Mejia and his 15-year-old son, Jonah, had snatched a key spot along the route by 9 a.m..
Houston Astros win 1st World Series championship; defeat Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7
LOS ANGELES -- George Springer and the Houston Astros rocketed to the top of the baseball galaxy Wednesday night, winning the first World Series championship in franchise history by romping past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7.Playing for a city still recovering from Hurricane Harvey, and wearing an H Strong logo on their jerseys, the Astros brought home the prize that had eluded them since they started out in 1962 as the Colt .45s.Springer led off the evening with a double against Yu Darvish, and soon it was 2-0.
LOS ANGELES -- George Springer and the Houston Astros rocketed to the top of the baseball galaxy Wednesday night, winning the first World Series championship in franchise history by romping past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7.Playing for a city still recovering from Hurricane Harvey, and wearing an H Strong logo on their jerseys, the Astros brought home the prize that had eluded them since they started out in 1962 as the Colt .45s.Springer led off the evening with a double against Yu Darvish, and soon it was 2-0.
World Series: Dodgers rally against Verlander, force Game 7
LOS ANGELES -- Chris Taylor, Corey Seager and the Los Angeles Dodgers sent this twist-and-turn World Series to Game 7, rallying against Justin Verlander to beat the Houston Astros 3-1 Tuesday night.A comeback win in Game 6 on Halloween night gave fans at Dodger Stadium and beyond a true treat: A year after the Cubs beat Cleveland in a Game 7 thriller, the baseball season is going the distance.Yu Darvish will start for Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES -- Chris Taylor, Corey Seager and the Los Angeles Dodgers sent this twist-and-turn World Series to Game 7, rallying against Justin Verlander to beat the Houston Astros 3-1 Tuesday night.A comeback win in Game 6 on Halloween night gave fans at Dodger Stadium and beyond a true treat: A year after the Cubs beat Cleveland in a Game 7 thriller, the baseball season is going the distance.Yu Darvish will start for Los Angeles.
World Series: Astros take wild Game 5, take 3-2 lead to Los Angeles
HOUSTON, Texas -- Alex Bregman hit a game-ending single off Kenley Jansen with two outs in the 10th inning, and the Houston Astros outslugged the Los Angeles Dodgers 13-12 Sunday night to take a 3-2 World Series lead.Silent early when ace Dallas Keuchel allowed Los Angeles to spurt ahead 4-0, the crowd erupted over and over as the Astros sent balls careening all around — and out of — pulsating Minute Maid Park.Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, Yuli Gurriel, George Springer and Brian McCann homered for Houston, which tied the score 4-4 against Clayton Kershaw, fell behind 7-4 on Cody Bellinger's three-run homer, then rallied again to lead 11-8 after seven innings and 12-9 after eight.Yasiel Puig's two-run homer in the ninth off Chris Devenski was the record 22nd of the Series, and Chris Taylor tied the score with a two-out, two-strike RBI single.Jensen hit McCann with a pitch with two outs, George Springer walked and Derek Fisher pinch ran for Bregman at second.
HOUSTON, Texas -- Alex Bregman hit a game-ending single off Kenley Jansen with two outs in the 10th inning, and the Houston Astros outslugged the Los Angeles Dodgers 13-12 Sunday night to take a 3-2 World Series lead.Silent early when ace Dallas Keuchel allowed Los Angeles to spurt ahead 4-0, the crowd erupted over and over as the Astros sent balls careening all around — and out of — pulsating Minute Maid Park.Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, Yuli Gurriel, George Springer and Brian McCann homered for Houston, which tied the score 4-4 against Clayton Kershaw, fell behind 7-4 on Cody Bellinger's three-run homer, then rallied again to lead 11-8 after seven innings and 12-9 after eight.Yasiel Puig's two-run homer in the ninth off Chris Devenski was the record 22nd of the Series, and Chris Taylor tied the score with a two-out, two-strike RBI single.Jensen hit McCann with a pitch with two outs, George Springer walked and Derek Fisher pinch ran for Bregman at second.
Dodgers take World Series Game 4 with big 9th inning
HOUSTON -- The Latest on Game 4 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros (all times local):10:25 p.m.Cody Bellinger lined a go-ahead double in the ninth inning, four Dodgers pitchers combined on a two-hitter and Los Angeles rallied past the Houston Astros 6-2 Saturday night to tie the World Series at 2-all.Joc Pederson homered to cap a five-run burst in the ninth, ensuring the Series will be decided next week at Dodger Stadium.Next up is Game 5 on Sunday night at Minute Maid Park in a marquee matchup.
HOUSTON -- The Latest on Game 4 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros (all times local):10:25 p.m.Cody Bellinger lined a go-ahead double in the ninth inning, four Dodgers pitchers combined on a two-hitter and Los Angeles rallied past the Houston Astros 6-2 Saturday night to tie the World Series at 2-all.Joc Pederson homered to cap a five-run burst in the ninth, ensuring the Series will be decided next week at Dodger Stadium.Next up is Game 5 on Sunday night at Minute Maid Park in a marquee matchup.
Astros' Gurriel banned 5 games in 2018 for racist gesture at Dodgers' Darvish
HOUSTON — Yuli Gurriel of the Houston Astros has been suspended for five games next season for making a racist gesture at Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish during the World Series.Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the penalty Saturday, a day after Gurriel's actions during Game 3.Manfred said he didn't think it would be fair to penalize the rest of the Astros by suspending Gurriel during the World Series.
HOUSTON — Yuli Gurriel of the Houston Astros has been suspended for five games next season for making a racist gesture at Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish during the World Series.Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the penalty Saturday, a day after Gurriel's actions during Game 3.Manfred said he didn't think it would be fair to penalize the rest of the Astros by suspending Gurriel during the World Series.
Astros get first ever Series victory at home
HOUSTON — The Latest on World Series Game 3 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros (all times local):11:05 p.m.George Springer and the Houston Astros broke out their bats in a four-run second inning, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 Friday night for a 2-1 World Series lead.Yuli Gurriel homered to begin the four-run burst off loser Yu Darvish that also included run-scoring singles by Marwin Gonzalez and Brian McCann plus Alex Bregman's sacrifice fly.Lance McCullers Jr.
HOUSTON — The Latest on World Series Game 3 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros (all times local):11:05 p.m.George Springer and the Houston Astros broke out their bats in a four-run second inning, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 Friday night for a 2-1 World Series lead.Yuli Gurriel homered to begin the four-run burst off loser Yu Darvish that also included run-scoring singles by Marwin Gonzalez and Brian McCann plus Alex Bregman's sacrifice fly.Lance McCullers Jr.