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.
Milwaukee Brewers sign infielder Eric Sogard to $2.4M, 1-year contract deal
MILWAUKEE -- Infielder Eric Sogard and the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a $2.4 million, one-year contract.Sogard, who had been eligible to become a free agent after the World Series, can earn $650,000 in performance bonuses based on games played: $150,000 each for 30, 50, 70 and 90, and $50,000 for 120.General manager David Stearns said Thursday that Sogard provides a veteran presence, can play several positions and get on base often.The 31-year-old Sogard batted .273 with three home runs and 18 RBIs in 94 games in 2017, his first season with Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Infielder Eric Sogard and the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a $2.4 million, one-year contract.Sogard, who had been eligible to become a free agent after the World Series, can earn $650,000 in performance bonuses based on games played: $150,000 each for 30, 50, 70 and 90, and $50,000 for 120.General manager David Stearns said Thursday that Sogard provides a veteran presence, can play several positions and get on base often.The 31-year-old Sogard batted .273 with three home runs and 18 RBIs in 94 games in 2017, his first season with Milwaukee.
World Series: George Springer's 2-run homer gives Astros Game 2 win; series tied
LOS ANGELES -- George Springer hit a two-run drive in the 11th inning and the Houston Astros won a thrilling home run derby at Dodger Stadium, beating Los Angeles 7-6 Wednesday night to tie the World Series at one game apiece.The teams combined for a Series record eight homers.
LOS ANGELES -- George Springer hit a two-run drive in the 11th inning and the Houston Astros won a thrilling home run derby at Dodger Stadium, beating Los Angeles 7-6 Wednesday night to tie the World Series at one game apiece.The teams combined for a Series record eight homers.
World Series: Dodgers take Game 1 over Astros 3-1; shortest since '92 ⚾
LOS ANGELES -- Clayton Kershaw struck out 11, the most by a pitcher in a World Series opener since 1968, Chris Taylor and Justin Turner homered, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Houston Astros 3-1 Tuesday night.With the Dodgers in the World Series for the first time since 1988, Taylor homered on the first pitch of the game by Dallas Keuchel.Alex Bregman homered leading off the fourth against Kershaw, who allowed three hits and walked none in seven innings.
LOS ANGELES -- Clayton Kershaw struck out 11, the most by a pitcher in a World Series opener since 1968, Chris Taylor and Justin Turner homered, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Houston Astros 3-1 Tuesday night.With the Dodgers in the World Series for the first time since 1988, Taylor homered on the first pitch of the game by Dallas Keuchel.Alex Bregman homered leading off the fourth against Kershaw, who allowed three hits and walked none in seven innings.
Brewers: Injured minor leaguer recovering after HBP to chest
VENEZUELA -- Milwaukee Brewers minor leaguer Julio Mendez has made what the team calls a "remarkable recovery" from a serious injury after being hit in the chest by a pitch.Mendez was on life support for more than three weeks after getting hit in a Rookie League game on Aug. 26 in Tempe, Arizona.General manager David Stearns said Monday that Mendez has taken significant steps over the last few weeks to the point where he is performing many daily activities with little assistance.Stearns says Mendez still has a long way to go with rehab, though his progress has been very encouraging.Mendez is recovering in a hospital in his home country of Venezuela.
VENEZUELA -- Milwaukee Brewers minor leaguer Julio Mendez has made what the team calls a "remarkable recovery" from a serious injury after being hit in the chest by a pitch.Mendez was on life support for more than three weeks after getting hit in a Rookie League game on Aug. 26 in Tempe, Arizona.General manager David Stearns said Monday that Mendez has taken significant steps over the last few weeks to the point where he is performing many daily activities with little assistance.Stearns says Mendez still has a long way to go with rehab, though his progress has been very encouraging.Mendez is recovering in a hospital in his home country of Venezuela.
Milwaukee Brewers plan to extend protective netting at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced new plans on Friday, October 13th, to extend the protective netting on the field level at Miller Park.The Brewers' plans are in line with other ballclubs that will expand netting for the 2018 season after a young girl was injured by a foul ball at Yankee Stadium.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced new plans on Friday, October 13th, to extend the protective netting on the field level at Miller Park.The Brewers' plans are in line with other ballclubs that will expand netting for the 2018 season after a young girl was injured by a foul ball at Yankee Stadium.
TMZ: Brewers minor league prospect became human shield during Las Vegas mass shooting
LAS VEGAS -- Milwaukee Brewers minor league prospect Bubba Derby is a hero -- selflessly throwing his body over other people to shield them from bullets during the Vegas massacre -- and now he's telling his story to TMZ.The 23-year-old pitcher was attending the Route 91 Harvest Festival with family and friends when the shots rang out.
LAS VEGAS -- Milwaukee Brewers minor league prospect Bubba Derby is a hero -- selflessly throwing his body over other people to shield them from bullets during the Vegas massacre -- and now he's telling his story to TMZ.The 23-year-old pitcher was attending the Route 91 Harvest Festival with family and friends when the shots rang out.
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Brewers beat Reds 4-3, close within 2 games of Colorado
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Brewers' postseason hopes take another hit, lose to Reds 6-0
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee rookie Brandon Woodruff was chased in a five-run third inning and the Brewers' postseason hopes took another hit Wednesday night when they fell 6-0 to the last-place Cincinnati Reds.The Brewers have lost five of seven.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee rookie Brandon Woodruff was chased in a five-run third inning and the Brewers' postseason hopes took another hit Wednesday night when they fell 6-0 to the last-place Cincinnati Reds.The Brewers have lost five of seven.
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Brewers beat Reds 7-6, remain 1½ back in wild-card race
MILWAUKEE -- Domingo Santana hit an early three-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers kept pace in the playoff race by holding off the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 on Tuesday night.The surprising Brewers need help to reach the postseason.
MILWAUKEE -- Domingo Santana hit an early three-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers kept pace in the playoff race by holding off the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 on Tuesday night.The surprising Brewers need help to reach the postseason.
Free Brewers tickets for fans! Braun, Knebel and Perez buy 7,500 tickets for Thursday's game
MILWAUKEE – Three Milwaukee Brewers players have a special offer for baseball fans.In appreciation of Brewers fans’ support throughout this exciting season, Ryan Braun, Corey Knebel and Hernan Perez are coming together to purchase 2,500 tickets each – a total of 7,500 tickets – for Thursday’s regular season home finale (3:10 pm vs.
MILWAUKEE – Three Milwaukee Brewers players have a special offer for baseball fans.In appreciation of Brewers fans’ support throughout this exciting season, Ryan Braun, Corey Knebel and Hernan Perez are coming together to purchase 2,500 tickets each – a total of 7,500 tickets – for Thursday’s regular season home finale (3:10 pm vs.
Chicago Cubs top Milwaukee Brewers in game 4 of series at Miller Park, 5-0
MILWAUKEE -- Jose Quintana pitched a three-hitter for his second big league shutout, and the Chicago Cubs beat Milwaukee 5-0 Sunday to close in on a second straight NL Central title and damage the Brewers' playoff hopes.Coming off its first World Series title since 1908, Chicago (87-68) won three of four in the weekend series and opened a 5½-game lead over the second-place Brewers (82-73) with seven games remaining.
MILWAUKEE -- Jose Quintana pitched a three-hitter for his second big league shutout, and the Chicago Cubs beat Milwaukee 5-0 Sunday to close in on a second straight NL Central title and damage the Brewers' playoff hopes.Coming off its first World Series title since 1908, Chicago (87-68) won three of four in the weekend series and opened a 5½-game lead over the second-place Brewers (82-73) with seven games remaining.
Thriller at Miller: Shaw's 2-run homer in 10th stuns Cubs, gives Brewers 4-3 win
MILWAUKEE -- Travis Shaw hit a game-winning two-run homer with one out in the 10th inning off All-Star closer Wade Davis, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
MILWAUKEE -- Travis Shaw hit a game-winning two-run homer with one out in the 10th inning off All-Star closer Wade Davis, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.