Nelson, Brewers wrap up spring with 5-4 win over White Sox

Nelson, Brewers wrap up spring with 5-4 win over White Sox

MILWAUKEE — Jimmy Nelson is heading into the regular season on a high note after making a point to stay ahead of hitters in spring training.The right-hander pitched five innings of one-run ball in his final start before the season, and Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit his fourth homer of the spring and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Saturday.The Brewers won the game with one out in the bottom of the ninth when minor leaguer Kyle Wren singled through a drawn-in infield off Chicago's Connor Walsh to drive home Jett Bandy from third.Nelson provided the Brewers a solid start.

MILWAUKEE — Jimmy Nelson is heading into the regular season on a high note after making a point to stay ahead of hitters in spring training.The right-hander pitched five innings of one-run ball in his final start before the season, and Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit his fourth homer of the spring and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Saturday.The Brewers won the game with one out in the bottom of the ninth when minor leaguer Kyle Wren singled through a drawn-in infield off Chicago's Connor Walsh to drive home Jett Bandy from third.Nelson provided the Brewers a solid start.

Now in Brewers' rotation, Anderson goes 5 sharp vs Chisox

Now in Brewers' rotation, Anderson goes 5 sharp vs Chisox

MILWAUKEE — Ten pounds of muscle has paid off for Milwaukee's Chase Anderson.Anderson, added to the starting rotation this week when Matt Garza was put on the disabled list, threw five shutout innings and the Brewers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2 on Friday night.Anderson's fastball has been touching 95 mph this spring after routinely throwing 90-93 last year."I can get down the hill with a little bit more weight," said Anderson, who is just over 200 pounds. "As (teammate) Jimmy (Nelson) would say, 'More mass, more gas.'""I wasn't looking to throw harder, I was looking to be stronger later in games," he said.Anderson only allowed one hit, a third-inning single by Geovany Soto, while walking one and striking out six.

MILWAUKEE — Ten pounds of muscle has paid off for Milwaukee's Chase Anderson.Anderson, added to the starting rotation this week when Matt Garza was put on the disabled list, threw five shutout innings and the Brewers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2 on Friday night.Anderson's fastball has been touching 95 mph this spring after routinely throwing 90-93 last year."I can get down the hill with a little bit more weight," said Anderson, who is just over 200 pounds. "As (teammate) Jimmy (Nelson) would say, 'More mass, more gas.'""I wasn't looking to throw harder, I was looking to be stronger later in games," he said.Anderson only allowed one hit, a third-inning single by Geovany Soto, while walking one and striking out six.

Brewers to place Garza on DL; Anderson opens in rotation

Brewers to place Garza on DL; Anderson opens in rotation

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers say they will place starter Matt Garza on the 10-day disabled list to the start the season because of a strained right groin.The team also announced on Thursday that Chase Anderson will open the season in the rotation.

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers say they will place starter Matt Garza on the 10-day disabled list to the start the season because of a strained right groin.The team also announced on Thursday that Chase Anderson will open the season in the rotation.

April 3rd marks the beginning of the tobacco-free era at Miller Park

April 3rd marks the beginning of the tobacco-free era at Miller Park

MILWAUKEE -- Opening Day is April 3rd, and as another Milwaukee Brewers season gets underway, there's a change at Miller Park.For the first time, Miller Park is a tobacco-free venue.The Milwaukee Common Council in November approved via a 14-1 vote a ban on chewing tobacco at Milwaukee sports venues.

MILWAUKEE -- Opening Day is April 3rd, and as another Milwaukee Brewers season gets underway, there's a change at Miller Park.For the first time, Miller Park is a tobacco-free venue.The Milwaukee Common Council in November approved via a 14-1 vote a ban on chewing tobacco at Milwaukee sports venues.

Eat it up! Milwaukee Brewers unveil new concessions available at Miller Park for 2017

Eat it up! Milwaukee Brewers unveil new concessions available at Miller Park for 2017

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers unveiled on Wednesday, March 29th a new food and beverage experience at Miller Park.The multi-million dollar concessions project includes updates to food and beverage offerings as well as an extensive renovation of the concourse and concession stands.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers unveiled on Wednesday, March 29th a new food and beverage experience at Miller Park.The multi-million dollar concessions project includes updates to food and beverage offerings as well as an extensive renovation of the concourse and concession stands.

Milwaukee Brewers: Second baseman Scooter Gennett claimed off waivers by Cincinnati

Milwaukee Brewers: Second baseman Scooter Gennett claimed off waivers by Cincinnati

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers tweeted out on Tuesday afternoon, March 28th that second baseman Scooter Gennett has been claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers tweeted out on Tuesday afternoon, March 28th that second baseman Scooter Gennett has been claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds.

Here we go, Brewers, here we go! Opening Day 2017 details revealed

Here we go, Brewers, here we go! Opening Day 2017 details revealed

MILWAUKEE -- Opening Day at Miller Park is Monday, April 3rd -- and the Milwaukee Brewers will host the Colorado Rockies.

MILWAUKEE -- Opening Day at Miller Park is Monday, April 3rd -- and the Milwaukee Brewers will host the Colorado Rockies.

Bud Selig to throw out 1st pitch at Brewers opener

Bud Selig to throw out 1st pitch at Brewers opener

MILWAUKEE -- Retired baseball commissioner Bud Selig will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Milwaukee Brewers' opener next week.The Brewers said Monday, March 27th they will recognize the team's former owner as he prepares to enter the Hall of Fame this summer.

MILWAUKEE -- Retired baseball commissioner Bud Selig will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Milwaukee Brewers' opener next week.The Brewers said Monday, March 27th they will recognize the team's former owner as he prepares to enter the Hall of Fame this summer.

"You've got to learn to breathe:" Brewers practice yoga twice weekly during spring training

"You've got to learn to breathe:" Brewers practice yoga twice weekly during spring training

PHOENIX, Arizona -- There are many different components that make up a great athlete -- both mental and physical, and the Milwaukee Brewers have instituted one particular activity to bring it all together: Yoga.With spring training games underway, obviously pitching, hitting and throwing all matter, but to get out there and stay healthy, something else matters to the players and that's yoga."When I first started teaching yoga in baseball I would ask the guys, 'who in here has ever done yoga?' And one guy would sheepishly raise his hand.

PHOENIX, Arizona -- There are many different components that make up a great athlete -- both mental and physical, and the Milwaukee Brewers have instituted one particular activity to bring it all together: Yoga.With spring training games underway, obviously pitching, hitting and throwing all matter, but to get out there and stay healthy, something else matters to the players and that's yoga."When I first started teaching yoga in baseball I would ask the guys, 'who in here has ever done yoga?' And one guy would sheepishly raise his hand.