Brewers On Deck attendees announced; event set for Sunday, January 31st
MILWAUKEE -- Over 50 Milwaukee Brewers players, alumni, coaches, front office executives and broadcasters are scheduled to participate in Brewers On Deck, which is set to take place on Sunday, January 31 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Wisconsin Center.Advance tickets are $15 for adults and $9 for children 14 and under.
MILWAUKEE -- Over 50 Milwaukee Brewers players, alumni, coaches, front office executives and broadcasters are scheduled to participate in Brewers On Deck, which is set to take place on Sunday, January 31 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Wisconsin Center.Advance tickets are $15 for adults and $9 for children 14 and under.
Back by popular demand: Free-Shirt Fridays will return to Miller Park for the 2016 season
MILWAUKEE -- Back by popular demand, Free-Shirt Fridays will return to Miller Park for the 2016 season.
MILWAUKEE -- Back by popular demand, Free-Shirt Fridays will return to Miller Park for the 2016 season.
Milwaukee Brewers sign first baseman Chris Carter to one-year deal
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have signed free agent first baseman Chris Carter to a one-year contract.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have signed free agent first baseman Chris Carter to a one-year contract.
Brewers trade Jason Rogers to Pittsburgh Pirates, acquire Keon Broxton, Trey Supak
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired outfielder Keon Broxton and right-handed pitcher Trey Supak from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for first baseman Jason Rogers.Broxton has been added to the 40-man roster, which remains at 37.The announcement was made by General Manager David Stearns.“We are pleased to add Keon Broxton and Trey Supak to the organization,” said Stearns. “Keon is a young, athletic outfielder who will have the ability to impact our Major League team as soon as this season while Trey was a highly coveted high school pitcher from the 2014 draft who adds to our growing number of pitching prospects.”Broxton, 25, split the 2015 season between Double-A Altoona (45 games) and Triple-A Indianapolis (88 games) and batted a combined .273 with 10 HR, 68 RBI and 39 stolen bases in 133 games.
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired outfielder Keon Broxton and right-handed pitcher Trey Supak from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for first baseman Jason Rogers.Broxton has been added to the 40-man roster, which remains at 37.The announcement was made by General Manager David Stearns.“We are pleased to add Keon Broxton and Trey Supak to the organization,” said Stearns. “Keon is a young, athletic outfielder who will have the ability to impact our Major League team as soon as this season while Trey was a highly coveted high school pitcher from the 2014 draft who adds to our growing number of pitching prospects.”Broxton, 25, split the 2015 season between Double-A Altoona (45 games) and Triple-A Indianapolis (88 games) and batted a combined .273 with 10 HR, 68 RBI and 39 stolen bases in 133 games.
Brewers acquire third baseman Will Middlebrooks
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired Will Middlebrooks in a deal with San Diego.The 27-year-old gets a Minor League deal with an invite to Spring Training.Middlebrooks is a right-handed hitter and third baseman.The third base position has been open since the Brewers traded Aramis Ramirez in July.According to Brewers.com, Middlebrooks hit 32 home runs with 103 RBIs in his first 169 Major League games from 2012-13, manning third base in the World Series for the '13 champs.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired Will Middlebrooks in a deal with San Diego.The 27-year-old gets a Minor League deal with an invite to Spring Training.Middlebrooks is a right-handed hitter and third baseman.The third base position has been open since the Brewers traded Aramis Ramirez in July.According to Brewers.com, Middlebrooks hit 32 home runs with 103 RBIs in his first 169 Major League games from 2012-13, manning third base in the World Series for the '13 champs.
"People will have time to react:" Miller Park extends protective netting; aims to make ball games safer
MILWAUKEE-- The Milwaukee Brewers and Major League Baseball are making a change aimed at making it safer for fans to go to a game.
MILWAUKEE-- The Milwaukee Brewers and Major League Baseball are making a change aimed at making it safer for fans to go to a game.
Milwaukee Brewers make four selections in Rule 5 Draft
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers selected four players in Thursday’s Rule 5 Draft at the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings in Nashville, Tennessee.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers selected four players in Thursday’s Rule 5 Draft at the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings in Nashville, Tennessee.
MLB: Fan safety initiative leads to extended protective netting at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers confirm for FOX6 News that the team will be extending the protective netting at Miller Park for the 2016 season.The netting will be extended from its current location behind home plate to the inside edges of both dugouts -- and be in place by opening day of the 2016 season.Tyler Barnes, Vice President of Communications for the Milwaukee Brewers, says the decision to extend the netting was made in order to follow the recommendations from Major League Baseball.The guidelines were issued Wednesday at the winter meetings following a season in which several fans were injured by foul balls, prompting MLB to study fan safety.Commissioner Rob Manfred says "it is important that fans have the option to sit behind protective netting or in other areas of the ballpark where foul balls and bats are less likely to enter.""This recommendation," he says, "attempts to balance the need for an adequate number of seating options with our desire to preserve the interactive pre-game and in-game fan experience that often centers around the dugouts, where fans can catch foul balls, see their favorite players up close and, if they are lucky, catch a tossed ball or other souvenir. "
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers confirm for FOX6 News that the team will be extending the protective netting at Miller Park for the 2016 season.The netting will be extended from its current location behind home plate to the inside edges of both dugouts -- and be in place by opening day of the 2016 season.Tyler Barnes, Vice President of Communications for the Milwaukee Brewers, says the decision to extend the netting was made in order to follow the recommendations from Major League Baseball.The guidelines were issued Wednesday at the winter meetings following a season in which several fans were injured by foul balls, prompting MLB to study fan safety.Commissioner Rob Manfred says "it is important that fans have the option to sit behind protective netting or in other areas of the ballpark where foul balls and bats are less likely to enter.""This recommendation," he says, "attempts to balance the need for an adequate number of seating options with our desire to preserve the interactive pre-game and in-game fan experience that often centers around the dugouts, where fans can catch foul balls, see their favorite players up close and, if they are lucky, catch a tossed ball or other souvenir. "
Brewers send Adam Lind to Seattle for three pitching prospects
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired right-handed pitchers Daniel Missaki, Carlos Herrera and Freddy Peralta from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for first baseman Adam Lind.Missaki, 19, went 1-2 with a 3.41 ERA in six starts at Class-A Clinton in 2015.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired right-handed pitchers Daniel Missaki, Carlos Herrera and Freddy Peralta from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for first baseman Adam Lind.Missaki, 19, went 1-2 with a 3.41 ERA in six starts at Class-A Clinton in 2015.
Brewers, Admirals team up for ticket promotion
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers and Milwaukee Admirals announced Tuesday, November 24th the continuation of the “2-Man Advantage” ticket package that was originally introduced for the 2008 season.The joint ticket opportunity is a part of the partnership established by the two teams in 2005.The ticket package includes one “Stern & Bow” ticket to one of three Brewers promotion nights at the BMO Harris Bradley Center for an Admirals home game and one Terrace Reserved ticket to one of three select Brewers games at Miller Park during the 2016 season, all for only $22.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers and Milwaukee Admirals announced Tuesday, November 24th the continuation of the “2-Man Advantage” ticket package that was originally introduced for the 2008 season.The joint ticket opportunity is a part of the partnership established by the two teams in 2005.The ticket package includes one “Stern & Bow” ticket to one of three Brewers promotion nights at the BMO Harris Bradley Center for an Admirals home game and one Terrace Reserved ticket to one of three select Brewers games at Miller Park during the 2016 season, all for only $22.
Heating up in Phoenix: Milwaukee Brewers reveal 2016 Spring Training schedule
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced the team’s 2016 Spring Training schedule on Monday, November 23rd.Spring training is set to begin on Wednesday, March 2, against the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee baseball team.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced the team’s 2016 Spring Training schedule on Monday, November 23rd.Spring training is set to begin on Wednesday, March 2, against the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee baseball team.
Brewers acquire outfielder Ramon Flores from Mariners
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers acquired outfielder Ramon Flores (added to the 40-man roster) from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for infielder Luis Sardiñas.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers acquired outfielder Ramon Flores (added to the 40-man roster) from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for infielder Luis Sardiñas.
Francisco Rodriguez traded to Detroit Tigers for two players
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers are saying goodbye to right-handed closer Francisco Rodriguez.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers are saying goodbye to right-handed closer Francisco Rodriguez.
Milwaukee Brewers Holiday 4-Packs will go on sale Friday, November 13th
MILWAUKEE -- With the holidays approaching, Milwaukee Brewers Holiday 4-Packs will go on sale tomorrow, Friday, November 13, at 10 a.m.Fans will be able to choose from five great 4-Pack options, including the popular Weekend Plan.
MILWAUKEE -- With the holidays approaching, Milwaukee Brewers Holiday 4-Packs will go on sale tomorrow, Friday, November 13, at 10 a.m.Fans will be able to choose from five great 4-Pack options, including the popular Weekend Plan.
Cubs win NL Division Series, beat Cardinals 6-4 in Game 4
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs clinched a postseason series at Wrigley Field for the first time ever, getting home runs from Kyle Schwarber, Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez in beating the St.
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs clinched a postseason series at Wrigley Field for the first time ever, getting home runs from Kyle Schwarber, Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez in beating the St.
NL wild-card game: Jake Arrieta allows four hits in nine dominant innings as Cubs beat Pirates 4-0
PITTSBURGH — Jake Arrieta allowed four hits in nine dominant innings and the Chicago Cubs rolled to a 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NL wild-card game on Wednesday night.Arrieta struck out 11 without a walk.
PITTSBURGH — Jake Arrieta allowed four hits in nine dominant innings and the Chicago Cubs rolled to a 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NL wild-card game on Wednesday night.Arrieta struck out 11 without a walk.
Brewers: Hitting coach Darnell Coles, third base coach Ed Sedar will return for 2016 season
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have announced that hitting coach Darnell Coles and third base coach Ed Sedar will return for the 2016 season.The Club did not renew the contracts of first base coach Mike Guerrero, pitching coach Rick Kranitz, bench coach Jerry Narron, outfield coach John Shelby and bullpen coach Lee Tunnell.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have announced that hitting coach Darnell Coles and third base coach Ed Sedar will return for the 2016 season.The Club did not renew the contracts of first base coach Mike Guerrero, pitching coach Rick Kranitz, bench coach Jerry Narron, outfield coach John Shelby and bullpen coach Lee Tunnell.
After rough season for Brewers, lots of work to do for new GM, 30-year-old David Stearns
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers fell out of contention very early this baseball season -- meaning change was inevitable around the team.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers fell out of contention very early this baseball season -- meaning change was inevitable around the team.
"We love the Brewers:" After lots of change & disappointing season, Brewers fans hope for improvement
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers ended their season on Sunday, October 4th -- losing to the rival Chicago Cubs at Miller Park.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers ended their season on Sunday, October 4th -- losing to the rival Chicago Cubs at Miller Park.
Cubs beat Brewers 3-1 for sweep; Rebuilding Crew ends season with 94 losses
MILWAUKEE — The Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 on Sunday, October 4th for their eighth straight win, but still needed Pittsburgh to lose in order to host the Pirates in the NL wild-card game.Pittsburgh, which played Cincinnati, held a one-game lead over the Cubs in the wild-card standings.
MILWAUKEE — The Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 on Sunday, October 4th for their eighth straight win, but still needed Pittsburgh to lose in order to host the Pirates in the NL wild-card game.Pittsburgh, which played Cincinnati, held a one-game lead over the Cubs in the wild-card standings.