Ryan Braun admits wrongdoing, apologizes following suspension
(CNN) -- Major League Baseball player Ryan Braun has been suspended without pay for the rest of the 2013 season for violating the league's drug policy, Commissioner Bud Selig announced Monday.The Brewers have 65 games remaining this season, so Braun's punishment amounts to a 65-game suspension.Braun, 29, an outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers, admitted to wrongdoing and apologized for his actions in a statement, saying "I am not perfect."
(CNN) -- Major League Baseball player Ryan Braun has been suspended without pay for the rest of the 2013 season for violating the league's drug policy, Commissioner Bud Selig announced Monday.The Brewers have 65 games remaining this season, so Braun's punishment amounts to a 65-game suspension.Braun, 29, an outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers, admitted to wrongdoing and apologized for his actions in a statement, saying "I am not perfect."
Braun now learning the lie is always worse than the indiscretion
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- From presidents like Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton, to pop stars like Milli Vanilli, the lie always became the bigger issue than the initial indiscretion, and Ryan Braun is now learning that lesson, as he is serving a 65-game suspension linked to performance enhancing drugs.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- From presidents like Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton, to pop stars like Milli Vanilli, the lie always became the bigger issue than the initial indiscretion, and Ryan Braun is now learning that lesson, as he is serving a 65-game suspension linked to performance enhancing drugs.
Ryan Braun's reputation, endorsements in jeopardy
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The 2001 National League MVP admitted wrongdoing and apologized.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The 2001 National League MVP admitted wrongdoing and apologized.
Kwik Trip drops Ryan Braun after drug suspension
(CNN) -- Kwik Trip severed ties with Major League Baseball player Ryan Braun, John McHugh, manager of corporate communications for the convenience store chain, said Tuesday.Braun, 29, an outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers, has been suspended without pay for the rest of the 2013 season for violating the league's drug policy.
(CNN) -- Kwik Trip severed ties with Major League Baseball player Ryan Braun, John McHugh, manager of corporate communications for the convenience store chain, said Tuesday.Braun, 29, an outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers, has been suspended without pay for the rest of the 2013 season for violating the league's drug policy.
Brewers' Ryan Braun suspended for rest of 2013 baseball season
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun has been suspended without pay for the remainder of the 2013 seaon for violations of the Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun has been suspended without pay for the remainder of the 2013 seaon for violations of the Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
Timeline of events leading to suspension for Ryan Braun
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Major League Baseball announced on Monday, July 22nd Brewers slugger Ryan Braun is being suspended, effective immediately, without pay for the rest of the season, and Braun is accepting the penalty.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Major League Baseball announced on Monday, July 22nd Brewers slugger Ryan Braun is being suspended, effective immediately, without pay for the rest of the season, and Braun is accepting the penalty.
Crew walk-off Marlins 1-0 in 13 innings
MILWAUKEE -- Playing in his 13th major league game, Brewers outfielder Caleb Gindl hit his 1st major league homer in the 13th inning of a 1-0 win over Miami Sunday at Miller Park.
MILWAUKEE -- Playing in his 13th major league game, Brewers outfielder Caleb Gindl hit his 1st major league homer in the 13th inning of a 1-0 win over Miami Sunday at Miller Park.
Brewers shut out Marlins again, 6-0
MILWAUKEE -- Yovani Gallardo pitched 6 1/3rd shutout innings, and the bullpen combined to blank the Miami Marlins for the 2nd straight night, 6-0 Saturday at Miller Park.The Brewers were the last team to record a shutout; they have a major league-leading 7 in the last 30 games.The All-Star break did nothing to cool off the scalding-hot bat of Jonathan Lucroy.
MILWAUKEE -- Yovani Gallardo pitched 6 1/3rd shutout innings, and the bullpen combined to blank the Miami Marlins for the 2nd straight night, 6-0 Saturday at Miller Park.The Brewers were the last team to record a shutout; they have a major league-leading 7 in the last 30 games.The All-Star break did nothing to cool off the scalding-hot bat of Jonathan Lucroy.
911 call of Yovani Gallardo's drunk driving arrest released
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The 911 call from a driver who reported Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Yovani Gallardo was driving erratic in April was released to the media on Friday, July 19th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The 911 call from a driver who reported Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Yovani Gallardo was driving erratic in April was released to the media on Friday, July 19th.
Mike Wickett, Chuck friemund discuss Brandon Jennings, Brewers
Will Brandon Jennings stay or will he go?
Will Brandon Jennings stay or will he go?
Buddies, Yovani Gallardo, former Brewers pitcher Marcum meet again
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When the New York Mets played the Milwaukee Brewers 11 days ago at Miller Park, it was a homecoming for former Brewers pitcher Shaun Marcum.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When the New York Mets played the Milwaukee Brewers 11 days ago at Miller Park, it was a homecoming for former Brewers pitcher Shaun Marcum.
Brewers end first half with a win in Arizona
PHOENIX (WITI)--- The unofficial first half of the Milwaukee Brewers season ended with a rare road win Sunday as they beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1.Singles were the key to the Brewers first few runs as they began the game with 4 consecutive singles.
PHOENIX (WITI)--- The unofficial first half of the Milwaukee Brewers season ended with a rare road win Sunday as they beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1.Singles were the key to the Brewers first few runs as they began the game with 4 consecutive singles.
Brewers blow lead, lose 5-3 in Arizona
PHOENIX -- Home runs by catcher Jonathan Lucroy (2-run) and All-Star Carlos Gomez staked the Brewers to a 3-0 lead, but pitcher Yovani Gallardo couldn't hold it; eventually, the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 5-3 victory on Thursday night in Phoenix.Gallardo, 7-0 lifetime vs.
PHOENIX -- Home runs by catcher Jonathan Lucroy (2-run) and All-Star Carlos Gomez staked the Brewers to a 3-0 lead, but pitcher Yovani Gallardo couldn't hold it; eventually, the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 5-3 victory on Thursday night in Phoenix.Gallardo, 7-0 lifetime vs.
Brewers Braun on bereavement leave
PHOENIX -- Ryan Braun left the Brewers before Thursday night's game in Arizona due to a serious family medical issue.
PHOENIX -- Ryan Braun left the Brewers before Thursday night's game in Arizona due to a serious family medical issue.
Hellweg wild again in Brewers 6-2 loss to Reds
MILWAUKEE -- Someday, perhaps sooner than later, Johnny Hellweg will learn to throw strikes and become a good Brewers pitcher.
MILWAUKEE -- Someday, perhaps sooner than later, Johnny Hellweg will learn to throw strikes and become a good Brewers pitcher.
Peralta, Crew shut out Reds 2-0
MILWAUKEE -- Wily Peralta pitched a complete game, the Brewers first in 407 games (longest streak in the major leagues), and Ryan Braun returned to action after missing 30 games in Milwaukee's 2-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday night.Peralta showed the Miller Park crowd why the Brewers are so high on his potential.
MILWAUKEE -- Wily Peralta pitched a complete game, the Brewers first in 407 games (longest streak in the major leagues), and Ryan Braun returned to action after missing 30 games in Milwaukee's 2-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday night.Peralta showed the Miller Park crowd why the Brewers are so high on his potential.
ESPN reports Braun to be suspended after All-Star break
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- ESPN's Outside The Lines is reporting that Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun will be suspended along with as many as 20 other Major League baseball players after the All-Star break.The website also reported that Braun has "refused to answer questions during a recent meeting with Major League Baseball about his connection to Tony Bosch and the Biogenesis clinic in Miami."Braun is expected to be back in the Brewers' lineup this week after being out because of injury.CLICK HERE to read more from ESPN's Outside The Lines.Related stories:
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- ESPN's Outside The Lines is reporting that Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun will be suspended along with as many as 20 other Major League baseball players after the All-Star break.The website also reported that Braun has "refused to answer questions during a recent meeting with Major League Baseball about his connection to Tony Bosch and the Biogenesis clinic in Miami."Braun is expected to be back in the Brewers' lineup this week after being out because of injury.CLICK HERE to read more from ESPN's Outside The Lines.Related stories:
Amazing Gomez catch saves Brewers 4-3 win over Reds
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Brewers All-Star Carlos Gomez reached over the wall to rob Joey Votto of a potential go-ahead 2-run home run in the 9th inning to preserve Milwaukee's 4-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night at Miller Park.Gomez has made four home run-saving catches this season; no other player has made more than two.Jonathan Lucroy's 2-run homer, his 3rd in 3 games and 11th of the season, staked Kyle Lohse (6 2/3rds innings, 3 runs) to a 2-1 lead; All-Star Jean Segura (3 hits) and Rickie Weeks each doubled in runs.Before the game, Ryan Braun was taken off the disabled list; Aramis Ramirez was put on the D.L. to rest his ailing knee through the All-Star break.Braun's thumb, which has kept him out of action since June 14th, is much better.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Brewers All-Star Carlos Gomez reached over the wall to rob Joey Votto of a potential go-ahead 2-run home run in the 9th inning to preserve Milwaukee's 4-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night at Miller Park.Gomez has made four home run-saving catches this season; no other player has made more than two.Jonathan Lucroy's 2-run homer, his 3rd in 3 games and 11th of the season, staked Kyle Lohse (6 2/3rds innings, 3 runs) to a 2-1 lead; All-Star Jean Segura (3 hits) and Rickie Weeks each doubled in runs.Before the game, Ryan Braun was taken off the disabled list; Aramis Ramirez was put on the D.L. to rest his ailing knee through the All-Star break.Braun's thumb, which has kept him out of action since June 14th, is much better.
Brewers Wives stop by the Milwaukee Public Library to read to kids
BAY VIEW (WITI) -- The library is the perfect place to read or listen to a good book -- and wives of Milwaukee Brewers players stopped by the Milwaukee Public Library on Monday, July 8th to read to children."'So far my favorite is the baseball bat book," seven-year-old Super Reader Mabel Ciepluch said.Reading a baseball book to children is quite fitting for the wives of Milwaukee Brewers!"The kids just sit there in awe of what's going to come next and I just like watching their faces and I like hoping that they're going to get interested in reading from it.
BAY VIEW (WITI) -- The library is the perfect place to read or listen to a good book -- and wives of Milwaukee Brewers players stopped by the Milwaukee Public Library on Monday, July 8th to read to children."'So far my favorite is the baseball bat book," seven-year-old Super Reader Mabel Ciepluch said.Reading a baseball book to children is quite fitting for the wives of Milwaukee Brewers!"The kids just sit there in awe of what's going to come next and I just like watching their faces and I like hoping that they're going to get interested in reading from it.
Chasin' Mason previews the Chasin' a Cure tailgate party
A couple of the guys from Chasin' Mason invite you to take part in the Chasin' a Cure Tailgate Party to help fight Lou Gehrig’s Disease which is set for Friday, July 19th at Miller Park.
A couple of the guys from Chasin' Mason invite you to take part in the Chasin' a Cure Tailgate Party to help fight Lou Gehrig’s Disease which is set for Friday, July 19th at Miller Park.