Ryan Braun calls Brewers season ticket holders to apologize
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers confirm that outfielder Ryan Braun was calling season ticket holders on Thursday, September 5th to apologize for his actions involving performance enhancing drugs.The fans being called were 20-game season ticket holders, season ticket holders and some individual ticket holders.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers confirm that outfielder Ryan Braun was calling season ticket holders on Thursday, September 5th to apologize for his actions involving performance enhancing drugs.The fans being called were 20-game season ticket holders, season ticket holders and some individual ticket holders.
Brewers avoid 6 game home sweep with win over Pittsburgh
MILWAUKEE (WITI)-- The Brewers were on a mission to avoid a 6 game home stand sweep Friday night against the Pirates, who beat the Crew 4-3 Thursday.The Crew got it going in the bottom of the 2nd when they were down 1-0, Rookie Khris Davis hit a 2 run bomb to left center making it 2-1 Crew.But Pittsburgh would battle back and tie it in the top of the 3rd with a Marlon Byrd RBI single.This is where the Crew's fire ignited and the rally began in the bottom of the 3rd with a RBI Jonathan Lucroy ground rule double.
MILWAUKEE (WITI)-- The Brewers were on a mission to avoid a 6 game home stand sweep Friday night against the Pirates, who beat the Crew 4-3 Thursday.The Crew got it going in the bottom of the 2nd when they were down 1-0, Rookie Khris Davis hit a 2 run bomb to left center making it 2-1 Crew.But Pittsburgh would battle back and tie it in the top of the 3rd with a Marlon Byrd RBI single.This is where the Crew's fire ignited and the rally began in the bottom of the 3rd with a RBI Jonathan Lucroy ground rule double.
No relief for Crew in 4-3 loss to Pirates
The Brewers ran their winless streak on the 6 game homestand to 5 with a 4-3 loss to the Pirates Tuesday night at Miller Park.Continuing a pattern of poor performances by the bullpen--Jim Henderson allowed the game-winning homer to pinch-hitter Travis Snider in the top of the 9th.Jonathan Lucroy's 2-rbi single put the hosts ahead 2-1 in the first inning; the Crew tied the game at 3 on an rbi single by Jean Segura.
The Brewers ran their winless streak on the 6 game homestand to 5 with a 4-3 loss to the Pirates Tuesday night at Miller Park.Continuing a pattern of poor performances by the bullpen--Jim Henderson allowed the game-winning homer to pinch-hitter Travis Snider in the top of the 9th.Jonathan Lucroy's 2-rbi single put the hosts ahead 2-1 in the first inning; the Crew tied the game at 3 on an rbi single by Jean Segura.
Been there, done that; Brewers lose
MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers fell to the Pirates on Labor Day, 5-2 at Miller Park, allowing Pittsburgh to open up a one game lead on the St.
MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers fell to the Pirates on Labor Day, 5-2 at Miller Park, allowing Pittsburgh to open up a one game lead on the St.
Angels sweep Brewers
MILWAUKEE -- Kyle Lohse executed a perfect suicide squeeze bunt and battled to hold the Los Angeles Angels to just 1 run over 6 innings, but his bullpen let him down in the Brewers 5-3 loss on Sunday at Miller Park.In addition to Lohse's work, the other highlight was a go ahead 2-run homer by All-Star Carlos Gomez.After being swept by the Halos, the Crew welcome in the Pirates for a Labor Day matinee.
MILWAUKEE -- Kyle Lohse executed a perfect suicide squeeze bunt and battled to hold the Los Angeles Angels to just 1 run over 6 innings, but his bullpen let him down in the Brewers 5-3 loss on Sunday at Miller Park.In addition to Lohse's work, the other highlight was a go ahead 2-run homer by All-Star Carlos Gomez.After being swept by the Halos, the Crew welcome in the Pirates for a Labor Day matinee.
Milwaukee Brewers acquire right-handed reliever Michael Blazek
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired right-handed reliever Michael Blazek from St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired right-handed reliever Michael Blazek from St.
Lucroy clutch in Brewers loss to Angels
MILWAUKEE (WITI)-- The Crew was hoping to rebound Saturday after falling 5-0 to the Angels on Friday.The Brewers jumped out ahead in the bottom of the 1st due to a 2 run Jonathan Lucroy double.
MILWAUKEE (WITI)-- The Crew was hoping to rebound Saturday after falling 5-0 to the Angels on Friday.The Brewers jumped out ahead in the bottom of the 1st due to a 2 run Jonathan Lucroy double.
Brewers trade Axford, fall to Angels
MILWAUKEE - After trading reliever John Axford to the St.
MILWAUKEE - After trading reliever John Axford to the St.
Brewers trade John Axford to St. Louis for player to be named
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers have traded right-handed reliever John Axford in exchange for a player to be named from the St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers have traded right-handed reliever John Axford in exchange for a player to be named from the St.
Brewers Bats silent in 7-1 loss to Pirates
PITTSBURGH -- Marlon Byrd may have lost the baseball "battle", but he won the "war" in the Pirates 7-1 win over the Brewers Wednesday night.Byrd's 14 pitch at bat against Tom Gorzelanny ended up with a strikeout.
PITTSBURGH -- Marlon Byrd may have lost the baseball "battle", but he won the "war" in the Pirates 7-1 win over the Brewers Wednesday night.Byrd's 14 pitch at bat against Tom Gorzelanny ended up with a strikeout.
Ramirez huge in Crew's 7-6 win in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (WITI)-- The Crew battled with the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 7-6 win Tuesday night in Milwaukee's last trip to PNC this season.Aramis Ramirez stole the show going 4 for 5 with 4 RBIs.
PITTSBURGH (WITI)-- The Crew battled with the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 7-6 win Tuesday night in Milwaukee's last trip to PNC this season.Aramis Ramirez stole the show going 4 for 5 with 4 RBIs.
Estrada dominates in Brewers win at Cincy
CINCINNATI -- Marco Estrada was magnificent in pitching 7 shutout innings against the Reds and holding them to 1 hit in the Brewers 3-1 win on Sunday, as Milwaukee took 2 of three in the Queen City.Caleb Gindl's 2nd homer in 2 games, a 2-run shot-was the big blow.Estrada was the big story; he struck out 9--six in a row at one point-which is one shy of the franchise record.
CINCINNATI -- Marco Estrada was magnificent in pitching 7 shutout innings against the Reds and holding them to 1 hit in the Brewers 3-1 win on Sunday, as Milwaukee took 2 of three in the Queen City.Caleb Gindl's 2nd homer in 2 games, a 2-run shot-was the big blow.Estrada was the big story; he struck out 9--six in a row at one point-which is one shy of the franchise record.
Long ball crushed Brewers in Cincy
CINCINNATI (WITI)-- Rookies Khris Davis and Scooter Gennett got things going in the second for the Brewers with a couple RBIs making it 2-0.
CINCINNATI (WITI)-- Rookies Khris Davis and Scooter Gennett got things going in the second for the Brewers with a couple RBIs making it 2-0.
Davis hits 2 homers in Crew's 6-4 win at Cincy
CINCINNATI -- Ryan's Braun's 65 game suspension created a dark hole in the line-up, but rookie Khris Davis is doing his best to fill it a bit; Davis blasted a pair of 2-run homers in the Brewers 6-4 win at Cincinnati Friday night.Davis, who rejoined the team after Braun was suspended last month, is hitting 386 in the former 2001 MVP's absence.The outfielder has hit all 8 of his homers in a 23 game span, to go with 17 rbi.Rob Wooten picked up the win in relief; Jim Henderson earned his 20th save in 23 chances.Wily Peralta takes the mound at Great American Ball Park on Saturday.
CINCINNATI -- Ryan's Braun's 65 game suspension created a dark hole in the line-up, but rookie Khris Davis is doing his best to fill it a bit; Davis blasted a pair of 2-run homers in the Brewers 6-4 win at Cincinnati Friday night.Davis, who rejoined the team after Braun was suspended last month, is hitting 386 in the former 2001 MVP's absence.The outfielder has hit all 8 of his homers in a 23 game span, to go with 17 rbi.Rob Wooten picked up the win in relief; Jim Henderson earned his 20th save in 23 chances.Wily Peralta takes the mound at Great American Ball Park on Saturday.
PR experts say Braun's apology is a step toward rebuilding reputation
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Brewers suspended left-fielder Ryan Braun issued a written apology on Thursday, August 22nd, admitting his use of performance enhancing drugs during the 2011 season.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Brewers suspended left-fielder Ryan Braun issued a written apology on Thursday, August 22nd, admitting his use of performance enhancing drugs during the 2011 season.
Ryan Braun issues apology statement following 65-game suspension
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Embattled Brewers slugger Ryan Braun on Thursday, August 22nd released a statement following his 65-game suspension due to his alleged violation of MLB's drug policy.The statement reads as follows:"Now that the initial MLB investigation is over, I want to apologize for my actions and provide a more specific account of what I did and why I deserved to be suspended.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Embattled Brewers slugger Ryan Braun on Thursday, August 22nd released a statement following his 65-game suspension due to his alleged violation of MLB's drug policy.The statement reads as follows:"Now that the initial MLB investigation is over, I want to apologize for my actions and provide a more specific account of what I did and why I deserved to be suspended.
Cards stacked against Brewers in 8-6 loss
MILWAUKEE -- The St.
MILWAUKEE -- The St.
Crew finally clip Cards at home
MILWAUKEE -- Even after Tuesday night's 6-3 victory over St.
MILWAUKEE -- Even after Tuesday night's 6-3 victory over St.
Not in the cards; Brewers lose, 8-5
MILWAUKEE -- Despite home runs by Norichika Aoki and Aramis Ramirez, the Brewers fell to the Cardinals at Miller Park Monday night, 8-5.
MILWAUKEE -- Despite home runs by Norichika Aoki and Aramis Ramirez, the Brewers fell to the Cardinals at Miller Park Monday night, 8-5.
"Close friend" of Ryan Braun files defamation lawsuit against him
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a college buddy of embattled Brewers slugger Ryan Braun is now suing him for defamation.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a college buddy of embattled Brewers slugger Ryan Braun is now suing him for defamation.