Brewers trade 3B McGehee to Pirates for RHP Veras
MILWAUKEE -- The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired third baseman Casey McGeheefrom the Milwaukee Brewers in a trade for reliever Jose Veras.The move came hours after the Brewers agreed to terms with free-agent third baseman Aramis Ramirez on Monday.McGehee had a strong rookie season in 2009 and a big year in 2010 but then slumped at the plate in 2011 and lost his starting job to Jerry Hairston Jr.
MILWAUKEE -- The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired third baseman Casey McGeheefrom the Milwaukee Brewers in a trade for reliever Jose Veras.The move came hours after the Brewers agreed to terms with free-agent third baseman Aramis Ramirez on Monday.McGehee had a strong rookie season in 2009 and a big year in 2010 but then slumped at the plate in 2011 and lost his starting job to Jerry Hairston Jr.
Health Sciences expert weighs in on Braun situation
A hearing is set for next month to listen to what Brewers' star Ryan Braun has to say about reports he tested positive for a substance banned by Major League Baseball.
A hearing is set for next month to listen to what Brewers' star Ryan Braun has to say about reports he tested positive for a substance banned by Major League Baseball.
Aramis Ramirez signs three-year deal with Brewers
Major League Baseball is reporting third baseman Aramis Ramirez and the Milwaukee Brewers agreed to a three-year deal Monday.
Major League Baseball is reporting third baseman Aramis Ramirez and the Milwaukee Brewers agreed to a three-year deal Monday.
Braun tests positive for performance enhancing drugs
NEW YORK (AP) -- National League MVP Ryan Braun has tested positive for a banned substance and is appealing to avoid a 50-game suspension, according to people familiar with the case.
NEW YORK (AP) -- National League MVP Ryan Braun has tested positive for a banned substance and is appealing to avoid a 50-game suspension, according to people familiar with the case.
Brewers sign SS Alex Gonzalez to one-year deal
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to terms with free-agent shortstop Alex Gonzalez, his agent tells The Associated Press.Agent Eric Goldschmidt confirms the Brewers' deal with Gonzalez is for one year with a vesting option.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to terms with free-agent shortstop Alex Gonzalez, his agent tells The Associated Press.Agent Eric Goldschmidt confirms the Brewers' deal with Gonzalez is for one year with a vesting option.
Quick turnaround on Braun MVP shirts at Brew City Apparel
Brewers' fan favorite Ryan Braun now holds the National League's top honor for a single player, after being named NL MVP Tuesday, and just a few hours after the announcement, Brew City Brand Apparel got to work hand-pressing commemorative t-shirts.
Brewers' fan favorite Ryan Braun now holds the National League's top honor for a single player, after being named NL MVP Tuesday, and just a few hours after the announcement, Brew City Brand Apparel got to work hand-pressing commemorative t-shirts.
Ryan Braun named National League MVP
Milwaukee's Ryan Braun has won the NL Most Valuable Player Award after helping lead the Brewers to their first division title in nearly 30 years.Braun earned the MVP on Tuesday, receiving 20 of 32 first-place votes and 388 points in voting announced by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.Los Angeles center fielder Matt Kemp, who came close to winning the Triple Crown, received 10 first-place votes and finished with 332 points.Braun led the NL with a .597 slugging percentage and was second with a .332 batting average.
Milwaukee's Ryan Braun has won the NL Most Valuable Player Award after helping lead the Brewers to their first division title in nearly 30 years.Braun earned the MVP on Tuesday, receiving 20 of 32 first-place votes and 388 points in voting announced by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.Los Angeles center fielder Matt Kemp, who came close to winning the Triple Crown, received 10 first-place votes and finished with 332 points.Braun led the NL with a .597 slugging percentage and was second with a .332 batting average.