Fielder drives in game-winner for Brewers (AP)

The Brewers sacrificed one of their most productive hitters in the past month for one mired in a deep slump. It paid off. Prince Fielder singled in Rickie Weeks with one out in the bottom of the ninth after J.J. Hardy ended his 16-game hitting streak with a sacrifice bunt and Milwaukee beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Saturday night for their second straight win.

Brewers pound the Pirates…Griffey adds to his total…Federer to…

Brewers pound the Pirates…Griffey adds to his total…Federer to face Nadal in Wimbledon final MILWAUKEE J.J. Hardy and Bill Hall each hit a two-run homer to lead Milwaukee’s 9-1 rout of the Pittsburgh …

Brewers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Much of the early trade buzz in the majors right now centers on the Brewers‘ interest in Cleveland left-hander C.C. Sabathia, who is on the market.

General manager Doug Melvin confirmed that special assistant Dick Groch was in Chicago on Wednesday to monitor Sabathia’s outing against the White Sox.

“We’ve seen him pitch a couple of times,” said Melvin, who declined to elaborate on any interest he has in the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner. “We look at a lot of guys.”

The Indians reportedly had scouts looking at Class A Brevard County third baseman Taylor Green, the Brewers‘ minor league Player of the Year in 2007. Cleveland is believed to be taking a close look at the Brewers‘ prospect-laden Class AA Huntsville club, too.

Green, 21, was…

Hall enjoying weekend role as starter
Hall enjoying weekend role After dealing with a platoon at third base for much of the season, Bill Hall will likely start his third game in a row in Sunday’s finale against the Pirates. The Brewers hope his hot hitting of late will propel them to victory as they look for a series sweep at Miller Park.

Brewers downplay Sabathia trade rumors

If the Brewers are considered a front-runner in the C.C. Sabathia sweepstakes, manager Ned Yost wanted nothing to do with it on Friday.

Brewers erupt for five-run fifth in win
Brewers erupt for five-run fifth in win The Brewers‘ bats came alive Friday afternoon, and Ben Sheets worked through an outing without his best stuff, as the Brewers cruised to an easy 9-1 win to open the 4th of July weekend at Miller Park.

Fielder’s heroics propel Brewers to win
Brewers drop Bucs with big ninth Brewers starter Dave Bush and Pirates starter Paul Maholm treated the Milwaukee fans to a pitchers’ duel, allowing just two runs between them. But despite Maholm’s great outing, Prince Fielder was able to capitalize against the Pittsburgh bullpen, giving the Brewers a 2-1 win Saturday night at Miller Park.

Brewers to honor Negro Leaguers
Brewers to honor Negro Leaguers The Brewers will honor former Negro Leaguers before Saturday’s matchup, and they hope the replica jerseys they will wear in Game 2 of a three-game set against the Pirates will bring them some luck in the form of a victory.

MIL Journal-Sentinel: Pursuit of trade for Sabathia continues

The Milwaukee Brewers remained in hot pursuit Friday evening of Cleveland left-hander C.C. Sabathia, trying to close a deal that could send top prospect Matt LaPorta, minor-league third baseman Taylor Green and …

Hall enjoying weekend role as starter
Hall enjoying weekend role After dealing with a platoon at third base for much of the season, Bill Hall will likely start his third game in a row in Sunday’s finale against the Pirates. The Brewers hope his hot hitting of late will propel them to victory as they look for a series sweep at Miller Park.

Hardy, Hall homer to lift Brewers over Pirates (AP)

Ben Sheets was shaky, and Pittsburgh did everything it could to wear him out. The Pirates just couldn’t get a big hit against Milwaukee’s ace. Sheets labored through 5 2-3 innings to earn his 10th win, J.J. Hardy and Bill Hall each hit a two-run homer and the Brewers beat Pittsburgh 9-1 on Friday. The Pirates were miserable with men on.

Sabathia rumors swirl in Milwaukee
Sabathia rumors swirl in Milwaukee Although general manager Doug Melvin was unavailable to talk to the media Saturday afternoon, his words were causing all the buzz at the ballpark before Saturday’s game.

Decorated war veteran tosses first pitch
Veteran tosses first pitch Friday Sgt. Maj. Wayne Hertz took the mound for the Brewers this afternoon, and he threw a strike to his young son, Matthew.

Gagne impressive after return from DL
Gagne impressive in return outing Brewers reliever Eric Gagne threw his first inning since returning from the disabled list Thursday afternoon in Milwaukee, and it was a good one.

Decorated war veteran tosses first pitch
Veteran tosses first pitch Friday Sgt. Maj. Wayne Hertz took the mound for the Brewers this afternoon, and he threw a strike to his young son, Matthew.

Brewers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Much of the early trade buzz in the majors right now centers on the Brewers‘ interest in Cleveland left-hander C.C. Sabathia, who is on the market.

General manager Doug Melvin confirmed that special assistant Dick Groch was in Chicago on Wednesday to monitor Sabathia’s outing against the White Sox.

“We’ve seen him pitch a couple of times,” said Melvin, who declined to elaborate on any interest he has in the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner. “We look at a lot of guys.”

The Indians reportedly had scouts looking at Class A Brevard County third baseman Taylor Green, the Brewers‘ minor league Player of the Year in 2007. Cleveland is believed to be taking a close look at the Brewers‘ prospect-laden Class AA Huntsville club, too.

Green, 21, was…

Fielder drives in game-winner for Brewers (AP)

The Brewers sacrificed one of their most productive hitters in the past month for one mired in a deep slump. It paid off. Prince Fielder singled in Rickie Weeks with one out in the bottom of the ninth after J.J. Hardy ended his 16-game hitting streak with a sacrifice bunt and Milwaukee beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Saturday night for their second straight win.

Brewers Notebook: Gearing up for second half

After a slow start, the Brewers are in position to make a run at the playoffs. Published June 30, 2008 at 5:16 a.m. Tags: brewers , nl central , ned yost , ben sheets , russell branyan , eric gagne , ryan braun …

Brewers downplay Sabathia trade rumors (AP)
If the Brewers are considered a front-runner in the C.C. Sabathia sweepstakes, manager Ned Yost wanted nothing to do with it on Friday. “A rumor’s a rumor,” Yost said before Milwaukee’s 9-1 win against Pittsburgh. “We don’t pay attention to it too much.” According to recent reports, Milwaukee’s surplus of minor league talent has given the organization an upper hand in the competition to acquire…

Brewers erupt for five-run fifth in win
Brewers erupt for five-run fifth in win The Brewers‘ bats came alive Friday afternoon, and Ben Sheets worked through an outing without his best stuff, as the Brewers cruised to an easy 9-1 win to open the 4th of July weekend at Miller Park.

Gagne impressive after return from DL
Gagne impressive in return outing Brewers reliever Eric Gagne threw his first inning since returning from the disabled list Thursday afternoon in Milwaukee, and it was a good one.

Brewers erupt for five-run fifth in win
Brewers erupt for five-run fifth in win The Brewers‘ bats came alive Friday afternoon, and Ben Sheets worked through an outing without his best stuff, as the Brewers cruised to an easy 9-1 win to open the 4th of July weekend at Miller Park.

Brewers downplay Sabathia trade rumors (AP)
If the Brewers are considered a front-runner in the C.C. Sabathia sweepstakes, manager Ned Yost wanted nothing to do with it on Friday. “A rumor’s a rumor,” Yost said before Milwaukee’s 9-1 win against Pittsburgh. “We don’t pay attention to it too much.” According to recent reports, Milwaukee’s surplus of minor league talent has given the organization an upper hand in the competition to acquire…

Hardy, Hall homer to lift Brewers over Pirates (AP)

Ben Sheets was shaky, and Pittsburgh did everything it could to wear him out. The Pirates just couldn’t get a big hit against Milwaukee’s ace. Sheets labored through 5 2-3 innings to earn his 10th win, J.J. Hardy and Bill Hall each hit a two-run homer and the Brewers beat Pittsburgh 9-1 on Friday. The Pirates were miserable with men on.

Brewers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Much of the early trade buzz in the majors right now centers on the Brewers‘ interest in Cleveland left-hander C.C. Sabathia, who is on the market.

General manager Doug Melvin confirmed that special assistant Dick Groch was in Chicago on Wednesday to monitor Sabathia’s outing against the White Sox.

“We’ve seen him pitch a couple of times,” said Melvin, who declined to elaborate on any interest he has in the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner. “We look at a lot of guys.”

The Indians reportedly had scouts looking at Class A Brevard County third baseman Taylor Green, the Brewers‘ minor league Player of the Year in 2007. Cleveland is believed to be taking a close look at the Brewers‘ prospect-laden Class AA Huntsville club, too.

Green, 21, was…

Decorated war veteran tosses first pitch
Veteran tosses first pitch Friday Sgt. Maj. Wayne Hertz took the mound for the Brewers this afternoon, and he threw a strike to his young son, Matthew.

Brewers to honor Negro Leaguers
Brewers to honor Negro Leaguers The Brewers will honor former Negro Leaguers before Saturday’s matchup, and they hope the replica jerseys they will wear in Game 2 of a three-game set against the Pirates will bring them some luck in the form of a victory.

Braves send Jeff Francoeur back to Double-A
Slumping Atlanta Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur was sent to the minors to work on his hitting, with his average having dropped …

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Rockies overcome 9-run deficit, rub out Marlins 18-17
The blasts returned to Coors Field on Friday night long before the fireworks. In a throwback to the pre-humidor days, Colorado …

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Sheets earns win No. 10 as Brewers subdue Pirates
Ben Sheets labored through 5 2/3 innings to earn his 10th win, J.J. Hardy and Bill Hall each hit a two-run homer as the Milwaukee …

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Brewers downplay Sabathia trade rumors (AP)
If the Brewers are considered a front-runner in the C.C. Sabathia sweepstakes, manager Ned Yost wanted nothing to do with it on Friday. “A rumor’s a rumor,” Yost said before Milwaukee’s 9-1 win against Pittsburgh. “We don’t pay attention to it too much.” According to recent reports, Milwaukee’s surplus of minor league talent has given the organization an upper hand in the competition to acquire…

Brewers to honor Negro Leaguers
Brewers to honor Negro Leaguers The Brewers will honor former Negro Leaguers before Saturday’s matchup, and they hope the replica jerseys they will wear in Game 2 of a three-game set against the Pirates will bring them some luck in the form of a victory.

Brewers erupt for five-run fifth in win
Brewers erupt for five-run fifth in win The Brewers‘ bats came alive Friday afternoon, and Ben Sheets worked through an outing without his best stuff, as the Brewers cruised to an easy 9-1 win to open the 4th of July weekend at Miller Park.

Decorated war veteran tosses first pitch
Veteran tosses first pitch Friday Sgt. Maj. Wayne Hertz took the mound for the Brewers this afternoon, and he threw a strike to his young son, Matthew.

Brewers downplay Sabathia trade rumors

If the Brewers are considered a front-runner in the C.C. Sabathia sweepstakes, manager Ned Yost wanted nothing to do with it on Friday.

Varsho on the bench in his home state

When Gary Varsho heads to his team’s dugout at Miller Park this afternoon, it won’t be the first time he’s faced the Brewers while wearing a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform.

Brewers pound the Pirates…Griffey adds to his total…Federer to…

Brewers pound the Pirates…Griffey adds to his total…Federer to face Nadal in Wimbledon final MILWAUKEE J.J. Hardy and Bill Hall each hit a two-run homer to lead Milwaukee’s 9-1 rout of the Pittsburgh …

Decorated war veteran tosses first pitch
Veteran tosses first pitch Friday Sgt. Maj. Wayne Hertz took the mound for the Brewers this afternoon, and he threw a strike to his young son, Matthew.

Brewers to honor Negro Leaguers
Brewers to honor Negro Leaguers The Brewers will honor former Negro Leaguers before Saturday’s matchup, and they hope the replica jerseys they will wear in Game 2 of a three-game set against the Pirates will bring them some luck in the form of a victory.

Brewers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Much of the early trade buzz in the majors right now centers on the Brewers‘ interest in Cleveland left-hander C.C. Sabathia, who is on the market.

General manager Doug Melvin confirmed that special assistant Dick Groch was in Chicago on Wednesday to monitor Sabathia’s outing against the White Sox.

“We’ve seen him pitch a couple of times,” said Melvin, who declined to elaborate on any interest he has in the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner. “We look at a lot of guys.”

The Indians reportedly had scouts looking at Class A Brevard County third baseman Taylor Green, the Brewers‘ minor league Player of the Year in 2007. Cleveland is believed to be taking a close look at the Brewers‘ prospect-laden Class AA Huntsville club, too.

Green, 21, was…

Brewers downplay Sabathia trade rumors

If the Brewers are considered a front-runner in the C.C. Sabathia sweepstakes, manager Ned Yost wanted nothing to do with it on Friday.

Rockies overcome 9-run deficit in runfest with Marlins
The blasts returned to Coors Field on Friday night long before the fireworks. In a throwback to the pre-humidor days, Colorado beat the Florida Marlins 18-17 after trailing by nine runs in the biggest comeback in Rockies history. Chris Iannetta singled home the winning run off Kevin Gregg in the ninth inning.

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Jackson’s single leads Diamondbacks to 65 victory

Jackson’s single leads Diamondbacks to 6-5 victory Eds: APNewsNow. Diamondbacks 6, Brewers 5. AP Photo PNC101, PNC103, PNC102, PNC104 By ANDREW BAGNATO AP Sports Writer PHOENIX Conor Jackson hit the winning …

Decorated war veteran tosses first pitch
Veteran tosses first pitch Friday Sgt. Maj. Wayne Hertz took the mound for the Brewers this afternoon, and he threw a strike to his young son, Matthew.

Varsho on the bench in his home state

When Gary Varsho heads to his team’s dugout at Miller Park this afternoon, it won’t be the first time he’s faced the Brewers while wearing a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform.

White Sox will pass on Sabathia; Cubs seeking pitching (Yahoo! Sports)
Scouts started arriving in force the day before, gearing up for Cleveland Indians left-hander C.C.

Brewers stunned in ninth by D-backs
Brewers stunned in ninth by D-backs The D-backs rallied for all six of their runs in the bottom of the ninth inning without recording an out to stun the Brewers, 6-5, at Chase Field on Thursday.

Brewers to honor Negro Leaguers
Brewers to honor Negro Leaguers The Brewers will honor former Negro Leaguers before Saturday’s matchup, and they hope the replica jerseys they will wear in Game 2 of a three-game set against the Pirates will bring them some luck in the form of a victory.

Braves send Jeff Francoeur back to Double-A
Slumping Atlanta Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur was sent to the minors to work on his hitting, with his average having dropped to .234. Francoeur was booed at home Thursday night when he went 0-for-4. He hit .206 in June and is 1-for-12 in three games this month.

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Brewers stunned in ninth by D-backs
Brewers stunned in ninth by D-backs The D-backs rallied for all six of their runs in the bottom of the ninth inning without recording an out to stun the Brewers, 6-5, at Chase Field on Thursday.

White Sox will pass on Sabathia; Cubs seeking pitching (Yahoo! Sports)
Scouts started arriving in force the day before, gearing up for Cleveland Indians left-hander C.C.

Brewers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Manager Ned Yost says the team’s home fans have not seen the real Mike Cameron yet. Not at the plate, anyway.

While Cameron has lived up to his reputation as a fabulous defensive center fielder, exciting baserunner and strong clubhouse presence, he has struggled all season to find his stroke.

The 35-year-old veteran showed signs of breaking out in the final two games against Arizona. He delivered two huge late-inning, run-scoring hits in a 4-3 victory Wednesday and pounded a two-run homer Thursday that gave the Brewers a 5-0 lead—a lead that eventually vanished during the Diamondbacks‘ stunning six-run rally in the ninth.

“Our fans haven’t seen it yet,” said Yost.

Braun back in action on Fourth of July
Braun back in action on Fourth of July Ryan Braun has missed the past two games with a sore right hand and has been mired in a dreadful 0-for-18 slump, but the young left fielder will be back in action on the Fourth of July when the Brewers return home to take on the Pirates for the start of a three-game set.

Brewers brass meets on Thursday
Brewers brass meets on Thursday For more than an hour on Thursday, Brewers general manager Doug Melvin and assistant GM Gord Ash met with manager Ned Yost in Yost’s office, but no one would say what was discussed.

Younger Attanasio playing ‘Summerfest’
Younger Attanasio playing ‘Summerfest’ Dan Attanasio, the elder son of Brewers principal owner Mark Attanasio, plays the bass guitar for “Pan Am,” a four-man, British rock-influenced band that will perform at Summerfest in Milwaukee at 4:30 p.m. CT on Sunday.

Brewers stunned in ninth by D-backs
Brewers stunned in ninth by D-backs The D-backs rallied for all six of their runs in the bottom of the ninth inning without recording an out to stun the Brewers, 6-5, at Chase Field on Thursday.

Inside Baseball: Brewers’ Sheets picks good time to get healthy

Ben Sheets knows when to have a career year. Sheets, a free agent after this season, is off to a terrific - a healthy - start, and his 9-1 record and 2.59 ERA entering today’s start at Minnesota should drive …

Arizona stuns Brewers with six-run ninth inning

For the third time in four starts, Manny Parra did not allow a run, tossing six shutout innings against Arizona.