Brewers downplay Sabathia trade rumors
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.
