Gagne impressive after return from DL
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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