Why do projection models miss on the Brewers? Murph went down the rabbit hole
MILWAUKEE -- Brewers manager Pat Murphy was on one particular kick starting with the earliest days of Spring Training.
How slumping Brewers hope to get back on track after sweep
MILWAUKEE – After playing a whole series in their new City Connect uniforms, the Brewers still haven’t put the “W” in Wisco.
Brewers expect 'bad news' as Yelich exits with hamstring tightness
MILWAUKEE – Already missing two hitters from the top of their starting lineup, the Brewers had a new worry on Sunday when designated hitter Christian Yelich left an 8-6 loss against Nationals because of tightness in his left hamstring. “We’re most likely going to get some bad news,” said manager
Remember Frelick's crazy catch at Yankee Stadium? So does Wiemer -- with a mark to prove it
MILWAUKEE – Nationals outfielder Joey Wiemer returned to American Family Field this weekend with a fun fact.
Harrison (left knee), Sproat (right knee) to receive further examination
MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers had not one but two starting pitchers heading for further examination of potential knee injuries after Saturday’s 3-1 loss to the Nationals at American Family Field. Left-hander Kyle Harrison, who made the start, and right-hander Brandon Sproat, a starter temporarily working out of the bullpen, were
Brewers' bats confident despite recent woes at plate
MILWAUKEE -- Whatever uniform they are wearing, Brewers hitters don’t look like themselves these days. They managed to make things interesting in the ninth inning of Saturday’s 3-1 loss to the Nationals at American Family Field when William Contreras homered and a pair of wild pitches from Washington reliever Clayton
How Brewers are analyzing pitchers' health in wake of increased injuries
MILWAUKEE – “Sprained elbow ligament” is not the diagnosis you want to hear if you’re a pitcher, but for Jared Koenig, the workhorse left-hander who landed on the Brewers’ 15-day injured list on Monday, it could have been a lot worse. Sometimes that diagnosis means a significant tear, and maybe
A former Brewer's view of the plucky Crew
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3 bunts in 1 frame?? Nationals beat Brewers at their own game
MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers have used small ball to coax many a team into beating themselves in recent seasons, but the Nationals flipped the script. With a trio of bunts in a decisive ninth inning, the Nats began a stretch of 17 games in 17 days by beating the Brewers
Chourio (finger), Vaughn (hamate) get positive injury updates
MILWAUKEE -- Slowly but surely, Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn are getting closer to restoring some of the right-handed thump missing lately from the Brewers’ lineup. Both players are on the 10-day injured list with left hand injuries -- Chourio a small fracture at the base of his middle finger,
Supper anyone? Brewers hosting pop-up club to complement City Connect release
MILWAUKEE -- With the debut of their new Wisconsin-themed City Connect uniforms, the Brewers are bringing supper club culture to American Family Field.
Brewers' nature-inspired City Connect unis a statewide effort
MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers play in the city of Milwaukee. But they belong to the entire state of Wisconsin.
Brewers' staff has strength in numbers, and Drohan is latest man up
BOSTON -- A dozen games into the regular season, the Brewers already have employed seven starting pitchers. There will be more. In each of the past two seasons, the Brewers have had 17 different pitchers start a game, matching a franchise record first set by the 1969 Seattle Pilots. The
Turang out a 2nd game with ankle tendinitis; IL trip not expected
BOSTON – Brewers second baseman Brice Turang sat out a second consecutive game Wednesday in an effort to calm the left ankle tendinitis that has slowed him for the past week or so, but said he expects to be back in the starting lineup for Friday’s series opener against the
Miz K's first 5 batters, walks last 3 in roller-coaster outing at Fenway
BOSTON – Jacob Misiorowski went toe-to-toe with Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet for parts of six innings on Tuesday, mowing through Boston’s order with 10 strikeouts among the 24-year-old Brewers right-hander’s first 16 outs recorded. He was cruising. And judging from the emotion that poured out of him between innings,
Hit 24 times by Brewers pitches, Willson Contreras is fed up
BOSTON – For the Fenway Park faithful, a high-and-tight fastball was an introduction to the longstanding beef between Willson Contreras and the Brewers. For the Brewers, it was a chance to get the last word – at least for a night.
Koenig (UCL sprain) lands on injured list, hopes to avoid surgery
BOSTON -- The Brewers placed workhorse reliever Jared Koenig on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a sprained left elbow ligament that represents “a big concern,” said manager Pat Murphy, even as the sides plan to attempt a comeback without surgery.
Pratt Q&A: Why and how prospect agreed to 8-year deal with Crew
Brewers infield prospect Cooper Pratt (Milwaukee's No. 4 prospect, No. 60 overall in MLB) was back in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday morning, ready to resume play for Triple-A Nashville after finalizing a new eight-year contract on Friday that carries significant risk and reward for both sides. Here are some excerpts
Brewers finalize 8-year pact with shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt
KANSAS CITY -- The Brewers finalized a new eight-year contract for 21-year-old shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt on Friday to remain at the forefront of clubs committing to promising players before they ever step foot in the Major Leagues. Pratt (MLB Pipeline’s No. 60-ranked prospect) gets a spot on Milwaukee’s 40-man
Touted SS prospect Pratt signs 8-year deal with Brewers
MILWAUKEE -- Two and a half years after they broke records and reaped benefits with a long-term extension for Jackson Chourio before he’d spent a single day in the Major Leagues, the Brewers finalized a long-term deal with another top prospect on Friday.
Umpire CB Bucknor exits Rays-Brewers game after taking foul tip off mask
MILWAUKEE – Veteran umpire CB Bucknor was struck flush on the face mask by a foul tip in the second inning of Wednesday’s 8-2 Brewers win over the Rays in the series finale at American Family Field and had to leave the game. Bucknor was still getting attention from Brewers
Brewers 'cause some havoc' as usual, make Rays pay for mistakes
MILWAUKEE – The Brewers racked up strikeouts on the mound, ran wild on the bases and flexed some power while winning five of six games on their opening homestand. But sometimes, you just take what the other team gives you.
Priester's secret in road to recovery: Sitting up straight
MILWAUKEE – Baseball injuries sometimes reveal unexpected silver linings, and Brewers right-handed starter Quinn Priester believes he’s found one that will make his mother happy: Better posture. One of the things that helps fend off symptoms of his neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome -- a pinching of nerves on the right
Not to be denied, Woodruff debuts -- and earns win after game gets weird
MILWAUKEE – Brandon Woodruff would have started the Triple-A Nashville Sounds’ home opener on Tuesday night had he and the Brewers taken the cautious approach. Few would have blamed them for building in extra time to prepare for this season, considering he’s so recently removed from a two-year rehab from
Brewers acquire righty bat in Matos, who has special connection to Chourio
MILWAUKEE -- Luis Matos joined the Brewers on Tuesday afternoon and was happy to see a familiar face. He was 13 or 14 years old when he first met Jackson Chourio, another right-handed hitting outfielder whose surprise move to the injured list on Opening Day is what led the Brewers