Brewers Spring Training Storylines
Today is the most exciting day in baseball where nothing actually happens.Brewers pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training today. It's a symbolically important day for baseball fans. The...
View ArticleHunt and Peck: Pitchers and catchers have reported!
WOOOOOOOOOOO!Yadi. Waino. #BaseballBeginspic.twitter.com/4AI0C8e8xs — MLB (@MLB) February 18, 2015Waino & Wacha arrive. Greetings from Jupiter, FL pic.twitter.com/cHqxgI5848 — FOX Sports Midwest...
View ArticleWhat we learned: February 20, 2015
Today's lessons include plenty of Spring Training talk as camp opens today.Pitchers and catchers for the Brewers report today.Today is finally the day to get back to some baseball. 145 days after the...
View ArticleWhat we learned: February 23, 2015
Today's lessons include plenty of news as Brewers Spring Training had its first weekend.Brewers News and AnalysisFrom Brew Crew BallOn Friday, MLB introduced some new rules to help speed up the pace of...
View ArticleAAI Part Two: Measuring Jose Bautista's best 2014 home runs
The people have spoken, and they want an excuse to watch videos of home runs. Generally speaking, sequels tend to be worse than originals, but they do have one advantage: the ability to keep exposition...
View ArticleWhat we learned: February 24, 2015
Today's lessons include the Brewers offer to Yoan Moncada, the batting order, and the life of a minor-league baseball player in Spring Training.Brewers News and AnalysisStories from BCBThe Brewers did...
View ArticleThe Over The Monster Podcast, Episode 121: Yoan Moncada
The Red Sox signed Cuban free agent Yoan Moncada so we talk about that.Maybe you saw it coming, but I didn't. Based on all the reports, there didn't seem to be much chance the Red Sox would be the...
View ArticleWhat we learned: February 25, 2015
Today's lessons include the results of the #1 vote for the BCB Community Prospect Rankings, position players reporting to camp, and more.Brewers News and AnalysisFrom BCBThe #1 vote in our BCB...
View ArticleKnow Your Enemy: Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers haven't made too many changes in their lineup or pitching staff this year.Adam Lind. For quite some time Adam Lind has been a site meme here. I've actually tried searching for the famous...
View ArticleFrancisco Rodriguez expected to sign soon; Brewers, Marlins interested
The All-Star closer is among the top free agents left on the market. Right-hander Francisco Rodriguez is one of the top free agents still remaining, but he may not be for much longer, as CBS Sports'...
View ArticleWhat we learned: February 26, 2015
Today's lessons include the remaining players reporting for camp, the battle for the bench spots, and more.Brewers News and AnalysisIn the BCB Community Prospect Rankings, Tyrone Taylor took the #2...
View ArticleWhat we learned: February 27, 2015
Today's lessons include plenty of coverage about Francisco Rodriguez's fifth contract with the Brewers.Francisco Rodriguez is back.At the end of yesterday's WWL, I noted that an undisclosed team had...
View ArticleWhen Fandom Springs a Leak
The Brewers' latest commitment to Francisco Rodriguez has by no means driven me off the cliff, but his incremental effect has me wondering about the nature of fandom.Few things repel me more than a...
View ArticleAramis Ramirez likely to retire after season
The Brewers' third baseman will likely retire after an eighteen-year major-league career.Brewers' third baseman Aramis Ramirez is likely to retire as a player following the season, according to a...
View ArticleTodd Frazier 2015 Preview
The Toddfather, at a glance.Fast Facts:Did you know that Todd Frazier won the 1998 Little League World Series with his Toms River, NJ little teammates? You may have heard that Todd Frazier won the...
View ArticleWhat we learned: March 3, 2015
Today's lessons include how to react to the Francisco Rodriguez signing, more in our BCB Community Prospect Rankings, and more news from Brewers camp.Brewers News and AnalysisFrom BCBHow should fans...
View ArticleMiami Marlins made 2-year offer to Francisco Rodriguez
The Marlins reportedly made a two-year, $10 million offer, however K-Rod opted to remain in Milwaukee.Miami has been interested in adding to its bullpen since the start of spring training, and the club...
View ArticleWhat we learned: March 4, 2015
Today's lessons include the start of spring training games today and more.Brewers News and AnalysisIn an effort to try to prevent early spring arm injuries, the Brewers have taken an unusual step. They...
View ArticleCrane Kenney: Cubs Considered Playing A Season In Milwaukee
This isn't really news, but it's an interesting discussion topic nonetheless.Cubs President of Business Operations Crane Kenney made an appearance on 670 The Score Wednesday morning, and the most...
View ArticleWhat we learned: March 5, 2015
Today's lessons include the first spring training game, the possibility of the Cubs calling Miller Park home, and the TV schedule.Yesterday’s ResultsBrewers 8, Panthers 0The Brewers officially kicked...
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