Francisco Rodriguez, felled by Arizona cactus
The former closer finds himself in a prickly situation.Brewers reliever Francisco Rodriguez had a rough winter, as he had to sit around and wait for months only to sign a one-year, low-money deal for...
View ArticleTop 20 Organization Prospect Lists for 2014: Thru 3/12/2014
TOP 20 BASEBALL PROSPECTS FOR 2014 BY ORGANIZATIONAMERICAN LEAGUE EASTBaltimore Orioles (January 26, 2014)Boston Red Sox (January 1,2014)New York Yankees (March 12, 2014)Tampa Bay RaysToronto Blue...
View ArticleSpring Training Game Preview/Thread #-18: Brewers (6-8) @ Angels (5-7)
Can the Brewers snap a losing streak in Tempe?The Brewers have lost four of their last five spring training games, but today maybe a change of scenery can snap them out of it.At 3:05 Central time today...
View ArticleMatt Garza gives up 10 runs in 1 2/3 innings, Brewers fall to Angels 12-2
Matt Garza's rough spring continued with 10 runs allowed in 1 2/3 innings as the Brewers lost to the Angels 12-2. Jonathan Lucroy and Aramis Ramirez provided the only runs for the Brewers.WP: Hector...
View ArticleSpring training cuts: Brewers outright Jose De La Torre
The move opens up a spot on the 40-man roster.Following Friday's game the Brewers cleared another spot on the spring training camp roster, outrighting reliever Jose De La Torre to Nashville. He had a...
View ArticleThursday's Frosty Mug: Garza gives up more
We're waiting to see if Matt Garza gives up any more runs during today's roundup of all things Brewers.Some things to read while looking for a morning snack.Maybe day #27 of spring training is the day...
View Article03/13 Padres Preview: ST Game 16 vs. Brewers
A late rally by our Padres yesterday afternoon wasn't enough to overcome the deficit made by the pitching corps. Josh Johnson hopes to have better luck today when the Brewers come to Peoria Sports...
View ArticleYovani Gallardo named Opening Day starter
Gallardo will get the Opening Day start for a record fifth consecutive season.The Brewers officially announced their Opening Day starter this afternoon, and for the fifth straight year, it will be...
View ArticlePoll: Mark Reynolds, Will Smith should make Opening Day roster
Reynolds would play first base, while Smith settles into a bullpen role.This week's Brew Crew Ball Tracking Poll was open from noon Monday through the day Tuesday, and received 194 responses. Here are...
View ArticleSpring Training Game Thread and Preview #-16: Brewers (6-9) @ Padres (5-7)
Can Marco Estrada start another win?The last time the Brewers won a spring training game, Marco Estrada (6.48 ERA this spring, 3.87/3.86 ERA/FIP in 2013) was the starting pitcher. Today, he'll start...
View ArticleIf the Brewers win 8-0 and no one sees it, does it count?
Let's say it counts, for now.W: Marco Estrada (2-0)L: Josh Johnson (0-1)HR: NoneBox ScoreWe've gotten spoiled, you guys. It wasn't that long ago that spring training Brewers games on TV were a rare...
View ArticleBrewers 8, Padres 0: Relief corps can't handle the Brew Crew
The Padres got shut out today while pitching gave up a billion runs. In his third Cactus League start, Josh Johnson kept the Brewers to just one run in four innings of work while collecting three...
View ArticleFriday's Frosty Mug: Overtures on Opening Day
We're talking about giving Gallardo the ball and more in our daily roundup of all things Brewers.Some things to read while getting what you paid for.Today is the 28th day of spring training 2014, and...
View ArticleSpring Training Game Preview and Thread #-15: Brewers (7-9) v Diamondbacks (8-6)
Welcome back, televised baseball!The Brewers have just seven home games left at Maryvale Baseball Park this spring. They'll play four of them in the next five days.The first of those games is today...
View ArticleSpring Training Game #21: Gameday Thread
There are only three games left before the team heads off to Australia. Two of them are against the Brewers, so I trust we are ready to give Ryan Braun the welcome he so richly deserves......
View ArticleBrewers walk off with tenth inning, 9-8 win over Diamondbacks
Almost 9000 people paid to see the Brewers and Diamondbacks play extra baseball.W: Alfredo Figaro (1-0)L: Bo Schultz (0-1)HR: Jonathan Lucroy (1), Tuffy Gosewisch (1), Rudy Flores (1)Box ScoreIt took...
View ArticleSpring training cuts: Halton, Burgos, Fiers optioned, four others sent down
The Brewers are down to 36 candidates for the 25 spots on the Opening Day roster.During today's game Adam McCalvy noticed that Mike Fiers had cleaned out his locker. He's heading over to the minor...
View ArticleDiamondbacks 8, Brewers 9: Re-running 2013
Arizona surrendered leads of 2-0, 6-2 and 8-7 this afternoon, Milwaukee tying the game in the ninth and walking it off in the 10th. Brad Ziegler and Bo Schultz both were tagged with blown saves. Get...
View ArticleAngels acquire Hector Gomez
The Angels have added the 26-year-old shortstop to bolster their infield depth. The Los Angeles Angels have acquired shortstop Hector Gomez from the Milwaukee Brewers per a source. Wisconsin Sports...
View ArticleBrewers reportedly will discuss extension for Jean Segura
As expected, the Brewers appear to be getting the ball rolling on an extension for their solid young shortstop. What kind of deal might Segura fetch when it's all said and done?The Brewers plan to have...
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