What we learned: April 4, 2014
Today's lessons include the contingency plan if Khris Davis fails, the truth about Jim Henderson's current condition, and an alternative for planning baseball batting orders.Yesterday's ResultsThe...
View ArticleRed Sox vs. Brewers: Your 2013 World Champion Red Sox
It's the home opener, and this time around, that means championship rings.Friday's game is the 2014 home opener for the Red Sox, and since they won the World Series in 2013, it's also championship ring...
View ArticleMarco Estrada: Pocket Ace?
Doug Melvin saved Marco Estrada from the major league trash compactor in 2010. Since then he's quietly become a very effective starting pitcher. When healthy...I’m not going to lie to you guys, I love...
View ArticleThe Process Year Eight: A Kansas City Royals Preview
A look ahead at the divisional foes we'll face this first weekendOffense:Norichika Aoki - RF, Omar Infante - 2B, Eric Hosmer - 1B, Billy Butler - DH, Alex Gordon - LF, Salvador Perez - C, Mike...
View ArticleSpoiling the Party: Brewers 6, Red Sox 2
It was a day for pomp and circumstance in Boston. Carlos Gomez and company put a little damper on it with a late rally and victory at Fenway Park.W: Kintzler (1-0)L: Mujica (0-1)HR: Lucroy (1),...
View ArticleBrewers 6, Red Sox 2: Bullpen Meltdown Dooms Sox
A horrific ninth inning by Edward Mujica and Andrew Miller cost the Sox's chance of a win in their home opener at Fenway.Accompanied by a panoply of brass, the Red Sox unveiled their 2013 World Series...
View ArticleCubs Minor League Wrap: April 4
Tennessee brings home their first win of the year thanks to two top prospects. Iowa and Daytona are still looking for their first victory.In some roster moves, Alberto Cabrera was activated and sent to...
View ArticleMinor League Notes, 2014-04-05
A night of starting pitching prospects is here before youNashville Sounds (AAA) 1-0 Won 4-2 at Omaha Storm Chasers (KCR) (box / pbp)Huntsville Stars (AA) 1-1 Won 5-3 at Jacksonville Suns (MIA) (box /...
View ArticleViva El Birdos Week in Review: 3/29/14 through 4/5/14
In the season's opening week, the VEB writers previewed the MLB season and more.Fanpostshazel: 2014 Viva El Run Cardinals 5K Charity Informationstlfan: 2013 Cardinals and RBINotorious PSC: Who is the...
View ArticleWily Peralta: A shiny rock in the rough.
Wily Peralta has a few elite talents, but there are obstacles holding him back. Is this the year he rises above them?The Brewers round out their rotation with their former number 1 prospect Wily...
View ArticleExtra Hops: Gifs of the Brewers 6-2 win over Red Sox
Some gifs.Wily Peralta's pre-game warmup (gif c/o Fred):Jean Segura started off the game strong for the Brewers with a one-out triple, but failed to score in the first inning after Ryan Braun and...
View ArticleDespite the defense's best efforts to the contrary, Brewers beat the Red Sox 7-6
It was an ugly game for the defense, but the offense was able to make up for it in extra innings as the Brewers make it back above .500 for the first time since opening day.Winning Pitcher: Tyler...
View ArticleMinor League Notes, 2014-04-06
Michael Ratterree: Yes! Jed Bradley: No! Rain: Yes, and oh, no!Nashville Sounds (AAA) 2-1 Won Game 1 2-1 (7 inn.) at Omaha Storm Chasers (KCR) (box / pbp) Lost Game 2 4-3 (7 inn.) (box / pbp)Huntsville...
View ArticlePotential Brewers milestones in the 2014 season
What milestones could Brewers hit in 2014? We take a look at that today.It happens every season. Several players have big milestones that pass as they collect stats. As the 2014 season begins, there...
View ArticleRyan Braun back in lineup, Aramis Ramirez at DH, Mark Reynolds, Lyle Overbay,...
Ryan Braun is back in the lineup and Aramis Ramirez is at DH as the Brewers try for the series sweep.Today, the Brewers attempt to do something that they have not done in a long time. They will try to...
View ArticleBrewers at Red Sox: The Lineup Shuffle Continues
No getting swept, m'kay, Sox?So with the series already down in the books as a loss, it would be nice to avoid getting swept. Luckily, the Sox have Jon Lester on the mound today, so there's an...
View ArticleTop 20 Organization Prospect Lists for 2014: Thru 4/3/2014
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 Rays (March 29,...
View ArticleMonday's Brewers-Phillies game postponed
With significant rain in the forecast for tomorrow and a rain date built in on Tuesday, the Phillies made an early decision to postpone the game.In a bit of a surprise move, the Philadelphia Phillies...
View ArticleGet out the brooms in Fenway: Brewers sweep Red Sox with 4-0 win
Brewers sweep Red Sox for the first time since October 1993.WP: Yovani Gallardo (2-0)LP: Jon Lester (0-2)HR: NoneBox ScoreSometimes strange things happen in baseball. The Brewers sweeping the...
View ArticleWisconsin runs to doubleheader split with Peoria
Speedy outfielder Johnny Davis and returning pitcher Preston Gainey were the stars in today's games.The Midwest League season is still young for the 2014 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers but, if Sunday's...
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