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Daily Red Sox Links: Edward Mujica, Ryan Lavarnway, Brock Holt
Today's links look at the first home series of the season being spoiled, Henry Owens' masterful start in Portland, and a new injury.Edward Mujica had a rough outing the other day, but his importance to...
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Ryan Braun thumb injury: Surgery remains an option for Brewers outfielder
Braun's comeback has been hampered by a "troublesome" nerve between his thumb and fore finger. Former National League MVP Ryan Braun is suffering from the same thumb injury that limited him before he...
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Ryan Braun is not the devil, and Milwaukee fans are not wrong in cheering him
Ryan Braun was cheered by Milwaukee fans and people took issue with it because of course they did.The other day, I was talking to a coworker at the bar about baseball and he asked me what I thought...
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Cubs Minor League Wrap: April 7
Iowa wins their second straight. The Smokies lose their second straight by the same score to the same team. Daytona falls to Brevard County.Iowa CubsThe Iowa Cubs silenced the Nashville Sounds...
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What we learned: April 8, 2014
Today's lessons include why Ryan Braun is not evil, why Yovani Gallardo will come back down to earth, and what those new colored cards on the field mean.Yesterday's ResultsThe Brewers-Phillies game was...
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Jonathan Lucroy, MLB’s most underrated catcher
It’s time we start appreciating just how good Milwaukee’s Jonathan Lucroy is.Any serious discussion of baseball’s best catchers generally includes a list of familiar names: Buster Posey, Yadier Molina,...
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The Brewers did well in their first week of the season. How does the second...
In what was one of the tougher weeks of their schedule, the Brewers managed to win 4 out of 6 games. Now, with a slightly easier week ahead of them, can they build on that success?Last time I wrote...
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MLB news: Matt Moore to see Dr. Andrews, Ryan Braun hits 3 homers
Moore left Monday's start in the fifth inning with elbow pain. He will be out at least 15 days, and maybe much longer."Anytime a pitcher goes on the DL and is going to see Dr. Andrews, you have reason...
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What we learned: April 9, 2014
Today's lessons include the chances of Rickie Weeks' option being picked up, the possible challenge of week two, and how the projections should change after the hot start.Yesterday's ResultsBrewers 10,...
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Yovani Gallardo's constant tweaking
Yovani Gallardo had a simultaneously lauded and panned start in Boston on April 6th. He allowed no runs, but got no swinging strikes against one of the most prudent teams at the plate. The start was a...
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When is Wei-Chung Wang going to pitch?
It seemed like things were working out so that Wei-Chung Wang could make his major league debut yesterday against the Phillies. That didn't happen and one has to wonder when it will.Yesterday the...
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Cubs Minor League Wrap: April 9
It was a big day for some former big prospects in Iowa. The Smokies won their home opener while Daytona dropped two and Kane County lost.We've actually got a photo from today's I-Cubs game accompanying...
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What we learned: April 10, 2014
Today's lessons include the velocity of Jim Henderson, the home runs of Ryan Braun, and the potential debut of Wei-Chung Wang. Yesterday's ResultsBrewers 9, Phillies 4The Brewers continued their hot...
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Kendrys Morales free agency: Brewers rumored to have interest in 1B
Morales would cost a draft pick unless the Brewers waited until after the June amateur draft to sign him.The Brewers have sent scouts to see free agent first baseman Kendrys Morales and that may be the...
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The Brewers have a problem at the top of their lineup.
The Brewers are scoring runs and winning games. So what's the big deal?The top of the order has been performing quite well to start the season and it’s hard to find any fault in it at all. I have...
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Brewers vs Phillies lineups: Rickie Weeks starting at second base
Weeks will have a tough matchup as he has just a 494 career OPS against Lee.Here is today's Brewers' lineup:CF GomezSS SeguraRF Braun3B RamirezC LucroyLF Davis1B Reynolds2B WeeksP EstradaPoor Rickie...
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The Brewers are happy!
... and why wouldn't they be?Their star is back. They adopted a cool dog and made him their unofficial team mascot. They still have Bob Uecker calling their games on the radio.The Brewers apparently...
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Brewers complete the road trip sweep! Beat the Phillies 6-2
It has become apparent that the Brewers lost those two game to the Braves so that after they go 160-2 this season, they still have something to shoot for next year.Winning Pitcher: Marco EstradaLosing...
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Cubs Minor League Wrap: April 10
Iowa and Kane County win while Tennessee and Daytona fall.Once again, we've got a photo from today's game thanks to Dylan Heuer.Iowa CubsThe Iowa Cubs got their record back to .500 by stomping on the...
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What we learned: April 11, 2014
Today's lessons include a new first base target, changing the Brewers lineup, and a comical take on Ron Roenicke's mindset on challenging.Yesterday's ResultsBrewers 6, Phillies 2The Brewers completed a...
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