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Minor League Notes, 2014-04-17
A day full of top pitching prospectsNashville Sounds (AAA) 5-8 Lost 7-1 vs Memphis Redbirds (STL) (box / pbp)Huntsville Stars (AA) 8-5 Lost 3-0 at Mississippi Braves (ATL) (box / pbp)Brevard County...
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History's Worst Monsters: Phillies Edition
Thanks to a "worst" breakthrough by quantum baseball linguist Phrozen, I present to you my list of the five worst monsters in baseball history, each of whom is worse than the others. Yes, this is...
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The first-place Brewers are for real
The rest of the NL Central will know this soon enough.You might be surprised to see the Brewers in first place in the National League Central, and why wouldn't you be? They had a poor 2013 season, and...
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Brewers @ Pirates Series Preview
Depsite losing the series to the Cardinals, the Brewers are off to a great start and they’re looking to keep that going in PNC Park where they take on the Pirates in a four game series.Thursday 6:05 pm...
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Early season records: predictors of making the postseason?
When teams get off to a hot or cold start, is it predictive to see if they will make the playoffs?As the 2014 season began, the Arizona Diamondbacks were a huge question mark--were they a team on the...
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Red Reposter - Bob Steve, Streakin', & Off-Day SIS
Just in case you're inclined to read about Reds baseball on a day when they don't play.I like Bob Steve, you like Bob Steve, we all scream for ice cream! Robert Stephenson is the most prominent...
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It All Went Wang: Pirates 11, Brewers 2
Yovani Gallardo was very, very Yovani Gallardo, exhausting himself to keep the Brewers in the game before it slipped away in the late innings.W: Edinson Volquez (1-0)L: Rob Wooten (0-1)MVP: Josh...
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Minor League Notes, 2014-04-18
Hiram Burgos and Brent Suter strike out a lot of people, and moreNashville Sounds (AAA) vs Memphis Redbirds (STL) (box / pbp)Huntsville Stars (AA) 9-5 Won 1-0 at Mississippi Braves (ATL) (box /...
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Brewers sign Jeremy Jeffress to minor league contract
Jeffress returns to the organization that drafted him.The Milwaukee Brewers have signed flame-throwing reliever Jeremy Jeffress to a minor league contract, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Jeff...
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Despite four errors, Brewers win strange game over Pirates 5-3
In one of the strangest games we will see this season, the Brewers worked around four errors and some other strange plays to get the win tonight.WP: Kyle Lohse (3-1)LP: Charlie Morton (0-2)SV:...
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Dodgers 4/18/14 minor league report - Chris Anderson pitches well
Chris Anderson was chased before he could finish the first inning of his Cal League debut but on Friday, he pitched 6 scoreless innings, giving up 2 hits, 4 walks and 7 strikeoutsMinor League Player of...
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Minor League Notes, 2014-04-19
Suspended games resumed and more strikeouts occurringNashville Sounds (AAA) 7-8 Won 5-1 vs Memphis Redbirds (STL) (box / pbp)Huntsville Stars (AA) 10-5 Won 13-0 at Mississippi Braves (ATL) (box /...
View ArticleTicket Exchanges: May 16-21 Homestand
This homestand features a divisional rival and Derek Jeter's final trip to Wrigley.Dates and times:Brewers: May 16 (1:20), May 17 (1:20), May 18 (1:20)Yankees: May 20 (7:05), May 21 (1:20)As always,...
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Brewers take the series lead in a wild one beating Pirates 8-7
Late inning heroics in the 9th by Ryan Braun gave the Brewers a win in an otherwise ugly game.Winning Pitcher: Jim HendersonLosing Pitcher: Jason GrilliSave: Francisco Rodriguez (6)HR: Mark Reynolds...
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Dodgers 4/19/14 minor league report - Quakes can't hold lead
Third straight game that Quakes lose a lead, Carlos Frias pitches well, Jacob Scavuzzo adjusting well to Midwest LeagueMinor League Player of the Day–Jacob Scavuzzo(LoA) - 3 for 5, 1 RBI. Scavuzzo is...
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Two-Start Pitchers: Week 4 (April 21-27)
Ranking and tiering the two-start pitchers for Week 4, including Dillon Gee, Wily Peralta and Travis Wood. Last week's selection of two starters was subpar, and two of my recommendations (Brandon...
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Logan Schafer hamstring injury: Brewers OF on disabled list, Lyle Overbay...
Elian Herrera will stay on the roster and likely see his playing time increase as Schafer sits for two weeks.The Brewers made a roster move Sunday, placing Logan Schafer on the disabled list...
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Brewers-Pirates brawl: On 'respecting the game'
Yesterday's incident involving Carlos Gomez and Gerrit Cole was just another example of people taking the game too seriously and not respecting cultural differences. By now everyone is aware of the...
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Brewers prospect Johnny Hellweg remains a work in progress
He is able to light up the radar gun, but command issues continue to plague himThe knock against Johnny Hellweg, the Brewers number four prospect, has been his lack of command (330 BB in 477.0 IP and...
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Hank the Dog has a new Brewers dog house
Being in the dog house isn't a bad thing when you're a dog.If you dislike Hank the Dog -- whom the Brewersadopted during spring training -- then we can't be friends, but maybe this will finally soften...
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