Dbacks 7, Brewers 5
Tonight was an otherwise good game by the Diamondbacks marred by one horrendous half inning where everything went wrong. Unfortunately for any enthusiasm fans may have had for this game, that half...
View ArticleCubs Minor League Wrap: May 6
Josh Vitters is on one of his hot streaks. Kane County is unbeatable at home.Arodys Vizcaino was promoted to Tennessee and Zack Godley was promoted to Daytona. Michael Wagner joins Kane County from...
View ArticleBrewers 5, Diamondbacks 7: Offense shut out after the 1st
Brandon Kintzler blew a 5-4 lead in the eighth, and the Brewers will have to win tomorrow to take the series. W: Marshall, 1-0L: Kintzler, 1-1HR: Goldschmidt (6), Owings (1), Hill (3)We could frame...
View ArticleDbacks 7, Brewers 5: A Game of Firsts
The game tonight was marked by a lot of firsts, both firsts as in things that happened for the first time, and as in the first inning. Record: 12-24 On Pace: 54-108 Change on '04, '10, '13: -2/-2/-9The...
View ArticleMinor League Notes, 2014-05-07
The Stars continue their shutout streak and more from the Brewers organizationNashville Sounds (AAA) 1-14 Lost 4-1 at Colorado Springs Sky Sox (COL) (box / pbp)Huntsville Stars (AA) 21-11 Won 5-0 vs...
View ArticleGame #37: Diamondbacks @ Brewers
The rubber game of this three-game series in Milwaukee sees Bronson Arroyo try to build upon a very solid outing last time. But will the Brewers be as easy meat for him as the Padres were in San Diego?...
View ArticleDiamondbacks 3, Brewers 2
Bronson Arroyo pitched 7.1 solid innings for the Diamondbacks, keeping the Brewers offense off balance. Milwaukee's only run came in the first inning, an unearned run thanks to a fielding error by...
View ArticleReds at Red Sox, Game 2: Preview/Predictions Thread
Here's a summary about tonight's game: summary.Cincinnati Reds@ Boston Red SoxWednesday, May 7, 2014Fenway ParkMike Leake! v. Jake PeavyCOMPLETE COVERAGE >If you can remove yourself from the...
View ArticleLet's talk about run differential
Rob Neyer wrote an interesting story yesterday that hit the Brewers about being lucky so far. I don't think he's quite right.So Rob Neyer ran a piece over at Fox Sports yesterday about early season run...
View ArticleDBacks 3, Brewers 2: Arizona, like Justice, is Blind
Or maybe that's like the proverbial squirrel. But with no TV broadcast, at least we prevailed?Record: 13-24 On Pace: 57-105 Change on '04, '10, '13: -1/-2/-8If they played a game and no one in Phoenix...
View ArticleCubs Minor League Wrap: May 7
Kris Bryant had the biggest game of his professional career as the Smokies humiliated the Birmingham Barons. The Cubs, horrible copycats that they are, named Will Remillard and Tsuyoshi Wada as their...
View ArticleYankees 9, Angels 2: Nuno and the offense get the series win, Derek Jeter...
The Yankees take the series against the Angels behind the great pitching of Vidal Nuno. Jeter gets his first HR of the year. Offense was great. Defense was great. The first game of this three game...
View ArticleMinor League Notes, 05-08-14
an interesting day for Brewers minor league pitching and moreNashville Sounds (AAA) 18-15 Lost 9-5 at Colorado Springs Sky Sox (COL) (box / pbp)Huntsville Stars (AA) 21-12 Lost 6-2 vs Jackson Generals...
View ArticleJohnny Cueto FIPs the Script
The ace of the Reds pitching staff doesn't pitch the way he's supposed to. He pitches better than that.There are few success stories in baseball that can claim to be both as sustained and unexplained...
View ArticlePoll: Do you still like the Brewers' chances?
It's been a tough 7 games for the Brewers and for their fans. But how much should 7 games affect our expectation?This last time I brought this up was about two weeks ago when Baseball Prospectus first...
View ArticleCubs Minor League Wrap: May 9
Big games for top prospects in Tennessee as Jorge Soler returns.Nice night for Bryant and Soler in Tennessee.Iowa CubsThe Iowa Cubs were blown away by the New Orleans Zephyrs (Marlins), 9-1.Kyle...
View ArticleMinor League Notes, 05-09-14
Tyrone Taylor collecting doubles and more from the Brewers minorsNashville Sounds (AAA) 18-16 Lost 1-0 (13 inn.) at Colorado Springs Sky Sox (COL) (box / pbp)Huntsville Stars (AA) 22-12 Won 7-3 vs...
View ArticleSt. Louis Cardinals chat with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney
With Sunday Night Baseball just three nights away, let's discuss the state of the Cardinals with Buster Olney.Yesterday, I was fortunate enough to discuss Cardinals baseball with ESPN MLB Insider...
View ArticleWhat we learned: May 9, 2014
Today's lessons include international signings, expectations for the Brewers, and more.Yesterday's ResultsThe Brewers had the day off.The Brewers are expected to exceed their international signing...
View Article1999: Robin is bat man, Mets hurt Curt
In our latest look back at 1999, Robin Ventura collects two grand salamis and the Mets pull off a dramatic ninth inning comeback.After an exhausting road trip that bruised an already damaged pitching...
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