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What we learned: June 2, 2014
Today's lessons include the MLB Draft, what to do with a Rule 5 pick, and more.This Weekend's ResultsBrewers 11, Cubs 5The Brewers wasted no time taking control of this game. They scored five runs in...
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Brewers at Twins Series Preview
A good ole interstate 94 battle begins in Milwaukee. After taking two of three in the land that haunts, the Twins continue their road trip and begin a home-and-home series at Miller Park before...
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Birds Up, O's Down - 2014 Week 9
Who's hot and who's not from May 26 - June 1PitchersBrad BrachNot his best week, as he allowed 7 hits and 3 earned runs in a little less than 5 innings. Only two walks, though, combined with 6...
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Head-to-Head Risers and Fallers: Phil Hughes, Andrelton Simmons and More
Identifying risers and fallers in head-to-head points' leagues for Week 10, including Phil Hughes and Denard Span. RisersDenard Span, NationalsIf you lost A.J. Pollock, who I recommended in this white...
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The Sordid Travels Of A Cubs Fan: Schlemiel, Schlemazel, Milwaukee Inebriated
BCB's Danny Rockett does Milwaukee, Laverne and Shirley style!While driving back from my trip to Milwaukee with my bandmate Gary, I attempted to wrap my head around the festivities of the weekend. See,...
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Ramirez, Timber Rattlers split two games Monday
Aramis Ramirez had two hits to wrap up his two-day rehab assignment with Wisconsin.The weather has been somewhat challenging over the last couple of days for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers but the skies...
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Cubs Minor League Wrap: June 2
In a twist, only Daytona won. My internet was down all evening, so I missed pretty much everything tonight.Iowa CubsThe Iowa Cubs were mute against the Nashville Sounds (Brewers), 4-1.Dallas Beeler...
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Recap: Twins 2, Brewers 6: Infield Singles Not Enough
Despite Joe's three-hit day, the Twins come up short in Milwaukee.For the first time all season Joe Mauer roped two doubles. That's not a typo guys, I knew some time in Milwaukee can do a man good!...
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Cub Tracks Is Feeling A Draft
You may have gathered that the Rule 4 amateur draft starts this Thursday. Many eyes in the Cubs' world are turning to that event. Others have their eyes and ears on trade talks, the legend of Kris...
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Minor League Notes, 2014-06-03
Aramis Ramirez on rehab and moreNashville Sounds (AAA) 32-27 Won 4-1 vs Iowa Cubs (CHC) (box / pbp)Huntsville Stars (AA) 39-19 Lost 9-4 (8 inn.) at Jackson Generals (SEA) (box / pbp)Brevard County...
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What we learned: June 3, 2014
Today's lessons include the MLB draft, the batting lineup, and more.Yesterday's ResultsBrewers 6, Twins 2Matt Garza finally put together a good start while getting some run support. He pitched 6 1/3...
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Brewers Minor League Report: Who's Hot and Who's Not, May 2014
We've got video on Clint Coulter and impressive outputs from Jed Bradley and Michael Ratterree in our second system report of the season. Pitching, pitching, pitching.These three words sum up what was...
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The Tuesday Thinker: Early Picks for the Brewers
How many of the Brewers picks from the first three rounds of the last ten drafts can you name?The MLB First Year Player Draft is just two days away. As we head into it, it's time to test your memory on...
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Around the Pacific Coast League
A round-up of some of the personal PCL happenings you might have missed.KTSM in El Paso did a story about a retired police lieutenant and captain named Connie Van Putten, who plans to visit every...
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Cubs DFA Jose Veras; place Welington Castillo on DL
It didn't take long for the Cubs to regret their offseason relief addition. The Cubs announced a series of moves Tuesday, placing catcher Welington Castillo on the 15-day disabled list and designating...
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Homer is where the heart is. And dingers. And wins! CIN 8, SFG 3.
The Reds returned home for their first extended stay of the season, and the arms, legs, whatever Hunter Pence is, and bats all seemed to shine.The Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the GameThe...
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Cubs Minor League Wrap: June 3
Hey! Everyone won today! Except Kane County, who had an off-day.Congratulations to Kris Bryant and Chris Rusin, who were your choices for the BCB Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Month of May!....
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Minor League Notes, 2014-06-04
Jed Bradley's AA debut in a day full of Brewers lossesNashville Sounds (AAA) 32-28 Lost 4-2 vs Iowa Cubs (CHC) (box / pbp)Huntsville Stars (AA) 39-20 Lost 9-6 at Jackson Generals (SEA) (box /...
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What we learned: June 4, 2014
Today's lessons include more draft coverage, the All-Star game, and more.Yesterday's ResultsTwins 6, Brewers 4Yovani Gallardo's struggles continue as he gave up six runs in five innings last night,...
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Twins 6, Brewers 4: Sweet baby blue jerseys beat neat retro Brewers jerseys
The sweet blue jerseys were real cool, especially on Josh Willingham.Josh Willingham continued his hot return to the majors last night, hitting his fourth home run in the last six days to propel the...
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