Clik here to view.
Brewers 1st round picks over the years: what BCB said
Checking in on the 1st round picks since 2007 and how BCB reacted to them at the timeWith the draft coming up on Thursday, I thought it might be fun to go back into the BCB archives to see what we had...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Aramis Ramirez returns to lineup, Elian Herrera optioned to Nashville
Aramis Ramirez makes his return to the Brewers lineup today as he is activated from the DL. Elian Herrera is optioned to Nashville to clear a roster spot for Ramirez.As expected, Aramis Ramirez is back...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Twins top Brewers 6-4
Aramis Ramirez returned with a blast.Winning pitcher: Casey FienLosing pitcher: Will SmithShitty umpire: Andy FletcherSV: Glen PerkinsHR: Oswaldo Arcia, Aramis RamirezBoxscoreThe Brewers hopped over to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Minor League Notes, 2014-06-05
At least the minor Brewers are winningHuntsville Stars (AA) 40-20 Won 7-5 at Jackson Generals (SEA) (box / pbp)Brevard County Manatees (High A) 30-28 Won 3-1 vs Bradenton Marauders (PIT) (box /...
View ArticleClik here to view.
MLB Draft 2014: If teams were comprised solely of players they drafted
Here is a thought experiment: Who would the best team in the major leagues be if every franchise was allowed to only use players they have drafted?Back in 2011, I did an experiment. What would the MLB...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Brewers tab prep shortstop Jacob Gatewood with 41st overall pick
Once a top-five talent, Gatewood's slide stops in Milwaukee.The Milwaukee Brewers departed from their usual standard of college arms by selecting high school shortstop Jacob Gatewood with the 41st...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kendrys Morales to sign somewhere soon
It has been a long wait for Morales, but with the first two rounds of the draft now complete, there is nothing standing between his camp and a potential deal.Free agent first baseman/designated hitter...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What we learned: June 6, 2014
Today's lessons includes plenty of coverage from Day 1 of the MLB Draft.Yesterday's ResultsBrewers 8, Twins 5It looked like it was going to be one of those days after Wily Peralta gave up a grand slam...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Miami Marlins' Carter Capps doesn't need elbow surgery
After a visit with Dr. James Andrews, it was determined that Miami Marlins reliever Carter Capps doesn't need elbow surgery. Capps could come off the 60-day DL as early as July 25.The Miami Marlins...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mark Reynolds and Unowned Power
The slugger has rejuvenated his career in Milwaukee, yet fantasy owners haven't really seemed to notice.For all intents and purposes, we're at the one-third point of the season. Math would seem to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Villanova JB Kole Selected by Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers selected Villanova right-hand pitcher JB Kole in the 8th round of the 2014 MLB Draft today.Over the past three seasons, the 6'3" Basking Ridge native averaged 8.2 strikeouts per...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jonathan Lucroy is the best catcher in baseball
The Milwaukee Brewers backstop might not get the attention he deserves outside of the pitch-framing community, but make no mistake, Jonathan Lucroy is the best catcher in baseball. For a few years now,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fantasy Baseball Week 11 Waiver Wire and Sleepers: The John Jaso Edition
AN Contributor Phil Naessens attempts to explain why John Jaso is widely ignored by the Fantasy Baseball world and why you shouldn't plus three waiver wire/sleeper picks for week 11.Week eleven of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Twins to Sign Kendrys Morales
Wait, what?The Minnesota Twins are signing Kendrys Morales. Contract terms, per Twitter sources:RT @SportsTaxMan: #MNTwins agree on contract w/ Kendrys Morales 1 yr $12M. Will make $65,574 per #MLB in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Brewers 9, Pirates 3: Turning the tables
Brewers reverse their fortune from Friday night by blowing out the Pirates on Saturday.WP: Matt Garza (4-4)LP: Edinson Volquez (3-5)HR: NoneMVP: Khris Davis (+.252)LVP: Matt Garza (-.096)Box ScoreWin...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tyler Thornburg placed on 15-day DL, Mike Fiers recalled
Following Saturday's game, the Brewers placed reliever Tyler Thornburg on the 15-day disabled list. Mike Fiers was recalled from Nashville to take Thornburg's spot on the roster.Following Saturday...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Minor League Notes, 2014-06-09
Sunday's Brewers minor league actionNashville Sounds (AAA) 34-30 Lost 9-4 at Memphis Redbirds (STL) (box / pbp)Huntsville Stars (AA) 40-23 Lost Game 1 6-5 (7 inn.) vs Mobile BayBears (ARI) (box / pbp)...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What we learned: June 9, 2014
Today's lessons include wrapping up the MLB draft, a roster move, and a first base candidate that's off the table.This Weekend's ResultsPirates 15, Brewers 5It was about as ugly of a game as it could...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2014 MLB Draft: Matt Wotherspoon, Joe Harvey, and Luke Curtis selected
For the second straight year, Pitt had three players selected in the Major League Baseball Draft. Last year, it was Elvin Soto, Ethan Mildren, and Matt Wotherspoon being picked. While Soto and Mildren...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers vs. New York Mets
Another division leader is on tap for the Mets this week.What's going on with the Brewers?It's out of the frying pan and into the oven for the Mets. They just got swept away by the team with the...
View Article