Minor League Notes, 2014-06-14
Friday's Brewers minor league actionNashville Sounds (AAA) 38-31 Lost 8-1 vs Tacoma Rainiers (SEA) (box / pbp)Huntsville Stars (AA) 45-24 Won 8-7 vs Chattanooga Lookouts (LAD) (box / pbp)Wisconsin...
View ArticleMinor League Notes, 2014-06-15
Brad Mills's last start before his opt-out date and more Brewers minor league actionNashville Sounds (AAA) 38-32 Lost 2-1 vs Tacoma Rainiers (SEA) (box / pbp)Huntsville Stars (AA) 46-24 Won 7-5 vs...
View ArticleMinor League Notes, 2014-06-16
Sunday's Brewers minor league actionNashville Sounds (AAA) 38-33 Lost 4-3 vs Tacoma Rainiers (SEA) (box / pbp)Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Low A) 36-33 Lost 13-2 at Quad Cities River Bandits (HOU) (box /...
View ArticleWhat we learned: June 16, 2014
Today's lessons include roster moves, extending Jonathan Lucroy, and the Brewers Wall of Honor.This Weekend's ResultsReds 6, Brewers 5Bad defense was the story of the game. Matt Garza pitched seven...
View ArticleHead-to-Head Risers and Fallers: Scooter Gennett, Tanner Roark and More
Identifying risers and fallers in head-to-head points' leagues for Week 12, including Scooter Gennett and Tanner Roark. RisersScooter Gennett, BrewersGennett has supplanted the struggling Jean Segura...
View ArticleGame #73: Diamondbacks vs. Brewers
Getting this up really early, in case anyone wants to talk World Cup soccer football, with Team USA playing their first game this afternoon against Ghana. We'll be downtown in the Film Bar, so feel...
View ArticleMinor League Notes, 2014-06-17
The start of the Pioneer League season and more from the Brewers minorsNashville Sounds (AAA) 38-34 Lost 9-0 vs Tacoma Rainiers (SEA) (box / pbp)Brevard County Manatees (High A) 34-30 Won 1-0 vs...
View ArticleSnakeBytes, 6/17: Arroyo's arm edition
Bronson Arroyo finally admitted what we could all tell from his last couple of starts, and has hit the disabled list for the first time. Kirk Gibson got ejected last night, and Pete Rose still wants...
View ArticleMLB Trade Deadline: Milwaukee Brewers preview
The surprising first place Brewers are poised for a playoff run in 2014.The surprising Milwaukee Brewers enter their Tuesday game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a .592 winning percentage - good...
View Article2014 BCB NL All-Star Roster Vote: Outfielders
How many outfielders can the Brewers get into the All-Star game?This is part six of a nine-part series where we look at each position in the National League for the All-Star roster. We will see how...
View ArticleA's acquire Brad Mills from Brewers for one whole dollar
Update: Drew Pomeranz has suffered a fracture to his right (non-pitching) hand, and is headed to the DL. All the fun speculation below about whose spot Mills would be taking is now moot.Update #2: One...
View ArticleHarris Optioned, Bolsinger Recalled
After Harris surrendered 3 runs on two walks and two hits in only one-third of an inning on the same day in which Bronson "Ironman" Arroyo went to the DL, the Diamondbacks optioned Will Harris back to...
View ArticleGame #74: Diamondbacks vs. Brewers
Mike Bolsinger comes back from Reno for another shot at major-league hitters. Hopefully, it'll go better than his first, where they had a batting average of .317.table.oldschool { border-width: 1px;...
View ArticleGame #74: Diamondbacks vs. Brewers
Wade Mil... No, wait: our starting pitcher tonight has just ripped off his mask, and in a shocking turn of events, it'll be Mike Bolsinger taking the mound for the D-backs.table.oldschool {...
View ArticleBrewers unveil 'attack' ad campaign for All-Star voting
Because, really, who likes Yadier Molina?The Brewers are tired of Cardinals players starting in the All-Star Game, so they've decided to unveil attack-style ads usually reserved for political campaigns...
View ArticleDiamondbacks 5, Brewers 7
Let's look at the positives first. Mike Bolsinger pitched more than well enough to win. Three runs in six and a third innings, and scattered seven hits. A really good night from him. Our offense was...
View ArticleKirk Gibson is stupid; Brewers beat D-Backs 7-5
Tonya the Tabir thinks the Diamondbacks are "G-r-r-r-r-r-r-itty!"Winning ball thrower: Kyle LohseLosing ball thrower: Brad ZieglerClosers aren't things guy: Francisco RodriguezHR: Aramis Ramirez (8),...
View ArticleDiamondbacks 5, Brewers 7: Stupidity rules the day
Tonight, "protecting players" trumped winning, stupidity trumped tactical decision making, and the Brewers trumped the Dbacks. Record: 30-44 On Pace: 66-96 Change on '13: -11This game started off so...
View ArticleMinor League Notes, 6-18-14
Tuesday's Brewers minor league actionNashville Sounds (AAA) 38-35 Lost 8-7 at Las Vegas 51s (NYM) (box / pbp)Brevard County Manatees (High A) 35-30 Won 10-5 vs Dunedin Blue Jays (TOR) (box / pbp)Helena...
View ArticleForgive Marco Estrada's home runs
Marco Estrada has already allowed 23 home runs in 2014 at a rate of 2.46 per nine innings. Don't expect that to continue.Marco Estrada doesn't have 99 problems, he only has one. The home run. In 84...
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