2014 Blue Jays are first team to complete two walkoff bunts in one season...
On Tuesday night, the Toronto Blue Jays had a walkoff win over the New York Yankees on a Melky Cabrera sacrifice bunt attempt. Jose Reyes reached on a double to start the inning, and Cabrera dropped a...
View ArticleNationals' bullpen "gassed" after 16-inning win over the Brewers in Milwaukee
The Washington Nationals outlasted the Milwaukee Brewers last night in the epic 16-inning game in Miller Park, but both teams will suffer the consequences today when they play the series finale at 2:00...
View ArticleNationals call up RHP Taylor Hill, Designate Greg Dobbs for assignment
The Washington Nationals needed help in the bullpen after last night's 16-inning marathon in Milwaukee, and this afternoon they announced that 25-year-old right-hander Taylor Hill was being called up...
View ArticleBrewers 9-2 over Nationals to avoid sweep in Miller Park: Stephen Strasburg...
Stephen Strasburg was hit hard and knocked out early in the series finale in Miller Park and and the Milwaukee Brewers avoided being swept at home with a 9-2 win in which Marco Estrada held the Nats to...
View ArticleThis is not the Stephen Strasburg the Nationals were looking for...
"If you get behind in the count you ask for trouble," Nationals' skipper Matt Williams told reporters after the Nats dropped a 9-2 decision the Milwaukee Brewers in Miller Park with Stephen Strasburg...
View ArticleWire Taps: Taylor Hill debuts for Nationals, Wilson Ramos returning, benches...
Washington Nationals' right-hander Stephen Strasburg was out after just 4 2/3 IP in the series finale with the Milwaukee Brewers in Miller Park, at which point Taylor Hill entered the game, 14 hours...
View ArticleChase Utley Still Probably Your Starting NL Second Baseman at All-Star Game
Despite a .219 BA in the last month and a pair of dropped pop-ups we all agreed to never talk about, Chase Utley is still going to be the NL's starting second baseman.The camera will find him during...
View ArticleMore on potential Rays trade targets
Yesterday Noah discussed the possibility of acquiring David Price. Today we'll look at some lower profile, but perhaps more realistic trade targets.Yesterday Noah talked about the notion of trading for...
View ArticleIt's a little late for a campaign, but #VoteRendon
Among NL players listed on the ballot at second base this season, Anthony Rendon is tops in both Fangraphs and Baseball Reference WAR. If you're more of a traditional stats person, he also leads in HR...
View ArticlePadres claim Irving Falu
Irving Falu spent limited time with the Brewers and wasn't terribly good so losing him isn't a blow.Brewers announced today that the Padres have claimed Irving Falu off waivers. I'll give you a moment...
View ArticleGame Preview: Friedrich vs. Peralta
After a difficult homestand against the Brewers and Cardinals, the Rockies take the road to face the...Brewers? In what seems a horrible scheduling job by MLB, the Rockies have the face the Brewers...
View ArticlePadres claim IF Irving Falu off of waivers by the Brewers
The Padres claimed infielder Irving Falu off of waivers from the Brewers today. I'd heard of the guy before, but his name and the fact that he was drafted by, but didn't sign with, the Padres in 2001...
View ArticleWill the Brewers continue the sweep: Rockies series preview
It's only been three games since the Brewers completed the three game sweep in Colorado. Now the Rockies come to Milwaukee. Will they win a game this time?The Brewers just faced the Rockies so this is...
View ArticleKnow Your Foe: Brewers, round two. Sure hope it goes better this time
Hey, we just did these guys. Boy, the baseball season gets boring this time of year when your team is out of it. Since our last Brewers KYF, the Crew swept the Rockies (boo hiss) and lost two of three...
View ArticleThe sweep is alive: Brewers beat Rockies 7-4
With tonight's win the Brewers take the season series and keep a potential season series sweep alive.Winning Pitcher: Wily PeraltaLosing Pitcher: Christian FriedrichSV: Francisco RodriguezHR: Rickie...
View ArticleMinor League Notes, 2014-06-27
This Day in So-So Pitching and more from the Brewers minorsNashville Sounds (AAA) 40-37 Lost 11-1 vs New Orleans Zephyrs (MIA) (box / pbp)Huntsville Stars (AA) 50-28 Won 4-1 vs Montgomery Biscuits...
View ArticleMLB Trade Deadline: St. Louis Cardinals preview
The Cardinals sit a handful of games behind the Brewers in the NL Central, but the reigning NLCS Champions are poised for yet another playoff run.The St. Louis Cardinals left their Spring Training...
View ArticleThe Brewers should think about trading for Bobby Abreu
Yes, that Bobby Abreu. Hear me out.Doug Melvin recently told Jerry Crasnick of ESPN that he's on the look out for a bullpen arm. For better or worse, I'm certain they'll acquire one before the trade...
View ArticleBrewers 3, Rockies 2: Same old stuff dooms Colorado once again
Poor fundamental baseball doomed the Rockies in the bottom of the ninth inning after Josh Rutledge hit a game-tying home run in the top half of the frame.Of all of the holes the Rockies have (and there...
View ArticleBrewers 3, Rockies 2: Ryan Braun comes through
Ryan Braun had two different RBIs to put the Brewers ahead, the second giving them a walk-off win.WP: Francisco Rodriguez (3-2)LP: Matt Belisle (2-3)HR: Josh Rutledge (2)MVP: Ryan Braun (+.508)LVP:...
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