Brewers 5, Dodgers 2
Carlos Gomez hit a go-ahead two-run double, Jonathan Lucroy had three hits and an RBI and five Milwaukee relievers combined for five scoreless innings as the Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 Tuesday night.
Mike Fiers (1-2), Michael Gonzalez, John Axford, Brandon Kintzler and Jim Henderson pitched Milwaukee to only its fourth victory in its last 19 games by allowing a total...
Just How Broken is John Axford, Really?
Monday afternoon, the Brewers were leading the Cubs 7-2 going into the bottom of the ninth. Brandon Kintzler took the mound, but after three straight batters reached base, he was replaced by Jim Henderson. Henderson allowed a little bit of damage, but he successfully slammed the door, picking up a save. Henderson pitched in part because John Axford threw 18 pitches on Sunday. Henderson...
On paper, Brewers bullpen looks strong
This is the second part in a five-part series previewing the Milwaukee Brewers by position heading into spring training, which starts Tuesday with pitchers and catchers reporting.
Friday: Starting pitchers Today: Relief pitchers Sunday: CatchersMonday: InfieldersTuesday: OutfieldersON THE ROSTER (alphabetical order): RHP John Axford (5-8, 4.67 ERA, 35 saves), RHP Burke Badenhop ...
Bullpen Picture Becoming Clearer, But More Still Needs To Be Done
Yesterday on MLB Network Radio, Doug Melvin spoke briefly on a topic that has been on a lot of fans’ minds this offseason: The Brewers’ continuing efforts to take the remains of their 2012 bullpen and turn them into a serviceable unit. Melvin’s comments, which you can find on Adam McCalvy’s blog, are pretty well summed up by this excerpt:
“There may be a...
Brewers' bullpen likely to see many changes
This is the second of a four-part series reviewing the Milwaukee Brewers' 2012 season and looking ahead to 2013.
Thursday: Starting pitchers
Friday: Relief pitchers
Saturday: Outfielders
Sunday: Infielders and catchers
ON THE ROSTER (alphabetical order): John Axford (5-8, 4.67 ERA), Jim Henderson (1-3, 3.52), Livan Hernandez (3-0, 7.68), Brandon Kintzler (3-0, 3.78), Kameron...
Brewers' bullpen likely to see many changes
This is the second of a four-part series reviewing the Milwaukee Brewers' 2012 season and looking ahead to 2013.
Thursday: Starting pitchers
Friday: Relief pitchers
Saturday: Outfielders
Sunday: Infielders and catchers
ON THE ROSTER (alphabetical order): John Axford (5-8, 4.67 ERA), Jim Henderson (1-3, 3.52), Livan Hernandez (3-0, 7.68), Brandon Kintzler (3-0, 3.78), Kameron...
Brewers' chances may depend on MLB's worst
MILWAUKEE The Milwaukee Brewers have been on a truly remarkable run in the past month, winning 15 of 20 in September and proving to the rest of baseball that they truly haven't taken a step back since last year's NLCS loss to the Cardinals.
But will they make the playoffs?
That's certainly the question on every scoreboard-watching fan's mind, as the Brewers'...
Brewers' chances may depend on MLB's worst
MILWAUKEE The Milwaukee Brewers have been on a truly remarkable run in the past month, winning 15 of 20 in September and proving to the rest of baseball that they truly haven't taken a step back since last year's NLCS loss to the Cardinals.
But will they make the playoffs?
That's certainly the question on every scoreboard-watching fan's mind, as the Brewers'...
Recap: Game 145 - Mets at Brewers - Mets Fall Short in Milwaukee, Lose 9-6
Miller Park (Milwaukee, Wis.)
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W: B. Kintzler (2-0) L: J. Mejia (0-1)
HR: NYM - I. Davis (27) MIL - R. Weeks (20)
Recap:
Rickie Weeks hit a home run, scored twice and drove in three to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 9-6 victory over the New York Mets in the second meeting of...
Brewers bring up RHP Kintzler from Nashville
MILWAUKEEWith rosters expanded and the Brewers looking for added help in the bullpen, the team has called up reliever Brandon Kintzler from Triple-A Nashville.
Kintzler was on the major league roster last season, but was shut down due to arm problems after nine appearances. In that span, he posted a 3.68 ERA.
The Brewers newest reliever began the season on the disabled list and...
Brewers bring up RHP Kintzler from Nashville
MILWAUKEEWith rosters expanded and the Brewers looking for added help in the bullpen, the team has called up reliever Brandon Kintzler from Triple-A Nashville.
Kintzler was on the major league roster last season, but was shut down due to arm problems after nine appearances. In that span, he posted a 3.68 ERA.
The Brewers newest reliever began the season on the disabled list and...
Double-A Stars produce no-hitter
The Brewers' Double-A affiliate, the Huntsville Stars, made history Thursday, as five of their pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter in a 3-1 victory over Chattanooga. It represented the most pitchers used in a no-hitter in Southern League history.Right-hander Jimmy Nelson garnered the start for Huntsville in Thursday's memorable contest and was followed on the mound by...
Winning is best cure for Brewers' injury blues
MILWAUKEE A few hours before Monday's game against Cincinnati, Brewers manager Ron Roenicke took his usual, pre-game stroll through the team's clubhouse. This time though, he was surveying a team that had changed quite drastically since its last game at Miller Park.
Only pitchers Chris Narveson and Brandon Kintzler were injured the last time Milwaukee had laced up in its...
Reds begin series with injury-plagued Brewers
Like the Cincinnati Reds in 2011, the Milwaukee Brewers are having some difficulty in the early stages of their NL Central title defense.
The injury-plagued Brewers will try to get headed in the right direction during their first matchup with the Reds this season, a three-game series that opens Monday night at Miller Park.
Milwaukee claimed its first division title since 1982 last...
Injury hit Brewers return home to face Reds
Like the Cincinnati Reds in 2011, the Milwaukee Brewers are having some difficulty in the early stages of their NL Central title defense.
The injury-plagued Brewers will try to get headed in the right direction during their first matchup with the Reds this season, a three-game series that opens Monday night at Miller Park.
Milwaukee claimed its first division title since 1982...
Reds-Brewers Preview
Like the Cincinnati Reds in 2011, the Milwaukee Brewers are having some difficulty in the early stages of their NL Central title defense.
The injury-plagued Brewers will try to get headed in the right direction during their first matchup with the Reds this season, a three-game series that opens Monday night at Miller Park.
Milwaukee claimed its first division title since 1982 last...
Frankie De La Cruz Claimed By Cubs
Rich Pilling/Getty Images The Brewers made their first cuts yesterday, and they lost another player today, with right-handed reliever Frankie De La Cruz being claimed off waivers by the Cubs. It looks like the Brewers didn't see De La Cruz winning a job out of camp, and thought they could sneak him through waivers and send him to Triple-A, a plan that was thwarted by the Cubs...
Roenicke keeping an eye on young pitchers
PHOENIX Usually during split-squad games, Ron Roenicke stays back at Maryvale Baseball Park.
Tuesday, however, the Milwaukee Brewers' manager made the 25-minute trek across Phoenix to get a good look at players fighting for a roster spot as the Brewers took on Oakland at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
Roenicke wanted to focus his attention on a few of the team's young pitchers...
Roenicke keeping an eye on young pitchers
PHOENIX Usually during split-squad games, Ron Roenicke stays back at Maryvale Baseball Park.
Tuesday, however, the Milwaukee Brewers' manager made the 25-minute trek across Phoenix to get a good look at players fighting for a roster spot as the Brewers took on Oakland at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
Roenicke wanted to focus his attention on a few of the team's young pitchers...
Tuesday Brewers spring training report
News of the day: Pitcher Brandon Kintzler signed his contract for 2012, leaving the Brewers with five unsigned players on their 40-man roster (John Axford, Zach Braddock, Mike Fiers, Jonathan Lucroy and Chris Narveson). The team also announced that Japanese outfielder Norichika Aoki will be introduced to the media at 9 a.m. Thursday.
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