Rank Relief: So bad that John Axford got a win
Jeff Bianchi delivers a single up the middle to give the Brewers the lead
John Axford was an early season source of rank relief, but since he was moved to middle relief he has mostly stayed off the radar. Fortunately for him, he actually pitched well today and backed into a win. Joe Kelly was the loser today. In the bullpen after losing the fifth starter spot to Shelby Miller...
Brewers 6, Cardinals 4(10)
Jeff Bianchi drove in two runs with a 10th-inning single up the middle, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Saturday night.
Joe Kelly (0-2) allowed runs for the first time in five appearances and took the loss. He allowed two hits and a walk in one inning for the Cardinals, who fell to 0-3 in extra-inning games.
John Axford (1-3) gave up one hit and two...
Brewers 'dig deep' late, secure much-needed victory
The top of the 10th inning was one out away from adding on to the mountain of frustration the Milwaukee Brewers have accumulated on their current road trip.
After back-to-back singles gave the Brewers runners at the corners with nobody out, a groundout to the drawn-in infield and an out at the plate sandwiched around a walk had Milwaukee on the verge of blowing a golden opportunity...
Managing Expectations of Sports Journalism (Why Todd Rosiak Isn’t a Shill)
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In JSOnline.com’s most recent online chat with Brewers beat writer Todd Rosiak, one participant named Craig called into question the professionalism of Mr. Rosiak and his colleague Tom Haudricourt (edited for clarity):
Is it accurate to characterize what you and Haudricourt do with the Brewers as journalism? It seems like you guys hardly do...
Roenicke searching for answers after stinging setback
These are the games the Milwaukee Brewers have to win, but they continue to let winnable games slip through their grasp.
With the chance to grab a win Wednesday night in Pittsburgh thanks to a pitching performance that was certainly good enough, John Axford allowed the Pirates to tie the game in the eighth while Milwaukee's offense went silent.
As the Brewers ran thin on bullpen...
Roenicke searching for answers after stinging setback
These are the games the Milwaukee Brewers have to win, but they continue to let winnable games slip through their grasp.
With the chance to grab a win Wednesday night in Pittsburgh thanks to a pitching performance that was certainly good enough, John Axford allowed the Pirates to tie the game in the eighth while Milwaukee's offense went silent.
As the Brewers ran thin on bullpen...
Brewers looking to snap five-game losing streak
After a promising start to a nine-game homestand, the Milwaukee Brewers are in the midst of a five-game skid.
The Brewers look to avoid a season-high sixth straight loss as they open a two-game interleague set against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night at Miller Park.
Milwaukee (14-16) held a 22-12 scoring advantage over Pittsburgh to win the first two on the home stretch, but has...
Booing John Axford Isn’t Really Wrong (But It Is Pathetic)
(Photo: Mike McGinnis)
Listening to yesterday’s Brewers/Pirates game on the radio, it was pretty hard to ignore fans turning on John Axford, who took the loss after giving up four runs in the eighth inning. Given the circumstances, reports like this one by Adam McCalvy indicate Axford was pretty magnanimous about the whole thing:
“Fans are fans,” Axford said. ...
Rank Relief: Changing from a moustache to a beard hasn’t helped John Axford
Starling Marte is staring to sprint but he’s going to be able to jog on this one.
The Brewers moved John Axford out of the closer role but apparently it’s no better hide him in the 8th inning. Axford came in with a 2 run lead, but the hard hitting Pirates (.252/.323/ .410) weren’t going to settle for that. Axford went to work quickly, allowing a single and then a two...
Brewers give K-Rod minor league deal
The Brewers, seeking help for an unsettled bullpen, are turning to one of their former relievers.
The team announced Wednesday that it had signed right-hander Francisco Rodriguez to a minor league contract.
Rodriguez, 31, will report to the team's spring-training complex in Maryvale, Ariz., and must be assigned within 30 days, the club said.
The Brewers entered Wednesday with...
Brewers-Cubs game postponed because of bad weather
The way their closers were struggling, Cubs manager Dale Sveum and the Brewers' Ron Roenicke could probably feel each other's pain.
Both cut the cord this week.
In Chicago, that meant Carlos Marmol was out as closer. In Milwaukee, it was John Axford getting, well, axed.
And on Wednesday, everyone was getting a breather.
The game between the Cubs and Brewers was postponed...
Brewed For Her: A Stale Brew
Wow. Just... wow.
To say the Milwaukee Brewers haven't been doing a lot of things right lately is something of an understatement. Between the bullpen pitching like they owe the strike zone money, Carlos Gomez and Rickie Weeks' ongoing re-enactment of Weekend At Bernie's and Weekend At Bernie's 2 at the plate, and Ron Roenicke's apparent Punk-ing of John Axford...
Bullpen Report: Axford’s Abating Ability
Today we are unveiling our 2013 closer depth chart to the site where we will be updating every closer situation daily. This way you will know who is getting the saves, who’s next in line, and who you can stash in deep leagues. Now let’s cover some of this year’s already shaky closer situations.If you’re in a league that counts facial hair as a category, John Axford is arguably...
Brewers seeking answers in bullpen
Ron Roenicke posed a question he's probably asked himself a variation of a lot between last season and the beginning of 2013.
"Our choices for the late innings, it's the same thing," Roenicke said. "When (Jim) Henderson is down, then where do you go to?"
The Brewers' manager turned to Michael Gonzalez and John Axford Tuesday night, and the results...
Brewers seeking answers in bullpen
Ron Roenicke posed a question he's probably asked himself a variation of a lot between last season and the beginning of 2013.
"Our choices for the late innings, it's the same thing," Roenicke said. "When (Jim) Henderson is down, then where do you go to?"
The Brewers' manager turned to Michael Gonzalez and John Axford Tuesday night, and the results...
Tonight, John Axford out-Marmol’d Carlos Marmol
To update a situation we’ve been following rather closely, we want you to actually prepare to have your mind blown.
Tonight in a game at Wrigley Field, the Cubbies defeated the Brewers 6-3 in a game the baseball universe will forget forever in 24 hours. The key to take home is that John Axford was actually responsible for Carlos Marmol getting awarded a win.
Axford did his usual...
Debunking the myth of the proven closer
In what is becoming an annual tradition, the anointed Proven CloserTM for more than a few ballclubs has found himself in hot water, inciting panic in their respective fan bases, dugouts and front offices. In Chicago, Carlos Marmol needed all of four appearances before he lost his job as closer to Kyuji Fujikawa. For John Axford, it only took three before his job security was put...
Don’t Blame Henderson, John Axford Diss
As Sam Cooke said when looking at John Axford on my fantasy teams, "Change is gonna come." Thanks, Sam. Sam also said the same thing after I gave a waiter twenty dollars on a $12 bill. Speaking of paper money, is it me or do people pull out a five dollar bill and also wonder to themselves, "Hey, when did they put Daniel Day Lewis on money?" The Brewers said...
John Axford Loses Closers Job, Jim Henderson Hot Pickup
Monday was a pretty mundane day for Milwaukee Brewers pitcher John Axford as he literally was given the axe as the closer in the Milwaukee bullpen. Taking over until Axford gets back on track is Jim Henderson.
In 2 and 2/3 innings this season, Axford had allowed four home runs and a 20.25 ERA. Don’t over think yourselves though, as Axford does have 81 combined saves the past...
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...
Brewers sticking with Axford -- for now
MILWAUKEE -- It was only a matter of time before the question got asked. Has Ron Roenicke had any thoughts of changing closers?
Due to a tired bullpen, John Axford came out for the 11th inning Sunday after working a scoreless 10th. Following a leadoff double by Diamondbacks shortstop Cliff Pennington, Wisconsin native and pinch hitter Eric Hinske belted a curveball to center for...
Brewers sticking with Axford -- for now
MILWAUKEE -- It was only a matter of time before the question got asked. Has Ron Roenicke had any thoughts of changing closers?
Due to a tired bullpen, John Axford came out for the 11th inning Sunday after working a scoreless 10th. Following a leadoff double by Diamondbacks shortstop Cliff Pennington, Wisconsin native and pinch hitter Eric Hinske belted a curveball to center for...
Rank Relief: John Axford gets the hook
A familiar face has fallen to us this Sunday afternoon. And if John Axford somehow stays in the “closer” role much longer I have a feeling we’ll become well acquainted. Axford came in to the game in the 10th and actually completed a clean inning. Just like at the poker table sometimes you just have to take a profit and get the hell out of there – and if Axford works...
Here They Come to (Non-)Save The Day
(Jeffrey Phelps/Associated Press)
Following John Axford’s uninspiring outing against the Rockies on Wednesday, Ron Roenicke said something we’ve heard some version of before – that for whatever reason closers do not perform well in non-save situations. I wondered how true that is, so I did a little research.
It probably wouldn’t be fair to compare Axford to guys...
Axford not concerned with recent velocity dip
MILWAUKEE -- Searching for any clue as to why his velocity has dipped in his first two outings of the season, Brewers closer John Axford went to the video tape.
He pulled up side-by-side video from this season and successful outings from 2012 and 2011.
"Nothing looks different," Axford said. "It's the same. The arm slot is the same going back to 2011, same leg...
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