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Brewers Facing Tough Times Ahead

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:54:11 -0500

More photos » by Darren Hauck - AP 3 months ago: Milwaukee Brewers' Prince Fielder, right, and Ryan Braun celebrate Fielder's home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) Browse more photos » Here's an interesting (and fun-to-read) article about the problems the Brewers are facing this offs...

The Thanksgiving Thinker: Not taking a day off

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:00:19 -0500

More photos » by Darren Hauck - AP Ryan Braun played in 158 games last season. Can you name the ten Brewers who have played in 160 or more? Browse more photos » It may be a holiday, but you can't make the Thinker take a week off. Actually, players who don't take days off are today's featured topic. Ten players have appeared in at least 160 games in a season as a Brewer. How many can you n...

Tuesday's Quick and Late Mug

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:31:13 -0500

Some things to read while the Muppets make everything better (h/t Daily Drink). In the interest of getting it done as early as possible, today's Mug is bullet pointed again: Prince Fielder finished fourth in the NL MVP balloting, appearing on all 32 ballots and getting five second place votes (FanShot). Ryan Braun also appeared on 16 ballots en route to an 11th place finish, but was ranked no higher than fifth on any of them. The link above has the full voting. Hopefully we'll...

Fantasy Baseball: Early Mock Draft-Round 1, Pick 6

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:32 -0500

More photos » by Darren Hauck - AP about 1 month ago: Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun hits a walk off two run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the bottom of the ninth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Milwaukee. Brewers won 7-5. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) Browse more photos » With the 6th pick in round 1 of the Fake Teams mixed league mock draft, I pick the Brewer'...

Ryan Braun: once again a Silver Slugger

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:16:47 -0500

Ryan Braun: once again a Silver Slugger Per Tom H.: "Braun batted .320 with 32 home runs and 114 RBI, and led the NL with 203 hits. He is the first Brewers player to win consecutive Silver Slugger Awards since Paul Molitor, who claimed the honor as DH in the American League in 1987-'88....Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder, who won the award in 2007, again bowed to St. Louis' Albert Pujols despite having one of the best seasons in club history."

Fantasy Baseball: Is Ryan Braun Over-Hyped?

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:00:19 -0500

More photos » by Darren Hauck - AP 4 days ago: Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun breaks his bat against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) Browse more photos » Two days ago, I posted my top NL outfielders, with the Dodgers Matt Kemp as my number 1 outfielder in the NL ahead of Ryan Braun. A few weeks ago, I ranke...

Brewers 6, Dodgers 5

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:08:12 -0500

More photos » by Gus Ruelas - AP Ryan Braun hits a three-run home run during the sixth inning Monday. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas) Browse more photos » W: Manny Parra (6-8)L: Clayton Kershaw (8-6)S: Trevor Hoffman (24) HR: Ryan Braun (22) MVP: Ryan Braun (+.247)LVP: Felipe Lopez (-.138) Well, I can honestly say I didn't see that coming. The Brewers beat Clayton Kershaw, one of baseball's hottest pitch...

Prince Fielder and Ryan Braun are Really Good

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 19:00:13 -0500

More photos » by Morry Gash - AP 5 days ago: Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun (8) celebrates with teammate Prince Fielder (28) after Braun hit a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals Monday, July 27, 2009, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) Browse more photos » A projection is not only a best guess at future production but also a good estimate ...

Ryan Braun is a Superstar

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:36:20 -0500

More photos » by Tony Dejak - AP 8 days ago: Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun catches a ball hit by Cleveland Indians' Luis Valbuena in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 17, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) Browse more photos » And I'm not talking about his new house. Check this out: Percentage of plate appearances ending in a walk 2007: 6.0% 2008: 6.4%...

Ryan Braun Would Like To Help You Grease Up Your Wardrobe

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:00:40 -0500

Those searching relentlessly for a t-shirt designed to better accentuate spray tans, distressed jeans, and forearm skull tattoos owe the Brewers left fielder an exploding fist-bump. Braun, plus his Brewers teammates, came out to support his REMETEE launch party in Milwaukee to help support his company's new line of Jabroni-wear.And don't for a minute think that Braun's just in this to clothe his MMA buddies and teammates. Nope, he's got REMETEE (sounds like "remedy" ...

The winner of the 2008 Home Run Derby is....

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:40:23 -0500

Ryan Braun. How do I know? Because of my impatience.

Ryan Braun dominates lefties

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:50:05 -0500

Brewers third baseman Ryan Braun has been on a tear in only 2 months in the big leagues. He has a 1.76 OPS against lefties this year... will he continue that production or will he slump?