by Bill Scott | Dec 26, 2013
Former Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Chris Narveson has signed a one-year deal with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. The 32-year-old Narveson went 12-9 with a 4.99 ERA in 2010 and 11-8 with a 4.45 ERA in 2011. He suffered a torn rotator cuff and required season ending...
by Bill Scott | Jul 5, 2013
The Milwaukee Brewers starting pitching rotation could soon see some relief. Left handed pitcher Chris Narveson, pitching at Triple (A) Nashville last night, blanked the Memphis Redbirds over 8-innings, allowing 3-hits with walks and striking out 7 in the Sounds 7-0...
by Bill Scott | Mar 26, 2013
With just one week left before opening day (April 1 vs. Colorado), lefty Chris Narveson served up 6-runs on 8 hits and 5 walks in 3 2/3 innings as the Milwaukee Brewers fell 9-7 to the Oakland A’s. The big blow off of Narveson was a 4th inning grand slam by...
by Bill Scott | Mar 25, 2013
Free-agent pitcher Kyle Lohse has reached agreement on a three-year, $33 million deal with the Milwaukee Brewers with a potential for an additional $1 million in incentives. The 34-year-old Lohse posted a 16-3 record and a 2.86 ERA for the Cardinals last season,...
by Bill Scott | Mar 21, 2013
The Milwaukee Brewers played to a 0-0, 10-inning tie with the San Francisco Giants in Cactus League baseball action Wednesday in Scottsdale, AZ. Brewers left-hander Chris Narveson worked 6-shutout innings, allowing just 1-hit, striking out 4 and walking no one. Ryan...
by Bill Scott | Feb 28, 2013
Milwaukee Brewers lefty Chris Narveson made his first start since last April (15th), allowing 2-hits and an earned run in a 30-pitch, 1 1/3 inning stint. Narveson is making a comeback from a torn rotator cuff. The Brewers fell to the Kansas City Royals 3-2, their 5th...
by Bill Scott | Feb 12, 2013
A sign that spring is right around the corner, Milwaukee Brewers pitchers and catchers report to the team’s spring training complex in Maryvale. When workouts begin tomorrow, Manager Ron Roenicke and his staff will be paying close attention to the young pitchers...
by Bill Scott | Jan 28, 2013
Their are many things that signify baseball season is near. On of those in Milwaukee is “Brewers on Deck” which was held Sunday at the Delta centers. Thousands of fans had an opportunity to meet with players, get pictures and obtain autographs in...
by Bill Scott | Jan 11, 2013
The Milwaukee Brewers avoided salary arbitration with left-handed pitcher Chris Narveson, signing the pitcher to a 1-year contract worth $840,000. Narveson was 1-1 in two starts last April before undergoing season-ending surgery on his left rotator cuff. Four Brewers...
by Bill Scott | Oct 29, 2012
The Milwaukee Brewers have reinstated first baseman Mat Gamel, shortstop Alex Gonzalez and left-handed pitcher Chris Narveson from the 60-day disabled list. Gonzalez, right-handed pitcher Shaun Marcum and right-handed reliever Francisco Rodriguez have all elected free...
by Bill Scott | May 3, 2012
The Milwaukee Brewers have already lost fifth starter Chris Narveson for the season with a torn rotator cuff and fraying in the labrum of his pitching shoulder. But wait, there’s more. All-star left fielder Ryan Braun was removed from last night’s 5-0...
by Bill Scott | Apr 27, 2012
Because of an off day yesterday, the Milwaukee Brewers are going to give Yovani Gallardo his scheduled start tonight in their series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals. Manager Ron Roenicke has elected to keep Gallardo on his normal 4-days rest, rather than push...
by Bill Scott | Apr 25, 2012
Milwaukee Brewers lefty Chris Narveson will undergo surgery to repair a tear to the rotator cuff on his throwing shoulder and will need six to nine months to recover. Narveson said he’s been told the prognosis for a full recovery is good. It’s the third...
by Bill Scott | Apr 21, 2012
Milwaukee Brewers lefty Chris Narveson has been placed on the disabled list with a tear in his rotator cuff, an injury that could result in season ending surgery. The Brewers number 5 starter is hoping that surgery can be avoided. Narveson is hoping rest will do the...
by Bill Scott | Apr 11, 2012
Alex Gonzalez clubbed a 3-run homer in Milwaukee’s 5-run 1st inning to send the Brewers to a 7-4 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night. Playing in chilly 40-degree weather, the Brewers jumped all over a wild Paul Maholm, sending 10 batters...
by Bill Scott | Apr 10, 2012
With the temperatures plummeting at Wrigley Field, the Milwaukee Brewers did the little things to help them earn a 7-5 win over the Chicago Cubs in the series opener. The Brewers drove in runs with squeeze bunts and sacrifice flys. They advanced runners simply by...
by Bill Scott | Feb 23, 2012
Catcher Jonathan Lucroy and left-hander Zach Braddock signed contracts for 2012, leaving just three players without deals for 2012 on the Milwaukee Brewers 40-man roster. Pitchers John Axford, Chris Narveson and Michael Fiers remain without deals. The Brewers first...
by Bill Scott | Oct 26, 2011
Milwaukee Brewers left-handed starting pitcher Chris Narveson underwent surgery on his left hip Tuesday. He’s expected to be ready for spring training. Narveson went 11-8 with a 4.45 ERA in 30 starts during the regular season. The Brewers also...
by Bill Scott | Oct 17, 2011
2011 was a special season for the Milwaukee Brewers, but it didn’t have a storybook ending. The Brewers lost the last two games of their National League Championship Series (NLCS) to the St. Louis Cardinals, including last night’s 12-6 setback in game 6,...
by Bill Scott | Oct 11, 2011
Without the Milwaukee Brewers starting pitching staff, they most likely wouldn’t have been in the post-season playoffs to begin with. Now that they’re there, the strength is becoming a weakness. The playoff pitching slide continued on Monday night when...
