by Bill Scott | Jan 31, 2011
Rickie Weeks says he wants to continue talking with the Milwaukee Brewers about a long-term contract extension, but only until spring training begins. The second baseman said yesterday that he’ll tell his agent to stop negotiating a new contract once he reports...
by Bill Scott | Sep 22, 2010
The Cincinnati Reds knocked off the Milwaukee Brewers for the 9th time in 10-games this season, holding on for a 4-3 win at Miller Park on Tuesday night. The Reds’ magic number for clinching the National League Central Division was reduced to four. Reds...
by Bill Scott | Aug 18, 2010
An 8th inning gamble by manager Ken Macha paid off and the Milwaukee Brewers, in the role of a spoiler, knocked off the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 in St. Louis. Macha walked Albert Pujols to put the potential winning run on base. He instead pitched to Matt Holliday, who...
by Bill Scott | Aug 12, 2010
The Arizona Diamondbacks tied a major league record by hitting four consecutive home runs in an 8-2 pounding of the Milwaukee Brewers. Adam LaRoche, Miguel Montero, Mark Reynolds and Stephen Drew connected in the fourth inning off of Brewers starter Dave Bush. AUDIO:...
by Bill Scott | Jul 26, 2010
Casey McGehee and Rickie Weeks homered and the Milwaukee Brewers scored five unearned runs off of Washington starter Ross Detwiler in beating the Nationals 8-3 at Miller Park, completing a 3-game sweep. The win moved the Brewers to within 6-games of the .500 mark...
by Bill Scott | Jul 21, 2010
The Brewers surrendered a franchise record nine first inning runs Tuesday night as Milwaukee fell in Pittsburgh 11-9. Dave Bush was tagged for the 9-runs, though only 4 were earned due to 3 errors. Bush ended up lasting 4-innings giving up a total of 10-runs,...
by Bill Scott | Jul 16, 2010
The Brewers got another solid start from right-hander Dave Bush, but the offense gave Bush little support as the Atlanta Braves won the series opener 2-1 in Atlanta last night. Bush allowed just 2-runs on 7-hits in 6-innings against the Braves, with both runs coming...
by Bill Scott | Jul 1, 2010
The Milwaukee Brewers had a good home stand, but it could have been better. Manager Ken Macha’s club dropped 2 of their 3 against Houston after falling 5-1 to the Astros yesterday. Macha knows they have to perform better in St. Louis in a four game series...
by Bill Scott | Jun 10, 2010
It sounds like a broken record, but the Milwaukee Brewers are once again not getting what they bargained for when they signed free agent left-hander Randy Wolf to a 3-year deal worth $29.75 million. Wolf gave up 5-home runs to the Chicago Cubs last night and the...
by Bill Scott | Jun 4, 2010
The Milwaukee Brewers stranded 12 base runners last night, falling to the Florida Marlins 3-2 in Miami, dropping 3 of 4 in the series. Josh Johnson extended his streak of innings without allowing an earned run to 31 before finally allowing one in the 7th inning. The...
by Bill Scott | May 17, 2010
The Milwaukee Brewers were swept by both Atlanta and Philadelphia, losing all 6-games on their home stand, capped off by a 4-2 setback last night at Miller Park. The Brewers were outscored 51-20 in the 6-home games and fell to 4-14 at home this season. Infielder...
by Bill Scott | May 12, 2010
Following a 6-4 road trip out west, the Milwaukee Brewers thought they were over the hump. The Crew thought they had momentum heading into a 6-game home stand against the Braves and Phillies. But after the first two games, the only thing the Brewers are showing is...
by Bill Scott | Apr 26, 2010
Nobody expected the Milwaukee Brewers to roll over the Chicago Cubs like they did the Pirates in a 3-game series last week. But coming off a 3-game sweep of Pittsburgh and outscoring the Pirates 36-1, the Brewers were on a roll. Unfortunately, the Brewers starting...
by Bill Scott | Apr 21, 2010
After a slow start by the Milwaukee Brewers pitching staff, right hander Dave Bush tossed 7-shutout innings and led the Brewers to an easy 8-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. It allowed the Brewers to capture their first series opener in 5 tries. Bush...
by Bill Scott | Apr 15, 2010
With two outs and nobody on in the 8th inning for the Chicago Cubs, it appeared the Milwaukee Brewers 3-run lead was going to hold and theseries would be even at a game apiece. That’s when things went south. LaTroy Hawkins allowed a single, two walks and then...
by Bill Scott | Apr 10, 2010
Nick Stavinoha’s 2-run pinch hit homer in the 9th off of closer Trevor Hoffman gave the St. Louis Cardinals a 5-4 come from behind win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on Friday night. The home run came in Stavinoha’s first plate appearance of the...
by Bill Scott | Mar 30, 2010
Dave Bush had his worst outing of the spring, giving up 8 hits, including a pair of home runs, and 7 runs in 6 innings of work. The Milwaukee Brewers fell to the San Francisco Giants 8-6 in Cactus League play. Rickie Weeks had a pair of hits, including his 2nd home...
by Bill Scott | Mar 30, 2010
Right handed pitcher Yovani Gallardo was officially named the Milwaukee Brewers opening day starter yesterday. Gallardo was 13-12 with a 3.73 ERA last season. He’ll make his first opening day start when the Brewers face the Colorado Rockies at Miller Park on...