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Brewers ready to give Roenicke a shot

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The Milwaukee Brewers have yet to make the move official, but that’s just a formality.  They’ve selected Los Angeles Angels bench coach Ron Roenicke as their new manager.

Roenicke got the nod over other finalists Bobby Valentine, Bob Melvin and Joey Cora.

Ken Macha, who was let go after two disappointing seasons, admitted to not being able to connect with stars Prince Fielder and Ryan Braun.  The Brewers think Roenicke will be able to break down that wall. 

Last week, a source said the Brewers were going to go with Bobby Valentine and that possibility appeared to grow when SI.com also said Valentine appeared to be the Brewers choice and White Sox assistant Joey Cora would be the fallback choice.  But the Brewers were so impressed with Roenicke that they decided to go in that direction.

Roenicke played for 12 years, 8 years in the Major Leagues with the Reds, Phillies, Giants, Padres, Mariners and Dodgers.  His hiring will become official after the Brewers complete paperwork and background checks.

Source says Brewers working on a deal with Valentine!

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According to a source inside the Milwaukee Brewers organization, the team has agreed in principle with former Mets manager Bobby Valentine to become the teams next manager.

The Brewers fired Ken Macha at the end of the season. 

Now the two sides must finalize a contract agreement.  The source says Valentine is looking for $10-million over 3-years which may or may not throw a wrench into the deal.

Brewers decline 2011 option on Ken Macha

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The Milwaukee Brewers today declined the 2011 club option on manager

Ken Macha/UPI Photo - Bill Greenblatt

Ken Macha. 

Brewers general manager Doug Melvin will meet with the media this afternoon at Miller Park.  No decision has been made regarding the other members of the coaching staff.

Macha was named the 17th manager in franchise history on October 30, 2008, replacing interim manager Dale Sveum.  In his two seasons with the Brewers, the team went 157-167 (.485), finishing in third place both seasons (80-82 in 2009 and 77-85 in 2010). 

Macha owns a career managerial record of 525-447 over six seasons with Oakland and Milwaukee.

Hoffman saves 599th as Brewers sweep Pirates

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Trevor Hoffman earned his 599th career save and Ryan Braun went 4 for 4

Trevor Hoffman

with a home run as the Milwaukee Brewers completed a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with an 8-4 win on Sunday.

Hoffman entered with one out and two runners on base in the 9th.  He retired both batters for his 599th save.  Hoffman said he’s love to get save #600 in front of the home crowd.

AUDIO: Trevor Hoffman would like to pick up 600th save at home :10

Hoffman lost his closer’s job to John Axford earlier in the season, but manager Ken Macha has allowed Hoffman to get some opportunities in the past few weeks.  But Macha said there’s no guarantee Hoffman’s next chance will come at home. 

AUDIO: Ken Macha said Hoffman’s next chance will come when he’s needed :07

The Brewers scored all 8 of their runs in the first 3 1/3 innings off of Pirates starter and loser Charlie Morton.

The Brewers open a series in Cincinnati tonight.

Brewers “accomplish” rare feat

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Wednesday night in Pittsburgh marked the third time in the last fourgames that the starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers surrendered double-digit runs.  The last time that happened feat was “accomplished” in Major League Baseball was when the St. Louis Browns did it in 1937.

Randy Wolf gave up 12-runs on 13-hits in 5  2/3 innings as the Pirates pounded Milwaukee 15-3 in Pittsburgh.  Wolf entered the game with quality starts in 5 of his last 7 games.  Things just didn’t go his way Wednesday:

AUDIO: Randy Wolf wants to be more consistant :10

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Brewers fall short in Pittsburgh

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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, 5-earned, on 9-hits.  Bush talks about his first inning struggles:

AUDIO: Dave Bush on his 1st inning :16

Pedro Alverez had the big blast in 1st for Pittsburgh with a Grand Slam.  He also added a solo-shot in the 2nd.  Alverz had just 3-homers on the year before hitting 2 last night.  Neil Walker added a 5 for 5 night for the Pirates.

The Brewers never gave up after the big deficit.  Jim Edmonds had 4-hits including hits 5th home run of the season.  Ryan Braun added a 2-run blast in the 6th which pulled the Crew with in 1-run…but the comeback fell short:

AUDIO: Ken Macha says they never gave up :16

It’s game 3 of the 4 game series tonight.  A pair of lefties will toe the rubber; Randy Wolf for the Brewers and Zach Duke or the Pirates.  6:05 is the first pitch from PNC Park.

Brewers drop series with Astros (AUDIO)

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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 which starts tonight.

AUDIO: Ken Macha says homestand finished up disappointing :11

Wandy Rodriguez worked 7-innings for his second straight win.  Dave Bush took the loss for the Brewers, falling to 3-6.  Bush worked 6-innings and gave up just 2 runs, but he surrendered 6 hits and 5 walks.

Brewers outfielder Cory Hart extended his hitting streak to 15-games.  They’re in St. Louis to face the Cardinals tonight.

5 Brewers pitchers combine to win

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Five Milwaukee  pitchers, none of them in the starting rotation on opening day, combined to lead the Brewers to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins, salvaging the final game of the series. 

Manny Parra worked two scoreless innings to pick up his first win of the season.  Parra worked out of a jam in the 5th, facing runners at 2nd and 3rd with nobody out and getting out of it. [Read more…]

It’s just a matter of time now

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Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin told WTMJ Radio in Milwaukee on his weekly radio show that he supports manager Ken Macha, whose team has lost 9-straight games.  Melvin said he saw no reason to dismiss Macha despite the team’s struggles.

The Brewers blew a 4-3 7th inning lead and fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 last night.  The last time the Brewers were in Pittsburgh, they swept a 3-game series, outscoring the Pirates 36-1.  Now they’re 10-games under .500 and 3-games behind the Pirates in the standings. [Read more…]