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Gonzalez will start series opener

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The Milwaukee Brewers will send left-hander Gio Gonzalez to the mound in game one of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Miller Park.

Since being acquired from Washington on August 31, Gonzalez went 3-0 with a 2.13 ERA in five starts for the Brewers.

“We like the matchup against their lineup,” said manager Craig Counsell.  “It’s no secret that we’re going to use our pitching a little differently than the traditionalists would like.  And so far, the first matchup that we liked was Gio on the mound.

Gonzalez didn’t face the Dodgers this season. [Read more…]

Brewers unveil renovation plans (AUDIO)

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Maryvale Baseball Park

The Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday released renderings as well as a full description of the renovation project for Maryvale Baseball Park, showing the full scope of the expansion.  It is scheduled to be completed in time for the start of 2019 Spring Training.  Construction will start after the end of the current training camp.

The City of Phoenix approved the plan in November and has agreed to allocate $2 million each year for the next five years to the renovation.  The Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority will contribute approximately $5.7 million.

The Brewers agreed to contribute $56 million to $60 million to the project and commit to remaining at the facility through at least 2042.

Brewers manager Craig Counsell called Maryvale the hub for the organization.

“We spend quite a bit of time here but the player-development part of the organization spends 200 days a year working here,” said Counsell.  “They’re getting a great facility, and a great place to work.” [Read more…]

Selig looks forward to Cooperstown (AUDIO)

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Bud Selig waits to throw ceremonial first pitch at Miller Park on Monday.

Former Milwaukee Brewers owner as well as former baseball commissioner Bud Selig, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Monday’s season opener against the Colorado Rockies at Miller Park.

The old owner (Selig) threw a strike to new principal owner Mark Attanasio.  The Brewers honored Selig, who will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown later this summer.

Selig was asked beforehand, about the Hall of Fame honor.

AUDIO: Bud Selig on the upcoming induction into the Hall of Fame :17

AUDIO: Bud Selig says he can’t wait :13

Selig will be inducted into the Hall of Fame with former Braves executive John Schuerholz, as well as former players Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez on July 30th.

Selig and Schuerholz were voted in by the Today’s Game Era Committee.

 

Melvin stepping aside in Milwaukee

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Doug Melvin

Doug Melvin

The Milwaukee Brewers are looking for a new general manager.

Team owner Mark Attanasio is in Chicago for the ownership meetings.  He and GM Doug Melvin jointly told reporters that they are beginning the process of finding a new GM.  Melvin said he told Attanasio he was ready to transition out of that role but will remain a paid adviser until a successor is found.

Melvin has been working on the final year of his contract for the first time since he started on the job back in 2002.

After going 5-17 in April, the Brewers dismissed manager Ron Roenicke and replaced him with Craig Counsell, who signed a three-year deal.

Attanasio said a tentative list of candidates have already been compiled and he’ll use the ownership meetings to seek permission to interview those candidates.

Attanasio said any new GM candidates would have to be very convincing to get them to agree to a managerial change from Craig Counsell.

Brewers likely in for a rebuild (Opinion)

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Miller Park batting practiceThe Milwaukee Brewers (8-19) are likely headed for a rebuild. The question  yet to be determined is just how big that rebuild will be.

Since Ron Roenicke was fired on Sunday night, the Brewers have gone 1-1 under new manager Craig Counsell. Will Counsell be able to change the landscape with the Brewers and turn the poor start around?  Maybe! But I think there’s more wrong with this team than there is right.

The Brewers are going to have to eventually change their roster and may have to go with a complete overhaul. They’ll have the next two months to determine who stays and who goes.

If the Brewers can’t turn their fortunes back to a level of respectability, then there could be a fire sale this summer. If it’s determined an all out overhaul is needed, the Brewers may have to be willing to deal anybody and everybody. [Read more…]

Brewers lose pitchers’ duel on wild pitch after Attanasio gives vote of confidence

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Mark Attanasio - Photo: David Bernacchi/OnMilwaukee.com

Mark Attanasio – Photo: David Bernacchi/OnMilwaukee.com

No matter the type of game, the Milwaukee Brewers cannot seem to figure out a way to finish on the winning side.

A day after losing a 26-run slugfest, the Brewers managed to come out on the wrong side of a 2-1 pitchers’ duel against the Reds at Miller Park.

Closer Francisco Rodriquez (0-2), pitching in a non-save situation, bounced a breaking ball in the dirt and off the chest of catcher Martin Maldonado in the ninth inning, allowing the speedy Billy Hamilton to score from third for the game’s winning run. [Read more…]

The Brewers start the evaluation process

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Ron Roenicke

Ron Roenicke

Milwaukee Brewers principal owner Mark Attanasio and general manager Doug Melvin are meeting this week in Los Angeles to decide manager Ron Roenicke’s fate.

For 150 days, Roenicke had his team in first place atop the National League Central.  Then came the massive meltdown that saw the Brewers go 9-22 down the stretch to fall out of the National League playoff picture.

The Brewers jumped out to a surprising 20-7 start, but down the stretch, they failed to hit home runs, swinging the bat too freely, which opposing pitchers took advantage of.  They had multiple base running mistakes that continued to take their toll.  If Ron Roenicke addressed those issues with his players, nobody knew about it.  The perception is that Roenicke allowed the mistakes to pass, believing instead that the players couldn’t be changed.

The Brewers poor offensive finish will likely cost hitting coach Johnny Narron his job, even if Roenicke stays.

The Brewers built their roster for Miller Park, which is somewhat of a home run haven.  The problem is, the Brewers were out-homered at home, 92-77. [Read more…]

Roenicke’s fate not expected to be known until next week

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Brewers owner Mark Attanasio

Brewers owner Mark Attanasio

Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin is expected to meet next week in California with team owner Mark Attanasio to discuss Ron Roenicke’s future with the team.

According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Melvin will travel to Colorado Springs this week to meet with officials from the Brewers’ new Class AAA affiliate and then on to Phoenix to monitor the team’s instructional camp.  He’ll then go to Los Angeles to meet next week with Attanasio.

Roenicke reportedly lives close to Los Angeles and has been told to keep time open next week to meet with Melvin and Attanasio.  Roenicke should know at that time just where he stands.

Roenicke is under contract for the 2015 season, but whether or not he spends it on the bench remains to be seen.

The Brewers went 9-22 after August 25th, going from first place in the National League Central all the way out of the playoff picture.  They ended their season Sunday with a 82-80 record.

Melvin told Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel, “Nothing is going to happen this week.  The best thing is to let the emotions settle down and sit down and evaluate it.

Brewers end season, now who stays and who goes?

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Ron Roenicke

Ron Roenicke

The Milwaukee Brewers closed their season with yet another loss, 5-2 to the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park on Sunday.

The Brewers dropped 22 of their last 31 games to finish 82-80.

General Manager Doug Melvin has already been told he’ll be around for the 2015 season, but team owner Mark Attanasio failed to give Ron Roenicke and his coaching staff any kind of endorsement.

Roenicke is under contract for next season, but that doesn’t mean he’ll be on the Brewers bench.  In fact, there’s a good chance he won’t be.  Attanasio is upset by his teams late season collapse and you get the idea that he wants somebody to pay.  For 150 days, Roenicke had the Brewers in first place in the National League Central.  Then the whole team went into an offensive slump that they never came back from.

The Brewers managed just two runs on five hits off of Cubs starter Jacob Turner.

Mike Fiers suffered his third straight loss, seeing his record fall to 6-5.  he allowed four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out seven in six innings.

Ron Roenicke will work with Melvin to continue to discuss the Brewers current roster, who should return and who should be gone.  After that, it’s Melvin’s turn to deal with Roenicke and his coaching staff.

 

Melvin to return for Brewers next season

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Doug Melvin

Doug Melvin

Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio announced Saturday that the teams general manager, Doug Melvin, would return in 2015.  There’s no word on manager Ron Roenicke or members of his coaching staff.

Attanasio addressed reporters in front of the Brewers dugout on Saturday at Miller Park.  The Brewers owner certainly wasn’t happy after watching his team go from a certain playoff team to one that fell out of the playoffs in just over a month.

“Honestly, I haven’t slept,” said Attanasio.  “Going into September, Doug and I were still working on everything we could to get the team to the playoffs.  “I’m disappointed in the team, disappointed in the guys.  They’re better than this and they didn’t show it.”

General manager Doug Melvin came away with his job still in tact.  Whether or not Ron Roenicke will be on the bench in 2015 remains to be seen.  Melvin said there’s no timetable for those decisions to be made.

Melvin plans to address all areas of the team, including the players.

Melvin said, “I want to find out who cares about winning and losing in the clubhouse.  If there are guys in there that don’t care about winning, then they probably won’t be there.”