http://mlb.mlb.com MIL Homepage News Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:32:06 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51141676&notebook_id=51157374&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:35:54 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51141676&notebook_id=51157374&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Juan Francisco suddenly leads the Brewers in well-struck baseballs, a good sign for a team hoping to reap his power this summer. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51141676&notebook_id=51151510&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:41:43 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51141676&notebook_id=51151510&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil The Brewers placed right fielder Norichika Aoki on the paternity list and sent him back to Milwaukee on Wednesday after his wife, Sachi, began having early signs of labor. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51141676&notebook_id=51151292&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:41:41 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51141676&notebook_id=51151292&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Kneeling on the mound of turf known as Tal's Hill and holding the baseball high in the air, the look on Carlos Gomez's face said it all: Wow. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_20_milmlb_houmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=mil Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:39:41 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_20_milmlb_houmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=mil Yovani Gallardo will try to keep his hot streak going against Lucas Harrell and the Houston Astros on Thursday at 1:10 p.m. CT from Minute Maid Park. Steven Petrella http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_19_milmlb_houmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mil Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:29:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_19_milmlb_houmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mil It was like old times for the Brewers on Wednesday, with John Axford earning the victory after an inning of scoreless relief and Rickie Weeks delivering a go-ahead, two-run home run in the eighth inning for a 3-1 win over the Astros at Minute Maid Park. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51021638&notebook_id=51042496&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:17:11 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51021638&notebook_id=51042496&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun was in Phoenix on Tuesday to see Dr. Don Sheridan, the hand specialist who has worked on a number of players over the years including second baseman Rickie Weeks. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51021638&notebook_id=51024256&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:20:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51021638&notebook_id=51024256&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Not since Robin Yount was the reigning American League MVP in 1983 has a Brewers shortstop started the All-Star Game. Jean Segura has a chance, though he insists he has not thought about it. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51021638&notebook_id=51023494&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:20:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51021638&notebook_id=51023494&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Barring a setback, the Brewers should get pitchers Marco Estrada and Chris Narveson back from the disabled list during the team's next homestand. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51021638&notebook_id=51023492&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:20:07 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51021638&notebook_id=51023492&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil The Brewers formally announced on Monday's off-day that they had signed their top five selections in the First-Year Player Draft, then announced 17 more deals on Tuesday, all of which had already been reported elsewhere. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_milmlb_houmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mil Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:22:11 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_milmlb_houmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mil The Astros rode a stellar Jordan Lyles start and two home runs to a 10-1 win over the Brewers in the opener of a three-game series, further narrowing the gap between two teams that entered the year with drastically different expectations. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50913376&vkey=news_mil&c_id=mil Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:56:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50913376&vkey=news_mil&c_id=mil Who can the Brewers look to deal before the July 31 Trade Deadline? Will Wily Peralta stay in the big league rotation for the rest of the season? Beat reporter Adam McCalvy answers fans questions in his latest Inbox. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_milmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mil Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:48:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_milmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mil Wily Peralta came out strong on Sunday, but started unraveling in the third as the Brewers dropped the game, 5-1, and the series to the Reds at Great American Ball Park. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50802840&vkey=news_mil&c_id=mil Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:05:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50802840&vkey=news_mil&c_id=mil The Brewers finalized a $1.35 million contract Sunday with right-hander Devin Williams, their top pick (second round, 54th overall) in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50800988&notebook_id=50801204&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:19:22 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50800988&notebook_id=50801204&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Outfielder Norichika Aoki will be on high alert this week as the Brewers continue their long road trip. His wife, Sachi, is about to give birth to the couple's second child. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50800988&notebook_id=50800898&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:19:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50800988&notebook_id=50800898&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil These are frustrating days for Brewers first baseman and free-agent-to-be Corey Hart, who confirmed Sunday what general manager Doug Melvin said last week: Hart could be out until after the All-Star break. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50800988&notebook_id=50801392&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:19:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50800988&notebook_id=50801392&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Brewers manager Ron Roenicke hopes a few days off his feet will help get third baseman Aramis Ramirez going at the plate. Ramirez, who continues to play with a left knee at less than 100 percent, will probably serve as the designated hitter when the Brewers head to Houston this week for an Interleague Series. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50750276&vkey=news_mil&c_id=mil Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:00:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50750276&vkey=news_mil&c_id=mil None of the Brewers' All-Star Game hopefuls saw movement when the latest round of balloting results were unveiled Sunday. Jean Segura remained third among NL shortstops, Jonathan Lucroy fourth among catchers, and Ryan Braun fourth among outfielders. Adam.McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_milmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mil Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:29:25 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_milmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mil Yovani Gallardo scattered three Reds singles in six shutout innings at Great American Ball Park on Saturday, boosted by Logan Schafer's second straight three-hit game and Juan Francisco's three-RBI afternoon, as the Brewers won a shutout for the first time this season, 6-0. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50716356&notebook_id=50716100&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:54:31 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50716356&notebook_id=50716100&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun was hopeful Saturday that his first career stint on the disabled list would be up after the minimum 15 days, which means he could be on the field against the Cubs on June 25. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50716356&notebook_id=50716360&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:54:29 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50716356&notebook_id=50716360&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil For the first time in five years, the Brewers have a new regular left fielder: Logan Schafer. The left-handed hitter is taking over Ryan Braun's duties while the slugger is on the DL with a right hand injury. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50716356&notebook_id=50716326&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:54:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50716356&notebook_id=50716326&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Outfielder Caleb Gindl arrived from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday and became the sixth Milwaukee Brewer to make his Major League debut in a season yet to hit its halfway point. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50619816&notebook_id=50627638&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:44:07 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50619816&notebook_id=50627638&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Left-hander Chris Narveson's fourth rehabilitation start for Triple-A Nashville on Friday was expected to be his last, and right-hander Marco Estrada was scheduled to begin a rehab assignment of his own early next week, giving the Brewers a number of options for their starting rotation in the coming days. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_milmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mil Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:57:38 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_milmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mil Scooter Gennett celebrated his homecoming to Cincinnati with three hits, including his first Major League home run, but the Reds beat the Brewers, 4-3, on Jay Bruce's walk-off homer at Great American Ball Park on Friday. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50619816&notebook_id=50619904&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:53:08 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50619816&notebook_id=50619904&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil After exhausting all other options, the Brewers placed left fielder Ryan Braun on the 15-day disabled list Friday when the slugger experienced more of the same sharp pain in his right hand during batting practice. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50619816&notebook_id=50619690&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:53:06 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50619816&notebook_id=50619690&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil The Brewers hadn't formally announced any signings from last week's First-Year Player Draft as of Friday afternoon, but that doesn't mean amateur scouting director Bruce Seid and his crew haven't been busy. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50619816&notebook_id=50619948&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:53:04 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50619816&notebook_id=50619948&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil It was only a few weeks ago that Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy was lamenting his unproductive start to the season. Now he ranks among the game's best at his position. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50431068&vkey=news_mil&c_id=mil Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50431068&vkey=news_mil&c_id=mil If Brewers reliever Jim Henderson takes the mound in Cincinnati on Father's Day, he may pause a moment to remember his father. Neil Henderson was not the biggest baseball fan, but he would be proud to know that Jimmy had made it to the top of the game. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_12_milmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mil Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:04:15 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_12_milmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mil Strong starting pitching by Alfredo Figaro and timely hitting helped the Brewers take Wednesday's series-deciding game against the Marlins, 10-1. David Villavicencio http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50452284&notebook_id=50453354&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:07:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50452284&notebook_id=50453354&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Ryan Braun was not in the starting lineup for the third straight game Wednesday, and the All-Star outfielder was not pleased with how his injured right hand was feeling. David Villavicencio http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50452284&notebook_id=50453076&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:05:29 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50452284&notebook_id=50453076&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Even before Wednesday's first-inning, bases-clearing triple by Jonathan Lucroy, Milwaukee led the Majors with 26 and was on pace for 66 triples on the year, which would shatter the franchise record. David Villavicencio