We'd like to go to the Playoffs, that would be cool.
By Jaymes Langrehr on August 22, 2012
Randy Wolf’s stint with the Brewers came to an abrupt end today, with about a month and change left on what was a 3-year, $29.75 million deal. LHP Randy Wolf has been released by the #Brewers. INF Jeff Bianchi has been recalled from Triple-A @nashvillesounds…. [More]
By Jaymes Langrehr on August 6, 2012
Admittedly, there aren’t many reasons to keep watching the 2012 Brewers, but this will help a bit. After Cesar Izturis was claimed on waivers by the Washington Nationals (and the Brewers let them keep him), Milwaukee called up shortstop Jean Segura to take his place… [More]
By Jaymes Langrehr on August 2, 2012
Despite 11 total walks, five Huntsville Stars combined for a no-hitter in a 3-1 win over the Dodger-affiliated Chattanooga Lookouts. Jimmy Nelson, working his way back from shoulder fatigue, worked the first four innings of the game, walking four and striking out four. He was… [More]
By Jaymes Langrehr on July 30, 2012
The Brewers optioned Tyler Thornburg back down to Triple-A Nashville following Sunday’s game, but did not immediately announce his replacement on the 25-man roster. Monday, the Brewers announced that it will be Mike McClendon making his return to Milwaukee. McClendon was one of only a… [More]
By Jaymes Langrehr on July 30, 2012
Apparently the latest bullpen meltdown — nine runs allowed in the final five frames on Sunday — was the final straw for Brewers management. Bullpen coach Stan Kyles was fired Monday in what amounts to a symbolic measure. Essentially, they’re not able to fire the… [More]
By Jaymes Langrehr on July 29, 2012
When George Kottaras was designated for assignment Thursday, Brewers general manager Doug Melvin stressed he was going to try to trade Kottaras to a team that could use him in the big leagues. Apparently, it didn’t take long to find a taker, as Saturday news… [More]
By Jaymes Langrehr on July 27, 2012
Over the past month or two, there were a lot of worries about what kind of return the Brewers would be able to get by trading Zack Greinke. Once Doug Melvin announced Greinke was on the market, though, supply and demand simply took over. Playing… [More]
By Jaymes Langrehr on July 26, 2012
The Brewers’ 25-man roster is going to look a lot different by this time next week. Already, the changes are coming. The Brewers announced Thursday afternoon that George Kottaras is being designated for assignment to make room for the returning Jonathan Lucroy, and infielder Jeff… [More]
By Jaymes Langrehr on July 18, 2012
The Brewers will be getting an extra pick in the 2013 draft, and it has nothing to do with free-agent-to-be Zack Greinke. It’s no secret that small-market organizations like the Brewers need to build through the draft. When the new Collective Bargaining Agreement was announced,… [More]
By Jaymes Langrehr on July 17, 2012
Apparently, Ron Roenicke has seen enough. Following John Axford’s sixth blown save of the season, the Brewers manager is pulling Axford from the closer role. If there’s a save situation Tuesday night, Francisco Rodriguez will be taking the mound in the 9th. Roenicke’s comments on… [More]
