Disciples of Uecker

Rickie Weeks struck out four times last night, adding another tough game to his difficult 2012 campaign. Weeks broke through with a home run against the Mets at Citi Field on Tuesday night, but was unable to build on that performance at Minute Maid Park…. [More]

After the Cincinnati Reds’ home run derby at Miller Park not 10 days ago, the Brewers’ rotation produced a complete turn around. Since that 7 IP, 5 R outing by Marco Estrada, no Brewers starter has worked fewer than 6 innings, and each starter has… [More]

Newsflash: the 2012 Milwaukee Brewers need to play better against winning teams. Last night, the Brewers lost a 3-1 battle to the New York Mets that looked closer than it was, with the Brewers once again mounting late scoring opportunities that did not result in… [More]

Last month, we ran a contest with our good friends over at DraftStreet.com. Sixty-five entrants filled out a lineup and six players walked out with $200 in prizes. Missed it? Don’t worry. DraftStreet is back on Disciples of Uecker, and this time the stakes are… [More]

The Brewers lost to the Reds in heartbreaking fashion yesterday, wasting a phenomenal start by Zack Greinke and failing to capitalize with runners on base in the bottom of the 9th. The Reds took the series from the Brewers, who receive a much-needed day off… [More]

Things have been a bit tumultuous in Brewer Land over the past week or two, but owner Mark Attanasio provided a bit of long-term certainty on Tuesday, inking Doug Melvin and Ron Roenicke to contract extensions. Melvin will now be under contract through the 2015… [More]

Since members of the Milwaukee Brewers started dropping like flies, there are scores of new problems and new possibilities in aligning the Brewers’ roster. Ryan Topp discussed potential Shortstop replacements yesterday, presenting good examples of the type of players the Brewers might reasonably hope to… [More]

On May 6, 2011, the greatest Milwaukee Brewers team in franchise history sat in last place in the National League Central. The club struggled to stay afloat after their prolonged winless start, and they flat-out sputtered to a halt to open May. From April 30… [More]

Wednesday was a dark day for Brewers fans. Not only did right-hander Jeff Suppan shutout the Brewers over five excruciating innings, but news also surfaced that Mat Gamel tore the ACL in his right knee and could miss the remainder of the year. Your heart goes out to Gamel,… [More]

I have to admit, I was concerned about writing this morning. Now that we’re out in the eastern time zone, the west coast games practically start after we’re asleep. So, I was pleasantly surprised when I accidentally left my computer volume and GameDay window open,… [More]