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]

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]

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]

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]

While researching Zack Greinke’s pitch f/x stats Monday night, and thinking up a grand scheme for Tuesday morning’s cutter article, I asked a huge question, and then filed it in the back of my mind: how many MLB pitchers added a new pitch at some… [More]

Bud Norris had flashes of brilliance in last night’s loss against the Brewers, including six strikeouts — four in the third inning! Norris would be undone, however, by the home run ball. Repeated issues with home runs have kept Norris from ascending to anything more… [More]

Heading into Monday night’s contest against the Houston nine, it seemed like every previous start by Zack Greinke proved to be fodder for either extreme in the “sign him / don’t sign him” debate. If you’re like me, last night’s start was PERFECT: finally, a… [More]