Sveum accepts offer to manage Cubs

2011-11-17T17:30:47Z

The Chicago Cubs have hired Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach Dale Sveum as their new manager.

The Major League Baseball club announced the hiring Thursday and said he would be officially introduced at a news conference at

Cardinals manager La Russa wary of Texas "strangers"

2011-10-19T09:00:33Z

(Reuters) - Cardinals manager Tony La Russa, a noted master of baseball detail, said a lack of first-hand knowledge of the Texas Rangers bothered him heading into Wednesday's opening game of the World Series in St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 12-6 on Sunday to wrap up a four games to two victory in the National League Championship Series and book an unlikely World Series berth.

The Cardinals will face the American League champion MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (Reuters) - Milwaukee's slugging first baseman Prince Fielder had to fight back the emotions after what may have been his last game as a Brewer on Sunday.

When the impending free agent stepped to the plate in the eighth f...

Rangers rout Tigers to reach World Series

2011-10-15T21:00:06Z

(Reuters) - The Texas Rangers crushed the Detroit Tigers 15-5 Saturday to reach the World Series for the second year in a row by winning the best-of-seven American League Championship Series

Cardinals dominate bumbling Brewers in game 5

2011-10-15T03:30:24Z

The St. Louis Cardinals are one victory away from the World Series after overpowering the error-prone Milwaukee Brewers 7-1 in game five of their Major League Baseball series.

The Cardinals on Friday survived a short start from pitching ace

Cardinals beat Brewers for 3-2 NLCS lead

2011-10-14T22:00:07Z

(Reuters) - The St. Louis Cardinals took advantage of sloppy Milwaukee fielding with another superb bullpen outing to beat the visiting Brewers 7-1 Friday and claim a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven Randy Wolf pitched the biggest game of his 12-year Major League Baseball career, lifting Milwaukee to a 4-2 win over St. Louis to level their playoff series at 2-2.

Wolf tossed seven innings, giving up just two runs ...

Wily Wolf blows Cardinals down to level series

2011-10-13T21:30:09Z

(Reuters) - The Milwaukee Brewers were able to capitalize on the subtle pitching of left-hander Randy Wolf to beat the St Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Thursday and level up the best-of-seven <...

Cardinals edge Brewers for MLB series lead

2011-10-13T02:32:36Z

The St. Louis Cardinals scored four runs in the first inning, enough for a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in their Major League Baseball semi-final playoff series.

With the victory, the Cardinals took a two-games-to-one lead in the best-of-seven ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - A fiery Chris Carpenter pitched his way out of danger against bitter rivals Milwaukee to earn a 4-3 victory for St. Louis Wednesday that gave the Cardinal...

Cardinals crush Brewers at National League series

2011-10-11T03:30:25Z

Albert Pujols put on a hitting display with a home run and five RBIs as the St. Louis Cardinals crushed the Milwaukee Brewers 12-3 in game two of their semi-final playoff series.

Pujols went four-for-five with three doubles for the Cardinals who rebounded from a 9-6 loss on Sunday to level t...

Cardinals clobber Brewers to level NLCS

2011-10-10T22:00:13Z

(Reuters) - The St. Louis Cardinals clobbered the Milwaukee Brewers 12-3 on Monday to level their best-of-seven National League Championship Series at 1-1.

Th...

Brewers overpower Cards in game one of NLC series

2011-10-09T20:30:40Z

Ryan Braun blasted a two-run home run and Prince Fielder homered in a six-run fifth inning as Milwaukee rallied to beat St. Louis 9-6 in game one of the

Brewers overpower Cards in game one

2011-10-09T18:30:26Z

Ryan Braun blasted a two-run home run and Prince Fielder homered in a six-run fifth inning as Milwaukee rallied to beat St. Louis 9-6 Sunday in game one of the Reuters) - Familiar foes who have had some testy moments this season will take their rivalry to a new level starting on Sunday when the Milwaukee Brewers and visiting St. Louis Cardinals open the Milwaukee edged Arizona 3-2 in 10 innings and St. Louis prevailed 1-0 over favored Philadelphia as the Brewers and Cardinals advanced to the second round of the PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The St Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 on Friday to reach the National League Championship Series (NLCS) by clin...

Brewers reach NL Championship Series

2011-10-07T18:30:12Z

(Reuters) - The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 in 10 innings on Friday to reach the National League Championship Series (NLCS) by claiming their best-of-f...

Cardinals beat Phillies to extend MLB series

2011-10-05T19:30:50Z

David Freese drove in four runs with a homer and a double as St. Louis beat Philadelphia 5-3 to stay alive in the first round of the Major League Baseball playoffs.

With the victory the Cardinals knotted their be...

Phillies take 2-1 MLB series lead over Cards

2011-10-05T03:30:12Z

Pinch-hitter Ben Francisco blasted a seventh-inning homer and closer Ryan Madson registered the final five outs as Philadelphia beat St. Louis 3-2 in game three of their playoff series.

Francisco, batting for pitcher

Arizona rookies punish Milwaukee to keep series alive

2011-10-04T22:30:08Z

(Reuters) - The Arizona Diamondbacks can thank a pair of rookies for saving their season on Tuesday, as they routed the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 8-1 to stave off elimination and climb back into their National League divisional playoff series.

Rookie firs...

Brewers take control, Cardinals bounce back

2011-10-03T04:31:12Z

The Milwaukee Brewers scored five runs in the sixth inning to beat Arizona 9-4 and take a two-games-to-none grip on their Major League Baseball playoff series.

In Philadelphia, the Cardin...

Brewers win to push Diamondbacks to brink

2011-10-02T19:30:41Z

The Milwaukee Brewers scored five runs in the sixth inning to beat Arizona 9-4 and take a two-games-to-none grip on their Major League Baseball playoff series.

Ryan Braun hit a two-run ho...

Phillies, Brewers open MLB playoffs with victories

2011-10-02T02:30:11Z

Roy Halladay shrugged off a shaky start and Ryan Howard smacked a key home run as Philadelphia rallied to beat St. Louis 11-6 in their Major League Baseball playoff...

Brewers down Diamondbacks in playoff opener

2011-10-01T19:30:28Z

Prince Fielder belted a two home runs and Yovani Gallardo out-pitched Arizona ace Ian Kennedy on Saturday as Milwaukee opened baseball's National League playoffs with a 4-1 victo...

Small market Brewers chase big dreams

2011-10-01T15:30:09Z

MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - For years, the only September race that held any interest for Milwaukee Brewers fans was a sprint between the team's famous sausage mascots before the bottom of the sixth inning of every home game.

The sausages provided some comic relief for fans weary from a string of dreary losing seasons but this Fall ...

Brewers win playoff opener against Arizona

2011-10-01T14:30:08Z

(Reuters) - The Milwaukee Brewers launched the National League baseball playoffs with a 4-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Saturday's opening game of their best-of-f...

Powerhouse Phils and Yankees top playoff seeds

2011-09-29T15:00:12Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two powerhouse top seeds in the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees, and a pair of wild card Cinderellas make for intriguing match-ups in the first round of St. Louis Cardinals completed a stunning comeback as they claimed the National League wild card playoff berth with an 8-0 victory over Houston as Atlanta lost.

The Cardinals trailed the Braves by 10 1/2 games on August 25, but won 23 of their last 31 games to close the gap.

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Rays, Cardinals capture MLB wild card berths

2011-09-28T23:00:07Z

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The Rays trail led the Yankees 7-0 in the bottom of the eighth and home fans were streaming out of the stadium when Tampa Bay suddenly turned the game on its head. Evan Longoria blasted a three-run homer to cut the margin to one heading into the ninth inning and Dan Johns...

Milwaukee, Arizona clinch division titles

2011-09-24T03:31:43Z

Ryan Braun belted a three-run, go-ahead homer in the eighth inning to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Florida Marlins 4-1 to clinch their first division title in 29 years.

Meanwhile the Arizona Diamondbacks b...

Playoff lines drawn as divisions tied up

2011-09-23T22:30:06Z

(Reuters) - The Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers and Arizona Diamondbacks advanced to the playoffs on Friday by securing the final three divisional titles.

They join the

Brewers stumble in title tilt, Cards close on Braves

2011-09-19T21:30:17Z

(Reuters) - Milwaukee had a minor stumble in their march to their first division title in 29 years when they lost 5-2 at the Chicago Cubs on Monday.

Looking to close in on their first division crown since 1982 and clinch a spot in the playoffs, the Brewers (9...

Braun's walk-off homer leads Brewers past Rockies

2011-09-13T22:00:18Z

MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - Ryan Braun drilled a walk-off home run in the 11th inning to give Milwaukee a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies and keep the Brewers inching tow...

Halladay the best from any perspective - Marcum

2011-09-09T22:30:04Z

MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - During five seasons together on the Toronto Blue Jays starting rotation, Shaun Marcum got a good look at R...

Phillies offense erupts to bury Brewers

2011-09-08T21:00:38Z

MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Phillies broke open a pitching duel with six runs in the sixth inning and went on to win 7-2 over the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on Thu...

Estrada too strong a Brew for Pirates

2011-08-23T20:30:12Z

PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - The red-hot Milwaukee Brewers will move temporary starter Marco Estrada back to the bullpen with some reluctance after the right-hander delivered another strong outing to s...

Milwaukee Brewers too hot at home for St Louis Cardinals

2011-08-01T21:00:06Z

MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - Milwaukee capitalized on their home-field advantage once again on Monday with a 6-2 win over the St Louis Cardinals to extend their lead in the NL Central.

Milwaukee (61-49) improved t...

Brewers' All Star Weeks bound for DL with ankle injury

2011-07-27T23:00:07Z

CHICAGO (Reuters) - All Star second baseman Rickie Weeks appears headed for the disabled list after injuring his left ankle during Milwaukee's 2-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.

Diamonbacks' Drew, Brewers' Gomez injured

2011-07-21T01:00:09Z

PHOENIX (Reuters) - Arizona shortstop Stephen Drew and Milwaukee center fielder Carlos ...

Rockies strike early to crush Brewers

2011-07-15T09:31:00Z

DENVER (Reuters) - The Colorado Rockies returned from the All-Star break in impressive style, knocking the Milwaukee Brewers off top spot in the National League Central Division w...

Mets deal pitcher Rodriguez to Milwaukee

2011-07-13T04:30:34Z

Former all-star pitcher Francisco Rodriguez was traded from the New York Mets to Milwaukee on Tuesday in a deal that involved cash and two players to be named later.

The Brewers acquired Rodriguez as they get ready to start the second half of the season and the Mets are...

Brewers acquire Mets closer Rodriguez

2011-07-12T23:00:07Z

MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - The Milwaukee Brewers acquired relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez and cash from the New York Mets in exchange for two unnamed players, t...

Cano edges Gonzalez to win homer derby

2011-07-12T03:30:17Z

New York Yankees' Robinson Cano used his powerful swing to edge Adrian Gonzalez and win the home run derby ahead of Tuesday's 2011 Major League Baseball all-star game.

Cano, who batted last, overpowered Toronto's Jose Bautista garnered the most votes in fan balloting for a starting spot as Major League Baseball announced its rosters for the 82nd all-star game.

The Blue Jays outfielder received 7.45 million votes to break Ke...

Burnett stands up to Brewers' big bats as Yankees win

2011-06-29T20:30:14Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pitcher A.J. Burnett stared down Milwaukee's sluggers during a nervous moment to guide the New York Yankees to a 5-2 victory over the Brewers on Wednesday.

Milwa...

Brewers go deep three times to sink Red Sox

2011-06-18T20:00:07Z

BOSTON (Reuters) - The Milwaukee Brewers hit three solo home runs, including back-to-back blasts to lead off the game, en route to a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox in interleague play at Fenway Park

Brewers' solo division lead short-lived

2011-06-13T21:00:16Z

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Milwaukee Brewers waited nearly two years to stand alone at the top of their division but they had little time to savor the feeling as a 1-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Monday saw them slip back into a tie.

Milwaukee completed a three-...

Brewers spoil Tony La Russa's 5,000th game party

2011-06-12T09:01:52Z

MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - The St Louis Cardinals were unable to deliver a celebratory victory for manager Tony La Russa in his 5,000th game, falling to a disappointing 8-0 loss to the Milwaukee Bre...

Greinke stays hot as Brewers sweep Marlins

2011-06-06T20:00:08Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - Milwaukee pitcher Zack Greinke won his fifth consecutive decision to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a four-game sweep of the Flor...

Brewers ink Braun to five-year extension

2011-04-21T18:30:23Z

Milwaukee inked slugging left fielder Ryan Braun to a five-year, $105 million contract extension on Thursday, making the longest commitment to a player in Brewers history.

Braun, elected a starter in Major League Baseball's last three All-Star Games, is one o...

Brewers' Braun signs extension through 2020 season

2011-04-21T15:30:08Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun has agreed to a five-year contract extension that will keep the three-time All-Star with the team through the 2020 season, the club said on Thursday.

Financial terms o...

Brewers batter Halladay, Phils 9-0

2011-04-19T20:00:05Z

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The Milwaukee Brewers battered Philadelphia ace Roy Halladay and cruised to a 9-0 victory over the Phillies on Tuesday.

The Brewers scored a run in...

Home run fireworks highlight opening day

2011-04-01T03:30:31Z

There were walk-off homers, back-to-back dingers, heartbreaking double plays, hand-warmers and long-sleeve shirts as a dozen Major League Baseball teams suited up for opening day.

Ramon Hernandez provided the early fireworks on Thursday, hitting a two-out three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth as the Major League Baseball teams suited up for opening day.

Ramon Hernandez provided the early fireworks on Thursday, hitting a two-out three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth as the Reuters) - The New York Yankees have traded pitcher Sergio Mitre to the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Chris Dic...

Brewers' Greinke breaks rib playing basketball

2011-03-09T06:30:29Z

PHOENIX (Reuters) - Former Cy Young Award winner Zack Greinke will miss the start of the Milwaukee Brewers' season after breaking a rib playing ...

Brewers reward second baseman Weeks with extension

2011-02-16T15:30:21Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Milwaukee Brewers have rewarded second baseman Rickie Weeks with a four-year contract extension after his breakout 2010 season, the National League club said Wednesday.

Weeks, 28, who played just 37 games in ...

Marcum agrees to $3.95 million deal with Brewers

2011-02-10T06:30:25Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Newly acquired pitcher Shaun Marcum has agreed to a one-year, $3.95 million contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, thus avoiding arbitration, Major League Ba...

Brewers give Fielder princely raise

2011-01-18T20:30:27Z

The Milwaukee Brewers have given Prince Fielder a hefty salary increase despite the first baseman recording the lowest batting average of his career last season.

The deal, which is the richest in Brewers' franchise history, will see Fielder earn 15.5 million dollars next season - five million dollars more than he received in 2010.

The former all-star i...

Fielder gets record $15.5 million deal with Brewers

2011-01-18T12:30:14Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder has agreed to a club-record $15.5 million, one-year contract, Major League Baseball's officia...

MLB save king Hoffman confirms retirement

2011-01-12T19:30:45Z

Major League Baseball's save king Trevor Hoffman, who made an art of getting the last three outs of a game, Wednesday confirmed he was retiring.

The 43-year-old will take a front office job with the San Diego Padres, the team with which he became a star.

He posted 601 ...

AP Source: Counsell returning to Brewers

2010-12-21T12:00:44Z

Person familiar with negotiations says Counsell agrees to 1-year contract to return to Brewers

A person familiar with negotiations says the Milwaukee Brewers and infielder Craig Counsell have agreed to a $1.4 million, one-year contract.

The person spoke to Zack Greinke likes attitude of Milwaukee Brewers; GM Bob Melvin says Prince Fielder will stay

Zack Greinke says he likes the attitude of the Milwaukee Brewers, who made another big trade with hopes of reaching the postseason again by ...

Brewers go all in with trade for Royals' Greinke

2010-12-20T02:30:11Z

Brewers go all in for 2011, send young talent to Royals for former Cy Young winner Greinke

The last time general manager Doug Melvin made a big move that prioritized the present over the future, CC Sabathia carried the Brewers agree to deal for Royals' Greinke, agent for player involved in deal confirms

The Milwaukee Brewers have a deal in place to acquire former Cy Young winner Zack Greinke from the Brewers RHP Marcum says he's learned from AL East, glad to be back in Midwest after trade

Shaun Marcum celebrated his 29th birthday in Milwaukee on Tuesday after the right-hander was acquired in a trade from

Nieves agrees to $775,000 contract with Brewers

2010-12-10T13:00:21Z

Catcher Wil Nieves agrees to $775,000, 1-year contract with Milwaukee Brewers

Catcher Wil Nieves has agreed to a $775,000, one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.

The 33-year-old hit .203 with three homers and 16 RBIs last season for the Washington National, starting 43 games at catcher. He has a .227 average with five home...

AP source: Blue Jays trade RHP Marcum to Brewers

2010-12-06T09:30:48Z

Person familiar with deal: Blue Jays trade RHP Shaun Marcum to Brewers for 2B prospect Lawrie

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to trade pitcher Shaun Marcum to the Blue Jays acquire RHP Carlos Villanueva from Brewers for player to be named

The Blue Jays have acquired right-hander Carlos Villanueva from the Milwaukee Brewers for a player to be named.

The 27-year-old was 2-0 with one save and a 4.61 ERA in 50 game...

Brewers fill out staff with 3 new coaches

2010-11-15T15:01:18Z

Brewers fill out staff by hiring Narron as bench coach, Kranitz as pitching coach

The Milwaukee Brewers have filled out their staff under new manager Ron Roenicke with three new coaches and three returning from last year's group.

Former Reds manager Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Zack Greinke, left, looks around the team clubhouse Monday, Dec. 20, 2010, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

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Royals Brewers Trade Baseball

2010-12-20T02:31:17Z

Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore speaks to the media as he announces that Royals pitcher Zack Greinke and shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt have been traded to the Milwaukee Bre...

Royals Brewers Trade

2010-12-19T16:00:22Z

FILE-This is a 2007 file photo of Zack Greinke of the Kansas City Royals. Greinke was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday Dec. 19, 2010. The Royals will receive Odorizzi, shortstop Alcides Escobar, outfielder Ron Roenicke speaks after being named the Milwaukee Brewers manager during a news conference Thursday, Nov, 4, 2010, at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisc. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Brewers Uecker Surgery Baseball

2010-10-19T08:02:01Z

FILE - This April 30, 2010, file photo shows Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer Bob Uecker during a news conference in Milwaukee, Wisc.. Uecker needs surgery on his heart again after a tear was discovered at the site of his valve replacement. The 75-year-old says he hopes to return to the team in time for spring training. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

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