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 Votto, Rolen homer in eighth, lift Reds to 5-2 win over Brewers and seven-game lead in Central

Joey Votto and Scott Rolen homered on back-to-back pitches in the eighth inning to break open a tie game and lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-2 victory over the ...

Guillen hits grand slam in Giants' 9-2 win.

2010-09-21T13:51:23Z

Guillen hits a grand slam and drives in 6 runs, Giants' beat the Brewers 9-2.

Jose Guillen hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, Barry Zito won for the first time in two months and the San Francisco Giants regained first place in the

Reds beat Brewers 5-4, open 6-game lead

2010-08-30T20:00:30Z

Reds open 6-game lead in NL Central by beating Brewers 5-4 in 10 innings

Jay Bruce singled off Trevor Hoffman with two outs in the 10th inning Monday night, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-4 victory ov...

Cain hits single in 11th to give Brewers win

2010-08-28T21:00:09Z

Cain hits single in 11th to give Brewers an 8-7 win over Pirates

Lorenzo Cain hit a game-ending single in the 11th inning, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.

Ryan Braun led off the 11th with a singl...

Brewers scores 6 in 7th inning to beat Pirates 7-2

2010-08-27T20:30:06Z

Alcides Escobar hits 2-run triple as part of 6-run 7th to lead Brewers over Pirates 7-2

Alcides Escobar's triple highlighted a six-run seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 Friday night.

New Dodger Barajas hits 3-run HR in 5-3 win over Brewers with Selig watching

Rod Barajas made a smashing debut for the Dodgers with a three-run homer and Ted Lilly won his fifth straight in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-3 victory over th...

McGehee lifts Brewers over first-place Padres 10-6

2010-08-20T21:00:10Z

Casey McGehee homers, drives in 4 as Brewers snap Padres' 5-game winning streak, 10-6

Casey McGehee homered and drove in four runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers piled up 15 hits against baseball's top pitching staff to snap the San Diego Padres' five-game winning streak, 10-6 on Fri...

Tulowitzki powers Rockies to 5-4 win over Brewers

2010-08-13T21:45:05Z

Tulowitzki's clutch 3-run homer lifts Colorado Rockies to 5-4 win over Milwaukee Brewers

Troy Tulowitzki hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 on Friday night.

With runners on second and third and n...

Ryan Braun and Other Fantasy Baseball Busts

2010-11-02T12:25:41Z

...

Braun, Wolf lead Brewers past Braves, 9-3

2010-07-16T20:00:14Z

Ryan Braun's homer helps Randy Wolf end drought against Atlanta, Brewers beat Braves 9-3

Ryan Braun's two-run homer helped give Milwaukee an early lead, Randy Wolf earned his first win over Atlanta in seven years and...

Braun's 10th-inning single lifts Brewers over Bucs

2010-07-09T20:30:15Z

Ryan Braun snaps out of slump with RBI single in 10th to give Brewers 5-4 win over Pirates

Ryan Braun's two-out single scored Rickie Weeks from second base in the 10th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-4 victory over the

Mauer gets most votes as MLB announces All-Stars

2010-07-14T14:08:39Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Minnesota Twins catcher and American League MVP Joe Mauer won the most votes from fans among players in the starting line-up for the 81st All-Star game announced by Major League Baseball (MLB) on Sunday.

Joining M...

3B Wright overtakes Polanco on NL All-Stars

2010-07-14T14:08:39Z

3B Wright overtakes Polanco on NL All-Stars; AL's Joe Mauer top vote-getter overall

David Wright has overtaken Placido Polanco in the final week of voting to be the National League's starting third baseman in the All-Star game...

Polanco leads Wright in fan voting for NL 3B spot

2010-07-14T14:08:39Z

Polanco edging Wright in NL All-Star fan voting at 3B, Heyward holds lead in OF

Placido Polanco goes into the final days of All-Star fan voting with a dwindling lead over David Wright for the starting spot at third base on the National League team.

Polanco's edge was do...

Astros erase early deficit, beat Brewers 9-5

2010-06-28T21:00:13Z

Astros rally to take lead on Pedro Feliz's RBI double in 7th, beat Brewers 9-5

Pedro Feliz's RBI double gave Houston the lead in the seventh inning, capping a comeback from an early deficit and helping the Astros to a 9-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.

Houston ...

Axford gets long save, McGehee HRs in Brewers win

2010-06-22T20:45:21Z

Axford converts 6-out save, McGehee hits 3-run homer to help Brewers top Twins 7-5

Casey McGehee hit a three-run homer and rookie closer John Axford converted his first six-out save to help Milwaukee's bullpen hold on in the Brewers' 7-5 victory over the Smith sparks Rockies' comeback from three-run deficit in 8-7 win over Milwaukee Brewers

What started as another low-scoring affair for two scuffling offenses turned into a wild slugfest with Seth Smith leading the Colorado Rockies to an 8-7 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday ni...

McGehee HRs off Hunter's glove as Brewers win 12-2

2010-06-14T22:30:22Z

Brewers slam Saunders 12-2, Angels lose SS Aybar to knee injury on McGehee's takeout slide

Ryan Braun hit a grand slam and Casey McGehee added a solo shot off the glove of a leaping Torii Hunter, leading Randy Wolf and the

Hart's NL-best 17th HR lifts Brewers over Rangers

2010-06-11T19:45:34Z

Hart hits 17th homer; Fielder, Braun and McGehee also go deep as Brewers top Rangers 6-2

Corey Hart hit his NL-leading 17th home run, Prince Fielder, Ryan Braun and Casey McGehee also went deep and the ...

Down 4-0 early, Marlins go on to rout Brewers 13-5

2010-05-31T13:00:41Z

Marlins' offense breaks out in a big way over last 3 innings, rally past Brewers

Cody Ross hit a three-run home run to spark Florida's biggest inning this year, Cameron Maybin hit an inside-the-park homer to help turn the game into a runaway and the Marlins erased an early four-run deficit in be...

Brewers snap 8-game home skid with win over Astros

2010-05-25T20:30:38Z

Wolf sharp, Braun, Weeks homer in Brewers' 6-1 win over Astros to snap 8-game home skid

Randy Wolf pitched seven scoreless innings, Ryan Braun and Rickie Weeks homered and the Milwaukee Brewers snapped an eight-game home...

Booms and Busts of 2010 - NL

2010-10-27T07:38:13Z

...

Gallardo, Brewers edge Diamondbacks 3-2

2010-05-07T21:45:13Z

Gallardo strikes out 10 as Brewers defeat Diamondbacks 3-2

Yovani Gallardo continued his strikeout tear with 10 in five innings, Rickie Weeks and Jim Edmonds homered, and the Brewers' Hoffman blows save again, Pirates win 6-5 in 14 innings on Jones' two-out, RBI double

Ryan Doumit got the best of Trevor Hoffman again and Garrett Jones' two-out, run-scoring double in the 14th rallied the Pittsburgh Pirate...

Edmonds, Braun help Brewers bash Pirates 20-0

2010-04-22T18:15:14Z

Jim Edmonds homered and Ryan Braun drove in five runs as the Milwaukee Brewers compiled 25 hits to bash the Pittsburgh Pirates 20-0 on Thursday.

Edmonds also had two doubles and a single in the Edmonds, Braun, Brewers go batty, beat Pirates 20-0 in Pittsburgh's most-lopsided loss

Ryan Braun, Jim Edmonds and the Milwaukee Brewers went totally batty.

The Brew Crew piled up 25 hits Thursday and...

Weeks, Braun, McGehee lead Brewers past Cubs 8-6

2010-04-19T16:18:52Z

Weeks breaks 7th-inning tie, Braun & McGehee hit HRs as Brewers beat Cubs 8-6

Rickie Weeks hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and Trevor Hoffman protected a late lead Thursday, giving the Milwaukee Brewers an 8-6 victory over the Casey McGehee's homer in 9th gives Brewers 8-7 win over Cardinals after Hoffman blows save

Casey McGehee homered in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-7 victory over St. Louis after the Cardinals rallied against closer Jimenez sharp, Stewart homers on his birthday to give Rockies a 5-3 win over Brewers in opener

Ubaldo Jimenez stayed out of big trouble with his 99 mph fastball and Ian Stewart homered on his birthday, lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 5-3 victory over the

Fielder leads Brewers with emotions, passion

2010-03-29T13:45:37Z

Fielder leads Brewers with emotion, passion, says he respects the game

Prince Fielder will not change his style of play. Don't expect his teammates to temper their enthusiasm, either.

The Milwaukee Brewers, two years removed from a National League wild card bert...

Brewers, ChiSox play to 4-all tie after 10 frames

2010-03-21T16:15:54Z

Brewers and White Sox play to 4-all tie after 10 innings

The Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers played to a 4-all after 10 innings on Sunday.

After the Brewers grabbed a 4-2 lead, the White Sox tied it with a two-run seventh inning. The second run came on Jordan Danks'...

Wolf throws 3 scoreless innings in Brewers loss

2010-03-11T15:16:05Z

Wolf throws 3 scoreless innings, but Athletics top Brewers 7-3 thanks to Gross, Taylor

Milwaukee's biggest offseason acquisition is on his way to a nice spring with his new team.

Randy Wolf struck out four in three scoreless innings, but Gabe Gross hit a two-run triple against his former tea...

Fielder, Hart lead Brewers over M's split squad

2010-03-08T16:30:25Z

Prince Fielder knocks in 2 runs, Corey Hart homers as Brewers beat Mariners split squad 6-2

With young sluggers Ryan Braun, Prince Fielder and Corey Hart grabbing most of the headlines, pitching often can be an afterthought for the

Braun, Escobar homer in six-run fifth for Brewers

2010-03-06T15:45:36Z

Ryan Braun and Alcides Escobar each homered during a six-run fifth inning, Brewers rout Giants

Ryan Braun and Alcides Escobar each homered during a six-run fifth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Jimenez sharp, Rockies beat LA 4-3 to cut Dodgers' lead in NL West to 1 game

The surging Colorado Rockies are poised to pull off an improbable finish.

Ubaldo Jimenez allowed a run and two hits over six innings and struck out 10, leading the Rockies to a 4-3 victory Friday night over the NL W...

Rockies dominate Brewers, clinch playoff spot

2010-04-16T10:02:05Z

Garrett Atkins had three hits and drove in three runs in support of strong pitching from Aaron Cook as Colorado reached the playoffs for the second time in three years with a 9-2 win over Milwaukee.

The Rockies still have an opportunity to capture their first division title in franchise history. Bullpen holds as Phillies beat Brewers 6-5, reduce magic number to 3

Jimmy Rollins hit his 21st home run of the season, Ryan Howard tied Prince Fielder for the major league RBI lead and the Philadelphia Phillies took anoth...

Kuroda cruises as Dodgers beat Giants

2010-07-14T14:02:05Z

Blake, Kuroda lead first-place Dodgers past rival Giants 10-3

Hiroki Kuroda is back in his groove and Casey Blake, too. That does a whole lot for the Dodgers' confidence during the stretch run.

So does a rout of the archrival Giants in September.

Kuroda dodged the barrel of a broken bat that flew in his direction and retired 19 straight durin...

Brewers' Braun starts six-run inning with homer

2010-04-16T10:40:11Z

Braun hits two-run homer to spark a six-run sixth inning, Brewers beat Nationals 6-1

Ryan Braun hit a two-run home run to jumpstart a six-run sixth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Washington Nationals 7-1 Monday.

The Brewers sent 11 batter...

MILWAUKEE BREWERS

2010-10-22T11:17:36Z

...

Fielder, Rivera each hit 2 HRs, Brewers beat SD

2010-04-16T10:52:41Z

Fielder, Rivera each homer twice to lift sagging Brewers over Padres 12-9

Prince Fielder and backup catcher Mike Rivera each hit two home runs, and the struggling Milwaukee Brewers built a big lead before hanging on to beat the Replay review overturns apparent home run by Brewers slugger Ryan Braun

Brewers slugger Ryan Braun has had an apparent home run taken away by instant replay.

Braun's drive to center field Wednesday night against Washington was originally ruled a home...

Moss's homer, 4 more lead Pirates past Brewers 8-7

2010-04-16T11:14:09Z

Moss's homer, Pirates' fifth of game, supplies 8-7 win over Brewers

Brandon Moss hit Pittsburgh's season-high fifth homer of the game leading off the ninth inning and the Pirates won a series against Milwaukee for the first time in nearly two years, rallying to beat the Brewers...

Brewers OF Braun out of lineup with sore thumb

2010-04-16T11:16:35Z

Brewers All-Star OF Ryan Braun out of lineup with sore thumb

All-Star outfielder Ryan Braun is out of the Milwaukee Brewers' lineup with a sore right thumb.

He was given the day off by manager Ken Macha for Saturday's game against Night fit for a Prince: Fielder wins Home Run Derby, beating St. Louis boppers on own turf

Prince Fielder's approach at the plate is perfect for the Home Run Derby.

"I'm not quite sure about my mechanics. I just know I have to swing hard," Fielder said. "In high school, a lot of people told me to swing easier and everything, but I...

Hudson hits 2 HRs, Kershaw dominant for Dodgers

2010-04-16T11:24:04Z

Orlando Hudson hits 2 homers as Dodgers cap best start in 32 years with win over Brewers

All-Star Orlando Hudson homered twice, Clayton Kershaw won his fifth consecutive road start and the Los Angeles Dodgers capped the best first half in the majors with a 7-4 victory over th...

Lilly strikes out nine in Cubs' win

2010-04-16T11:29:45Z

CHICAGO (Reuters) - All-Star selection Ted Lilly struck out nine and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Milwaukee Brewers 8-2 on Sunday.

The loss dropped the Brewers into second place in the National League...

Cubs' Lilly shuts down Brewers in 8-2 victory

2010-04-16T11:31:41Z

Cubs' lone All-Star Ted Lilly strike outs nine in 8-2 victory over Brewers

Ted Lilly pitched effectively into the seventh inning and Derrek Lee hit a two-run homer, leading the Chicago Cubs to an 8-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday...

Braun drives in 4, Brewers top skidding Mets again

2010-07-14T14:11:36Z

Braun drives in 4, leaves Mets in a mess after Milwaukee extends New York's slide

The injury-depleted Mets are a mess, and not even Johan Santana could help against a fill-in starter.

Ryan Braun drove in fo...

Span's big day leads Twins over Brewers 6-4

2010-04-16T11:39:51Z

Span delivers in first game off disabled list, leads Twins to 6-4 victory over Brewers

Denard Span tripled, walked three times and scored three runs in his first game back from the disabled list, and the Minnesota Twins extended their dominance over the Milwaukee Brewers with a 6-4 vic...

Pop Quiz Sounds Fans: Which Milwaukee Brewer Would You Like to See Caught Juicin'?

2010-10-26T20:57:58Z

...

Fielder's slam rallies Brewers by Indians

2010-04-16T11:48:05Z

CLEVELAND (Reuters) - Prince Fielder's grand slam home run sparked a six-run eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to defeat the Cleveland Indians 14-12 in a high scoring interleague game Monday.

Fielder, who drove in a...

Rockies win 8th in a row, beat Brewers 5-4

2010-04-16T11:53:07Z

Cook shines, Rockies win 8th in a row, complete sweep of Brewers with 5-4 victory

Aaron Cook pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning and the Colorado Rockies won their eighth straight game, holding off the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 Thursday for another sweep.

Chipper Jones hits 2 homers, drives in 5 as Braves rally in 8th for 8-7 win over Brewers

Chipper Jones had four hits, including two homers, and matched his career high with five RBIs and the Braves rallied past Milwaukee 8-7 on Sunday to prevent the Brewers from their first series sweep in Ryan Braun homers to help Brewers beat Marlins 9-6, ending road losing streak

Ryan Braun homered and Milwaukee scored three runs on walks to snap its five-game road losing streak with a 9-6 win Wednesday night over the Florida Marlins.

The Brewers scored six r...

Brewers sweep Reds with 5-2 victory

2010-04-16T12:03:11Z

Cameron homers, Gallardo wins his fifth and Brewers sweep Reds with 5-2 victory

Mike Cameron homered and Yovani Gallardo won his fifth game as the Milwaukee Brewers swept the three-game series from the Cincinnati Reds with...

Brewers' Braun returns to lineup

2010-04-16T12:05:44Z

Brewers LF Ryan Braun back in starting lineup after being hit on wrist

Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is back in the lineup after being hit on the right wrist by a pitch in Tuesday night's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Braun says he used a brace overnight that helped keep the swelling down and he felt fine hea...

Brewers' Braun leaves after being hit on wrist

2010-04-16T12:06:28Z

Brewers LF Ryan Braun leaves game after being hit by pitch on right wrist

Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun has left a game against the St. Louis Cardinals after being hit on the right wrist by a pitch in the third inning.

Braun played the field in the fourth, but did not get another at-bat and left before the fifth. He ...

Brewers rally to beat Astros

2010-04-16T12:13:43Z

Fielder, Hart key late rally in 4-3 win over Houston

Prince Fielder drove in two with a single and Corey Hart had an RBI double in a three-run seventh, and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied for a 4-3 win over the Hou...

Macha says pitch at Braun worth MLB review

2010-04-16T12:23:30Z

Brewers' Macha says Dempster pitch at Braun worth review by MLB discipline czar

Brewers manager Ken Macha suggested a pitch by Chicago Cubs starter Ryan Dempster that glanced off the helmet of Brewers

Soriano homers as Cubs beat Brewers 4-2

2010-04-16T12:23:31Z

Soriano homers, bullpen holds as Cubs beat Brewers 4-2 to avoid sweep

Alfonso Soriano hit a towering two-run homer in a four-run third inning and the Chicago Cubs survived another shaky outing by their bullpen, beating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 Sunday to avoid a series sweep.

C...

Flores, Nats spoil Hinch's debut in Arizona 5-4

2010-07-14T14:11:55Z

Flores, Guzman, Dunn help Nationals edge D'backs 5-4 and spoil A.J. Hinch's managerial debut

Arizona manager A.J. Hinch wants the Diamondbacks to start believing in themselves. It's an attitude the lowly Washington Nationals seem to already have acquired.

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun hits his second two-run home run of the baseball game, during the third inning against the Florida Marlins on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Brewers Astros Baseball

2010-09-14T20:30:29Z

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun hits a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Cardinals Brewers Baseball

2010-09-08T19:50:17Z

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun hits a three-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Pirates Brewers Baseball

2010-08-29T14:45:20Z

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun connects for a two-run home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, in Milwaukee. Catching is Pittsburgh Pirates' Ryan Doumit. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

...

The latest in Ryan Braun (Baseball)

Brewers win right to negotiate with Japan's Aoki

Braun's positive test dims MLB's positive glow

NL MVP Braun faces doping ban, if finding confirmed

Milwaukee's Braun named National League MVP

Brewers' Braun wins National League MVP award

Brewers slugger Braun wins National League MVP award

Brewers overpower Cards in game one

Brewers win playoff opener against Arizona

Powerhouse Phils and Yankees top playoff seeds

Playoff lines drawn as divisions tied up

Bautista leads new era as All Stars named

Brewers go deep three times to sink Red Sox

Hosmer reigns supreme among rising young Royals

Brewers ink Braun to five-year extension

Brewers' Braun signs extension through 2020 season

Home run fireworks highlight opening day

Guillen hits grand slam in Giants' 9-2 win.

Reds beat Brewers 5-4, open 6-game lead

Cain hits single in 11th to give Brewers win

Brewers scores 6 in 7th inning to beat Pirates 7-2

McGehee lifts Brewers over first-place Padres 10-6

Tulowitzki powers Rockies to 5-4 win over Brewers

Ryan Braun and Other Fantasy Baseball Busts

Braun, Wolf lead Brewers past Braves, 9-3

Braun's 10th-inning single lifts Brewers over Bucs

Mauer gets most votes as MLB announces All-Stars

3B Wright overtakes Polanco on NL All-Stars

Polanco leads Wright in fan voting for NL 3B spot

Astros erase early deficit, beat Brewers 9-5

Axford gets long save, McGehee HRs in Brewers win

McGehee HRs off Hunter's glove as Brewers win 12-2

Hart's NL-best 17th HR lifts Brewers over Rangers

Down 4-0 early, Marlins go on to rout Brewers 13-5

Brewers snap 8-game home skid with win over Astros

Booms and Busts of 2010 - NL

Gallardo, Brewers edge Diamondbacks 3-2

Edmonds, Braun help Brewers bash Pirates 20-0

Weeks, Braun, McGehee lead Brewers past Cubs 8-6

Fielder leads Brewers with emotions, passion

Brewers, ChiSox play to 4-all tie after 10 frames

Wolf throws 3 scoreless innings in Brewers loss

Fielder, Hart lead Brewers over M's split squad

Braun, Escobar homer in six-run fifth for Brewers

Rockies dominate Brewers, clinch playoff spot

Kuroda cruises as Dodgers beat Giants

Brewers' Braun starts six-run inning with homer

MILWAUKEE BREWERS

Fielder, Rivera each hit 2 HRs, Brewers beat SD

Moss's homer, 4 more lead Pirates past Brewers 8-7

Brewers OF Braun out of lineup with sore thumb

Hudson hits 2 HRs, Kershaw dominant for Dodgers

Lilly strikes out nine in Cubs' win

Cubs' Lilly shuts down Brewers in 8-2 victory

Braun drives in 4, Brewers top skidding Mets again

Span's big day leads Twins over Brewers 6-4

Pop Quiz Sounds Fans: Which Milwaukee Brewer Would You Like to See Caught Juicin'?

Fielder's slam rallies Brewers by Indians

Rockies win 8th in a row, beat Brewers 5-4

Brewers sweep Reds with 5-2 victory

Brewers' Braun returns to lineup

Brewers' Braun leaves after being hit on wrist

Brewers rally to beat Astros

Macha says pitch at Braun worth MLB review

Soriano homers as Cubs beat Brewers 4-2

Flores, Nats spoil Hinch's debut in Arizona 5-4

Brewers Astros Baseball

Cardinals Brewers Baseball

Pirates Brewers Baseball