Topic: Milwaukee Brewers

Playoff lines drawn as divisions tied up

(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 New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies in the post season.Rookie Paul Goldschmidt drove in two ...

Brewers stumble in title tilt, Cards close on Braves

(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 ...

Braun's walk-off homer leads Brewers past Rockies

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 toward the National League Central division title on Tuesday.The victory kept Milwaukee (87-62) ...

Halladay the best from any perspective - Marcum

MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - During five seasons together on the Toronto Blue Jays starting rotation, Shaun Marcum got a good look at Roy Halladay but on Friday, he saw the Cy Young award winner from new perspective - the opposition dugout.It might have ...

Phillies offense erupts to bury Brewers

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 Thursday.The win is the fourth in a row for the ...

Estrada too strong a Brew for Pirates

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 spark the Brewers to an 11-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.Estrada, who ...

Milwaukee Brewers too hot at home for St Louis Cardinals

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 their home record to 40-14, the best in Major League ...

Brewers' All Star Weeks bound for DL with ankle injury

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.The Brewers infielder appeared to turn the ankle while running to first base ...

Diamonbacks' Drew, Brewers' Gomez injured

PHOENIX (Reuters) - Arizona shortstop Stephen Drew and Milwaukee center fielder Carlos Gomez were both injured in the Brewers' 5-2 victory on Wednesday.Drew will likely need surgery after fracturing his right ankle while trying to score from second base. The 28-year-old caught ...

Rockies strike early to crush Brewers

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 with a 12-3 pounding on Thursday. The Rockies roughed up Milwaukee starter Yovani Gallardo, chasing ...