http://mlb.mlb.com MIL Homepage News Sat, 18 May 2013 07:32:06 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_milmlb_slnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mil Sat, 18 May 2013 00:11:54 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_milmlb_slnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mil The Cardinals built a big early lead before holding off Aramis Ramirez's singlehanded charge to beat the Brewers, 7-6, on Friday at Busch Stadium. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47819564&notebook_id=47819570&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Fri, 17 May 2013 20:04:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47819564&notebook_id=47819570&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Manager Ron Roenicke was the only one who spoke when he called a rare postgame meeting on Thursday after the Brewers suffered their 12th loss in 14 games. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47819564&notebook_id=47819568&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Fri, 17 May 2013 20:04:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47819564&notebook_id=47819568&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil The box scores say he was 3-for-18 on the first two legs of the Brewers' long road trip, but Aramis Ramirez felt better than that and manager Ron Roenicke saw better than that. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_16_milmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mil Fri, 17 May 2013 00:37:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_16_milmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mil It was better than his last start, but it still wasn't good enough to help the Brewers stop their May slide. Hiram Burgos allowed three runs in five frames as the Brewers fell, 7-1, to the Pirates on Thursday. Jonathan Mayo http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47731770&notebook_id=47731784&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Thu, 16 May 2013 19:03:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47731770&notebook_id=47731784&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Aramis Ramirez was not in the starting lineup for Thursday night's finale against the Pirates, but before any alarm bells go off about the recently returned third baseman, it was a planned off day as he continues to work his way back from a left knee sprain. Jonathan Mayo http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47731770&notebook_id=47731780&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Thu, 16 May 2013 19:03:10 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47731770&notebook_id=47731780&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil After waiting for the right Major League deal, Francisco Rodriguez is back, and he can't wait to help the Brewers turn things around. Jonathan Mayo http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47723530&vkey=news_mil&c_id=mil Thu, 16 May 2013 19:01:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47723530&vkey=news_mil&c_id=mil Less than a year ago, very few baseball fans had heard of Brewers shortstop Jean Segura. A quarter of the way through the 2013 season, Segura is on the short list of best young players you need to watch whenever you get the chance. Matt Yallof http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_milmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mil Wed, 15 May 2013 23:23:11 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_milmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mil Brewers right-hander Yovani Gallardo and Pirates lefty Wandy Rodriguez hooked up in a classic pitching duel Wednesday night at PNC Park, and the Pirates prevailed, 3-1. George Von Benko http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47645128&notebook_id=47645134&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Wed, 15 May 2013 18:56:07 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47645128&notebook_id=47645134&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Reliever John Axford's late-inning struggles continued Tuesday night against the Pirates. Axford coughed up a 3-2 lead, giving up a run in the eighth inning, and the Pirates eventually won the game. George Von Benko http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47645128&notebook_id=47645132&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Wed, 15 May 2013 18:56:04 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47645128&notebook_id=47645132&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said first baseman Corey Hart and left-hander Chris Narveson were making progress in their recoveries from injuries. George Von Benko http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47645128&notebook_id=47628058&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Wed, 15 May 2013 23:53:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47645128&notebook_id=47628058&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Milwaukee has promoted Francisco Rodriguez to its big league club. George Von Benko http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47596278&vkey=news_mil&c_id=mil Wed, 15 May 2013 08:52:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47596278&vkey=news_mil&c_id=mil The production of the Brewers shortstop-center field combination of Jean Segura and Carlos Gomez has put each player near the top of the National League leaderboard in several statistical categories. Roger Schlueter http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47573218&vkey=news_mil&c_id=mil Wed, 15 May 2013 01:36:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47573218&vkey=news_mil&c_id=mil How good has Jean Segura been during the first six weeks of his first full Major League season? He has been Mike Trout-good. In this, Segura's first full season in the Majors, he has been something else. He has been Trout-like, and then some. Mike Bauman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47555762&vkey=news_mil&c_id=mil Tue, 14 May 2013 22:53:58 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47555762&vkey=news_mil&c_id=mil Umpire Fieldin Culbreth, working home plate in Tuesday night's game between the Pirates and the Brewers, was forced to leave in the 11th inning with an apparent injury to his left collarbone. Tom Singer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47510256&notebook_id=47520580&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Tue, 14 May 2013 19:27:22 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47510256&notebook_id=47520580&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Third baseman Aramis Ramirez refused to take some time on a rehab assignment in the Minors, but has gotten off to a good start at the plate in his return from a knee sprain. Adam McCalvy and George Von Benko http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_milmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mil Wed, 15 May 2013 02:25:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_milmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mil Andrew McCutchen delivered a 12th-inning walk-off home run off reliever Mike Fiers, lifting the Pirates to a 4-3 comeback win over the Brewers on Tuesday night at PNC Park. George Von Benko http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47510256&notebook_id=47517670&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Tue, 14 May 2013 18:55:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47510256&notebook_id=47517670&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil A first step, perhaps? The Brewers were hoping Monday night's 5-1 win over the Pirates will get them jump-started. But they lost Tuesday's game, 4-3, in 12 innings. The Brewers are 1-4 in their last five games and 2-10 this month. Adam McCalvy and George Von Benko http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47510256&notebook_id=47510386&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Tue, 14 May 2013 16:34:06 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47510256&notebook_id=47510386&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Agent Joe Klein told FoxSports.com that the Brewers offered Jean Segura a contract extension about a month ago, mere weeks after the 23-year-old shortstop made his first Opening Day roster. Talks have not progressed from that point. Adam McCalvy and George Von Benko http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47499070&vkey=news_mil&c_id=mil Tue, 14 May 2013 13:39:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47499070&vkey=news_mil&c_id=mil The Brewers and Miller High Life on Tuesday gave Todd Halverson's front lawn a ballpark-style makeover, courtesy of the Miller Park grounds crew. Enter today, and your lawn could be next. Mark Newman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47422504&notebook_id=47423152&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Mon, 13 May 2013 17:38:54 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47422504&notebook_id=47423152&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Left fielder Ryan Braun took Monday night off against the Pirates. He's been getting treatment since the start of Spring Training for a back problem, and has had issues with a stiff neck since early April. George Von Benko http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47422504&notebook_id=47423150&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Mon, 13 May 2013 17:38:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47422504&notebook_id=47423150&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks, who is is batting .100 (1-for-10) on the current road trip. was not in the starting lineup for the first time on Monday. In his stead, Yuniesky Betancourt started at second base, while Blake Lalli got the nod at first. George Von Benko http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_13_milmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mil Mon, 13 May 2013 23:45:24 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_13_milmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mil Right-hander Marco Estrada gave the Brewers a much needed solid start -- firing seven solid innings with five strikeouts -- while Norichika Aoki added two doubles and three RBIs in a 5-1 win over the Pirates on Monday night at PNC Park. George Von Benko http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47415174&vkey=news_mil&c_id=mil Mon, 13 May 2013 19:15:38 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47415174&vkey=news_mil&c_id=mil Brewers shortstop Jean Segura's outstanding play during the past week earned him National League Player of the Week honors for the period ending May 12. Jason Mastrodonato http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47322478&notebook_id=47325026&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Sun, 12 May 2013 14:23:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47322478&notebook_id=47325026&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Right on schedule, the Brewers promoted reliever Francisco Rodriguez to Triple-A Nashville on Saturday night and will decide this week whether to offer him a job in the Majors or a ticket back to free agency. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47322478&notebook_id=47324220&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Sun, 12 May 2013 14:15:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47322478&notebook_id=47324220&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Logan Schafer always wanted to swing a pink bat on Mother's Day in the Minor Leagues, but admits he procrastinated in placing the order. He started in center field for the Brewers on Sunday and finally got his chance. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47322478&notebook_id=47323454&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Sun, 12 May 2013 14:10:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47322478&notebook_id=47323454&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Ron Roenicke would have liked to sit second baseman Rickie Weeks on Sunday, but without divulging many details, said he could not. The manager insists that Weeks' primary issue is confidence, not mechanics. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47322478&notebook_id=47323452&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Sun, 12 May 2013 14:10:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47322478&notebook_id=47323452&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Brewers center fielder Carlos Gomez has been getting treatment since Spring Training for a balky back, but characterized Sunday, when he was not in the starting lineup against the Reds, as merely a routine day off. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47322478&notebook_id=47323450&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Sun, 12 May 2013 14:10:43 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47322478&notebook_id=47323450&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil Corey Hart marked another milestone last week in his comeback from right knee surgery, but things are moving more slowly than he expected, and he could not say whether he'd be ready to return when his stint on the disabled list expires May 30. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_12_milmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mil Sun, 12 May 2013 18:10:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_12_milmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mil The first German-developed Major Leaguer hit his first career home run on Sunday, and Donald Lutz's three-run shot off the foul pole sent the Reds to a 5-1 win over Wily Peralta and the Brewers to cap a three-game Cincinnati sweep. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47320358&vkey=news_mil&c_id=mil Sun, 12 May 2013 13:22:38 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47320358&vkey=news_mil&c_id=mil This was a choice no son should have to make, much less on Mother's Day. Accept a promotion back to the Major Leagues, or remain in Florida at the bedside of his gravely ill mom? That was the choice facing Brewers right-hander Mike Fiers on Saturday night. Adam McCalvy