Lorenzo Cain Plays Hero In Win Against Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (oblique) went 2-for-5 with a pair of homers and four RBI in Wednesday's 4-2 extra-inning win over the Cubs. Cain opened the scoring in the eighth inning with a solo shot. In the 10th, he regained the lead for the Brewers with a three-run blast. Ultimately, Cain knocked in all... Read More

Christian Yelich Swipes Bag In Win

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich went 3-for-4 with a double, two singles, a walk, and a stolen base in Wednesday's 4-2 extra-inning win over the Cubs. Yelich's steal came in the eighth inning after he got aboard with a single. Avisail Garcia and Travis Shaw struck out against Andrew Chafin, leaving Yelich stranded. The 29-year-old... Read More

Avisail Garcia Swipes Bag In Win

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Avisail Garcia went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 4-2 extra-inning win over the Cubs. Garcia hit a single in the sixth inning and stole second base, although he didn't come around to score. The 29-year-old outfielder has gone 4-for-22 (.182) in five games this season, and all four hits have... Read More

Travis Shaw Blasts Opposite-Field Homer In Win

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Cubs. Shaw got a boost in playing time when the team dealt Orlando Arcia to Atlanta on Tuesday afternoon. He rewarded the team's faith in him immediately, smacking a three-run home run in the first inning. The... Read More

Omar Narvaez Homers Again

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and one walk in Tuesday's win over the Cubs. Narvaez took Adbert Alzolay deep in the fourth inning to notch his second home run of the season and second long ball in as many games. He's gotten off to a hot start with... Read More

Freddy Peralta Strikes Out Eight In Win

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (1-0) allowed one hit and four walks while striking out eight across five scoreless innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Cubs. Peralta appeared as a reliever on Opening Day, but Tuesday marked his first start of the campaign. He flashed tremendous swing-and-miss stuff, racking up 17 swinging... Read More

Orlando Arcia Being Traded To Braves

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia is being traded to the Atlanta Braves, Ken Rosenthal reports. In return, the Brewers will receive Chad Sobotka and Patrick Weigel. Both are right-handed pitching prospects heading to Milwaukee. The development of Luis Urias and the addition of Kolten Wong made it tough for the Brewers to find a regular... Read More

Omar Narvaez's Strong Start Continues

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Cubs. He took Jason Adam deep in the seventh inning to provide the Brewers with their only offense of the night. Narvaez has hits in all three of his starts to begin the season, going 5-for-11 with... Read More

Jackie Bradley Jr. Hits Solo Home Run In Loss

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-2 loss to the Twins. Bradley got aboard on an error in the second inning and scored on Manny Pina's sacrifice fly. In the sixth, Bradley added a solo home run. The 30-year-old outfielder is in... Read More

Omar Narvaez Strong Start To Season

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez went 1-for-3 during Saturday's loss against the Twins. Narvaez was the only Milwaukee player who got a hit in a game where the Brewers were completely stymied by Jose Berrios. Narvaez was seeing the ball well in spring training and he's started the year on a strong note as well,... Read More

Corbin Burnes Excellent Despite Loss

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (0-1) gave up one run while striking out 11 across 6 1/3 innings Saturday against the Twins. Burnes might have started the season with a loss, but he delivered an exceptional effort on the mound with 11 strikeouts and only giving up a run through a Byron Buxton homer... Read More

Travis Shaw Comes Through With Clutch Double

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI, and a walk during Thursday's extra-inning win over the Twins. Shaw reached base in three of his five plate appearances and provided quite an offensive spark for the Brewers when the team needed it the most, as he drove in two runs... Read More

Josh Hader Secures Save In Extra Innings

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader secured the save in Thursday's extra-inning win over the Twins. He tossed a perfect inning while striking out the three batters he faced. Hader was absolutely dominant when called upon in the season opener, tossing nine of his 11 pitches for strikes and fanning the three batters he faced. Hader... Read More

Brandon Woodruff Only Last Four Innings

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff gave up three runs Thursday in a no-decision against the Twins. Woodruff allowed six hits and two walks while fanning five across four innings. Woodruff got the nod for opening day for the second straight season but wasn't very effective in this contest lasting only four innings. He did... Read More

Daniel Vogelbach Earns Spot On Brewers Roster

The Milwaukee Brewers have opted to give Daniel Vogelbach a spot on their major league roster to begin the season. Manager Craig Counsell said Sunday that Vogelbach has secured a spot on the Brewers' Opening Day roster, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. The lack of a universal designated hitter in 2021 will limit Vogelbach to... Read More

Josh Lindblom Will Begin Season In Bullpen

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Josh Lindblom will begin the season in the bullpen. He was competing for a spot in the rotation, but instead, Freddy Peralta has won the final starting job. The 33-year-old was just mediocre in the spring with a 4.66 ERA thus far in the Cactus League. Lindblom can safely be ignored in... Read More

Kolten Wong Locked Into Leadoff Spot

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong figures to see quite a few first pitches this season, as he has hit leadoff in every game he has appeared in this spring. He will almost surely open the regular season at the top of the order against right-handed starters, and he may do the same against southpaws,... Read More

Freddy Peralta Earns Spot In Rotation For Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta has been named the Brewers' fifth starter to begin the regular season, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. Peralta made just one start for the Brewers last year, but he'll begin the year in the rotation after a strong spring performance. The right-hander has made three Cactus League appearances (one start),... Read More

James Karinchak Will Split Save Opportunities To Begin Season

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher James Karinchak will be splitting save opportunities between a trio of pitchers to begin the season. Cleveland will use a committee of Karinchak, Emmanuel Clase, and Nick Wittgren for save chances this season, manager Terry Francona told MLB.com. "The other thing we talked to them about is because there are so... Read More

Emmanuel Clase Will Be Part Of Closer Committee In Cleveland

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase will get save opportunities this season. The Indians will use a committee of Clase, James Karinchak, and Nick Wittgren for save chances this season, manager Terry Francona told MLB.com. Clase had a 4.32 ERA this spring with 11 strikeouts and no walks in 8.1 innings. Karinchak entered spring as... Read More

Brett Anderson Lands A Rotation Spot In Milwaukee

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brett Anderson allowed two earned runs over 5 2/3 innings in Thursday's exhibition game against the Giants. He gave up five hits and posted a 3:0 K:BB in the contest. Anderson has allowed 18 hits through 15 1/3 innings this spring, but he has also walked just two batters and has... Read More

Jackie Bradley Jr. May Not Be Ready For Season Opener

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (wrist) is scheduled to play in a spring training game Saturday, but general manager David Stearns said it's "still a little bit to be determined" whether the outfielder is ready for Opening Day, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. The 30-year-old signed with the Brewers in early March and appeared... Read More

Brad Boxberger Released By Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers released relief pitcher Brad Boxberger on Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. The 32-year-old was unable to secure a spot on the big-league roster to open the season, though Milwaukee apparently hopes to re-sign him on another minor-league deal. Boxberger had a 3.00 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and 18:8 K: BB over 18... Read More

Jordan Zimmermann Released By Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers released Jordan Zimmermann on Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. The 34-year-old was unable to secure a spot on the Opening Day roster, though the Brewers are still hoping to re-sign the veteran via a minor-league deal. Zimmerman was due a $100,000 retention bonus Saturday, so the release and potential re-signing would... Read More

Ryan Braun Still Heavily Leaning Towards Retirement

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun visited Brewers camp Monday but is still "strongly leaning" toward retiring, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Braun's visibility at the camp may have led some to believe he is considering playing at some point this year, and he did not close the door on that happening, saying,... Read More

Billy Hamilton Won't Make Opening Day Roster For Cleveland

Cleveland Indians outfielder Billy Hamilton has been informed that he will not make Cleveland's opening day roster, the Associated Press reports. Manager Terry Francona said the club told Hamilton on Thursday that he wasn't part of their plans. The Indians will try to trade Hamilton, who signed a minor league contract last month. Hamilton has... Read More

Luis Urias Exits With Hamstring Tightness

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias (hamstring) was removed from Friday's spring game against the Rockies as a precaution due to left hamstring discomfort. The 23-year-old appeared to tweak his hamstring running out a groundout during the third inning, and the Brewers aren't taking any chances by leaving him in the game. Urias received the start... Read More

Aaron Civale Revamping Delivery And Adding Pitch

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Aaron Civale revamped his delivery and also developed a split-change this offseason, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. Civale worked with assistant pitching coach Ruben Niebla to develop a new windup and pitch from a different arm angle. The result has been a shorter arm path with the hopes of making the... Read More

Eric Lauer Struggling This Spring

Milwaukee Brewers starting Pitcher Eric Lauer has allowed five earned runs over three innings through two appearances this spring. Lauer and the Brewers are hoping he will bounce back from a rough 2020 season in which he allowed 16 earned runs over 11 innings, but he has not shown any signs of improvement thus far... Read More

Brandon Woodruff Scheduled To Pitch Monday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (back) is slated to start Monday's spring game against the Angels, Sophia Minnaert of Fox Sports Wisconsin reports. The 28-year-old pitched against live hitters Thursday with no issues and is poised to make his spring debut Monday. Woodruff was originally scheduled to start last Tuesday, so the back stiffness... Read More