Junior Guerra Falls Back to Earth in Loss

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Junior Guerra went five innings on Friday, giving up six hits, five earned runs and four walks while striking out four in the 6-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. After allowing one run or less in his first four starts of the season, he gave up a season-high five runs in... Read More

Jonathan Villar Absent From Friday's Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jonathan Villar (rest) will sit out of Friday's game against Nick Kingham and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Villar normally plays second base against righties, but he's still on his current resting schedule where he sits every three to four days. Eric Sogard will play second base Friday. Expect Villar to pinch hit for... Read More

Jorge Lopez Called Up To Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jorge Lopez has been called up from Triple-A Colorado Springs as a response to Zach Davies being added to the 10-day disabled list. Davies will most likely not be out for any longer than the 10 days on the DL, so Lopez will fill in as a bullpen arm with the... Read More

Stephen Vogt Hits Home Run in Rehab Game

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt (shoulder) went 1-for-2 with a home run in his first rehab game with the Double-A Biloxi Shuckers. Vogt is definitely one of the better hitting catchers in the game currently and looks to be on the right track for return with a home run. When returning, Jett Bandy will most... Read More

Boone Logan Has Hitless Outing In Rehab Game

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Boone Logan (shoulder) pitched one inning with no hits while striking out two in the rehab appearance with Double-A affiliate Biloxi Shuckers. This is good news for Logan, as it looks like he is pitching well and may be ready to go soon. He will most likely get another rehab appearance... Read More

Victor Hedman Finding Offensive Touch In Bruins Series With Two Assists

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman produced two assists in the 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins. After not scoring a single point in the entire five-game series against the New Jersey Devils, Hedman has now logged four points in three games against the Boston Bruins, with all four points being assists. Considering Hedman scored... Read More

Andrei Vasilevskiy Steps Up In Game 3 For Win

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy made 28 saves on 29 shots for a .966 save percentage in the 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins. Vasilevskiy only allowed one power-play goal to Patrice Bergeron and kept the puck out of the net for all of the even-strength play. After two not-so-great starts from Vasilevskiy against... Read More

Jeremy Jeffress Continues Solid 2018 Season With Second Save

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress went two innings on Wednesday, giving up a run and a hit in the 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Josh Hader had just pitched 2 2/3 innings with eight strikeouts on Tuesday, so he was given the day off, and Jeffress was given another chance to lock down... Read More

Christian Yelich Breaks Out Of Slump With Home Run And Double

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in the 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds. After going 1-for-15 against the Chicago Cubs and 2-for-8 against the Kansas City Royals in the series before the Cubs, he finished the Reds series with a 5-for-13 line, including the aforementioned... Read More

Jesus Aguilar Continues To Excel With Increased Starts

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar went 2-for-4 with a run in the 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Ever since Eric Thames went down with a UCL tear in his thumb on April 25, Aguilar has had to make more starts at first base and has excelled since doing so. Aguilar hit a home... Read More

Wade Miley Allows Only One Run in Brewers Debut

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Wade Miley went six innings on Wednesday, giving up three hits, one run and three walks while striking out four in the 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Miley joined the team in spring training on a minor league deal and impressed enough to earn himself a spot in the starting... Read More

Ryan Braun Exits Wednesday With Calf Tightness

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun exited the game on Wednesday after his calf tightened up in the sixth inning. Brett Phillips replaced him and nothing was really mentioned until after the game. This isn't the first calf injury for Braun, as he's already had one this year, and he's been sidelined numerous times for calf... Read More

Travis Shaw's X-Rays Come Back Negative On Foot

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (foot) exited the game on Wednesday after fouling a pitch off his right foot and was diagnosed with a foot contusion. The X-rays came back negative, so there isn't any collateral or serious damage, and Brewers manager Craig Counsell believes Shaw will be ready to go on Friday. It... Read More

Corey Knebel To Make First Rehab Appearance Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers closer Corey Knebel will make his first rehab appearance with Double-A Biloxi on Thursday. The Brewers closer's return is highly anticipated, even though the Brewers bullpen has been pretty good without him, as they are third in the league in bullpen ERA at 2.43. He will most likely return to closing duties while... Read More

Travis Shaw Leaves Game Wednesday With Foot Contusion

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw left Wednesday's game after fouling a pitch off his foot. The Brewers have officially diagnosed him with a right foot contusion. However, he'll most likely undergo further testing so they know the timeline and injury to an extent. Hernan Perez replaced Shaw at third base for the game and... Read More

Josh Hader Named NL Reliever Of The Month

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader has been named National League Reliever of the Month for the months of March and April. During this stretch, Hader has pitched to a 1.00 ERA and 0.47 WHIP in 18 innings of work with an astonishing 39 strikeouts. While he will most certainly return to a middle-relief role... Read More

Lorenzo Cain Will Rest On Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (rest) will sit out on Wednesday against Luis Castillo and the Cincinnati Reds. This is just a customary rest day and he will be back in the lineup Thursday. He will more than likely get a pinch-hit situation for the pitcher, however, he is best suited on the bench Wednesday... Read More

Jeff Hoffman Allows No Hits In Triple-A Start

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher prospect Jeff Hoffman went 5 2/3 innings pitched, giving up one run, three walks, and no hits while striking out eight in the 3-1 win over the Tacoma Rainiers. Hoffman is a top prospect in the Rockies organization, despite a 1-3 record and a 4.42 ERA to start the year in... Read More

Chase Anderson Earns Win Despite Rough Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson went 5 1/3 innings pitched, giving up six hits, four runs, and four walks while striking out four in the 7-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Anderson didn't necessarily display his control in this start, as he ended up putting 10 runners on base for the game, which is... Read More

Oliver Drake Has Been Designated For Assignment

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Oliver Drake has been designated for assignment to make room for starter Wade Miley on the major league roster. Brent Suter is already moving to the bullpen to make room for Miley in the rotation. For Drake, if nobody makes a waiver claim on him, he will report to the Brewers... Read More

Wade Miley Called Up From Double-A For Wednesday Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Wade Miley has been called up to the Brewers after being added to the 40-man roster. The Brewers made the decision to buy Miley's contract, and he will start against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. He spent a bit of spring training and the entire season so far recovering from a... Read More

Orlando Arcia Bounces Back With Three-Hit Game

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia went 3-for-4 with a run in the 7-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds. This was the game that Arcia needed as he looked like he was continuing to struggle, only going 1-for-15 in his last five starts. The game now bumps up his batting average from .190 to .216 in... Read More

Jeremy Jeffress Retires Five Batters For First Save Of Season

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress went 1 2/3 innings pitched with one strikeout and a save in the 7-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Jeffress continues to pitch with excellence this year, and it looks like the Brewers are starting to trust him in bigger situations. In the eighth with Billy Hamilton at third... Read More

Ryan McMahon Optioned To Triple-A

Colorado Rockies first baseman Ryan McMahon was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, and the team has bought the contract of infielder Daniel Castro from the Isotopes as a response to this move. The top prospect was on the Opening Day roster but hasn't impressed off the bench, as he's only hit .180 with a... Read More

Domingo Santana Will Rest Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Domingo Santana will rest on Tuesday as Jesus Aguilar plays first base and Ryan Braun will play left field. When the Brewers want to get Aguilar in at first, nine times out of 10 they're going to take out Santana. That's just the way it's going to be until someone in the... Read More

Ryan Braun Matches Up Well Against Reds On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun will go up against starting pitcher Homer Bailey and the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, and Braun historically has good numbers against Bailey. In 47 career at-bats, he's rocking a .340 batting average with nine RBI and four home runs. This is large enough of a sample size to come to... Read More

Orlando Arcia Continuing Early-Season Struggles

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia went 0-for-3 before being replaced by Hernan Perez in the 6-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. This is now the third game in a row where he has gone hitless, and in his last five starts he has only one hit. The 23-year-old former top prospect still has... Read More

Lorenzo Cain Is Brewers Batter Of The Month

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain has been named the Brewers player for the month of March/April with his torrid start to the season. With a batting average of .290, an OPS of .885, four home runs, 10 RBI, 20 walks and eight stolen bases, he's clearly proven his presence as a solid leadoff man in... Read More

Josh Hader Makes The History Books In Save

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader went 2 2/3 innings pitched on Monday, giving up a walk while striking out eight in the 6-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Brewers manager Craig Counsell sent Hader out for two outs in the seventh and left him out there, which ended up being a good decision, as... Read More

Buffalo Sabres Win Draft Lottery, Likely To Draft Rasmus Dahlin

The 2018 Draft Lottery happened on Saturday, with the Buffalo Sabres retaining their first overall selection in the draft. The top defensive prospect of the 2018 NHL Draft class, Rasmus Dahlin is the unanimous top choice of the draft, pretty much guaranteeing that the Sabres will land him in the draft. With many comparisons to... Read More