BREWERS

First Grandal, now Moustakas leaves Brewers for big money, long-term deal

December 3, 2019 Rick Solem

After two, one-year contracts with the Milwaukee Brewers, third baseman Mike Moustakas is headed to a rival. The Cincinnati Reds signed a four-year, $64-million contract, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Moustakas will likely play second base for the reds after 999 starts at third base over his career, including all 40 in two years with […]

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Brewers shopping Josh Hader?

December 1, 2019 Rick Solem

The Milwaukee Brewers have made closer Josh Hader available in trade talks, multiple sources told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Hader’s salary is partially the reason, as he’s set to earn about $4.6 million next season projects MLB Trade Rumors, although that could end up being the floor. Hader is now permitted to argue in arbitration, as a “Super […]

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Padres sign Pomeranz, get Davies, Grisham from Brewers

November 28, 2019 Associated Press

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The rebuilding San Diego Padres rewarded free agent Drew Pomeranz for two strong months in Milwaukee’s bullpen and addressed two big needs by acquiring right-handed starter Zach Davies and lefty outfielder Trent Grisham from the Brewers on Wednesday. They were the first big moves of the offseason for the Padres, who […]

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Former Brewers catcher Yasmani Grandal signs huge deal with White Sox

November 21, 2019 Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — Yasmani Grandal saw a young team stocked with promising pitchers and hitters. He envisioned a bright future for the Chicago White Sox, and he chose to be part of it. No longer burdened by draft-pick compensation, Grandal found the multiyear contract he failed to get last offseason. The All-Star catcher agreed Thursday […]

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Milwaukee Brewers bringing back ball-in-glove logo in 2020

November 19, 2019 Associated Press

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Brewers are bringing back the team’s iconic ball-in-glove logo next year. Milwaukee unveiled its new uniform designs and logo on Monday night at Miller Park. Starting in 2020, players will wear a modernized version of the ball-in-glove image first introduced in 1978 and worn until 1993. A “M” and the “B” […]

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Brewers unveil new, old jerseys

November 19, 2019 Rick Solem

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MLB

Twins prospect Ryan Costello found dead in New Zealand hotel

November 18, 2019 Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Minnesota Twins prospect Ryan Costello was found dead in his New Zealand hotel room Monday, days after joining his team in the Australian Baseball League. The 23-year-old third baseman died in his sleep, the Auckland Tuatara said. No cause was given. Concerns were raised when Costello failed to report for […]

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MLB checking into report ’17 Astros stole signs, broke rules

November 13, 2019 Associated Press

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Major League Baseball has expanded its investigation into the Houston Astros after The Athletic website reported the team stole signs during home games in 2017 by using a camera positioned in center field. The report Tuesday quoted pitcher Mike Fiers, who played for the Astros that season, and three other unidentified […]

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Brewers trade Anderson to Blue Jays, allow Thames to go free

November 4, 2019 Associated Press

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Brewers cut $15 million in payroll for next season, trading right-hander Chase Anderson to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday for prospect Chad Spanberger and declining a $7.5 million option on first baseman Eric Thames. Anderson was 8-4 with a 4.21 ERA in 27 starts and five relief appearances. Milwaukee had […]

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Early and pricey: Trump’s World Series ad an expensive pitch

October 31, 2019 Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s campaign delivered a brushback pitch during the final game of the World Series with an in-your-face national TV ad more than a year before the 2020 election. The swaggering TV spot, complete with an image of Trump presiding over the weekend raid that killed the Islamic State’s leader, underscores […]