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Yelich says he’s motivated after last season cut short

February 19, 2020 Associated Press

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PHOENIX (AP) — Christian Yelich was driven last year by a desire to improve on the performance that earned him the NL MVP award in 2018. He won his second straight NL batting title and finished second to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger in the MVP vote, his season cut short when he fouled […]

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If at first: Ryan Braun back at 1B for OF-heavy Brewers

February 18, 2020 Associated Press

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PHOENIX (AP) — Ryan Braun spent much of his first morning at spring training looking for equipment. The Milwaukee Brewers’ veteran outfielder is expecting to get significant time at first base this season after the team added Avisaíl García to a mix that already included Braun, Christian Yelich, Lorenzo Cain and Ben Gamel. First, he’ll […]

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Christian Yelich in the NBA Slam Dunk contest?

February 13, 2020 Rick Solem

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It’s NBA all-star weekend, and Milwaukee Bucks forward Pat Connaughton is trying to recruit some help when he takes part in the NBA Slam Dunk contest. Connaughton posted a picture of a note he wrote on Twitter, recruiting someone named Christian. The picture also contained a picture of a baseball. Oh, and he also tagged […]

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Brewers sign RHP Shelby Miller to minor league deal

January 28, 2020 Associated Press

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Oft-injured pitcher Shelby Miller signed with the Milwaukee Brewers, agreeing to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to major league spring training camp. The team announced the move Monday on Twitter. Miller, an All-Star in 2015 with Atlanta, was released by Texas last July and signed by the Brewers to […]

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Brewers’ Braun acknowledges this could be his final season

January 27, 2020 Associated Press

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun acknowledges the possibility this might be his final season. “There’s at least a chance this is my last fan fest as a player,” the 36-year-old said Sunday during the Brewers’ annual winter fan festival and convention. “You definitely get a little nostalgic and think about how quickly […]

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No more Miller Park, Brewers rename field

January 22, 2020 Associated Press

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers home ballpark will have a new name next year after a 20-year deal with Miller comes to an end. American Family Insurance announced Tuesday evening that Miller Park will become American Family Field next Jan. 1. A new logo and other branding elements will be revealed later this year. […]

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Blue Jays agree to sign former Brewers’ infielder, Travis Shaw, to 1-year deal

December 30, 2019 Associated Press

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TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract with free agent infielder Travis Shaw on Monday and designated infielder Richard Ureña for assignment. Shaw hit .157 with seven homers and 16 RBIs in 86 games last season for the Milwaukee Brewers. The 29-year-old has a .243 career batting average […]

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Union exec Marvin Miller, Simmons — who played for Brewers — elected to Hall of Fame

December 8, 2019 Rick Solem

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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Marvin Miller, the union leader who revolutionized baseball by empowering players to negotiate multimillion-dollar contracts and to play for teams of their own choosing, was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame on Sunday along with former St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ted Simmons. After falling short in his first seven times on […]

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

December 3, 2019 Rick Solem

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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

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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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