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Brewers don’t fair well in All-Star game, won 4-3 by AL

July 10, 2019 Rick Solem

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CLEVELAND — It wasn’t a memorable night for Milwaukee Brewers in the All-Star game. Josh Hader didn’t play. Christian Yelich went 0-for-2 with a strikeout. Mike Moustakas was 0-for-2, including a chance to tie or take the lead in the eighth inning. Brandon Woodruff pitched a somewhat forgettable ⅔ an inning. And Yasmani Grandal ended […]

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Well, maybe it’s a good thing Yelich didn’t participate in home run derby

July 8, 2019 Rick Solem

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Christian Yelich said it had always been a dream to be in the home run derby. He was slated to be the top seed in the eight-player bracket but back issues kept him out. Lucky for him, too, because Vladimir Guerrero Jr. would have slaughtered him. The rookie hit a record 29 home runs in […]

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All-Stars among those impacted by changed free-agent market

July 8, 2019 Associated Press

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CLEVELAND (AP) — His free agency delayed a year because the Chicago Cubs kept him in the minor leagues for one extra day, Kris Bryant is the shining example of why players are agitating for change in their labor contract. Baseball has had labor peace following eight work stoppages from 1972-95, but the relationship between […]

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Dubon’s singular journey leads from Honduras to majors

July 8, 2019 Associated Press

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In so many ways, Mauricio Dubon’s ascent to the big leagues has been unusual. Point No. 1 is simple: No major league player has ever been born-and-raised in Honduras. On Sunday, the Milwaukee Brewers prospect became the first. The rest is more complicated. It’s a matter of perspectives, and Dubon has had many. Minor league […]

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Yelich at “red line,” won’t compete in home run derby, all-star week in question

July 7, 2019 Rick Solem

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Pulled from the starting lineup Sunday because of a back strain, Christian Yelich will be sitting out today’s Home Run Derby and his appearance in Tuesday’s All-Star Game is also in question. In the series finale to wrap up the first half of the Milwaukee Brewers season, manager Craig Counsell said they were at a […]

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Reynolds slugs Pirates past Yelich-less Brewers 6-5

July 7, 2019 Associated Press

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds wasn’t even in the conversation for playing time when the Pirates began their 2019 season. As the first half closes, he’s established himself as a key contributor to a surprising Pittsburgh offense. Reynolds hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning to lift the Pirates over the Milwaukee Brewers […]

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Yelich goes yard again, but Reds down Brewers in 11

July 3, 2019 Associated Press

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CINCINNATI (AP) — Christian Yelich’s throw short-hopped first baseman Eric Thames, deflected off the end of his glove and skittered across the infield. Yasiel Puig saw an opening to end the game. Puig homered to start Cincinnati’s comeback, and he scored the winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning Tuesday night, rallying the […]

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Yelich hits 30th homer as Brewers rally to beat Reds 8-6

July 2, 2019 Associated Press

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CINCINNATI (AP) — The National League’s reigning MVP sure knows how to perform an encore. Christian Yelich singled with the bases loaded and hit his major league-leading 30th homer Monday night, helping the Milwaukee Brewers rally for their sixth straight victory at Great American Ball Park, 8-6 over the Cincinnati Reds. Milwaukee sent 10 batters […]

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Brewers finish off first half on road, starting with Reds tonight on WKTY

July 1, 2019 Rick Solem

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After a 10-game home stand in which the Milwaukee Brewers went 5-5, they’re back on the road again to finish off the first half of the season. Coverage for Brewers Reds begins at 5:35 p.m. Listen on WKTY 96.7 FM / 580 AM The Brewers begin tonight with a four-game series against the Cincinnati Reds, […]

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Brewers slip past Pirates 2-1 on Thames’ homer in 8th

June 30, 2019 Associated Press

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Eric Thames is figuring out how to excel as a part-time player. Thames homered leading off the eighth inning to lead the Milwaukee Brewers past the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Sunday. Thames, who has served as a backup first baseman and outfielder this season, entered as a pinch-hitter in the sixth and […]

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