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Brewers finalize details of spring complex renovations

February 21, 2018 Rick Solem

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A new clubhouse building and entry plaza are part of the Milwaukee Brewers’ plans to renovate the team’s spring training facility in Arizona. The club finalized details of the plan to update Maryvale Baseball Park in Phoenix on Wednesday. The Brewers say that the new clubhouse building will include locker rooms, concessions […]

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Brewers owner Attanasio has eye on ending playoff drought

February 21, 2018 Rick Solem

PHOENIX (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio says his team has the roster to end the franchise’s seven-year postseason drought without having to make another move. The Brewers exceeded expectations last year after finishing a game short of the playoffs — significantly accelerating the rebuilding plan put in place by general manager David Stearns […]

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Brewers counting on another top season Knebel, bullpen

February 18, 2018 Rick Solem

PHOENIX (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers are counting on another top season from closer Corey Knebel to anchor a bullpen that was one of the National League’s best last season. “That was our biggest strength,” Brewers manager Craig Counsell said. Milwaukee ranked among the NL’s top five in ERA (3.83), strikeouts (615) and victories (27). […]

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After searching for starters, Brewers sort through options

February 15, 2018 Rick Solem

PHOENIX (AP) — All winter long, the Milwaukee Brewers were mentioned as a potential landing spot for just about every free agent pitcher as well as those potentially available on the trade market. But when pitchers and catchers took the field at Maryvale Baseball Park for their first workout Thursday, the group looked very much […]

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Pitchers and catchers report for Brewers spring training

February 15, 2018 Rick Solem

PHOENIX (AP) — Spring training has arrived for the Milwaukee Brewers. Pitchers and catchers have reported to the team’s spring complex in Phoenix, with the first workouts scheduled for Thursday. There are spots up for grabs in the starting rotation after Zach Davies, Chase Anderson and free agent signee Jhoulys Chacin. Right-hander Jimmy Nelson is […]

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Brewers give Wisconsin residents 1st crack for tix vs. Cubs

February 9, 2018 Rick Solem

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers are giving Wisconsin residents first crack at tickets for home games against the Chicago Cubs beginning at 9 a.m. today. The team wrote: Beginning at 9 a.m. Friday and continuing through February 15 at 11:59 p.m., residents of Wisconsin can go to Brewers.com/wisconsinpresale to purchase up to eight tickets to any […]

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Busy Brewers shift spring focus from rebuild to winning

February 9, 2018 Rick Solem

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The rebuilding plan for the Milwaukee Brewers is a smashing success, so much so that they’re not really rebuilding anymore. Bold moves to trade for Christian Yelich and sign free agent Lorenzo Cain sent a message. “We decided winning in 2018 was as important as to win in 2020,” owner Mark Attanasio […]

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Braun willing to try 1B as Brewers shift focus to win in ’18

January 29, 2018 Rick Solem

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ryan Braun willing to do whatever it takes to help the Milwaukee Brewers get back to the playoffs, even if it means learning a new position after 11 years in the big leagues. The six-time All-Star outfielder will get work at first base during spring training as the Brewers try to ease […]

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After Yelich trade, Brewers linked to flurry of moves, including biggest FA signing so far

January 26, 2018 Rick Solem

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It isn’t often someone goes from Miami to Milwaukee and is happy about it. Enter, Christian Yelich. “Honestly, it was getting exhausting,” the 26-year-old Yelich told reporters of the circus that Derek Jeter has brought to running the Miami Marlins. “I’m glad it’s over and excited for the new opportunity.” Yelich, who is under team […]