Brewers | Weeks has surgery
Mon, 6 Oct 2008 10:50:13 -0700

The Sports Network reports Milwaukee Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks (knee) underwent a debridement of the meniscus in his left knee Monday, Oct. 6. He is expected to be ready for spring training.

Brewers | Owner interested in re-signing Sabathia
Sun, 5 Oct 2008 18:14:20 -0700

The Associated Press' Colin Fly reports Milwaukee Brewers principal owner Mark Attanasio thinks the team might have a chance to re-sign free-agent-to-be SP CC Sabathia, but it would require some creativity. "The numbers you hear for a player like CC start to approach what we pay the team, so you have to be creative on how you structure things," said Attanasio. "But, they've got financial advisers and they can be creative, too, so we'll see."

Brewers | Sabathia had good experience in Milwaukee
Sun, 5 Oct 2008 17:44:01 -0700

The Associated Press' Colin Fly reports Milwaukee Brewers free-agent-to-be SP CC Sabathia said he had fun with the team this year. Sabathia, speaking after the team was eliminated from the playoffs Sunday, Oct. 5, indicated that happiness, not money, will be a big factor in where he signs. "I'd be lying if I didn't say this was one of the better times I had in my career," said Sabathia. "Coming here, meeting these guys and being on this team, was a good experience."

Brewers | Suppan suffers loss Sunday
Sun, 5 Oct 2008 13:29:53 -0700

Milwaukee Brewers SP Jeff Suppan allowed five runs on six hits over three innings Sunday, Oct. 5, in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to The Associated Press. He walked two, struck out three and served up three home runs, and fell to 0-1 in the postseason.

Brewers | Sabathia makes pinch-hitting appearance
Sun, 5 Oct 2008 13:09:49 -0700

Milwaukee Brewers SP CC Sabathia struck out in a pinch-hitting appearance Sunday, Oct. 5, during the third inning of Game 4 of the NLCS, against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to The Associated Press.

Brewers | Weeks has torn cartilage in knee, removed from playoff roster
Sun, 5 Oct 2008 12:27:35 -0700

Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports that Milwaukee Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks (knee) tore cartilage in his left knee, and he has been taken off the team's postseason roster. Assistant general manager Gord Ash said an MRI exam performed on Weeks revealed a meniscus tear, and he will need surgery to correct the problem.

Brewers | Escobar added to playoff roster
Sun, 5 Oct 2008 12:27:29 -0700

Milwaukee Brewers IF Alcides Escobar has been added to the team's postseason roster, replacing injured 2B Rickie Weeks (knee), according to The Associated Press.

Brewers | Cameron rejoins team Saturday
Sun, 5 Oct 2008 12:23:58 -0700

The Associated Press reports that Milwaukee Brewers OF Mike Cameron rejoined the team Saturday, Oct. 4, after flying home to be with his wife, JaBreka, for the birth of their fourth child, a daughter named Lilo Christina. Cameron went 1-for-2, with two walks and a run scored, in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Brewers | Torres records save Saturday
Sun, 5 Oct 2008 12:21:25 -0700

Milwaukee Brewers CL Salomon Torres recorded his first save of the postseason Saturday, Oct. 4, in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to The Associated Press. In one inning of work, he allowed no runs and three hits.

Brewers | Bush records win Saturday
Sun, 5 Oct 2008 12:21:23 -0700

Milwaukee Brewers SP Dave Bush allowed one run on five hits over 5 1/3 innings Saturday, Oct. 4, in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out three, improving to 1-0 in the postseason.

Brewers | Weeks has sprained left knee
Sun, 5 Oct 2008 12:07:37 -0700

Milwaukee Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks (knee) left Game 3 of the National League Division Series Saturday, Oct. 4, after the third inning, due to a sprained left knee, according to The Associated Press. He appeared to injure the knee in the bottom of the second inning, while running out a ground ball to third base. Weeks left the field limping, but remained in the game to play defense in the third inning. He was replaced in the game by IF Craig Counsell.

Brewers | Fielder criticizes his play
Fri, 3 Oct 2008 08:32:00 -0700

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports Milwaukee Brewers 1B Prince Fielder isn't happy with his 0-for-7 performance in the playoffs. "Right now I'm just kind of garbage but hopefully I can make it up," Fielder said.

Brewers | Sabathia takes loss in NLDS Game 2
Thu, 2 Oct 2008 20:31:18 -0700

The Associated Press' Rob Maaddi reports Milwaukee Brewers SP CC Sabathia took the loss in Game 2 of the NLDS Thursday night, Oct. 2. He gave up five runs on six hits and four walks in 3 2/3 innings. All of the hits went for extra bases, including a damaging grand slam in the second inning. "I don't think starting on three days' rest had anything to do with it," said Sabathia. "I just didn't make pitches when I needed to."

Brewers | Brew Crew one loss away from elimination in NLDS
Thu, 2 Oct 2008 20:11:19 -0700

The Associated Press' Rob Maaddi reports the Milwaukee Brewers are just one game away from being eliminated in the NLDS after a 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday night, Oct. 2. The Phillies have a 2-0 lead in the series.

Brewers | Counsell starting Game 2
Thu, 2 Oct 2008 11:50:44 -0700

Anthony Witrado, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell is starting at third base and batting seventh in the lineup for Game 2 of the NLDS Thursday, Oct. 2.

Brewers | Durham starting Game 2
Thu, 2 Oct 2008 11:48:32 -0700

Anthony Witrado, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers 2B Ray Durham is starting at second base and batting second in the lineup for Game 2 of the NLDS Thursday, Oct. 2.

Brewers | Bush has high ERA against Philadelphia
Thu, 2 Oct 2008 11:33:13 -0700

Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Dave Bush has a 5.88 ERA in six career starts against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Brewers | Suppan preparing for Game 4
Thu, 2 Oct 2008 11:32:46 -0700

Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Jeff Suppan told a reporter this week that he is preparing to start a possible Game 4 of the NLDS.

Brewers | Bush to start Game 3
Thu, 2 Oct 2008 11:05:34 -0700

Brewers.MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Dave Bush will start Game 3 of the NLDS.

Brewers | Sabathia learned from last year
Thu, 2 Oct 2008 07:22:54 -0700

Brewers.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Milwaukee Brewers SP CC Sabathia learned from last year's playoff struggles and admitted he tried to do too much. "It's just I felt like I had to step up and be the guy last year," he said. "For some reason, I just felt all this pressure that we're not going to win if I don't pitch well and we can't win the World Series if I don't pitch well. I don't feel like that at all this year. I feel like if I can keep this team in games and keep them close, I think that we have enough talent in that clubhouse to do it. I know we did last year in Cleveland, too, but I felt I needed to shoulder all the pressure of being the guy to go out there and throw shutouts and no-hitters and be this great pitcher in the postseason. And I think I put too much pressure on myself."

Brewers | Team struggles against Myers
Thu, 2 Oct 2008 07:20:03 -0700

Brewers.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports none of the Milwaukee Brewers regulars are hitting above .250 against Philadelphia Phillies SP Brett Myers since 2003. OF Mike Cameron has the most success with a .231 average and two homers in 13 at-bats against Myers.

Brewers | Sheets done for season
Wed, 1 Oct 2008 20:35:09 -0700

The Sports Network reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets (elbow) will miss the entire 2008 postseason with a torn muscle near his right elbow.

Brewers | Sabathia has high ERA in postseason
Wed, 1 Oct 2008 15:21:22 -0700

Rob Maaddi, of The Associated Press, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP CC Sabathia is 2-2 with a 7.17 ERA in four career postseason starts.

Brewers | Gallardo pitches well in loss
Wed, 1 Oct 2008 15:14:27 -0700

Rob Maaddi, of The Associated Press, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Yovani Gallardo gave up three unearned runs and three hits while walking five in four innings Wednesday, Oct. 1, in Game 1 of the NLDS. He became just the second pitcher in major league history to start a playoff game without earning a win all year.

Brewers | Sabathia nominated for Pepsi Clutch Award
Wed, 1 Oct 2008 13:59:24 -0700

Rhett Bollinger, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP CC Sabathia has been nominated for the Pepsi Clutch Player of the Year Award.

Brewers | Gallardo will not be limited
Wed, 1 Oct 2008 11:40:23 -0700

Ed Kracz, of Phillyburbs.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Yovani Gallardo will not be limited in his start Wednesday, Oct. 1, in Game 1 of the NLDS.

Brewers | Hardy hits Hamels well
Wed, 1 Oct 2008 09:22:41 -0700

Brewers.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Milwaukee Brewers SS J.J. Hardy is hitting .364 with a homer and four RBIs in 11 lifetime at-bats against Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels.

Brewers | Sheets doubtful to return in 2008
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:41:15 -0700

Updating a previous report, Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets (elbow) is unlikely to return during the 2008 playoffs after an MRI revealed he has a torn muscle near his pitching elbow. Sheets said he tried acupuncture and massage and neither treatment worked to get him back on the mound for the playoffs. He indicated that it is a short-term injury and he should be fine in the long run.

Brewers | Hit well against lefties
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:29:06 -0700

Anthony Witrado, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports the Milwaukee Brewers hit .269 as a team against left-handed pitchers this year, which was 23 points higher than their average against right-handers.

Brewers | Weeks to play second in Game 1 of NLDS
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:28:41 -0700

Anthony Witrado, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks will play second and bat seventh in the lineup Wednesday, Oct. 1, for Game 1 of the NLDS.

Brewers | Hall to play third in Game 1 of NLDS
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:24:10 -0700

Anthony Witrado, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers 3B Bill Hall will play third and bat second in the lineup Wednesday, Oct. 1, for Game 1 of the NLDS.

Brewers | Gwynn on playoff roster
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:15:00 -0700

Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers OF Tony Gwynn Jr. is on the team's playoff roster for the NLDS.

Brewers | Stetter added to playoff roster
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:38:08 -0700

Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers RP Mitch Stetter has been added to the team's playoff roster for the NLDS.

Brewers | Sheets left off playoff roster
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:37:36 -0700

Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets (elbow) was left off the team's playoff roster for the NLDS. Sheets underwent an MRI Monday, Sept. 29, which confirmed that he has a muscle tear near his elbow. He will miss the entire 2008 postseason.

Brewers | Nelson makes playoff roster
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:36:04 -0700

Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers OF Brad Nelson is on the team's playoff roster for the NLDS. Manager Dale Sveum chose Nelson because of the way Nelson swung the bat as a pinch-hitter and because of his outfield experience.

Brewers | Kapler out for NLDS
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:06:29 -0700

The Wisconsin State Journal reports Milwaukee Brewers OF Gabe Kapler (shoulder) will not be on the team's playoff roster for the NLDS.

Brewers | Riske out for NLDS
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:02:40 -0700

The Wisconsin State Journal reports Milwaukee Brewers RP David Riske (elbow) will not be on the team's playoff roster for the NLDS.

Brewers | Torres remains the closer
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:35:32 -0700

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports Milwaukee Brewers manager Dale Sveum is sticking with CL Salomon Torres in the playoffs despite his recent struggles. Over his last 10 appearances, Torres surrendered 17 hits, five walks and 12 runs in 8 2/3 innings.

Brewers | Suppan and Bush could be in playoff rotation
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:49:58 -0700

Colin Fly, of The Associated Press, reports Milwaukee Brewers SPs Jeff Suppan and Dave Bush could be tabbed to start Game 3 and Game 4 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Brewers | Sabathia to start Game 2 of NLDS
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:35:34 -0700

Colin Fly, of The Associated Press, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP CC Sabathia will start Game 2 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Brewers | Gallardo to start Game 1 of NLDS
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:51:37 -0700

Ken Mandel, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Yovani Gallardo will start Game 1 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Brewers | Sabathia available to start Game 2 of NLDS
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:18:49 -0700

Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP CC Sabathia will be available to start Game 2 and Game 5 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Brewers | Gallardo likely to start Game 1 of NLDS
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:01:57 -0700

Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Yovani Gallardo is likely to start Game 1 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct. 1. The team will make a final decision after their workout Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Brewers | Kendall catches final 34 games of season
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:22:29 -0700

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports Milwaukee Brewers C Jason Kendall caught the last 34 games of the season for the team. The last game he did not catch was on Aug. 20 against the Houston Astros.

Brewers | NLDS Game 1 pitcher still up in the air
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:22:07 -0700

According to The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee Brewers manager Dale Sveum has yet to name his starter for Game 1 of the National League Division Series.