Brewers

The Real Start of Spring

Ticket Availability: A very limited number of tickets were released today from tickets that were previously on hold. They are available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis through Brewers.com.

Parking Lots Opening Time: Gates to the parking lots will also open at 10:10 a.m. CT.

Gate Opening Time: The Miller Park gates will open at 11:10 a.m. CT.

First Pitch: Members of the Wisconsin Badgers football team, including head coach Paul Chryst, will participate in the ceremonial first pitch. The Badgers football program set a school record with 13 wins this past season, capped by an Orange Bowl victory.

Via Going to Brewers’ home opener Monday? Here’s what you need to know – OnMilwaukee.

Cards

Collymore, 20, is a Canadian who was drafted in the 10th round by St. Louis in 2013. The 5-foot-11, 190-pounder is playing at rookie Johnson City, where he was batting .216 with a .704 OPS in 23 games.

Via Brewers trade Jonathan Broxton to Cards for outfielder @ JS Brewers Blog.

Orioles

Davies, a 22-year-old right-hander, is an undersized pitcher at 6-foot, 150 pounds and was a 26th round draft pick out of high school in 2011 but performed well enough to rise to a No. 3 ranking among prospects in Baltimore’s organization.

Via Brewers send Gerardo Parra to Baltimore for pitching prospect @ JS Brewers Blog.

Astros

The Brewers thought they had a trade Wednesday night sending Gomez to New York but the Mets called off the deal over concerns about Gomez’s hip.

The Astros apparently had no such concerns. FOX Sports says the four prospects the Brewers are getting back are outfielder Brett Phillips, OF Domingo Santana, left-hander Josh Hader and right-hander Adrian Houser.

Via Carlos Gomez, Mike Fiers traded to Houston @ JS Brewers Blog.

Brewers on the Market

“To the surprise of no one who has been paying attention since April 6, the Brewers are sellers on this year’s major-league trade market. That’s what happens when you fall out of the playoff race soon after the first pitch of the season is thrown. There have been various reports about players the Brewers are…

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Miller Park & Bucks Arena

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Fourth Time’s the Charm?

The Brewers will try for the fourth time this season — and the first time this season — to sweep a series when they take on the New York Mets on Thursday afternoon (1 p.m.) at Miller Park.

Via Brewers look for first 2015 sweep @ JS Brewers Blog.

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He’d like to stay

“I’d be disappointed if I get traded. Because I signed two years-plus just to be here,” said Rodriguez, who signed a two-year deal worth $13 million in spring training that includes a club option for 2017. “If I didn’t believe this ballclub would be better and compete in the future, I would have gone someplace…

Accidents, Brewers

Recovering

Clark, an outfielder drafted out of high school in North Richland Hills, Texas, was taken off the field on a stretcher after the collision in only his second professional game in the Arizona Rookie League. That proved to be a precaution out of sensitivity for neck and head issues.

Via Brewers’ first-rounder OK after collision with wall @ JS Brewers Blog.

Accidents, Brewers

Recovering

“Uecker, 81, was sent to Froedtert to be checked out further and Barnes said the decision was made to keep him overnight “out of an abundance of caution.” It was not known if Uecker would be in the booth for the Brewers’ game Tuesday night against Kansas City at Miller Park.” Via Bob Uecker suffers…

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Quick

The day after making an impressive seven-inning start in his major-league debut, Tyler Cravy has been optioned back to Class AAA Colorado Springs by the Milwaukee Brewers. Via Tyler Cravy optioned back to Colorado Springs; OF Shane Peterson recalled @ JS Brewers Blog.

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Plentiful areas for improvement

You don’t find yourself in the Brewers’ current predicament as the team with the worst record in the major leagues (16-34) without significant breakdowns in every facet of the game. They are last in the majors in hitting (.227 batting average) and on-base percentage (.283); 29th among the 30 teams in pitching (4.67 earned run…

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Podcast: Talking Brewers with Tom Haudricourt

Via Talking Brewers with Tom Haudricourt @ JS Brewers Blog.

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Lucroy

We’ll see what they want me to do. They don’t want me to burn out the first day. Since I’ve been catching for a while (in the bullpen), I think the at-bats are more important than getting nine innings behind the plate. Via Jonathan Lucroy going to Brevard for rehab assignment @ JS Brewers Blog.

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Lucroy on whether getting hit by a ball is the hardest part of the job

It’s the most painful part. The hardest part is calling the game—being ready for that mentally. Being able to squat, block, and call pitches. The foul tips and neck shots are the most painful part, though. Via Tough Jobs: Milwaukee Brewers Catcher Jonathan Lucroy @ Esquire.

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Brewers….Win

Cubs fall to Brewers 3-2 on Maldonado's single in 11th http://t.co/bX6NoB60KF — Wis. State Journal (@WiStateJournal) May 11, 2015

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Players’ Manager

“If there’s anybody that is Milwaukee Brewers baseball, aside from probably Bob Uecker, it’s him. He grew up here, lives here, played here for a long time and had a ton of success as a player. Was widely respected. Probably the best leader that I ever played with. So I don’t think they could have…

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Melvin lives to deal poorly another day

While Ron Roenicke will never be confused for Tony LaRussa or Bruce Bochy when it comes to in-game management, I thought he was doing about the best he could with a roster that features little big-time, big league talent. And the blame for that has to be put squarely on team President and General Manager…

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Counsell

“Craig has many years of Major League playing experience, and his three-plus years of learning all aspects of baseball operations helps prepare him for this managerial position,” said general manager Doug Melvin. “There will be challenges, but Craig has never shied away from leadership responsibilities on the field as a player or in his most…

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Brewers Statement

RT @Brewers: Roenicke relieved of managerial duties: pic.twitter.com/dUO98mHRdP — Journal Sentinel (@journalsentinel) May 4, 2015

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Done

The @Brewers have fired manager Ron Roenicke. @Todd_Rosiak has the story. http://t.co/4Ai2yUilg8 pic.twitter.com/3VB0jhBykv — Journal Sentinel (@journalsentinel) May 4, 2015

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Not Right Now

Now, less than three weeks into the season the Brewers sport the worst record in the major leagues at 2-12 and virtually nothing is going right. The offense, aside from a breakout game in Tuesday’s 16-10 loss to the Reds, has been just as bad as it was down the stretch in 2014. Via Mark…

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Win

#Brewers shut out Pirates for first victory of season. http://t.co/GOqk8PhWiC — Journal Sentinel (@journalsentinel) April 12, 2015

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Nowhere to go but up

10-0. #Brewers: Rockies blitz Milwaukee 10-0 on Opening Day http://t.co/mZAonnvRga pic.twitter.com/WVaZFGGMUU — Wis. State Journal (@WiStateJournal) April 7, 2015

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Stickin’ around for a while

Via Brewers exercise 2016 club option on Ron Roenicke @ JS Brewers Blog.

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Recovery

Via Jonathan Lucroy reports no problems after first spring at-bats @ JS Brewers Blog.

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Too much trouble

Brewers farm director Reid Nichols said Delmonico was released because the organization had lost contact with him. “We couldn’t contact him,” said Nichols. “He wouldn’t return calls. We couldn’t find him. “With all the maintenance, we didn’t feel like he was a major-league prospect. So, the work wasn’t worth it. It was too much to…

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AL West

#Brewers: Seattle finalizes 1-year contract with Rickie Weeks http://t.co/bldjlJOPsi pic.twitter.com/jJLbyKezGb — madison.com (@madisondotcom) February 14, 2015

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2.28.15

The Milwaukee Brewers have set Saturday, Feb. 28 as the date for this year’s Arctic Tailgate party, which marks the beginning of individual ticket sales at Miller Park. Individual game tickets will go on sale at 9 a.m. that day. This is the ninth year that the Arctic Tailgate will mark the start of individual…

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Pitchman

“Scott always aggressively represents all of his players,” Attanasio said Sunday during the Brewers On Deck fan festival at the Wisconsin Center. “Within one hour of announcing the trade of Yovani Gallardo, he was calling to represent a number of his players with us.” Via Mark Attanasio, Scott Boras have discussed K-Rod @ JS Brewers…