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Do you Brewlieve? Milwaukee Brewers are on a truly historic run

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With a 4-2 come-from-behind win against the Washington Nationals, the Milwaukee Brewers are a mere 1.5 games out the second wild-card spot in the National League. Football may have kicked off in 2012, but this Brewers team isn't done from capturing the excitement and joy which goes along with potential baseball in October. Here are some notes and nuggets on the Brewers … [Read more...] about Do you Brewlieve? Milwaukee Brewers are on a truly historic run

Too early to give up on the Milwaukee Brewers making the playoffs?

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Just a mere seven months ago, the Milwaukee Brewers were the 2011 National League Central Champions and a serious contender for a trip to the World Series. Now, twenty seven games into the 2012 regular season and the Brewers (12-15 record) couldn't look any further from that team who broke numerous franchise records and captured the hearts of baseball fans all over … [Read more...] about Too early to give up on the Milwaukee Brewers making the playoffs?

Brewers honoring Mr. Baseball Bob Uecker with statue

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Hall of Fame Broadcaster Bob Uecker is going to be honored by his hometown Milwaukee Brewers this season with a statue outside Miller Park. The 77-year-old Uecker became a national household name as a comedic actor (George on "Mr. Belvidere," his legendary role as Cleveland Indians announcer Harry Doyle in "Major League." He’s been in the Brewers’ radio booth since 1971. … [Read more...] about Brewers honoring Mr. Baseball Bob Uecker with statue

Sorting out the Ryan Braun Fiasco; Who were the winners and the losers?

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            Unlike most of the sports media world, I thought I would sit back and soak up the details before discussing my opinion on the scandal/drug testing fiasco involving the reigning National League MVP and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun. Thus far, we've heard the results of the appeal, some details involving the … [Read more...] about Sorting out the Ryan Braun Fiasco; Who were the winners and the losers?

Brewers Chase Hitting Sensation Norichika Aoki, Could Mean Ryan Braun Will Sit 50 Games

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            In what has become a bizarre beginning to the Milwaukee Brewers' off-season, the notion continues with a $2.5 million bid to win the rights to Japanese Outfielder Norichika Aoki. Aoki is one of the best hitters in Japan and has posted a .336 career batting average during his first seven seasons. If the Brewers … [Read more...] about Brewers Chase Hitting Sensation Norichika Aoki, Could Mean Ryan Braun Will Sit 50 Games

If True, Brewers Ryan Braun Has Quite Possibly Ruined His Legacy

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            In a report issued by ESPN's "Outside the Lines", the National League MVP and Milwaukee Brewers all-star left-fielder, Ryan Braun, has tested positive for performance enhancing drugs (PED's). Braun is disputing the result through arbitration and if he is to lose, he will face a 50 game suspension to start the 2012 … [Read more...] about If True, Brewers Ryan Braun Has Quite Possibly Ruined His Legacy

2011 NLCS Milwaukee Brewers Heading into Beast Mode

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The 2011 MLB season has been a memorable one for the Milwaukee Brewers, from Prince Fielder and Ryan Braun's clutch hitting to Yovani Gallardo and Zach Greinke dealing on the mound, from John Axford's lockdown relief work to T-Plush's goofy antics. (especially this one Friday night to celebrate the NLDS victory) The NL Central championship season was been "a beast." … [Read more...] about 2011 NLCS Milwaukee Brewers Heading into Beast Mode