At the annual Baseball Writers Association of America awards dinner in New York, the Milwaukee Brewers star outfielder Ryan Braun made his first public appearance since ESPN leaked his positive test for a banned substance back in December. In his speech following the acceptance of the 2011 MVP Award, Braun … [Read more...] about Brewers Ryan Braun Accepts MVP Award and References “Adversity”
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Brewers GM on Prince Fielder: “We’ve Had to Move On”
Pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training in a little more than a month and Prince Fielder still has not signed a free agent deal with any MLB team. Some Milwaukee Brewers' fans are hoping that as long as teams drop out of the Fielder sweepstakes and he remains on the open market, there is a glimmer of hope that he might return to Milwaukee even if it is just for a … [Read more...] about Brewers GM on Prince Fielder: “We’ve Had to Move On”
Brewers Chase Hitting Sensation Norichika Aoki, Could Mean Ryan Braun Will Sit 50 Games
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
Should BBWAA Rescind Ryan Braun’s MVP Award?
Normally Saturday nights are placid when it comes to off-field news in the sports world, but the regularly scheduled calm was interrupted in a big way when ESPN, among several other outlets, reported that Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun had tested positive for performance enhancing drugs. The slugger is coming off a season that saw him hit 33 HR's and drive in 111 RBI en route … [Read more...] about Should BBWAA Rescind Ryan Braun’s MVP Award?
Multiple Outlets Report Positive PED Test for Ryan Braun
After a Winter Meetings marked by big time free agent signings, things took a turn back toward baseball's not so distant past on Saturday evening. According to reports by multiple outlets, including ESPN.com's Outside the Lines, Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun, the 2011 NL MVP, has tested positive for performance enhancing drugs. If the initial test is upheld, the slugger will … [Read more...] about Multiple Outlets Report Positive PED Test for Ryan Braun
Chicago Cubs Manager Dale Sveum: More Detailed Biography
Dale Sveum was named the manager of the Chicago Cubs for the 2012 season. This is after he has been a coach in the majors for most of the last decade. Sveum has two World Series rings, one in 1998 with the Yankees and one in 2004 with the Red Sox. (Editor's note: Guest post from David Malamut, But if you've already figured out I didn't write this because you know I DON'T … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Manager Dale Sveum: More Detailed Biography
Chicago Cubs New Manager: Dale “Sick Facial Hair” Sveum
During his MLB playing career, Dale Sveum was known for his "Sick Facal Hair."As a young man he sort of resembled what would happen if Matthew McConaughey and Jeff Foxworthy had a child. Sveum also had the distinction of playing for five different managers who would eventually win a league Manager of the Year Award. They were Tony La Russa ('83, '88, '92, '02), under whom … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs New Manager: Dale “Sick Facial Hair” Sveum
2011 NLCS Milwaukee Brewers Heading into Beast Mode
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
Brewers Bats Explode in NLCS Game One Win
The Suds Series II started out with a bang as the Milwaukee Brewers took out the St. Louis Cardinals 9-6 to jump to a 1-0 game lead in the 2011 NLCS. Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder continued their reign as the MLB's best one-two-punch while combining for six of the Brewers' nine total runs. Starting pitcher Zack Greinke … [Read more...] about Brewers Bats Explode in NLCS Game One Win
Brewers Nyjer Morgan Drops F-Bomb TWICE Celebrating 2011 NLDS Win (Video)
Hey, Milwaukee Brewers Centerfielder Nyjer Morgan, you just drove in the decisive run in the extra innings of a NLDS elimination game. What are you going to do next? Say the naughtiest of all words twice on live cable television. Fresh off their 3-2 10th inning win over the Arizona Diamonbacks, Morgan celebrated by saying the phrase that pays (hint: it's in the theme song … [Read more...] about Brewers Nyjer Morgan Drops F-Bomb TWICE Celebrating 2011 NLDS Win (Video)