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
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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)
Milwaukee Brewers Reach First NLCS Since 1982! Defeat Arizona in Extra Innings
The last time the Milwaukee Brewers reached the National League Championship Series was 1982. They sported the logo you see above. It was the glory days of Robin Yount, Paul Molitor, Jim Gantner, back when the Brew Crew was in the American League. Unfortunately, they lost to their current division rival, the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series, as Catcher Darrell Porter … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers Reach First NLCS Since 1982! Defeat Arizona in Extra Innings
Packers, Badgers Undefeated, Brewers Dominating NLDS, Cheeseheads on Fire!
Last year, sports fans in America’s Dairyland probably thought things were as good as they could possibly get. But 2011 is looking a whole 'nother level can be reached. You have the #5 Badgers at 5-0, the reigning Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers as one of the NFL’s two undefeated teams (the Detroit Lions are the other), and the Milwaukee Brewers about to eliminate the … [Read more...] about Packers, Badgers Undefeated, Brewers Dominating NLDS, Cheeseheads on Fire!
Yovani Gallardo’s Brilliant Performance Leads Brewers to 4-1 Win in Game 1
The fans at Miller Park were electric and provided the home-field advantage everyone thought they would, but it was a near-perfect performance from Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo who helped the Brew Crew grab a 4-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in game one of the NLDS. Gallardo pitched eight innings and struck out nine while giving up only four hits … [Read more...] about Yovani Gallardo’s Brilliant Performance Leads Brewers to 4-1 Win in Game 1