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Brewers clinch playoff spot, close in on NL Central title with 12-run 2nd in 16-1 rout of Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Postseason appearances have become a regular accomplishment for the Milwaukee Brewers lately. Christian Yelich and Josh Donaldson homered during a 12-run second inning and the Brewers clinched their latest playoff berth Friday night with a 16-1 rout of the Miami...
Caratini and Perkins homer in the Brewers' 6-0 victory over the Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Victor Caratini hit a three-run homer and Blake Perkins added a solo shot, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday in the final game of a four-game series. The Brewers’ magic number to clinch their second National...
Contreras, Taylor spark Brewers to 7-3 win over Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — William Contreras homered and Tyrone Taylor scored twice and drove in a run as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3 on Tuesday night. Milwaukee stopped a two-game skid and reduced its magic number to clinch the NL Central to six. The Brewers hold...
Nationals beat NL Central-leading Brewers 2-1 in 11 innings to avoid sweep
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Joey Meneses hit a sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and the Washington Nationals defeated the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Sunday to prevent a three-game sweep. Luis García homered early for the Nationals, who are last in the NL East. ...
Tyrone Taylor hits 2 RBI doubles and scores go-ahead run in Brewers' 4-2 victory over Marlins
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tyrone Taylor said he was reacting on instinct, but he couldn't have planned his slide home any better. The Milwaukee Brewers were tied with the Miami Marlins in the fifth inning Thursday when Taylor attempted to score from second on Sal Frelick's single. Although...
Josh Donaldson homers and Freddy Peralta's strong pitching leads Brewers over Marlins 3-1
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Josh Donaldson homered for the first time with his new team and Freddy Peralta turned in another stellar outing as the Milwaukee Brewers downed the Miami Marlins 3-1 on Tuesday night. Milwaukee (81-63) is a season-high 18 games above .500 and reached the mark for...
David Stearns agrees to become Mets president of baseball operations, according to reports
NEW YORK (AP) — David Stearns has agreed to become president of baseball operations for the underperforming New York Mets, according to several reports. The 38-year-old will serve under owner Steve Cohen and above general manager Billy Eppler, the reports said Tuesday. Stearns led...
Brandon Woodruff tosses a 6-hitter as the Milwaukee Brewers pound the Miami Marlins 12-0
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brandon Woodruff and Jesús Luzardo were both on a roll when they took the mound Monday night. Only Woodruff could keep it going. Woodruff delivered Milwaukee's first complete-game shutout since 2021, and the NL Central-leading Brewers collected a...
Brandon Woodruff pitches seven scoreless innings to lift NL Central-leading Brewers over Pirates 7-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brandon Woodruff pitched seven shutout innings and Mark Canha’s two-run single capped a six-run fifth inning as the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 on Tuesday night. Woodruff (4-1) allowed just two hits, singles to Ji Hwan...
Justin Steele stars as the Cubs stop the Brewers' 9-game winning streak with 1-0 victory
CHICAGO (AP) — Justin Steele said it felt like he got kneed in his left leg. Once he got some blood flowing into the area, he knew he was fine. Once Steele got back on the mound, that's when the Chicago Cubs knew they were fine, too. Steele struck out eight in six...
