Braves score twice on Suzuki's fielding error, overcome 6-run deficit to beat Cubs

ATLANTA (AP) — Sean Murphy reached on a two-run fielding error by right fielder Seiya Suzuki in the eighth inning and the major league-leading Atlanta Braves overcame a six-run deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs 7-6 on Tuesday night. “I thought it was going to get caught, but it...

Brewers clinch 3rd NL Central title in 6 seasons despite loss to Cardinals and with help from Braves

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers clinched the NL Central title with help from the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves. Milwaukee claimed the division crown for the third time in six seasons Tuesday night, despite a 4-1 loss to the last-place St. Louis Cardinals and with the help of a...

The Milwaukee Brewers win their third NL Central title in six seasons

Cardinals' right hander Adam Wainwright, 42, says he has thrown his final pitch

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Eight days after winning his 200th game, 42-year-old Adam Wainwright said Tuesday he has thrown his final pitch. “I’ve thought a lot about it the last few days, but I’m in a really good place mentally,” the St. Louis Cardinals right-hander said ahead of his...

Berti homers twice in 6-1 win as Marlins prevent Brewers from clinching NL Central

MIAMI (AP) — Jon Berti had his second career multihomer game, and the Miami Marlins beat Milwaukee 6-1 on Sunday, the second straight day they prevented the Brewers from clinching the NL Central. Josh Bell also went deep, Jorge Soler had three hits and Jazz Chisholm Jr. doubled...

Marlins stay in wild-card hunt, prevent Brewers from clinching NL Central with 5-4 win

MIAMI (AP) — Jake Burger hit a three-run homer, the Marlins scored the tie-breaking run in the eighth inning and Miami beat Milwaukee 5-4 on Saturday to stay within a game of the Cubs for the third NL wild card and prevent the Brewers from clinching the NL Central. Pinch runner...

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...

Donaldson 3-run homer sparks Brewers over Cardinals 8-2 as NL Central title nears

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Josh Donaldson hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Tyrone Taylor homered twice and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2 on Wednesday night to take another step toward their second NL Central title in three years. “I was doing cage work...

Brewers RHP J.C. Mejía suspended 162 games for banned performance-enhancing drug

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers right-hander J.C. Mejía was suspended 162 games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday after his second positive for a performance-enhancing drug. The 27-year-old tested positive for Stanozolol and became the first player suspended under the major...