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Chourio gets $82 million, 8-year deal with Brewers, largest before a player's big league debut
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Before taking a single swing in the major leagues, Jackson Chourio landed the type of contract players spend years dreaming about. “I’m definitely going to meet the expectations,” the 19-year-old outfielder said Monday after the Milwaukee Brewers...
Baltimore’s Félix Bautista and Milwaukee’s Devin Williams win MLB's Reliever of the Year Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Baltimore’s Félix Bautista was a unanimous winner of the Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year Award and Milwaukee’s Devin Williams won the Trevor Hoffman National League honor on Wednesday. Bautista, a 28-year-old right-hander, was 8-2 with a...
Brandon Woodruff becomes free agent after Brewers fail to offer contract
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brandon Woodruff wasn’t offered a contract by the Milwaukee Brewers by Friday’s deadline, making the two-time All-Star right-handed pitcher a free agent as he recovers from surgery to his throwing shoulder. The Brewers also failed to offer deals to first...
Milwaukee Brewers' Pat Murphy grateful for opportunity to return to managing
Pat Murphy didn’t know if he would ever get the chance to manage again. He certainly never thought it would happen in Milwaukee. Yet here he was putting on a Brewers jersey Thursday during the introductory news conference for his first managerial opportunity since...
Infielder Abraham Toro acquired by A's from Brewers for minor league pitcher Chad Patrick
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Infielder Abraham Toro was acquired by the Oakland Athletics from the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday for minor league right-hander Chad Patrick. The 26-year-old Toro was 8 for 18 (.444) with two homers and nine RBIs in nine games for Milwaukee this year and hit...
Brewers promote bench coach Pat Murphy to take over as manager after Craig Counsell's departure
MILWAUKEE (AP) — After spending the last eight seasons as Craig Counsell’s bench coach, Pat Murphy is taking over for his former boss as the Milwaukee Brewers manager. The Brewers announced they were promoting Murphy on Wednesday, a little over a week after the Chicago Cubs...
Wisconsin state Senate approves downsized Milwaukee Brewers stadium repair bill
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin lawmakers approved a plan Tuesday to spend nearly half a billion dollars to help the Milwaukee Brewers repair their stadium over the next three decades, pushing the proposal to Gov. Tony Evers' desk despite arguments that the team has more than enough money and...
For Craig Counsell, the chance to manage the Cubs was one he couldn't pass up
CHICAGO (AP) — Craig Counsell didn't answer the phone when the Chicago Cubs called about their manager job. Once he realized the number belonged to President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer, he quickly got in touch. After that, things unfolded in a hurry. The Cubs...
The designated hitter hasn't always lived up to its title after 2 full MLB seasons in both leagues
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The universal designated hitter has been part of Major League Baseball for two full seasons and, much to the chagrin of some National League traditionalists, the sport has survived and even thrived. In a somewhat surprising development, though, many teams...
Milwaukee's Arnold praises Counsell while discussing how Brewers plan to replace him
Milwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold praised Craig Counsell and said he hopes their friendship lasts a lifetime while discussing how the organization will move forward without its longtime manager. Arnold was speaking at Major League Baseball’s general...
