Brewers

One of the classic songs of baseball, “Centerfield" by John Fogerty, features an aspiring center fielder who wants to play. For the Brewers, though, center field has seen some iconic players and some who were very well-loved by the fans.

Prior to Thursday's game the Milwaukee Brewers made a move that didn't involve pitching for the first time in a while. Catcher Omar Narvaez was placed on the injured list with Covid. Needing to replace him on the active roster, Alex Hall was selected from High-A Wisconsin.

The Brewers won't have another off day until the 25th of August, and starting that long and brutal stretch is inarguably the most consequential series to date. The season series is tied at 6-6. What direction will those numbers go when the next three games wrap? Let's check it out.

On January 16, 2023, former Brewer infielder Travis Shaw announced his baseball retirement at age 32. The man known as the Mayor of Ding Dong City had enjoyed a short but memorable career in the majors - including a pair of exceptional seasons with the Brewers. 

The Milwaukee Brewers were busy this afternoon with a host of moves impacting the active roster. Just a day after catcher Alex Hall was promoted to replace Omar Narvaez on the roster, he was designated for assignment. That was just one of six pre-game transactions today.

Right field has been a revolving door for the Brewers, but some right fielders have delivered monster seasons for the Crew.

Aaron Ashby's skill set and "stuff" show clear signs of big-time potential. The Milwaukee Brewers agree, signing him to a five-year contract worth a guaranteed $20.5 million. Two adjustments in his mound strategy could impact how quickly Ashby begins to reach greater heights and help the 2022 club make a deep postseason run.

The Milwaukee Brewers will be relying on a rookie outfielder in some capacity in 2023. There could be a mix of players, or one prospect might step up to take hold of a starting spot. Since center field is the biggest question mark on the diamond in Milwaukee, it likely comes down to Garrett Mitchell or Sal Frelick on Opening Day.

The 2022 MLB season met its first checkpoint just after Memorial Day and, against all odds or cursory glances, the weathered, well-traveled Milwaukee Brewers sat atop the National League Central. As history is wont to do, it provides us a glimpse into the future. Or does it?

Love it or hate it, in the 50 years since it was adopted, the designated hitter has been a part of Brewers' history. Let's look at the five best over the past half-century.

The bench or utility players are often not thought of much. Sometimes, it's bad news for the team if they are a factor. Over a 162-game season, depth always plays a factor, and here are the five best "tenth men" in Brewers' history.

The 1990s were a wasteland for the Milwaukee Brewers franchise (thanks, Sal Bando). It began a run of 14 straight years without a winning record. But that doesn't mean all was lost. Fans would be teased by the occasional winning streak, and the flashes of greatness. One of the primary figures on the club during this time was slugging 1B John Jaha, a late bloomer who's successes were matched (if not equaled) by his injuries.