Brewers

The Crew looked to avenge last year’s playoff loss to the Braves with a three game set at American Family Field.

I first noticed it moving back to Wisconsin from the middle of the country about ten years ago. Actually, before that. The rust stains from rain rolling off the roof panels on the outer stadium facade appeared only a few years after Miller Park opened. And with every trip to the ballpark, gameday or otherwise, I've noticed something else every time I've visited.

Father Time appears to be taking its toll on Milwaukee Brewers' center fielder Lorenzo Cain. The 36-year-old veteran looks like a shell of his former self at the plate, and the club may have to make a difficult decision soon.

The Brewers come into a weekend set at AmFam field with the Nationals before heading out onto the road for an eleven game trip. The Brewers will send Eric Lauer, Brandon Woodruff, and Freddy Peralta to the mound in the three game series as the Crew looks to extend the four game lead they currently hold over the second place St. Louis Cardinals.

Power. Everyone loves power. So when a player can average more than 32 HRs per season over a five year span - well, that's special. And that's precisely what Jeremy Burnitz did for the Brewers from 1997-2001.

The Milwaukee Brewers were dealt a significant blow recently when starting pitcher Freddy Peralta was placed on the injured list with what's feared to be a long term injury. Prior to today's contest they got a bit of good news with star closer Josh Hader being activated to the 26-man roster.

After taking care of the St. Louis Cardinals in a white-knuckler on Thursday night, the Milwaukee Brewers led the National League in home runs. As of Saturday morning, they continue to. That is not a misprint.

Just a few days ago the Milwaukee Brewers were dealt a significant blow to their starting rotation when right-hander Freddy Peralta was placed on the injured list with what is expected to be a long-term issue. Today, news broke that the club is making a significant response in promoting left-hander Ethan Small, presumably to make his debut on Monday.

After taking two out of three in San Diego to start their eleven game road trip, the Brewers stop into St. Louis to battle the second place Cardinals in a four game set. The Brewers come into the series with a 3 1/2 game lead, so this could prove to be a crucial early-season test for the Crew.