Baseball Digest Daily (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago
Starting in the 1973 season, the American League implemented the designated hitter rule, which allowed a player to hit for another player, which is almost always the pitcher. Here is a look at how the first designated hitters did for their respective American League clubs during opening day of the ‘73 season. April 6th – Boston Red Sox 15, New York Yankees 5 at Fenway Park NYY DH: Ron...
Ballbug (Free subscription) | yesterday
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com : Brewers taking a look at Halama — Former big league lefty playing in Dominican Republic — MILWAUKEE — The Brewers told John Halama's agent that they will have a scout in the stands for the former big league left-hander's start in the Dominican Republic on Friday night …
Over the Monster (Free subscription) | yesterday
More photos » by Al Behrman - AP 3 months ago: FILE -- This is a July 16, 2009 file photo showing Cincinnati Reds pitcher Robert Manuel throwing against the Milwaukee Brewers, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman, File) Browse more photos » MLB.com is reporting that the Red Sox have claimed right handed reliever Robert Manuel off waivers from the Seattle Mariners . Manuel, 26, made his major...
MLB (Free subscription) | yesterday
Infielder Adam Heether, who was added to Milwaukee's 40-man roster earlier this month and will compete for a job as a backup Brewers infielder next spring, returned home from the Venezuelan Winter League this week after he strained a rib-cage muscle. Brewers assistant general manager Gord Ash called the injury -- an intercostal strain -- "very minor."The move made sense in part because another...
Ballbug (Free subscription) | yesterday
Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com : Marlins add five to fill up 40-man roster — Four righties, outfielder Cousins safe from Rule 5 Draft — In anticipation of the Rule 5 Draft on Dec. 10, the Marlins filled up their 40-man roster on Friday, adding right-handers Jose Ceda, Jay Buente, Brett Sinkbeil and Kris Harvey, as well as outfielder Scott Cousins.
MLB (Free subscription) | yesterday
Brewers sign Dominican prospect
MLB (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
Prospect Rogers satisfied with long season
MLB (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
Brewers taking a look at Halama
Rattler Radio (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
Baseball America.com has the full list . Just the Mariner and Brewers minor league free agents are below. ex-Rattlers are in bold. Milwaukee Brewers (14) RHP: Ruben Flores (Hi A), Matt Ginter (AAA), Ryan Houston (AAA), Wes Littleton (AA) LHP: Chris Capuano++ (AAA), Lindsay Gulin (AAA) , Sam Narron (AAA), Chase Wright (AAA) C: Carlos Corporan (AAA) 3B: Kevin Melillo (AA) SS: Michael Garciaparra (AA)...
MLB (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
Brewers-Braves deal would have hurdles
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
The Atlanta Braves are shopping Derek Lowe, but not having much success so far, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. Rosenthal suggests that Lowe's contract situation (he'll make $15MM in each of the next three years) and his 2009 struggles (4.67 ERA in 34 starts) are discouraging teams' interest in the right-hadner. The Braves, however, are still optimistic, believing that John Lackey is the...
The Business Journal of Milwaukee (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
The Milwaukee Brewers are planning several improvements to Miller Park during the off-season, including the addition of a pavilion area outside the stadium and an upgrade of one of the team’s merchandise stores.
MLB (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Brewers unveil park improvements
DietsInReview.com Diet Blog (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
When you think of athletes, it’s usually safe to assume that they are in good shape. This isn’t always the case. The most obvious example is offensive and defensive lineman in football. Sure, they are as strong as oxen. But, once football is over, that spare tire around most of their waists will just be [...]
MLB (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Crew on lookout for starting pitching
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