Scherzer perfect for 6 in return, wins 200th as Mets clinch
MILWAUKEE — (AP) — Max Scherzer was pulled from his 200th win with a perfect game intact, and the New York Mets clinched their first playoff berth in six years by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 on Monday night. Reinstated from the injured list before the game, Scherzer (10-4) struck out nine in six innings. They lead the NL East by one game over defending World Series champion Atlanta, which beat Washington 5-2 at home. I have high expectations,” owner Steven Cohen, wearing a Mets cap, said after giving a postgame speech to the team. LHP Aaron Ashby (2-10, 4.58 ERA) will return from a stint on the IL with left shoulder inflammation to start a bullpen game for Milwaukee.
wftv.comScherzer out after 6 perfect innings, Brewers break up no-no
MILWAUKEE — (AP) — Max Scherzer pitched six perfect innings for the New York Mets in his return from the injured list Monday night before Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich doubled in the seventh off reliever Tylor Megill. Trying for his 200th career win as the NL East-leading Mets look to clinch a playoff spot, the 38-year-old Scherzer struck out nine of the 18 batters he faced. He threw only 68 pitches, but that was as far as New York let him go in his first start in 16 days. Megill entered to start the seventh with the Mets ahead 5-0 and gave up a leadoff double to Yelich on his second pitch. Megill started a combined no-hitter by five Mets pitchers on April 29 against Philadelphia — the second no-no in franchise history.
wftv.comWainwright, Molina make history, then lead Cards over Brews
ST. LOUIS — (AP) — Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina made history with the first pitch of the game, then the record-setting battery helped the St. Louis Cardinals extend their NL Central lead by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 Wednesday night. Wainwright and Molina started together for the 325th time, the most ever by a pitcher-catcher duo in the majors. Wainwright and Molina made their first start together on April 6, 2007, in Houston. Wainwright recorded a 4-2 win in that game -- the first of his 213 victories with Molina behind the plate. Gretzky played 18 games for the St. Louis Blues in 1995-96 and maintains a home in the area.
wftv.comRiding a tricycle! Yelich record-tying 3rd cycle, Brews fall
Brewers Reds Baseball Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich hits a ground-rule double during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Wednesday, May 11, 2022. The Milwaukee Brewers star hit for a record-tying third cycle — amazingly, all of them against Cincinnati. Earlier, Yelich doubled in the first, hit a three-run homer in the third and singled in the fifth. Late in the 2018 season, Yelich hit for the cycle twice in a span of three weeks against the Reds. “A lot of things kind of have to happen to hit the cycle,” the former National League MVP said.
wftv.comYelich hits for record-tying 3rd cycle, but Reds beat Brews – WFTV
Brewers Reds Baseball Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich hits a ground-rule double during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Tyler Stephenson drove in four runs with a pair of doubles and Colin Moran hit a three-run homer for Cincinnati. The Reds, with the worst record in the majors, won their second straight series by topping the NL Central leaders. Yelich became the sixth player in major league history to hit at least one home run, triple, double and a single in the same game. Reds starter Vladimir Gutiérrez allowed four runs and six hits over 4 2/3 innings.
wftv.comAdames homers twice as Brewers pound lowly Reds 10-5
Reds Brewers Baseball Milwaukee Brewers' Willy Adames celebrates with Christian Yelich after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) (Morry Gash)MILWAUKEE — (AP) — Willy Adames hit two of Milwaukee's six homers, and the Brewers beat the lowly Cincinnati Reds 10-5 on Thursday. Luis Urías, Christian Yelich, Tyrone Taylor and Keston Hiura also connected as Milwaukee won for the eighth time in nine games. Yelich finished with three hits and scored three times, and Adames had four RBIs. Brewers right-hander Adrian Houser (3-2) allowed five runs, four earned, and seven hits in five innings.
wftv.comStearns says Brewers don't know cause of Yelich's struggles
(AP Photo/John Bazemore) (John Bazemore)MILWAUKEE — (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns says nobody has been able to figure out the cause of Christian Yelich’s hitting struggles over the past couple of seasons. “I think if we did, if Christian knew exactly what happened, it’s easier to solve,” Stearns said Friday during a news conference wrapping up the Brewers’ season. “With some of Christian’s struggles this year, he still helped and contributed to a 95-win team,” Stearns said. “I think that’s important to note. The fate of the Milwaukee Brewers is not on Christian Yelich’s shoulders.
wftv.comStearns says Brewers don't know cause of Yelich's struggles
Milwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns says nobody has been able to figure out the cause of Christian Yelich’s hitting struggles over the past couple of seasons. “I think if we did, if Christian knew exactly what happened, it’s easier to solve,” Stearns said Friday during a news conference wrapping up the Brewers’ season. Getting him back on track is a major offseason priority for the Brewers as they continue chasing their first World Series title.
news.yahoo.comPunchless Crew: Brewers slumping at worst possible time
NLDS Brewers Braves Baseball Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Christian Yelich, left and other players watch the game during the ninth inning of Game 3 of a baseball National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves won 3-0. Another chance squandered by the Milwaukee Brewers, who have picked the worst time of year to go ice cold at the plate. — The Brewers are 0 for 16 with runners in scoring position, including eight more fruitless at-bats in Game 3. Will Smith finished off the Brewers with a 1-2-3 ninth, giving the Atlanta bullpen a total of nine scoreless innings in the series.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Cabrera's 500 watch, Turner starts for Dodgers
Red Sox Tigers Baseball eDetroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits a solo home run against the Boston Red Sox in the second inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021. Cabrera is vying to become the 28th player in major league history with 500 homers. All-Star infielder Trea Turner is expected to make his first start for the Dodgers after clearing COVID-19 protocols. Turner, acquired in last week’s blockbuster trade with Washington, was activated Friday and pinch-hit in the ninth inning but fouled out. The commissioner’s office said Laureano tested positive for Nandrolone in violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
wftv.comBrews' Axford out for year after 1 game; Lauer on COVID list
Pirates Brewers Baseball Milwaukee Brewers' John Axford pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps) (Jeffrey Phelps)MILWAUKEE — (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers’ pitching staff has taken a couple more hits with John Axford now out for the season with elbow trouble and Eric Lauer joining the team's growing COVID-19 injured list. Brewers manager Craig Counsell said Axford has significant elbow damage and is going over his options after an injury foiled the 38-year-old's comeback attempt. That's when Axford's elbow started giving him problems. ___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Bryant set for SF debut, Tatis on injured list
Diamondbacks Cubs Baseball Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Chicago. San Francisco got the four-time All-Star third baseman in a trade with the Cubs for two minor leaguers Friday. AILING TATISPadres star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. is again out of action after partially dislocating his left shoulder for the third time this season. A third reliever, Jandel Gustave, missed Saturday night’s game for the NL Central leaders at Atlanta due to contact tracing. NEW IN BLUETwo-time All-Star José Berríos is set to make his Toronto debut when starts against Kansas City at Rogers Centre.
wftv.com2 more Brewers positive for virus; Strickland, Cousins out
Reds Brewers Baseball Milwaukee Brewers' Jake Cousins tosses the ball as he walks back to the mound after a run-scoring wild pitch during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Thursday, July 8, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash) (Aaron Gash)ATLANTA — (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers pitchers Jake Cousins and Hunter Strickland tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday and will be placed in quarantine in the latest cases to affect the NL Central leaders. A third reliever, Jandel Gustave, will miss Saturday night’s game at Atlanta due to contact tracing. Earlier this week, star outfielder Christian Yelich tested positive for the coronavirus and was showing mild symptoms. Counsell said the positive tests were the latest evidence that “COVID is still around us.”“We have to understand that,” he said.
wftv.comBrewers add All-Star 3B Escobar in trade with Diamondbacks
Pirates Diamondbacks Baseball Arizona Diamondbacks' Eduardo Escobar celebrates hitting a two-run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 19, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb) (Darryl Webb)PHOENIX — (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers acquired All-Star third baseman Eduardo Escobar from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday for two prospects. The 32-year-old Escobar made his first All-Star game this season and is batting .246 with 22 homers. Escobar has played third, second and shortstop for the Diamondbacks this season and has played the outfield earlier in his career. “We’re happy with the two players we got from the Brewers,” Arizona general manager Mike Hazen said.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Ohtani pitches, Kluber vs Rangers, Sox-Twins
Ohtani hit his major league-leading 14th home run during Tuesday night's 6-5 loss to Cleveland, connecting for the third straight day. Kluber then signed an $11 million free-agent deal with the Yankees, and is 3-2 with a 3.48 ERA in eight starts. Yelich played nine games to start the season before leaving with stiffness in his lower back on April 11 in St. Louis. He tried to return May 3 in Philadelphia but played just one game before going back on the injured list. New York second baseman Rougned Odor was activated from the injured list Tuesday and started against the Rangers, his former team.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Trout sidelined, Kluber faces Rangers
BEEN HERE BEFORECorey Kluber takes the mound at the Texas Rangers’ retractable roof stadium for the second time, this time starting against them for the New York Yankees. Kluber then signed an $11 million free-agent deal with the Yankees, and is 3-2 with a 3.48 ERA in eight starts. He tried to return May 3 in Philadelphia but played just one game before returning to the injured list. ON HIS WAY BACKGleyber Torres could be back in the New York Yankees' lineup against Texas, a week after the fully vaccinated shortstop tested positive for COVID-19. New York second baseman Rougned Odor was activated from the injured list Tuesday and started against the Rangers, his former team.
wftv.comBrewers' Yelich back on injured list, 1 day after returning
Brewers Phillies Baseball Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich, left, hits a single during the first inning of a baseball game in front of Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) (Derik Hamilton)PHILADELPHIA — (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is going back on the injured list just one day after getting activated. The Brewers announced Tuesday that Yelich was returning to the IL due to the lower back strain that has bothered the 2018 NL MVP for the last three weeks. “I’m just not where I need to be to go out there on an everyday basis and compete in a Major League Baseball game,” Yelich said before the Brewers played Tuesday night at Philadelphia. “We're kind of at a point where we need to get more answers,” Brewers manager Craig Counsell said.
wftv.comMLB MVPs and Hollywood stars go to bat for California families
MALIBU, Calif. (Reuters) - Major League Baseballs best and Hollywoods brightest teamed up to raise money for families affected by wildfires, mass shootings and other tragedies in California with a softball game in picturesque Malibu on Sunday. FILE PHOTO: Carli Skaggs, wife of late Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, poses for a photo after throwing out the first pitch at the California Strong celebrity softball game in Malibu, California, U.S., January 12, 2020. An emotional moment came when Carli Skaggs, wife of late Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, threw out a ceremonial first pitch before a crowd of 2,500 fans on a sun-soaked afternoon. The founders said they were dedicated to growing the upstart charity over the long term. Last seasons NL MVP, Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Cody Bellinger, said the charity spread by word of mouth among California-born athletes and those who call the state home now.
feeds.reuters.comHome Run Derby winner will take home $1 million
Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals and National League celebrates with the trophy after winning the T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. And for the first time ever, the top prize for the winner will be $1 million. The Home Run Derby pits some of the league's top sluggers against one another as they see who can hit the most home runs. Last year, the total prize pool for the home run derby was only $525,000, with the winner taking home $125,000. With $1 million of the $2.5 million prize pool going to the winner, expect the competition to be more fierce with significantly more money on the line.