At the annual Baseball Writers Association of America awards dinner in New York, the Milwaukee Brewers star outfielder Ryan Braun made his first public appearance since ESPN leaked his positive test for a banned substance back in December. In his speech following the acceptance of the 2011 MVP Award, Braun … [Read more...] about Brewers Ryan Braun Accepts MVP Award and References “Adversity”
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Brewers Ryan Braun Edging out Matt Kemp for NL MVP was the Right Choice
On Tuesday, Ryan Braun became the 3rd Milwaukee Brewers player and first since 1989 to win an MVP Award. Braun received 20 of 32 first-place votes to edge out the Dodgers' Matt Kemp and teammate Prince Fielder for one of baseball's most prestigious awards. I'm not always on par with what the MLB or … [Read more...] about Brewers Ryan Braun Edging out Matt Kemp for NL MVP was the Right Choice
Milwaukee Brewers Weekly Check-In (5-30-11)
Early season baseball needs some perspective, not judgment
By Jake McCormick After watching the Milwaukee Brewers go from getting four hits in a shutout to 10 runs in an inning 24 hours later, I’ve never been happier to know that there are 150 games left to play. … [Read more...] about Early season baseball needs some perspective, not judgment
Who’s on the 2000s Milwaukee Brewers all-decade team?
By Jake McCormick This decade, the Brewers made their one and only postseason appearance as the 2008 National League Wild Card. As sad as that and their run of three straight last place finishes from 2002-04 sounds, it was still a much better decade than the 1990s. … [Read more...] about Who’s on the 2000s Milwaukee Brewers all-decade team?
The most interesting offseason in Milwaukee Brewer history
By Jake McCormick Milwaukee Brewer GM Doug Melvin is taking a page from the Batman book of rebuilding. At the end of Batman Begins, Michael Caine asked Christian Bale what the billionaire is going to do in regards to rebuilding Wayne Manor. Bale responds that he’s going to tear down the charred remains and build it exactly the way it was around the surviving foundation, with … [Read more...] about The most interesting offseason in Milwaukee Brewer history