It’s taken nearly 12 years, but Jeremy Jeffress is finally an All-Star at age 30. A hard-throwing high school pitcher when Milwaukee selected him with the 16th overall pick in the 2006 draft, Jeffress’ path to the big leagues was stymied by three failed drug tests, the last two of which drew suspensions of 50 and 100 games, respectively. Jeffress finally made his big … [Read more...] about First-time Brewers All-Star Jeremy Jeffress turned life and game around
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The Milwaukee Brewers honor the life of Davey “Nellie” Nelson
On Saturday, June 23, 2018, The Milwaukee Brewers celebrated the life of the late Davey "Nellie" Nelson( inset), who passed away on April 22, 2018, by renaming the FOX Sports Wisconsin stage where Nelson reported pre- and post-game shows as "Nellie's Corner" in his honor. A memorial plaque was placed at the stage to formally rename it. Nelson was a Major League All-Star … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Brewers honor the life of Davey “Nellie” Nelson
Milwaukee Brewers players make special delivery to Boys and Girls Club
On Friday, May 25, 2018, two of the Milwaukee Brewers, Pitcher Jeremy Jeffress and Center Fielder Lorenzo Cain, stopped by the Mary Ryan Boys and Girls Club, 3000 N. Sherman Blvd., to deliver baseball equipment to the young players. Jeffress and Cain were joined by the Johnsonville Racing Sausages; former Brewer Larry Hisle; and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers players make special delivery to Boys and Girls Club
Milwaukee Brewers celebrate Home Opening Day 2018
On Monday, April 2, 2018, The Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their home opener of the 2018 baseball season. Despite the chilly conditions for tailgating, it did not dampen the spirits of a full house at Miller Park. Opening day both inside and outside the stadium marked the ceremonial start of spring in the upper Midwest, whether or not the weather wanted to cooperate. Dan and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers celebrate Home Opening Day 2018