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Brewers Elevate Luis Lara for MLB Debut, Option Blake Perkins
sports5 days ago

Brewers Elevate Luis Lara for MLB Debut, Option Blake Perkins

Milwaukee promoted 21-year-old Luis Lara for his major league debut and optioned veteran outfielder Blake Perkins to Nashville to clear a roster spot, with left-hander Robert Gasser named as the 27th man for a doubleheader while MRI results on David Hamilton are pending. Lara has dominated Triple-A this season (.321/.432/.470) and is viewed as a speed-and-defense asset whose exact big‑league role remains to be determined amid Milwaukee’s outfield/left-side plans.

Brewers Place Woodruff on 15-Day IL as Shoulder Woes Return
sports7 days ago

Brewers Place Woodruff on 15-Day IL as Shoulder Woes Return

Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff is expected to be placed on the 15-day injured list after Saturday’s start was cut short by a shoulder issue, with tests to determine the extent; the diagnosis points to the same labrum/cyst problem he’s dealt with before, including 2023 surgery and a May drainage procedure. Milwaukee, leading the NL Central, faces ongoing rotation uncertainty and is likely to seek rotation help before the trade deadline while Woodruff’s health remains a question for a potential playoff run.

Conforto Starts in Cubs' lineup, Shaw benched for Brewers clash
sports14 days ago

Conforto Starts in Cubs' lineup, Shaw benched for Brewers clash

In today’s Cubs-Brewers game, Michael Conforto starts in right field and sits Matt Shaw, with Conforto coming off a homer night. The Cubs’ lineup also features Pete Crow-Armstrong in CF, Alex Bregman at 3B, Michael Busch at 1B, Seiya Suzuki DH, Ian Happ LF, Nico Hoerner 2B, Miguel Amaya C, and Dansby Swanson SS. Cubs starter is Ryan Rolison with Jordan Wicks in relief; Milwaukee counters with Brandon Woodruff. The Cubs are aiming to win the series after Saturday’s win.

Shaw in Right as Cubs Face Misiorowski in Milwaukee
sports15 days ago

Shaw in Right as Cubs Face Misiorowski in Milwaukee

Matt Shaw starts in right field for the Cubs against Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski in Milwaukee, as Chicago rides a 10-3 stretch since June 11 after a four-game Mets sweep. Colin Rea will start for the Cubs against Misiorowski, who carries a 1.45 ERA and 0.75 WHIP this season. The Cubs’ lineup also features Seiya Suzuki at DH and Pete Crow-Armstrong in CF, and tonight’s game is on Apple TV with radio on 104.3 The Score, while Milwaukee sits near the top of the league coming off a prior meeting with the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Brewers Pitcher Priester Set for Season-Ending Thoracic Outlet Surgery
sports24 days ago

Brewers Pitcher Priester Set for Season-Ending Thoracic Outlet Surgery

Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester will undergo thoracic outlet decompression surgery and miss the rest of the season after symptoms tied to thoracic outlet syndrome proved resistant to treatment; the diagnosis required ruling out other causes, and while he’s had moments pain-free, nerve issues have prevented repeatable mechanics. He’ll be off throwing for about three months and then eight to ten months to be game-ready, meaning he’ll stay on the 60-day IL for the season and accrue service time. Priester’s absence tightens Milwaukee’s rotation behind young arms Misiorowski and Harrison, and his four-year control window could affect arbitration timing depending on whether he crosses the Super Two threshold. The article also notes his trade from Boston to Milwaukee and the Brewers’ ongoing injury-depleted rotation.

Brewers Promote Cooper Pratt to MLB Debut
sports27 days ago

Brewers Promote Cooper Pratt to MLB Debut

Milwaukee Brewers promote shortstop Cooper Pratt to the majors, adding him to the 40-man roster after signing an eight-year, $50.75 million extension, with his MLB debut expected soon (likely Tuesday vs. Cleveland). Pratt has slashed .244/.353/.392 in Nashville and could step into a regular role on Milwaukee's left side of the infield, potentially in a platoon with Ortiz, Hamilton, and Rengifo depending on matchups.

Brewers Bet on Speed: Luis Lara Inks Seven-Year Extension
baseball1 month ago

Brewers Bet on Speed: Luis Lara Inks Seven-Year Extension

The Brewers have agreed to a seven-year, $31 million extension with outfield prospect Luis Lara, including three club options that could push the total to $79 million; Lara will stay in the minors on optional assignment, and the deal locks in control through age 27 (with club options to age 30) as Milwaukee continues to build a young, cost-controlled outfield core.

Judge Under Specialist Review as Torres Returns and Harrison Dominates
sports1 month ago

Judge Under Specialist Review as Torres Returns and Harrison Dominates

Aaron Judge heads to a team specialist for a rib-cage bone bruise that’s caused shoulder pain; Gleyber Torres returns from an oblique injury with a leadoff homer as Detroit tops the Rays; Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison dominates again with 12 strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings, building a potent pairing with Jacob Misiorowski and approaching a sub-2.00 ERA.

Uribe Suspended One Game Over Dugout Gesture Toward Cardinals
baseball1 month ago

Uribe Suspended One Game Over Dugout Gesture Toward Cardinals

Major League Baseball suspended Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe for one game and fined him an undisclosed amount for a gesture directed at the Cardinals’ dugout after striking out Alec Burleson; the discipline is held in abeyance while his appeal is heard. Brewers manager Pat Murphy called the action unacceptable, Uribe apologized to Brewers personnel but not to the Cardinals and criticized Cardinals manager Oli Marmol for comments suggesting retaliation. If upheld, Milwaukee would be a man short for one game, though Uribe could drop the appeal before a game he wouldn’t be eligible to pitch anyway.