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Parra's arm, bat lead Brewers to sweep
(Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:06:00 EDT)
Manny Parra pitched 7 2/3 strong innings and and Ryan Braun had five RBis in the Brewers' 7-4 win over the Giants on Sunday, completing Milwaukee's first three-game road series sweep in more than four years.

Brewers pick up Durham from Giants
(Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:13:00 EDT)
The Brewers on Sunday finalized a trade with the Giants for veteran switch-hitting second baseman Ray Durham, who did not play in any of the three games between the teams at AT&T Park this weekend.

Branyan sees playing time dwindling
(Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:58:00 EDT)
Russell Branyan, a left-handed hitter who has been splitting time at third base with right-handed swinger Bill Hall since late May, has been working to tweak his daily routine as the Brewers have piled up starts against left-handed pitchers.

Fielder's wet homer boosts Brewers
(Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:06:00 EDT)
Prince Fielder became the 17th Giants opponent to hit a home run into McCovey Cove on the fly, blasting a go-ahead solo shot in the seventh inning of an 8-5 win on Saturday at AT&T Park.

Brewers could look to bolster bullpen
(Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:30:00 EDT)
With a Minor League prospect reportedly pulled from the lineup, as was done just before the CC Sabathia trade, it's possible the Brewers are cooking up a deal to reinforce their bullpen. Manager Ned Yost, though, said he's confident in the relievers they have, especially closer Salomon Torres and setup men David Riske and Carlos Villanueva.

Sabathia's bat changes Brewers' game
(Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:24:00 EDT)
CC Sabathia is so good with the bat, his new skipper is rethinking some of the basic principles of game management. Sabathia has been green-lighted to swing away more than any Brewers pitcher since right-hander Yovani Gallardo went down with a knee injury in early May. Sabathia was hacking in a pair of situations Friday in which a pitcher typically would be called upon to bunt.

Sabathia proves he is worth the price
(Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:17:00 EDT)
The Brewers began the second half just like they ended the first, riding another masterful CC Sabathia start to a 9-1 win over the Giants at AT&T Park.

Sheets makes first post-All-Star start
(Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:32:00 EDT)
Ben Sheets started the 79th All-Star Game for the National League on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium, and will return to the Brewers on Saturday to face the Giants.

Suppan on track to return Tuesday
(Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:28:00 EDT)
Brewers right-hander Jeff Suppan threw an intense 11-minute bullpen session on Thursday that left him confident he'll be ready to pitch when his stint on the disabled list expires Tuesday.

Brewers to use platoon for fifth starter
(Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:04:00 EDT)
The Brewers already are platooning third basemen. Now with six starters for five spots, they are going to try a similar setup in the pitching ranks.

CC gives Crew swagger in second half
(Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT)
CC Sabathia, the reigning American League Cy Young Award Winner, arrived in Milwaukee from Cleveland for the final week of the first half and injected another shot of adrenaline into a team that heads into the second half with a head of steam after getting off to a slow start.

Brewers midterm report
(Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT)
Last year, the Brewers went into the All-Star break with a division lead they had held since April 20. This year they have had to play catch-up, not only to the defending-champion Cubs but the upstart Cardinals as well.

Many standouts for Brewers' All-Star trio
(Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:07:00 EDT)
When Ben Sheets began his night as the National League's All-Star Game starter, he was surrounded by amazing talent, past and present, in the pregame ceremony. Ryan Braun in started in left field and took in every moment, while Corey Hart came in as a reserve and played 10 innings of the 15-inning Midsummer Classic.

Brewers flashing leather, showing range
(Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:37:00 EDT)
During the offseason, the Brewers set out to improve their defense, and so far, manager Ned Yost is pleased with the progress. "We're catching more balls," he said.

Braun shows brain to handle spotlight
(Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:08:00 EDT)
The overall impression that Ryan Braun leaves is one of a player, an individual who belongs at this level, baseball's highest level.

Individual accolades adding up
(Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:12:00 EDT)
Slowly, the Brewers are showing their mantle. First, Ryan Braun voted an All-Star starter in his first season in the outfield. Then, outfielder Corey Hart won the NL's Final Vote. Monday, pitcher Ben Sheets was named the National League starter. The Brewers hope these individual accomplishments lead to a collective team outburst that propels them to the playoffs.

Berkman endorses Sheets as NL starter
(Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:55:00 EDT)
If anyone understands the abilities of NL All-Star starter Sheets, it's Lance Berkman, who has faced the Brewers right-hander several times over the years when the two NL Central rivals meet. Berkman fully endorsed Sheets, suggesting that when the righty is on top of his game, "he's all but unhittable."

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