Brewers turn first triple play in 10 years, pulling it on Rowand's grounderSeptember 6th, 2009 Brewers turn triple play against GiantsMILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers turned their first triple play in 10 years, pulling it Sunday on a grounder by San Francisco's Aaron Rowand. With Randy Winn on second and Ryan Garko on first in the sixth inning, Brewers third baseman Casey McGehee fielded a sharp grounder by Rowand right on the bag.
Indians' Carrasco, Brantley to make major league debuts after promotions from Triple-ASeptember 1st, 2009 Indians' Carrasco to make MLB debut after callupsDETROIT — The Cleveland Indians promoted pitcher Carlos Carrasco and outfielder Michael Brantley from Triple-A on Tuesday and immediately put them in the lineup for their major league debuts. The right-handed Carrasco was set to start Tuesday night at Detroit.
Brewers turn season-high 4 double plays, beat Pirates for 21st straight time at home, 4-1August 31st, 2009 Brewers post 21st straight home win over PiratesMILWAUKEE — Shortstop Craig Counsell helped Milwaukee turn a season-high four double plays and drove in two runs as the Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates for the 21st straight time at home, 4-1 Sunday. The Brewers' streak is the longest such string in the majors since the Indians beat the Baltimore franchise 27 times in a row at Cleveland Municipal Stadium from 1952-54.
Indians call up 1B-OF Matt LaPorta, place OF Trevor Crowe on disabled listAugust 19th, 2009 Indians recall 1B-OF LaPorta, place OF Crowe on DLCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians placed outfielder Trevor Crowe on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right oblique and recalled first baseman-outfielder Matt LaPorta from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday. Crowe is hitting .208 with 10 RBIs in 44 games.
Shoppach's two home runs lift Indians to 6-2 win over White SoxAugust 8th, 2009 Shoppach's two homers lift Indians over White SoxCHICAGO — Kelly Shoppach hit a two-run homer and added a solo shot, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night. The Indians won despite grounding into six double plays, tying an American League record for the 14th time.
Indians active LHP Aaron Laffey to start against Chicago, send LHP Rafael Perez to minorsJuly 9th, 2009 Indians activate LHP LaffeyCHICAGO — The Cleveland Indians have activated left-hander Aaron Laffey from the 15-day disabled list and he started Wednesday night's game against the Chicago White Sox. Laffey went on the DL on May 23 with a right oblique strain.
Cleveland Indians hold 1B Ryan Garko out of lineup with sprained wristJune 21st, 2009 Indians 1B Ryan Garko held out with sprained wristCHICAGO — Cleveland Indians first baseman Ryan Garko is out of the lineup against the Chicago Cubs because of a sprained left wrist. Garko started two games after injuring himself Wednesday against Milwaukee, but left Saturday's 6-5, 13-inning loss to the Cubs after the ninth because the pain was too severe.
Brewers CF Mike Cameron has suspension reduced from 2 games to 1 gameJune 20th, 2009 Brewers CF Cameron has suspension cut to 1 gameDETROIT — Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Mike Cameron has had his two-game suspension cut to one game. Cameron appealed the penalty, and Major League Baseball trimmed it.
Brewers 9, Indians 8, 11 inningsJune 18th, 2009 Brewers 9, Indians 8, 11 inningsE_Stetter (1). DP_Milwaukee 1.
Brewers beat Indians 9-8 in 11 innings to complete 3-game sweepJune 18th, 2009 Brewers beat Indians in 11 for 3-game sweepCLEVELAND — Slumping J.J. Hardy homered early and drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the 11th inning as the Milwaukee Brewers completed a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Indians with a 9-8 victory Wednesday night.
Brewers' Gallardo walks six in five innings, but gets 7-5 win over IndiansJune 17th, 2009 Gallardo walks six in Brewers' win over IndiansCLEVELAND — Yovani Gallardo won for the third time in four starts despite walking a season-high six as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cleveland Indians 7-5 on Tuesday night. Gallardo (7-3) gave up two runs and five hits while striking out eight.
Brewers 7, Indians 5June 17th, 2009 Brewers 7, Indians 5LOB_Milwaukee 9, Cleveland 12. 2B_Fielder (15), Hart (13), Valbuena 2 (10), Choo (10), Barfield (1).
Fielder's slam, 6 RBIs give Milwaukee 14-12 win against IndiansJune 16th, 2009 Fielder's slam lifts Brewers over IndiansCLEVELAND — Prince Fielder hit a go-ahead grand slam in Milwaukee's six-run eighth inning and the Brewers rallied to beat the Cleveland Indians 14-12 on Monday night. Fielder finished with a career-high six RBIs for the NL Central-leading Brewers, who won for just the second time in their last eight games.
Brewers promotion offers discounted tix with each homer, so 28 longballs could mean free tixJune 12th, 2009 If Brewers go deep often enough, tix could be freeMILWAUKEE — Brewers fans have another reason to cheer home runs. If the team hits enough of them in the next two weeks, tickets could be given out for free under a Dollars for Dingers promotion
For every long ball the Brewers hit during an upcoming nine-game stretch from June 15-25, the team will take $1 off the price of a $28 loge ticket for a two-game St.
Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips out of starting lineup against BrewersMay 30th, 2009 Reds 2B Phillips out of lineup against BrewersMILWAUKEE — Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips was not in the starting lineup against the Brewers after saying he hoped to return despite a hairline fracture of his right thumb. Phillips had said before Cincinnati's seven-game road trip that he hoped to play in Friday night's series opener.