And the Brewers have another fall back option in top prospect Wily Peralta, a moose of a right-hander who had a breakthrough Minor League season in 2011 after struggling in Spring Training. Given the offensive challenge awaiting the Fielder-less...

But with pitchers and catchers reporting to Maryvale Baseball Park in Phoenix on Saturday and the full-squad workouts set to begin this coming Saturday, life goes on for the Brewers. The Brewers’ management is putting on a brave face despite a buzzkill...

ERA in 33 starts for the Brewers. He is looking to bounce back from an ugly postseason where he gave up 16 runs in just 9.2 innings. If Milwaukee wants to repeat as NL Central Champs, they'll need their pitching staff to step up after the departure of...

OK, Jeremy Lin has helped, but he's still no substitute for the sound of that first fastball detonating in a catcher's glove - as hopeful as the ice cream truck ringing its bell. You want intrigue? Try the coming race in the American League East. Legal...

Reality is just around the corner, beginning in early April. The Milwaukee Brewers, coming off a franchise-record 96 victories, their first National League Central crown and first playoff series triumph in 29 years, have heard critiques that tough times...

One key piece of information is still not known, though: the status of leftfielder Ryan Braun. A ruling on his appeal will most certainly have to be handed down at some point in the upcoming days, as camp opens fully in a week. "Figured we would have...

50 games of the regular season? Braun, the reigning NL MVP, is facing a 50-game suspension from Major League Baseball for testing positive for a banned substance. ESPN.com reported in December that a test in October showed extremely elevated levels of...

Fielder gone to Detroit and Ryan Braun facing possible disciplinary action, Rickie Weeks could lead the Milwaukee Brewers in home runs in 2012. Milwaukee Brewers : Rickie Weeks leads the team in home runs. He was fourth on the team last year, with 20. ...

Ive watched Matt Kemp, since he got here, and its just great to see all of his hard work paying off. Scott: I think he is the best position player in the National League right now Nick: Oh yeah I agree. He’s the MVP. I don’t care what they say about...

Whether that allocation would satisfy the Brewers' requests remains to be seen. Read and share your thoughts on this story. Daily updates on the Brewers during the season and when there is significant breaking news in the off-season. Login or Register...

The NL Central just witnessed the offseason defection of its two biggest home-run threats, Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder. (Ryan Braun's possible 50-game suspension would have no effect without several rainouts, as the Pirates don't play the Brewers...

Jeff's foray into radio is a relatively new career choice. He stepped up to the mic in 1995 as a fill-in host for another local radio station. Before he joined the ranks at WTMJ, most people recognized Jeff from his long and successful law career. He is...

Journal Sentinel sports staff brings fans the latest news and inside information on the Brewers Phoenix - Friday marks the four-week mark since Ryan Braun's arbitration hearing ended and still no decision on his appeal of a positive drug test. So much...

If he is exonerated, Braun will likely say little about his tumultuous winter, which took a public turn on Dec. 10 when ESPN reported that he faced a suspension after a test during the postseason raised red flags. Players suspended from 26 to 50 games...

Depending on the outcome of his pending appeal the reigning NL MVP could be eligible to play 162 games, 112 or something in between this season, and Major League Baseball is taking every possible delay to avoid telling us what's going on. With that...

The rest you now know as history. Morse returned in 2011 to post career numbers and finish the season as a top 40 Fantasy bat. In helping you prep for your 2012 draft we wanted to highlight second-half producers from 2011. Now, you won't find names...

I won’t be sampling wines for you on this day, I’ll just be taking a look around the league touching on Ryan Braun’s suspension, CC Sabathia’s lack of girth, Phil Hughes hype, Tim Wakefield’s retirement and more. I know, how exciting. There is still no...

Hopefully, the post-concussion issues that shut him down for a month last season are now a thing of the past. Span won't give me the power Braun will, but he'll steal bases and likely hit at the top of the Twins order. I wanted to go with another...

With Spring Training upon us, we wonder aloud which players might propel themselves into prominence in the 2012 season ahead. Who will stand among the likes of Albert Pujols, Miguel Cabrera, Troy Tulowitzki, Joey Votto, Prince Fielder, Jose Bautista,...