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MILWAUKEE — After their comeback bid fell short Monday night in an 8-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Milwaukee Brewers turned their attention to a potentially more significant loss: their first baseman. Rhys Hoskins’ status is uncertain after suffering an apparent hamstring injury trying to go for second on his first-inning single. “I was thinking (double) out of the box, … [Read more...] about Rhys Hoskins Hamstring Injury Doubles Pain of Brewers Loss to Pirates

MILWAUKEE — At long last, William Contreras finally got a day off. Well, sort of … at least by Contreras’ standards. As he has been for each of the Milwaukee Brewers’ first 39 games this season, Contreras was once again in the starting lineup Sunday afternoon. But for the first time in a week — and just the sixth time this season — Contreras was not behind the plate when the … [Read more...] about The Brewers Have Two Early NL MVP Candidates on Their Hands

Khris Davis, 36, has officially announced his retirement from Major League Baseball. He last played in the majors in 2021 and played nine years in the bigs. Davis spent time with the Brewers, and Rangers, but will be most fondly remembered for his time with the Oakland Athletics. Khris Davis Announces Retirement https://t.co/veb4B275OP pic.twitter.com/Rcy1S3mkYl — MLB Trade … [Read more...] about 2018 Home Run Leader Announces Retirement

Milwaukee Brewers veteran right-hander Colin Rea is becoming a valuable part of the starting rotation. With the team having utilized 10 different starting pitchers this season, he has proven to be a reliable, consistent contributor. Rea has worked a statement-making 38 1/3 innings, second only to newly anointed ace Freddy Peralta. It’s been an important factor as Milwaukee has … [Read more...] about Brewers Veteran Right-Hander Becoming Valuable Part Of Rotation

MILWAUKEE — Rhys Hoskins has been at the center of several big moments during the course of his career. But after having to watch those kinds of moments from afar last season while he was forced out of action by an ACL injury, Hoskins knew not to take what happened Saturday night for granted. The veteran first baseman’s three-run home run in the seventh inning wiped out a … [Read more...] about Free-Agent Signing Continues Paying Off for Brewers