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Ryan Braun will not make appearance during Brewers On Deck event

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:49:00 CST

Brewers Owner Mark Attanasio announced Braun will not appear

Milwaukee Brewers Owner Mark Attanasio announced Wednesday Brewers Ryan Braun will not make an appearance during this weekend's Brewers On Deck event.

Report: Prince Fielder and Detroit Tigers agree on 9-year deal

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:54:00 CST

Deal involves nine-year, $214 million contract

Free agent first baseman Prince Fielder and the Detroit Tigers agreed Tuesday on a nine-year, $214 million contract that fills the AL Central champions' need for a power hitter, a person familiar with the deal said.

Starting Tuesday, Brewers fans can purchase up to four tickets for Opening Day

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:23:00 CST

Fans can also register for maximum of eight tickets to Gold/Marquee games at Miller Park

Starting Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. through Valentine's Day, Brewers fans can visit brewers.com and purchase up to four tickets to Opening Day on Friday, April 6, 2012 against the St. Louis Cardinals before the sale of individual tickets begins.

Brewers install 2011 Central Division pennant at Miller Park

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:43:00 CST

The Milwaukee Brewers installed the 2011 National League Central Division pennant at Miller Park Monday morning.

Brewers sign Japanese batting champion to two-year deal

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:09:00 CST

The Milwaukee Brewers signed outfield Norichika Aoki to a two-year contract Tuesday. Aoki is a three-time Japanese batting champion.

Brewers sign Rodriguez to one-year deal worth $8 million

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:12:00 CST

The Brewers and reliever Francisco Rodriguez have agreed to an $8 million, one-year deal, avoiding arbitration.

Craig Counsell joins Brewers front office

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:27:00 CST

The Milwaukee Brewers named Craig Counsell Special Assistant to the General Manager Tuesday morning. Counsell will be introduced at a 1:30 p.m. news conference at Miller Park.

DOT puts brakes on request for Bob Uecker Way

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:25:00 CST

Request to rename pedestrian bridge near Miller Park

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is putting the brakes on a bipartisan request to honor Milwaukee Brewers broadcasting legend Bob Uecker by naming a pedestrian bridge near Miller Park after him.

State lawmakers want to name pedestrian bridge near Miller Park "Bob Uecker Way"

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:11:00 CST

January 26th with be Bob Uecker Day in Wisconsin

In this time of polarizing politics, perhaps Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker is the only thing that can bring Republicans and Democrats together.

Guest House homeless shelter celebrates 30th anniversary

Angelica Duria — Mon, 9 Jan 2012 15:13:00 CST

Brewers Community Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation make donations

On any given night, around 2,000 people in the Greater Milwaukee area are homeless and searching for a warm place to spend the night. One shelter has been working to accommodate these folks, and Monday, they celebrated their 30th anniversary, and some special guests were on hand to celebrate.