Milwaukee, WI (SportsNetwork.com) – The Milwaukee Brewers exercised the 2016 option on manager Ron Roenicke Thursday. The move comes just a few months after the club confirmed they were sticking with their skipper for 2015...
Phoenix, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) – Left-hander Dontrelle Willis, who hasn’t appeared in a major league game since 2011, intends to end his comeback bid and is expected to retire. Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke made the announcement on Friday. It was back in January Willis signed a minor league contract with the Brewers. “That’s his plan, […]
Maryvale, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) – Aramis Ramirez is set to enter his 18th big league season and the Milwaukee Brewers third baseman said Friday it could very well be his last. Speaking with reporters at Milwaukee’s spring training camp, Ramirez gave all indications that he won’t play beyond 2015. “I’m going to play this year and […]
(SportsNetwork.com) – The Milwaukee Brewers have reportedly re-signed reliever Francisco Rodriguez. CBSSports.com is reporting the deal is for two years with a club option for a third season. Rodriguez, 33, appeared in 69 games last season for the Brewers and went 5-5 with a 3.04 ERA with 44 saves, earning All-Star honors for the fifth […]
Milwaukee, WI (SportsNetwork.com) – Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy will be sidelined for most of spring training because of a right hamstring strain. The Brewers did not disclose how Lucroy was hurt, but said the “mild” strain will keep the All-Star out for about 4-to-6 weeks. He will likely be ready for the start of […]
Milwaukee, WI (SportsNetwork.com) – The Milwaukee Brewers signed reliever Neal Cotts to a one-year contract on Friday. The deal is reportedly worth $3 million. Cotts had a career year in 2013 for the Texas Rangers, going 8-3 with a 1.11 ERA in 58 appearances. He regressed last season, posting a 2-9 record with a 4.32 […]
Milwaukee, WI (SportsNetwork.com) – Left-hander Dontrelle Willis, who hasn’t appeared in a major league game since 2011, signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. The deal includes an invitation to spring training. Willis made 13 starts for the Cincinnati Reds in 2011, going 1-6 with a 5.00 earned run average. The […]