Yesterday's Results
In Junior Guerra's first start, he was efficient but human, allowing four runs in six innings on 72 pitches. However, that was enough to back up the offense, whose back-to-back home runs put them ahead for good.
Brewers News & Notes
Links from BCB
- Ryan Braun's contract is very movable
Derek Harvey, BCB
Though Braun's contract was massive money when signed, by today's standards it's not bad at all.
Other Brewers News and Notes
- Brewers' plan for Braun's back working well
Adam McCalvy, MLB.com
Ryan Braun had the day off on Tuesday as part of a plan to keep his back healthy. - Finding a Trade Partner for Ryan Braun
Dave Cameron, FanGraphs
If the Brewers did decide to trade Ryan Braun, who would be a fit? - The Call-Up: Junior Guerra
Kyle Lesniewski, BP Milwaukee
A proiofle on Junior Guerra.
Minor League Update
Team | Level | Record | Yesterday | Today |
Colorado Springs Sky Sox | AAA | 9-14 | Round Rock 11, Colorado Springs 3 | Round Rock @ Colorado Springs |
Biloxi Shuckers | AA | 17-7 | OFF | Biloxi @ Pensacola |
Brevard County Manatees | A+ | 8-18 | Brevard County 7, Dunedin 2 | Dunedin @ Brevard County |
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers | A | 12-14 | Wisconsin 5, South Bend 4 | Wisconsin @ South Bend |
News & Notes
- Milwaukee Brewers Down On The Farm Report: Week 4
Kyle Lesniewski, BCB
A look back at week four in the minor leagues. - MPP’s Players of the Month for April
Brad Krause, Miller Park Prospects
Miller Park Prospects gives out their awards for minor league players of the month. - Betancourt adjusts to new organization, position with Shuckers
Tim Isbell, Sun Herald
Since being traded to the Brewers in the offseason, Javier Betancourt has been adjusting to a new role in the minors. - Pipeline preview: Mets slugger Smith, Giants RHP Bickford in action
Mike Rosenbaum, MLB.com
Kodi Medeiros is in one of the featured matchups of the day.
NL Central Update
Yesterday’s Division Games
- Cubs 7, Pirates 1
- Giants 3, Reds 1
- Phillies 1, Cardinals 0
Today's Division Games
- Cubs @ Pirates - 11:35 am
Jon Lester vs. Juan Nicasio - Giants @ Reds - 11:35 am
Jake Peavy vs. Dan Straily - Phillies @ Cardinals - 7:15 pm
Adam Morgan vs. Mike Leake
Around Baseball
Roster News
- Boston Red Sox
- Activated RHP Carson Smith from the 15-day DL
- Optioned infielder Marco Hernandez to Triple-A - Chicago Cubs
- Placed outfielder Matt Szczur on the 15-day DL with a strained right hamstring
- Recalled outfielder Ryan Kalish - Chicago White Sox
- Designated LHP John Danks for assignment - Detroit Tigers
- Acqured LHP Chad Bell from the Rangers - Texas Rangers
- Acquired catcher Bobby Wilson from the Tigers
- Designated catcher Chris Gimenez for assignment
Other Notes
- Marlins players remain worried about Zika risk in Puerto Rico
Associated Press
With fears around the Zika virus high, players for both the Marlins and the Pirates are asking for the Puerto Rico series to be moved back to Miami.