What We Learned: Adam Lind stabilized first base for the Brewers

Brewers News & Notes

• In 2015, Adam Lind brought stability to a first base position that has seen a lot of turnover in the last few years. That put him at #2 in our MVBrewers series, and yesterday Derek wrote a profile for the first baseman.
• The Brewers had a double-play problem in 2015, recording the fifth highest double play rate in the majors in 2015. The biggest offender was Jonathan Lucroy, who led the National League in runs lost due to double plays. Ryan Romano of BP Milwaukee looks at Lucroy's double play problem and the reasons behind hit.
• Reviewing the Brew continued their series of offseason grades, with Pete Schwichtenberg grading Corey Knebel's season.

Minor League Update

• On his Minor Details blog, Jeff Levering looks at the prospects playing in Arizona, as well as the rankings for prospects on different lists.
• Nicholas Zettel of Disciples of Uecker previews the Arizona Fall League for the Surprise Saguaros, which will be the team for the Brewers prospects playing this fall.
• Over on Reviewing the Brew, Kyle Lesniewski has the site's top 10 prospects for the 2015 season.

Postseason Update

Yesterday's Games

AL Division Series
Royals 9, Astros 6
Series Tied 2-2

AL Division Series
Blue Jays 8, Rangers 4
Series Tied 2-2

NL Division Series
Cubs 8, Cardinals 6
Cubs Lead Series 2-1

NL Division Series
Mets 13, Dodgers 7
Mets Lead Series 2-1

Today's Games

NL Division Series
Cardinals @ Cubs - 3:30 pm, TBS
John Lackey vs. Jason Hammel
Cubs Lead Series 2-1

NL Division Series
Dodgers @ Mets - 7:00 pm, TBS
Clayton Kershaw vs. Steven Matz
Mets Lead Series 2-1

Around Baseball

• The Marlins outrighted five players from their 40-man roster, including former Brewers pitcher Chris Narveson.
• The Mets designated RHP Tim Stauffer for assignment and added infielder Matt Reynolds to the 40-man roster.
• Reports have come out that say Chase Utley was offered a one-game suspension by MLB to be served right away in last night's game. Utley refused the offer and was issued the two-game suspension instead, which he is appealing.
• Between yesterday's four playoff games, a total of 21 home runs were hit. That set a new record for most home runs hit in a single day of the postseason.
• Former Brewer Marco Estrada started on Sunday evening for the Blue Jays, helping the team get a win to prevent a sweep and keep the series alive. Jack Moore of BP Milwaukee discusses Estrada's changeup, which helped him secure the game three win.
• With new teams in 2015, Yovani Gallardo and Marco Estrada have thrived and led their teams to playoff wins. Nicholas Zettel of Disciples of Uecker looks back at the trade, as well as adjustments the pitchers have made in 2015.
• A fan was critically injured in a fight outside Dodger Stadium following Friday's playoff game. Police are currently investigating the incident, which is believed to have been between rival fans.