What We Learned: Brewers hold end of season press conference

Brewers News & Notes

• The Brewers had their end of season press conference yesterday. Derek has some excerpts from the press conference, where GM David Stearns and manager Craig Counsell discussed the rebuilding process, staff changes, and more.
• Pete Schwichtenberg reviews the season of Jean Segura and gives him a C+ for a grade.
• Kyle Lesniewski of Reviewing the Brew looks at how the seasons finished up for all of the players that the Brewers traded in the 2015 season.
• Nicholas Zettel of Disciples of Uecker continues his series on building a team by looking at the construction of the playoff teams.
• With the rebuild upcoming for the Brewers, it will be tough to keep fan interest up. J.P. Breen of BP Milwaukee discusses how to maintain interest in the Brewers despite the potential for several losing seasons coming up.
• Also on BP Milwaukee, Julien Assouline looks at the trade value of Adam Lind.

Minor League Update

• The Biloxi Shuckers were named for four minor-league baseball year-end awards. Voting is open until October 27, and the Shuckers site has information on how to vote.
• Marcus Young of Miller Park Prospects has a season review of the Brevard County Manatees.

Postseason Update

Yesterday's Games

AL Division Series
Rangers 5, Blue Jays 3
Rangers Lead Series 1-0

AL Division Series
Astros 5, Royals 2
Astros Lead Series 1-0

This Weekend's Games

AL Division Series
Game 2: Rangers @ Blue Jays - 11:30 am Friday
Game 3: Blue Jays @ Rangers - 7:00 pm Sunday
Rangers Lead Series 1-0

AL Division Series
Game 2: Astros @ Royals - 2:30 pm Friday
Game 3: Royals @ Astros - 3:00 pm Sunday
Astros Lead Series 1-0

NL Division Series
Game 1: Cubs @ Cardinals - 5:30 pm Friday
Game 2: Cubs @ Cardinals - 4:30 pm Saturday
Series Tied 0-0

NL Division Series
Game 1: Mets @ Dodgers - 8:30 pm Friday
Game 2: Mets @ Dodgers - 8:00 pm Saturday
Series Tied 0-0

Around Baseball

• The Cubs have reached an agreement with Cuban outfield prospect Eddy Julio Martinez a few days after a deal with the Giants fell through.
• Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully had a medical procedure and will miss the postseason.
• Josh Donaldson of the Blue Jays left Game 1 of the ALDS after taking a knee to the head. He may not be available for Game 2 today.
• Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre left Game 1 of the ALDS with a strained back. He is day-to-day and may not be available for Game 2.