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Yesterday's Results
The Brewers had the day off.
Brewers News & Notes
- As the season rolls into September, it's time for the minor-league reinforcements to arrive as rosters expand. Adam McCalvy of Brewers.com looks at some of the possible callups that the Brewers will bring up.
- Domingo Santana has provided a boost to the Brewers offense in his first week with the team. Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel looks at how Santana has developed as a hitter.
- In the start of a series looking at the past drafts, Nicholas Zettel of Disciples of Uecker looked at the draft legacies of Jack Zduriencik and Bruce Seid.
- Over on BP Milwaukee, J.P. Breen looks at the top offseason trade candidates for the Brewers.
- Cait Covers the Bases previews a few of the specials available at Miller Park for the final month of the season.
Minor League Update
| Team | Level | Record | Yesterday | Today |
| Colorado Springs Sky Sox | AAA | 59-77 | Colorado Springs 5, Omaha 3 | Omaha @ Colorado Springs |
| Biloxi Shuckers | AA | 75-56 | Mississippi 3, Biloxi 0 | Biloxi @ Mississippi |
| Brevard County Manatees | A+ | 54-76 | Lakeland 2, Brevard County 1 Lakeland 3, Brevard County 1 |
Lakeland @ Brevard County |
| Wisconsin Timber Rattlers | A | 49-83 | Wisconsin 5, Clinton 4 | Wisconsin @ Clinton |
| Helena Brewers | R | 28-38 | Billings 7, Helena 6 | Billings @ Helena |
News & Notes
- Adrian Houser of the Biloxi Shuckers was named Southern League Pitcher of the Week. He pitched 13 scoreless innings with seven strikeouts and a walk over the past week.
- Jeff Levering has a look back at some of the action from the weekend in the minor leagues.
NL Central Update
| Team | W | L |
| Cardinals | 85 | 46 |
| Pirates | 79 | 50 |
| Cubs | 74 | 56 |
| Brewers | 55 | 75 |
| Reds | 54 | 76 |
- Cardinals 8, Nationals 5
- Reds 13, Cubs 6
- Pirates had the day off.
Today's Division Games
- Reds (Anthony DeSclafani) @ Cubs (Dan Haren) - 7:05 pm
- Nationals (Tyson Ross) @ Cardinals (Marco Gonzales) - 7:15 pm
Around Baseball
Roster News
- The Cubs acquired Austin Jackson and cash from the Mariners in exchange for a PTBNL and international slot money.They also designated infielder Mike Olt for assignment.
- The Diamondbacks designated RHP Kevin Munson for assignment.
- The Dodgers placed utility player Enrique Hernandez on the 15-day DL with a strained left hamstring.
- The Giants acquired outfielder Alejandro De Aza from the Red Sox for minor league reliever Luis Ysla.
- The Reds promoted utility player Adam Duvall and RHP Michael Lorenzen, and optioned David Holmberg to the minors.
- The Royals acquired Jonny Gomes and cash from the Braves in exchange for shortstop Luis Valenzuela.
Today's Action
The Brewers begin a three-game series against the Pirates today. Gerrit Cole faces Jimmy Nelson in the first game of the series. First pitch is at 7:10 pm.