Yesterday's Results
It took thirteen innings, but the Brewers won in Atlanta for the second straight day. Jonathan Villar drove in the winning run to back five scoreless innings from Junor Guerra.
Brewers News and Notes
Links from BCB
Brewers Should Consider Attempting to Acquire Rangers DFA'd 3B Patrick Kivlehan | Kyle Lesniewski, BCB
The Rangers recently made a series of roster moves, and one was to designate third baseman Patrick Kivlehan for assignment. He could be a good target for the Brewers to acquire.
Links from Other Sites
Garza, Knebel Throw Solid Bullpen Sessions | Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel ($)
In Atlanta yesterday, both Matt Garza and Corey Knebel threw bullpen sessions as they work to return from injuries in spring training.
The One Thing That's Gone Right for Milwaukee Pitchers | Ryan Romano, BP Milwaukee
While not much has gone right for the starting pitchers, one thing that has worked for them is getting more strikes than expected.
Diamond in the Rough: Jonathan Villar’s Value | Gabe Stoltz, Disciples of Uecker
Despite all of the third base running mistakes that Villar has made, he still has provided some needed value to the Brewers.
Minor League Update
Affiliate Update
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA) | 19-23
- Yesterday: Sacramento 6, Colorado Springs 0
- Today: Colorado Springs @ Sacramento | 9:05 pm
Biloxi Shuckers (AA) | 26-19
- Yesterday: Mobile 9, Biloxi 0
- Today: Biloxi @ Mobile (DH) | 5:05 pm
Brevard County Manatees (A+) | 16-30
- Yesterday: Brevard County 7, Clearwater 2
- Today: Clearwater @ Brevard County | 5:35 pm
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (A) | 22-24
- Yesterday: Wisconsin 9, Clinton 8
- Today: Wisconsin @ Clinton | 6:30 pm
NL Central Updates
Yesterday's Games
- Cubs 9, Cardinals 8
- Pirates 5, Diamondbacks 4
- Dodgers 3, Reds 1
Today's Games
- Diamondbacks (Patrick Corbin) @ Pirates (Gerrit Cole) | 11:35 am
- Cardinals (Mike Leake) @ Nationals (Joe Ross) | 6:05 pm
Around Baseball
Roster News
Atlanta Braves
Los Angeles Angels
- Designated LHP Lucas Luetge for assignment
- Recalled third baseman Kaleb Cowart
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Placed RHP Arquimedes Caminero on the 15-day DL with a left quadriceps strain
- Placed LHP Tony Watson on the paternity list
- Recalled LHP Kyle Lobstein
- Recalled RHP Rob Scahill
St Louis Cardinals
- Acquired outfielder Jose Martinez from the Royals for cash
- Placed third baseman Matt Carpenter on the paternity list
- Recalled infielder Greg Garcia
Tampa Bay Rays
- Designated first baseman/outfielder Jake Goebbert for assignment
- Recalled RHP Ryan Garton
Today's Action
Brewers (Wily Peralta) @ Braves (Matt Wisler) | 6:10 pm