clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile

Filed under:

What We Learned: Marching to the All-Star Break

The All-Star Break is less than 2 weeks away, and the Brewers are in action every day until then. We look at the upcoming schedule and more in today’s What We Learned.

If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.

MLB: Milwaukee Brewers at Atlanta Braves Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Yesterday’s Results

The Brewers had the day off.


Brewers News and Notes

The Brewers got their first off day in two weeks yesterday, giving them a chance to heal up a bit from some of their recent injuries. It’s been a lot of action for the Brewers lately, playing through a period of 32 games in 33 days before yesterday’s rest day. It doesn’t get much better right now, with 13 straight games scheduled until the All-Star Break, and their only off-day taken up by a make-up of the Cubs “rainout” from May. At least reinforcements are coming in the form of newly acquired catcher Stephen Vogt, and Ryan Braun and Jonathan Villar returning from the DL.

Speaking of the All-Star Break, support remains low for the Brewers in the game. They are not among the leaders at any of the positions in voting despite leading their division. Any elections to the game this year will come via the player selections or the coach’s selection, so we’ll have to wait and see who they pick to represent the Brewers in this year’s game.


Links from BCB

Stephen Vogt is a reasonable gamble for the Milwaukee Brewers
Kyle Lesniewski, BCB

First-place Milwaukee Brewers receiving little support in MLB All-Star Game voting
Jaymes L, BCB

Shoehorning Jonathan Villar back on to the Milwaukee Brewers roster
Kyle Lesniewski, BCB

BCB Tracking Poll - Week 13
aaronetc, BCB


Links from Other Sites

Two-seam fastball keeps Davies in control
Aimee Sachs, MLB.com

Inbox: Which Brewers will earn All-Star nods?
Adam McCalvy, Brewers.com

In Celebration of the Brewers and Twins
Paul Swydan, FanGraphs

Minor-league playing time gave Eric Sogard confidence for his shot with Milwaukee Brewers
Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Broxton found way to turn latest cold streak into newest hot streak at the plate
Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Claiming Vogt
Jack Moore, BP Milwaukee

The Brewers’ Rebuild Continues to Be Ahead of Schedule
Kyle Lobner, Shepherd Express

Forty-Eight Years Ago, Milwaukee Got a Preview of its Home Team-to-Be
Matthew J. Prigge, Shepherd Express


Minor League Update

Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA) | 44-30

  • Monday: Omaha 3, Colorado Springs 14
  • Tuesday: Omaha @ Colorado Springs | 5:00 pm (DH)

Biloxi Shuckers (AA) | 38-36

  • Monday: Mississippi 4, Biloxi 3
  • Tuesday: Off Day

Carolina Mudcats (A+) | 39-34

  • Monday: Carolina 1, Buies Creek 8
  • Tuesday: Carolina @ Buies Creek | 6:00 pm

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (A) | 28-45

  • Monday: Quad Cities 8, Wisconsin 2
  • Tuesday: Quad Cities @ Wisconsin | 12:05 pm

DSL Brewers (R) | 10-10

  • Monday: DSL Brewers 4. DSL Phillies White 7
  • Tuesday: DSL Brewers @ DSL Rojos | 9:30 am

DSL Indians/Brewers (R) | 8-11

  • Monday: DSL Cubs1 4, DSL Indians/Brewers 1
  • Tuesday: DSL Indians/Brewers @ DSL Rays2 | 9:30 am

Helena Brewers (R) | 2-6

  • Monday: Billings 2, Helena 4
  • Tuesday: Great Falls @ Helena | 8:05 pm

AZL Brewers (R) | 2-1

  • Monday: AZL Brewers 15, AZL Padres 6
  • Tuesday: Off Day

Check out our prospect reports for more information on minor league performances.

Milwaukee Brewers Daily Prospect Report: Monday, June 26


News and Notes

Milwaukee Brewers may be preparing Jorge Lopez for a role in the bullpen
Kyle Lesniewski, BCB

Milwaukee Brewers prospect Mauricio Dubon promoted to AAA
Kyle Lesniewski, BCB FanPost

Milwaukee Brewers reportedly have $1.7 mil agreement with Dominican free agent Larry Ernesto
Jaymes L, BCB


Power Rankings Tuesday

Yahoo: #9 (Down 1)
Sports Illustrated: #9 (Even)
CBS Sports: #10 (Even)
ESPN: #12 (Down 3)


NL Central Updates

Monday’s Games

  • Reds 2, Cardinals 8
  • Cubs 5, Nationals 4
  • Pirates had the day off.

Tuesday’s Games

  • Cubs (Jake Arrieta) @ Nationals (Max Scherzer) | 6:05 pm
  • Rays (Alex Cobb) @ Pirates (Trevor Williams) | 6:05 pm
  • Cardinals (Carlos Martinez) @ Diamondbacks (Taijuan Walker) | 8:40 pm

Today’s Game

Brewers (Junior Guerra) @ Reds (Tim Adleman) | 6:10 pm