Ex-Brewers OF Cain clears waivers, becomes free agent
June 22, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Former Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Lorenzo Cain has cleared waivers and is now a free agent.
Brewers DFA two-time All-Star OF Cain as he reaches 10 years
June 18, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — On the same date that Lorenzo Cain reached 10 years of major league service, the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday designated for assignment the two-time All-Star outfielder.
Cain, 36, hit .179 with one home run and nine RBIs over 43 games this season.
Burnes shuts down Cardinals’ offense in 8-0 Brewers win
May 29, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Corbin Burnes tossed seven shutout innings and Jace Peterson hit a three-run homer to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.
Lorenzo Cain and Rowdy Tellez also homered for the Brewers, who gained a split of the four-game set.
Caratini confident about adjustment to Brewers after trade
April 7, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers think Victor Caratini will have no trouble adjusting to his new team.
The switch-hitting catcher sounds pretty confident, too.
Caratini is up and running with Milwaukee after he was acquired in a trade with San Diego on the eve of opening day.
Red Sox sign LHPs Hill, Paxton, trade Renfroe for JBJ
December 2, 2021 GMTBOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox signed free agent left-handers Rich Hill and James Paxton on Wednesday night and reacquired outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. from Milwaukee in a trade that sent outfielder Hunter Renfroe to the Brewers.
Bats finally wake up but Hader falters, Brewers eliminated
October 13, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — At least the Milwaukee Brewers came out swinging.
Even if Christian Yelich went down looking at the end.
Milwaukee was 0 for 20 with runners in scoring position during the NL Division Series until RBI singles by Omar Narváez and Lorenzo Cain produced a 2-0 advantage against Atlanta in Game 4.
Garneau, Tigers complete 2-game sweep of contending Brewers
September 15, 2021 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Dustin Garneau homered and drove in two runs, rookie Matt Manning combined with the bullpen on a three-hitter and the Detroit Tigers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 on Wednesday to complete a two-game sweep.
Cain, Escobar move Brewers close to title with 10-3 win
September 11, 2021 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Lorenzo Cain hit a grand slam to cap a six-run fifth inning, Eduardo Escobar homered from both sides of the plate and the Milwaukee Brewers moved closer to the NL Central title, beating the Cleveland Indians 10-3 on Friday night.
Brewers knock Giants from top spot in NL, win fourth in row
September 2, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants are suddenly in second place, and the defending World Series champion Dodgers are atop the National League ahead of a weekend visit to the Bay Area.
Sure looks like September is going to be wild out West.
Cain homers, Woodruff pitches Brewers past Giants 6-2
September 1, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lorenzo Cain homered and added an RBI single, and the Milwaukee Brewers won their second straight over San Francisco, beating the Giants 6-2 on Tuesday night in a matchup of division leaders.
Kolten Wong powers Brewers to 7-3 win over Nationals
August 22, 2021 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Kolten Wong homered and drove in three runs, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.
Lorenzo Cain also connected as Milwaukee took the rubber game of the weekend series.
Houser, Cain, Urias lead Brewers to 7-3 win over Pirates
July 29, 2021 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Lorenzo Cain and Luis Urias hit two-run doubles, Adrian Houser pitched five scoreless innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 on Wednesday night.
Cain’s hit in the fourth inning pushed the Brewers’ lead to 3-0.
Narvaez, Anderson lead Brewers to 9-0 rout of Pirates
July 28, 2021 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Omar Narvaez homered and had four RBIs, Brett Anderson pitched six strong innings and the Milwaukee Brewers scored eight runs in the first two innings to roll past the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 9-0 victory on Tuesday night.
Brewers’ Yelich on COVID-19 list after positive test
July 27, 2021 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich has tested positive for the coronavirus and is showing mild symptoms.
Yelich and utilityman Jace Peterson were placed on the COVID-19 injured list, Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns said Tuesday, adding that Peterson was sidelined due to contact tracing and hasn't tested positive.
Brewers sweep Nationals in day-night doubleheader
May 30, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Luis Urías went 3 for 3 with two RBIs, including the tiebreaking double in a four-run sixth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Washington Nationals 6-2 on Saturday night to sweep a split doubleheader.
Peralta blanks Braves, bullpen falters, Brewers survive 10-9
May 16, 2021 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Freddy Peralta struck out eight over six scoreless innings, Avisail Garcia homered and the Milwaukee Brewers blew most of an 8-0 lead before holding on to beat the Atlanta Braves 10-9 on Sunday.
MRI on Brewers star Christian Yelich shows no major issues
April 25, 2021 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers are moving along with their plan for Christian Yelich after an MRI on the slugger's strained lower back showed no major issues...
Brewers’ Yelich put on 10-day injured list with sore back
April 17, 2021 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich, who has missed four straight games because of a sore back, was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday...
Cain 2 HRs, Woodruff sharp, Brewers beat Cubs 4-2 in 10
April 8, 2021 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Lorenzo Cain hit his second homer of the game, a three-run shot in the 10th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Wednesday...
Brewers come from behind to beat Twins 6-5 in 10 innings
April 2, 2021 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Travis Shaw began his second stint in Milwaukee eager to play in front of Brewers fans again, particularly because he knew how much they missed going to games last season...
Lighter Garcia proving his worth in crowded Brewers outfield
March 12, 2021 GMTMilwaukee’s Avisaíl García admits he was a little surprised at first when he learned the Brewers were adding Jackie Bradley Jr...
Price, Posey, MLBers who opted out for virus excited for ’21
February 20, 2021 GMTDavid Price spent much of 2020 in front of his television, watching from afar as his Los Angeles Dodgers chased an elusive World Series championship...
Another postponement rattles MLB; Brewers’ Cain opts out
August 1, 2020 GMTThe coronavirus forced baseball's 17th postponement in 10 days on Saturday, prompting at least two more players to opt out and casting doubt the league can complete a truncated 2020 season...
Dodgers go dark in spotlight again with All-Star let down
July 10, 2019 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — When the national spotlight turns on, the Los Angeles Dodgers go dark.
They're lucky this one doesn't count.
Clayton Kershaw dropped to 0-2 in All-Star Games, and so did Dave Roberts.
Cain helps Brewers beat deGrom, Mets 10-2
April 27, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Lorenzo Cain is building quite a collection of spectacular plays in center field....
Tag ’em! Opening day turns into record Home Run Derby
March 29, 2019 GMTBryce Harper bowed to his new fans, Mookie Betts and the World Series champion Boston Red Sox drew cheers far from Fenway Park and the great Mariano Rivera threw one more strike from the mound at Yankee Stadium...
Reliever Woodruff’s homer stuns Kershaw, Brewers take Game 1
October 13, 2018 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — The high-five at the plate from Brandon Woodruff nearly took out Lorenzo Cain.
Addition of Lorenzo Cain, Christian Yelich paved way for playoff berth
October 5, 2018 GMTMILWAUKEE — Christian Yelich and Lorenzo Cain had no idea they were about to become teammates before Jan. 25.
That was the day the Milwaukee Brewers traded four minor leaguers to the Miami Marlins for Yelich and then reached an agreement to sign Cain as a free agent.
Yelich, Brewers beat Cubs 3-1 for NL Central title
October 1, 2018 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Christian Yelich's easy smile and champagne-soaked T-shirt said it all.
A division title is much more fun than a Triple Crown...
Zach Eflin, Phillies shut down Brewers
June 18, 2018 GMTMILWAUKEE — Junior Guerra extended the Brewers’ string of solid starts, but the offense and bullpen couldn’t help out on Saturday afternoon.
Milwaukee’s on-again, off-again offense managed only one run — a Travis Shaw RBI single in the first inning — and reliever Boone Logan’s trouble with left-handed hitters continued in a 4-1 loss to the Phillies at Miller Park.
Brewers send Keon Broxton, Brett Phillips to minors
March 24, 2018 GMTSaturday was moving day at Maryvale Baseball Park.
The Milwaukee Brewers made a bevy of roster moves ahead of their penultimate Cactus League contest. Outfielders Keon Broxton and Brett Phillips, as expected, were optioned to Class AAA Colorado Springs, as was right-hander Junior Guerra.
Royals’ core group headed for one last hurrah this September
August 31, 2017 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Six years ago, a core group that would usher the long-suffering Royals to a pair of World Series and its first championship in nearly three decades arrived in Kansas City amid terrific fanfare...
Morales, Vargas lead unbeaten Royals past Angels, 4-2
April 11, 2015 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals returned to Orange County and methodically picked up where they left off in October, and they didn't even need an extra-inning homer.
Kendrys Morales homered, Lorenzo Cain drove in two runs and the defending AL champions remained unbeaten with a 4-2 victory over Los Angeles on Friday night in the Angels' home opener.