213 Results for braden looper

Lackey's and Bay's markets emerge

Keith Law

Last week the Hall of Fame announced the entries on its nonplayer ballot, which includes owners, umpires, executives, managers and longtime union head...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009

New-Bourn: Astros center fielder on the rise

Buster Olney

It was as if Michael Bourn had been staring at the same math equation for months, knowing that the answer was right there in front of him. His batting...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 14, 2009

Brewers more flexible, but to what end?

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

...he told me the primary reason for declining the $6.5 million option on right-hander Braden Looper was to maintain financial flexibility as he delves into the free agent pitching market. Melvin also...

Blog | November 13, 2009

Brewers buy out '09 wins leader Looper

Associated Press

The Milwaukee Brewers have declined their $6.5 million mutual option on Braden Looper, electing to pay the pitcher a $1 million buyout.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Brewers seeking starters this offseason

Associated Press

Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said Wednesday he'll sacrifice offense for pitching this offseason.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Hoffman to re-sign with Brewers

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Trevor Hoffman has agreed to another one-year contract with the Brewers -- and he and the team also have a mutual option for 2011.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009

Cleveland, Washington should consider Valentine

Buster Olney

Bobby Valentine's first full season as manager of the Mets was 1997, a year in which I took a job with The New York Times, and I covered him for just ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 04, 2009

Brewers' Braun gets 200th hit; Cardinals' Lohse works 6 in try for rotation spot

Associated Press

Ryan Braun reached 200 hits for the first time on a two-run homer in the first inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers went on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Saturday to ensure the NL Central champions will open the postseason on the road.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 03, 2009

Brewers rally spoils Wainwright's chance at 20th victory

Associated Press

Adam Wainwright's hope for a 20th victory unraveled along with the St. Louis bullpen and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied for a 12-6 win Friday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Brewers-Cardinals Preview

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Brewers-Cardinals Preview

Preview | October 01, 2009

Still plenty of bargains to be had

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Friday's games, noting that Kevin Correia and Tom Gorzelanny are decent spot starters.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009

Braun's 2-run shot gives Brewers walk-off win vs. Phils

Associated Press

Ryan Braun hit a two-run homer off reliever Tyler Walker in the ninth, giving the Brewers a 7-5 victory over the Phillies on Saturday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 26, 2009

Phillies-Brewers Preview

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Phillies-Brewers Preview

Preview | September 25, 2009

Cy Young candidates take mound

AJ Mass, ESPN.com

AJ Mass ranks pitchers and finds favorable and unfavorable matchups for fantasy baseball matchups of the weekend of Sept. 26-27.

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009

Gorzelanny strikes out nine as Cubs beat Brewers

Associated Press

Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramirez homered and the Cubs beat the Brewers on Monday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 21, 2009