Analyzing the early hot-stove deals

I'm shocked and disappointed that the Hot Stove League didn't go on hiatus during my vacation, but I can make the adjustment. Here are my quick takes ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009

A game filled with crossroads

The moment Nick Swisher lifted the ball over the infield, Angels reliever Brian Fuentes shot his arm into the air, that arm driven by the exultation o...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2009

Peterson tasked with rebuilding staff

The Milwaukee Brewers have hired Rick Peterson as pitching coach, hoping he can straighten out one of the worst staffs in the league.

Hoffman to re-sign with Brewers

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

Tigers, Twins and my award picks

Carl Pavano seemed almost out of breath Sunday night, naturally, at the end of a day in which he and the Twins had won a game they had to win, after t...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 05, 2009

Brewers bring Macha back for 2010

Milwaukee Brewers manager Ken Macha will be back for a second season in 2010.

Brewers spoil La Russa's birthday with extra-innings win in St. Louis

Prince Fielder homered twice and Jody Gerut's two-out infield hit drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the Milwaukee Brewers sent the St. Louis Cardinals scuffling to the postseason with a 9-7 victory on Sunday.

Long ball paves the way as Rockies best Brewers to near playoff spot

Todd Helton, Carlos Gonzalez and Troy Tulowitzki each hit a two-run homer, and the Colorado Rockies moved closer to a playoff spot with a 10-6 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night.

Milwaukee Brewers manager Ken Macha, bottom, looks on as fans celebrate a two-run home run by Colorado Rockies' Todd Helton...

Boston velocity versus Anaheim speed

There are going to be two hard truths in play in the forthcoming division series between the Red Sox and the Angels, according to some talent evaluato...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 29, 2009

Bullpen comes through as Phillies eye third straight NL East crown

Jimmy Rollins hit his 21st home run of the season, Ryan Howard tied Prince Fielder for the major league RBI lead and the Philadelphia Phillies took another step toward clinching the NL East title.

A slimmer Kung Fu Panda is needed

The Giants lost again Saturday and will soon be eliminated, and in time their focus will shift to 2010, as John Shea writes. Pablo Sandoval will like...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 27, 2009

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

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.

Phillies-Brewers Preview

Phillies-Brewers Preview

Macha optimistic about future

Ken Macha already is involved in discussions about the Brewers' future -- and he expects to be a part of it.