Central Division Champs! Brewers beat Cubs 3-1 at Wrigley Field

Central Division Champs! Brewers beat Cubs 3-1 at Wrigley Field

CHICAGO — The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Monday, Oct. 1 at Wrigley Field -- and became champions of the Central Division for 2018.Christian Yelich strengthened his case for NL MVP when he slapped an RBI single back up the middle in the NL Central tiebreaker game, giving the Brewers a 1-0 lead over the Cubs in the third inning.

Brewers activate outfielder Ryan Braun from DL

Brewers activate outfielder Ryan Braun from DL

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers have activated Ryan Braun from the 10-day disabled list after the outfielder was sidelined by a strained back.Braun returns to a team that has lost seven straight and fallen three games behind of the first-place Cubs in the NL Central.

Brewers activate Cain, place Braun and Pina on DL

Brewers activate Cain, place Braun and Pina on DL

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers activated centerfielder Lorenzo Cain off the 10-day disabled list and placed outfielder Ryan Braun and catcher Manny Pina on the DL as part of eight roster moves on Sunday.Right-hander Aaron Wilkerson was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs and left-handed reliever Mike Zagurski was designated for assignment.

Brewers' Ryan Braun kicks off SHARP Literacy 'Summer Learning Gain Initiative'

Brewers' Ryan Braun kicks off SHARP Literacy 'Summer Learning Gain Initiative'

MILWAUKEE -- Once the school year ends, it can be hard to get kids to read over the summer, but a few words from a Milwaukee Brewers' player can help!On Tuesday, June 26, Ryan Braun kicked off the "Ryan Braun Summer Learning Gain Initiative."The SHARP Literacy program uses the summer break to support academic success by helping students catch up and make strides in school.Braun announced that more than 400 students will take part in the eight-week program.At the event, kids got to play games, eat ice cream and meet the Famous Racing Sausages.

Report: Brewers push forward with plan to 'occasionally' start Braun at first base

Report: Brewers push forward with plan to 'occasionally' start Braun at first base

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers are pushing forward with a plan to "occasionally" start Ryan Braun, the Crew's long-time outfielder, at the first base position this season, according to a report from MLB.com's Adam McCalvy.McCalvy is reporting that Braun will be the Brewers' first baseman on Opening Day on Thursday, March 29 when the Crew faces the Padres "barring an unforeseen issue in the next six days," McCalvy is reporting.According ot McCalvy, the plan came about back in January when the Brewers were pursuing outfielders Lorenzo Cain and Christian yelich, "creating a crowd" with four outfielders -- Braun, Cain, Domingo Santana and Yelich.

Ryan Braun returns to Brewers' lineup against Phillies

Ryan Braun returns to Brewers' lineup against Phillies

PHILADELPHIA — Ryan Braun was back in the Milwaukee Brewers' lineup on Saturday night against the Philadelphia Phillies after missing the last three games with a right wrist injury.The Brewers have lost a season-worst six straight games and have seen their lead over the Cubs in the NL Central trimmed to one game.Braun was batting third and playing left field.

Milwaukee Brewers place OF Ryan Braun on DL with strained left calf

Milwaukee Brewers place OF Ryan Braun on DL with strained left calf

MILWAUKEE — Outfielder Ryan Braun was been put on the 10-day disabled list with a strained left calf, and the Milwaukee Brewers brought up infielder Eric Sogard from Triple-A Colorado Springs.Braun said tests Friday revealed a Grade 1 strain, the mildest form of the injury.

Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ryan Braun has MRI on sore right arm

Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ryan Braun has MRI on sore right arm

PITTSBURGH — Ailing Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun had an MRI on his strained right arm on Friday and was unavailable as the team opened a three-game series in Pittsburgh.Braun traveled to Milwaukee to have the exam.

Brewers Sweep away the Rockies

Brewers Sweep away the Rockies

MILWAUKEE -- Some big bats and solid pitching help the Milwaukee Brewers (56-70) sweep the Colorado Rockies at Miller Park.

Cubs big inning, and Brewers lack of timely hitting leads to loss

Cubs big inning, and Brewers lack of timely hitting leads to loss

Milwaukee -- Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run double in the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5.The Cubs broke through against the Brewers bullpen after struggling with runners in scoring position against starter Junior Guerra.That changed after Will Smith took over for Guerra with one out in the seventh.Tommy La Stella went 3 for 3 for Chicago.

All-Star Game: Brewers' Jonathon Lucroy on the roster; Ryan Braun needs your votes!

All-Star Game: Brewers' Jonathon Lucroy on the roster; Ryan Braun needs your votes!

MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Braun has been named as one of the five candidates eligible for the 2016 Esurance MLB All-Star Game "Final Vote" for the National League -- to select the last player for the All-Star squad, according to a statement from the Milwaukee Brewers.It will be up to Brewers fans to answer the call and vote early and often for their star outfielder.Braun could become an All Star for the seventh time in his career, joining teammate catcher Jonathan Lucroy in San Diego for the 2016 Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 12th.Lucroy was selected to the squad by New York Mets Manager Terry Collins Tuesday, July 5th -- earning his second appearance on the team by hitting .296 with a .355 on-base percentage and a .484 slugging percentage.According to the Brewers, Braun is one of five candidates for the Esurance All-Star "Final Vote" along with 1B Brandon Belt (San Francisco), 3B Jake Lamb (Arizona), OF Starling Marte (Pittsburgh) and SS Trevor Story (Colorado).Braun has appeared in 69 games this season and ranks among the Major League leaders in batting average (9th, .323).