Brewers see Red(s), Braun reports abound

MILWAUKEE -- Starting pitcher Wily Peralta and reliever Tyler Thornburg combined for 9 walks, as the Cincinnati Reds gained a split of their 4 game series with a 9-1 win Sunday at Miller Park.Khris Davis' 6th home run was the Crew's lone highlight.As the Brewers and their fans await an anticipated Ryan Braun apology, an ESPN report surfaced about Braun calling veteran players to lobby for their support before the results of his drug test came out in February of 2012.According to the report, Braun told the players that Kenosha's Dino Laurenzi Jr., the collector of his urine sample, was a Cubs fan (an implication that he might work against Braun, because he plays for Chicago's division rival).Braun, who is Jewish, also reportedly told players that Laurenzi Jr.

Brewers fans looking forward to Ryan Braun apology

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Sources close to Ryan Braun have said the suspended Brewers left fielder will soon issue an apology, however neither Braun nor the Brewers have given any indication when, or if, this will happen.Some are expecting the apology as early as Monday.Teammates seem to have moved past the issue, knowing it's not completely over until Braun speaks.

Ryan Braun to admit to performance enhancing drug use

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Sources close to Ryan Braun say the Milwaukee Brewers left fielder is planning to admit to using performance enhancing drugs during parts of the 2011 season.According to the sources, Braun will also publicly apologize for the lies and deception surrounding the recent scandal, as well as address the reasons why he did what he did.Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig announced on July 22nd that Braun would be suspended without pay for the remainder of the 2013 season for violating the league’s drug policy.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for more details as they become available.

Nike terminates its contract with Brewers' Ryan Braun

(CNN) -- The shoe company Nike has terminated its contract with Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun, the company said Friday, nearly two weeks after the five-time All Star was suspended for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy.Nike did not provide a statement explaining its decision to drop Braun, the 2011 National League MVP.Still, the decision isn't altogether surprising given Commissioner Bud Selig's announcement on July 22 that it was suspending Braun without pay for 65 days -- which worked out to the rest of the 2013 season.The 29-year-old apologized and admitted wrongdoing in a statement, though neither he nor Selig went into specifics."I am not perfect," Braun said. "I realize now that I have made some mistakes.

Aaron Rodgers reacts to Ryan Braun suspension

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Friday, July 26th reacted to the news that his friend and business partner, Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ryan Braun is serving a 65-game suspension -- and is essentially done playing baseball for this season.Braun's suspension came after an ESPN report last month named Braun as one of 20 players facing suspension due to a scandal involving performance-enhancing drugs.Braun didn’t look like he could be stopped during the 2011 season, leading the Brewers to the National League Championship Series, and claiming the National League’s Most Valuable Player award.However, in December of that year, a report of Braun testing positive for performance enhancing drugs surfaced and the spectre of a suspension loomed.A month later, Braun accepted his MVP award against a backdrop of controversy.In February of 2012, arbitrators ruled that the chain of custody for Braun’s urine sample in question was compromised, clearing Braun from any MLB punishment.

Padres pound Yo, beat Crew 10-8

MILWAUKEE -- Yovani Gallardo was roughed up for 6 runs in just 3.2 innings Thursday, as the San Diego Padres whipped the Brewers, 10-8 at Miller Park.Yuniesky Betancourt went 4-4 with a homer and 2 rbi; All-Star Carlos Gomez was 3-5, including his 16th homer.After the game, the Brewers, who open a weekend series in Colorado Friday night, optioned first baseman Sean Halton to Triple-A Nashville.Rob Wooten, Nashville's closer, was being brought up.Ryan Braun issued a statement through a team spokesperson saying he wants to speak with the media about his suspension, but isn't "legally" permitted to at this time.

Brewers owner Mark Attanasio discusses Braun's suspension

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Times were far better for Mark Attanasio and his slugger, Ryan Braun in April of 2011 when the Brewers owner made Braun, not the departed Prince Fielder, the face of the franchise by signing him to a five-year $105 million contract that committed Milwaukee to pay him $145.50 million through 2020.That fall, the Brewers won their first division title since 1982 -- within two wins of the World Series.

Eau Claire man removes Braun-themed "8-CLEAN" license plate

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Jeff Tollefson of Eau Claire had a personalized Milwaukee Brewers license plate with the message "8-CLEAN." Now, as Brewers slugger Ryan Braun is serving a 65-game suspension, the license plate has been removed.Tollefson says the license plate was actually a sarcastic response after hearing Braun's denials last year, when he won his appeal following a positive drug test.However, with the latest controversy, the attention Tollefson was getting for the plate just became too much."A couple people were a little more aggressive with their gestures and you could tell they were probably supporters.

Lohse, Gomez lead Brewers over Padres 3-1

MILWAUKEE -- Kyle Lohse pitched 7 innings of 1-run baseball to win his 4th game of the month, and All-Star Carlos Gomez went 4 for 4 with 2 rbi to lead the Brewers to a 3-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Miller Park.With the victory, the Brewers snapped a 2 game slide; Game 4 of the series is Thursday afternoon.Brewers owner Mark Attanasio spoke to the media about Ryan Braun; in his first public comments since Braun's 65 game suspension, Attanasio said he was sad about the situation; but he has no plans to try and trade his 5-time All-Star.

Ryan Braun admits wrongdoing, apologizes following suspension

(CNN) -- Major League Baseball player Ryan Braun has been suspended without pay for the rest of the 2013 season for violating the league's drug policy, Commissioner Bud Selig announced Monday.The Brewers have 65 games remaining this season, so Braun's punishment amounts to a 65-game suspension.Braun, 29, an outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers, admitted to wrongdoing and apologized for his actions in a statement, saying "I am not perfect."

Braun now learning the lie is always worse than the indiscretion

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- From presidents like Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton, to pop stars like Milli Vanilli, the lie always became the bigger issue than the initial indiscretion, and Ryan Braun is now learning that lesson, as he is serving a 65-game suspension linked to performance enhancing drugs.

Kwik Trip drops Ryan Braun after drug suspension

(CNN) -- Kwik Trip severed ties with Major League Baseball player Ryan Braun, John McHugh, manager of corporate communications for the convenience store chain, said Tuesday.Braun, 29, an outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers, has been suspended without pay for the rest of the 2013 season for violating the league's drug policy.

Timeline of events leading to suspension for Ryan Braun

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Major League Baseball announced on Monday, July 22nd Brewers slugger Ryan Braun is being suspended, effective immediately, without pay for the rest of the season, and Braun is accepting the penalty.

Brewers Braun on bereavement leave

PHOENIX -- Ryan Braun left the Brewers before Thursday night's game in Arizona due to a serious family medical issue.