Some might scoff at the idea so soon, but Christian Yelich isn’t just the straw that stirs the Milwaukee Brewers’ drink: he’s already compiling a Hall of Fame resume. A lot can happen between here and eternity, but it’s not …
Don Money 2.0: Why re-signing Mike Moustakas is perfect for Brewers
In 2018, Mike Moustakas jumped from small market rebuild to small market upswing. In 2019, he re-signed with the Brewers on a prove-it deal—and seems to be proving all he needs to, to cement his future bids in Cream City.
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Ace in the hole: Jimmy Nelson’s timely return to Brewers
For Brewers’ starter Jimmy Nelson, the odyssey back to Milwaukee is over at last. His return to the big league rotation comes at a time when the Brewers are shifting up into a higher gear atop the fiercely-contested National League …
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What is Clint Frazier’s future with the New York Yankees?
Clint Frazier’s 2019 season has been a microcosm of his career with the New York Yankees.
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For whom the Odubel tolls: Where do the Phillies go from here?
Things have gone from bad to worse for Philadelphia Phillies centerfielder Odubel Herrera in 2019—but the implications for his team and teammates are also far-reaching.
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Is Orlando Arcia finally primed to hit his stride?
Since his arrival to the majors as the Brewers’ top prospect in 2016, Orlando Arcia has been a man of two faces. While flashing leather in the field, he’s been little more than a flash in the pan at the …
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Bending toward justice: Hank Bauer, history and fate
In this edition of Nine Innings, we look at how history is made by the victors, at the expense of the losers. History also has a way of evening the score. Enter Hank Bauer.
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The Yankees need pitching help, and they can find it in a number of ways
There’s no denying that the Yankees have been the feel good story of the 2019 season.
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The Bryce of fame
Bryce Harper is one of the biggest celebrities in baseball, a popular face and brand with a command of the media not unlike LeBron James or Aaron Rodgers. Unlike LeBron and A-Rod, though, Harper has not lived up to the …
The curious case of Miguel Andujar
The 2019 version of Miguel Andujar isn’t the player the New York Yankees remember.