Milwaukee Brewers

Chicago Cubs place left-hander Scott Eyre on 15-day disabled list, option outfielder Matt Murton and left-hander Sean Marshall to Triple-A

CHICAGO, 03/30/2008 -- The Chicago Cubs today set their Opening Day 25-man roster in advance of their 2008 season opener tomorrow afternoon against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field.

The Chicago Cubs placed left-handed pitcher Scott Eyre on the 15-day disabled list with left elbow inflammation, retroactive to March 23. Additionally, the Cubs optioned outfielder Matt Murton and left-handed pitcher Sean Marshall to Triple-A Iowa.    » read more »

Milwaukee Brewers on Deck scheduled prior to Saturday's Spring Training season finale; All tickets priced at $10

MILWAUKEE, 03/26/2008 -- With Spring Training winding down in Arizona and Opening Day less than a week away, Brewers fans will be able to get up close to their team this weekend at Miller Park. Tickets remain on sale for the Milwaukee Brewers two final exhibition games to be played at Miller Park against the Kansas City Royals on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29.

The Brewers will also host Brewers On Deck, the team's annual Fan Fest and season preview, at Miller Park prior to the Spring Training season finale this Saturday, starting at 10 a.m.    » read more »

Tickets to doubleheader go on sale Tuesday, April 1

WEST ALLIS, Wis., 03/27/2008 -- The Milwaukee Brewers and Wisconsin State Fair have teamed up again in 2008 to provide fans with special ticket savings on admittance to Brewers home games and the Wisconsin State Fair. For just $24, fans who purchase two Terrace Reserved Tickets for one of six select Brewers home games will receive two State Fair Admission tickets, valid for any day throughout the 11-day run of the 2008 Wisconsin State Fair, from July 31-August 10.    » read more »

03/26/2008, MILWAUKEE -- In a move that is certain to shake the worldwide meat industry, The Milwaukee Brewers today announced that the Klement's World Famous Sausage Race has been moved forward half an inning, from the end of the sixth inning to the middle of the same frame.

The change in schedule was collectively bargained by the Racing Sausages in their annual negotiations with the Milwaukee Brewers. The move was requested by the Sausages in order to run while hot, not later in the game after they have cooled down. The Sausages also believe that this change will allow them to generate more excitement for the home team as the Milwaukee Brewers - not the opposition - prepare to bat in their half of the inning.    » read more »

Armed Forces Day scheduled for Saturday, May 10

03/17/2008, MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers will once again honor members of the United States Armed Forces through Stars and Stripes Sundays and will provide kids and seniors with special discount days throughout the 2008 season.    » read more »

- All baseball tickets priced at $10
- Milwaukee Brewers on deck scheduled prior to Spring Training season finale

03/03/2008, MILWAUKEE -- With the first four Spring Training games underway and Opening Day just four weeks from today, it won't be long before the season starts at Miller Park. In another preview of what is to come, the Milwaukee Brewers today announced that tickets for the Brewers two final exhibition games to be played at Miller Park against the Kansas City Royals on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29 will go on sale to the general public tomorrow at 9 a.m.    » read more »

Six all-fan bobblehead giveaway dates highlight promotional schedule

02/21/2008, MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers today announced the 2008 promotional schedule which is highlighted by six all-fan bobblehead dates, a variety of new promotions and numerous season long ticket specials. The announcement was made by Brewers Executive Vice President - Business Operations Rick Schlesinger.    » read more »

Negro Leagues Tribute and Cerveceros Day return for third year in 2008

02/20/2008, MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers today announced details for the third annual Negro Leagues Tribute and Cerveceros Day events at Miller Park this season. The announcement was made by Brewers Executive Vice President - Business Operations Rick Schlesinger.    » read more »

- Individual game tickets on sale Saturday at 9 a.m.
- Advance parking passes for Opening Day and all Milwaukee Brewers home games also available

02/20/2008, MILWAUKEE -- The sale of individual tickets to Milwaukee Brewers home games begins this Saturday at 9 a.m. during the Brewers "Arctic Tailgate" party. Fans are invited to come out to Miller Park for the festivities which include free merchandise and food for the first fans to arrive at the Miller Park Box Office.    » read more »

Opening Day lottery ends Thursday at noon

02/13/2008, MILWAUKEE -- Beginning this Friday, February 15, fans will have the opportunity to purchase a variety of 4-Pack ticket plans for a limited time through a one-week online sale only at brewers.com. By choosing to purchase a 4-Pack, fans will be guaranteed great seat locations for some of the season's most anticipated games prior to the general public single game on-sale on Saturday, February 23 at the Brewers Arctic Tailgate.    » read more »

01/30/2008, MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers today announced the television and radio schedule for Spring Training 2008. The club will air 11 games on WTMJ-AM 620 and the Brewers Radio Network and three games on FSN Wisconsin.

All Saturday, Sunday and night games will be broadcast on WTMJ-AM 620 and the Brewers Radio Network. Hall of Fame announcer Bob Uecker and Jim Powell will call the action on the Brewers Radio Network.    » read more »

01/28/2008, MILWAUKEE -- Several game times for the 2008 Milwaukee Brewers season have been adjusted, the team announced today.

Four Saturday games have been designated as part of the national FOX Television package and have been moved to afternoon start times. This includes May 10 vs. St. Louis at 2:45 p.m., May 17 at Boston at 2:55 p.m., August 2 at Atlanta at 2:55 p.m. and September 13 at Philadelphia at 2:55 p.m.    » read more »

Camp designed for Milwaukee Brewers Minor Leaguers to grow on and off the field

01/28/2008, MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers organization is currently hosting the second session of its Winter Development Camp at the Brewers Training Center at Maryvale Baseball Park in Phoenix.    » read more »

Lottery for Opening Day tickets set to begin Monday

01/18/2008, MILWAUKEE -- For the second consecutive season, the Milwaukee Brewers will host an "Arctic Tailgate" party at Miller Park to begin the sale of individual tickets for the 2008 home schedule. This year's Arctic Tailgate will take place on Saturday, February 23, and will include free merchandise and food for the first fans in line at the Miller Park Box Office. Tickets will go on sale at 9 a.m.    » read more »

Starting pitcher avoids arbitration

01/16/2008, MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers today signed RHP Claudio Vargas to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration.

Vargas, 29, went 11-6 with a 5.09 ERA and one save in 29 games (23 starts) during his first season with the Brewers.

With the signing of Vargas, the Brewers now have three players eligible for arbitration. Those players are SS J.J. Hardy (.277, 26hr, 80rbi), RHP Dave Bush (12-10, 5.12) and LHP Chris Capuano (5-12, 5.10).

Source: MLB