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| 1. | Final playoff musings Published: Oct. 6, 2008 - 10:34 a.m. - I had hoped to write this final Brewers playoff blog in a few weeks. But while my heart thought we'd go all the way, my brain knew a little better. And with Jeff Suppan taking the mound yesterday, these thoughts started swirling early. |
| 2. | Mission unaccomplished for Suppan, Brewers Published: Oct. 5, 2008 - 5:43 p.m. - When the Brewers signed veteran right-hander Jeff Suppan to a four-year, $42 million contract before the 2007 season, they were banking on his experience and reputation as a "big-game" pitcher. In one of the bigger games in 26 years, Suppan came up short and doomed the club to a season-ending 6-2 loss to Philadelphia. |
| 3. | Brewers 2B Weeks will undergo knee surgery Published: Oct. 5, 2008 - 10:49 a.m. - Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks tore the meniscus in his left knee Saturday night and will undergo surgery. Rookie infielder Alcides Escobar will replace Weeks on the roster. |
| 4. | FSN's Cirillo tells Brewers fans to keep the faith Published: Oct. 4, 2008 - 3:35 p.m. - Phillies lefty Jamie Moyer is a tough competitor, but FSN Wisconsin analyst Jeff Cirillo thinks that Dave Bush and some smart offense will help the Brewers win Game 3 of the National League Division Series tonight at Miller Park. |
| 5. | Saturday Scorecard: History in the making Published: Oct. 4, 2008 - 10:15 a.m. - Two games into their first playoff run in 26 years and facing the threat of elimination in Game 3 against Philadelphia, the Brewers found themselves talking about 1982. Though they respect franchise history, they'd like to forge an identity of their own. Bench coach Robin Yount, a key figure on the '82 team, wants to help. |
| 6. | The top five Wisconsin sports stories in October Published: Oct. 3, 2008 - 4:12 p.m. - The top sports story of September is a no-brainer. The Brewers' roller coaster ride to the post-season as the National League Wild Card is an easy choice. After blowing a 5 ½-game lead, the Brewers went down to the last game on Sunday, won by a great pitching performance by CC Sabathia and a clutch home run by Ryan Braun. |
| 7. | Transcript: Dale Sveum's Friday press conference Published: Oct. 3, 2008 - 4:06 p.m. - Brewers manager Dale Sveum told the media that he does not plan major changes heading into Game 3 of the NLDS. |
| 8. | Philadelphia: Where playoff dreams go to die Published: Oct. 3, 2008 - 3:23 p.m. - The Brewers were the latest team to head to Philadelphia for postseason play, only to leave heartbroken. |
| 9. | Uecker to throw out ceremonial first pitch Saturday Published: Oct. 3, 2008 - 2:21 p.m. - Longtime Brewers radio announcer Bob Uecker will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game. We've got that and other notes inside... |
| 10. | Fresh, Friday playoff musings Published: Oct. 3, 2008 - 09:56 a.m. - Yesterday, I posted some questions that were brewing in my head as the Brewers prepared to take the mound for Game 2. Today, unfortunately, I have some answers. |
| 11. | Playoff musings, wild-card edition Published: Oct. 2, 2008 - 3:51 p.m. - I've got a lot of my mind right now, and almost all of it is centered around the Brewers. I'll tell you one thing, I don't know all the answers this week. But I do have plenty of questions. |
| 12. | FSN Wisconsin's Jeff Cirillo breaks down Game 1 Published: Oct. 2, 2008 - 11:54 a.m. - Former Brewers star Jeff Cirillo, now providing post-game analysis for the team's TV broadcasts, breaks down Game 1 of the NLDS in an OnMadison.com exclusive. |
| 13. | Silent bats, shaky defense cost Brewers in Game 1 Published: Oct. 1, 2008 - 4:47 p.m. - With their bats silenced by Phillies lefty Cole Hamels (pictured), the Brewers couldn't afford defensive miscues. They made a couple in the third inning that led to three runs in the third inning. That was all the Phillies needed. The Brewers made things interesting in the ninth, but they ended up losing, 3-1, in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. |
| 14. | Brewers success validates my sanity ... for now Published: Oct. 1, 2008 - 4:11 p.m. - I'm Tim Gutowski. You may remember me from such columns as "Davey Lopes: The next Joe Torre?" and "With Jimmy Haynes atop rotation, Crew sure to go far." Yes, it's been awhile, but I'm returning from my columnist emeritus status to share in the joy of the Brewers wild card season. |
| 15. | What's your playoff prediction? Published: Oct. 1, 2008 - 12:33 p.m. - For this first round of the playoffs, I'm saying the Brewers will beat the Phillies in four games. |
| 16. | Is it traitorous to crave a cheesesteak this week? Published: Oct. 1, 2008 - 10:33 a.m. - Are people in Philadelphia and South Jersey craving bratwurst this week? All this Brewers-Phillies talk is creating a cheesesteak craving. |
| 17. | It's time to get the Brewers' playoff party started Published: Oct. 1, 2008 - 07:19 a.m. - The Brewers and Phillies start their National League Division Series today at 2 p.m. Here are some nuts and bolts heading into the first pitch. |
| 18. | Transcript: Braun and Gallardo press conference Published: Sept. 30, 2008 - 12:24 p.m. - Brewers leftfielder Ryan Braun and Game 1 starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo met with reporters before the team's workout Tuesday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. Here is a transcript, provided by Major League Baseball: |
| 19. | Transcript: Dale Sveum's Tuesday press conference Published: Sept. 30, 2008 - 12:14 p.m. - Brewers interim manager Dale Sveum met with reporters before his team worked out this afternoon at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. He talked about his team, his pitching staff and the change in his life since he took over as manager. "It's something I've prepared for since I got done playing," Sveum said. |
| 20. | After all the ups and downs, the payoff was fantastic Published: Sept. 30, 2008 - 05:29 a.m. - The passion and patience for a baseball team are unlike the fandom for any other sport. And baseball is unlike any other sport. In football, you have a whole week between games to either get over a loss and get ready for the next team or enjoy your victory and get ready for the next team. In basketball, the game moves so fast and with such magic intensity that you hardly have time to greet the person sitting next to you. Baseball is like your favorite old pair of blue jeans or that sweater with the hole in it that you just can't throw away. |
| 21. | Fans jam the lakefront for Brewers playoff sendoff Published: Sept. 29, 2008 - 9:14 p.m. - With a postseason invitation tucked neatly in their pockets, the Brewers packed their bags and headed for Mitchell International Airport and a flight bound for Philadelphia. They just had to make one quick stop on the way. With thousands of screaming fans gathered near the Miller Lite Oasis at the Summerfest grounds, the Brewers took part in a rally to celebrate the team's first playoff berth in 26 years. |
| 22. | The Philly Phan: Thoughts before the series starts Published: Sept. 29, 2008 - 3:36 p.m. - Hello. And thanks for inviting me to blog about the Phillies-Brewers battle from a Philly fan's point of view. I promise to do no research, yet deliver the boorish commentary the national media would have you expect from a Philly fan. |
| 23. | Where were you in '82? Published: Sept. 29, 2008 - 11:26 a.m. - The last time the Brewers made it to the playoffs, I was 8 years old. And, while I was as into it as a little kid could be, the memories are increasingly hazy. |
| 24. | Brewers Notebook: Sveum brought relaxed attitude Published: Sept. 29, 2008 - 05:02 a.m. - Dale Sveum had already etched his name in the Brewers' history books before he took over as interim manager. |
| 25. | Sabathia carries Brewers into October Published: Sept. 28, 2008 - 7:15 p.m. - Where would the Brewers be without CC Sabathia? Don't waste a lot of time thinking of an answer, because with Sabathia, they're headed to the playoffs. |