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Brewers Bolster Bullpen After Losing Yet Another Pitcher On The IL
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MAY 27: Bryan Hudson #52 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts to a strike out … [+]
With just a few days left before the Major League Baseball Trade Deadline, the Milwaukee Brewers made a move to supplement their effective yet burdened bullpen by sending a pair of minor league prospects to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for right-hander Nick Mears Saturday afternoon.
On the surface, Mears, 27, doesn’t have the kind of impressive numbers that one would expect from a deadline acquisition. In 41 appearances for the Rockies this season, Mears has a 1-4 record and 5.56 ERA but has been spectacular of late, posting a 1.80 ERA over his last 12 outings while holding opponents to a .160 batting average during that stretch.
His recent success, combined with a fastball that averages a shade under 97 MPH and a propensity for generating weak contact, made him an ideal fit for a team with a top-tier defensive infield and a coaching staff that has become one of the best in the game at helping pitchers figure out ways to capitalize on their strengths.
“It came together really quickly,” Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said. “We had a lot of conversations over the last several days and Nick Mears kept coming up in conversation. The ability to access that kind of arm , we felt like it made a lot of sense. We’ve obviously had a lot of success here with our bullpen to this point and we felt like adding another good arm like Rick Mears was somebody that would continue to help our staff as well.”
The move couldn’t have come at a better time.
Just two hours before the deal was announced, Milwaukee placed left-hander Bryan Hudson on the injured list with an oblique strain, leaving the Brewers without one of their most dependable — and effective — relief options as they head into the stretch run of the 2024 regular season.
Acquired in January in what was at the time a somewhat under-the-radar trade with the Dodgers, Hudson has been nothing short of spectacular in his first full big-league season. In 41 appearances, Hudson is 4-1 with a 1.60 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and has struck out 54 batters over 50 2/3 innings of work.
After posting a 0.82 ERA through his first 29 appearances, Hudson’s name was bandied about as a potential All-Star selection but he’s 0-1 with a blown save an 6.75 ERA over his last six outings which seemed to suggest something might be amiss.
Manager Pat Murphy dismissed the notion that Hudson’s injury stemmed from his heavy workload.
“To say his workload is egregious in any way is not accurate,” Murphy said. “He’s been pretty steady. We’ve really done a great job of not overusing him because he’s thrown more ever before.
“Anything could have contributed (to the injury). We know how pitching injuries are. They can happen on one pitch and they can happen over time. Who knows. It has nothing to do with his arm. This is in his side so he could have done it some other way. We don’t even know what it is for sure.
“It’s just disappointing that we continue to deal with injuries every day.”
Murphy wasn’t exaggerating. Hudson’s injury comes a day after Milwaukee had to place Rob Zastrynsy on the IL with left elbow tendonitis. The Brewers have lost 12 different pitchers to injury in 2024 — including two with season-ending injuries (Wade Miley and Robert Gasser, both of whom underwent Tommy John surgery).
Right-hander Brandon Woodruff, underwent shoulder surgery last fall that will leave him out until next season, while All-Star closer has been out since Spring Training due to surgery to repair stress fractures in his back.
“It hurts. It hurts and you want so badly for the team to continue to perform and have that same edge,” Murphy said. “You get dealt these cards every day but you can’t let it get you. It’s a test. You’ve got to just keep going. You can have those inner battles. That’s why you come up with “undaunted.” The reason we talk about something like that is because the tendency is not to be undaunted. You can say that every team goes through this. I don’t care what every team has been through and some how, they’ve been able to come out on the other side.”
The addition of Mears along with Tyler Jay, who was called up earlier Saturday to replace Hudson on the active roster, should provide a temporary boost while Milwaukee is expecting to get Williams back perhaps as soon as next week.
More help is on the way as J.B. Bukauskaus, DL Hall and Joe Ross progress in their minor league rehab assignments while Arnold still has three days to try and find more help on the trade market ahead of the July 30 deadline.
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MILWAUKEE – A person was beaten to death in Milwaukee overnight on Sunday, Nov. 23.
Incident details
What we know:
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, at about midnight, the 47-year-old victim got into a physical altercation with other people and was struck multiple times on the front and back of the head.
The altercation happened near 11th and Locust.
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The victim was taken to a local hospital by an associate of theirs, but suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
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Police are looking for those responsible.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or use the P3 Tips app.
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The Milwaukee Bucks will be without some key cogs against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday.
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Per the Bucks’ official X account, the club will still be missing nine-time All-NBA power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, starting point guard (for now) Kevin Porter Jr., and reserve 3-and-D forward Taurean Prince due to injury. Giannis’ little brother, Alex, will be putting in reps with the Bucks’ NBAGL affiliate in Oshkosh, the Wisconsin Herd.
Injury Update: Kyle Kuzma (Illness) is questionable for tonight’s game vs. Detroit.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to miss the next one-to-two weeks of action, at least, with a low-grade left groin strain. The two-time league MVP had previously been shelved because of nagging knee tendinitis, which cost him two games prior to this latest ailment.
When he has been available this year (in 13 games so far), the 2021 Finals MVP has been averaging 31.2 points on .629/.500/.636 shooting splits, 10.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.9 steals a night.
Obviously, missing the Bucks’ best player will prove costly against the hottest team in the league. Detroit is in the midst of an 11-game win streak, and doesn’t seem likely to drop even a road matchup in Milwaukee, at least without the threat of Antetokounmpo.
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Prince, meanwhile, underwent neck surgery to treat a herniated disc, and could be unavailable for multiple months as he recuperates.
Porter, anointed to be nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard’s positional successor at the starting point guard spot heading into the year, has missed all but one game for Milwaukee. The 6-foot-4 USC product first sprained his ankle during the Bucks’ season opener, and then tore his meniscus in his rehab ramp-up. Without Porter, Ryan Rollins has stepped up.
Rollins’ development likely signifies the end of Porter’s tenure as his club’s starting point guard, especially the longer his recovery drags on. Through 16 games, the 23-year-old University of Toledo alum has been averaging 18.3 points on .511/.443/.800 shooting splits, 5.9 dimes, 3.9 boards and 1.6 swipes per bout.
Per the team, newly-minted starting small forward Kyle Kuzma has seen his status demoted to questionable ahead of the Pistons clash, as he may be struck down by a new, unspecified illness.
According to the league’s latest injury report, Pistons power forward Tobias Harris (right ankle sprain) and shooting guard Jaden Ivey (return to competition reconditioning) are questionable to play. Combo forward Bobi Klintman (left ankle sprain), power forward Isaac Jones (G League assignment), guard Marcus Sasser (right hip impingement), and two-way players Wendell Moore Jr. and Tolu Smith (on assignment to Detroit’s G League squad) are all out.
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MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee celebrated the lighting of its 112th annual Christmas tree Thursday evening in the Deer District, marking the second-longest-running Christmas tree lighting tradition in the United States behind only New York City.
The 42-foot Colorado blue spruce, donated by Kaitlyn Schmidt Thabet and Amgad Thabet, was transformed with vibrant jewel tones, large reflective metallic ornaments, oversized snowflakes and lighted stars inspired by the theme “Shining Together.”
“This tree stands as a celebration of Milwaukee’s incredible spirit during the winter season,” said David Caruso, designer of the Christmas tree and local event planner and TV host. “My hope is that it fills your evening and your holidays with light, joy and pride.”
Watch the full tree lighting ceremony:
Milwaukee lights 112th annual Christmas tree in historic Deer District celebration
Mayor Cavalier Johnson emphasized the historic significance of the event during his remarks to the crowd gathered in the Deer District.
“Tonight is special, not just because the holiday brings people together, but because this is a historic night for Milwaukee,” Johnson said. “Our Christmas tree lighting in the City of Milwaukee is the second-longest-running Christmas tree lighting in the United States of America, only behind New York City.”
The celebration featured performances by the Reagan High School varsity Drumline and entertainment by Guyton Entertainment and DJ YC.
Santa Claus made a special appearance, accompanied by his reindeer. Another famous deer — Bucks mascot Bango, also took part in the celebration.
Peter Feigin, president of the Milwaukee Bucks and Fiserv Forum, expressed pride in hosting the tree lighting in the Deer District.
“This is what we dreamed about when we built the Deer District,” Feigin said. “This is one of the greatest things.”
The celebration concluded with the mayor’s family and other children helping to officially light the tree, continuing Milwaukee’s 112-year tradition of bringing the community together for the holidays.
The event also launched the new Deer District Holiday Market, which runs through November 30 in the beer garden area. The market features local makers, food and drinks.
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