Sports - April 20, 2009
Brewers Notebook: Cameron off to fast start
When the Brewers exercised the $10 million option on centerfielder Mike Cameron last winter, many wondered if it was a ploy to keep close friend CC Sabathia in Milwaukee, the first step towards a possible trade or just a bad, bad move on the part of General Manager Doug Melvin. With Cameron leading the team in hitting so far, the decision looks like a smart one.
Tags: brewers, mike cameron, dale sveum, todd coffey, ken macha, nl central

Sports - Nov. 8, 2008
Brewers hire Randolph to be their bench coach
When he wasn't hired to manage the Brewers last month, Willie Randolph figured his chances of returning to Milwaukee were shot. But, he works in baseball, an industry where you never say "never." In an announcement that came as a surprise to almost everyone, including the former Mets manager himself, the Brewers tabbed Randolph to be the bench coach for manager Ken Macha.
Tags: brewers, bench coach, willie randolph, ken macha, doug melvin, dale sveum, ned yost

Sports - Nov. 1, 2008
Saturday Scorecard: As the sporting world turns...
For the second time in six years, the Brewers tried to hire Ken Macha. This time, it worked. Dale Sveum was gone, but now it looks like he's back. Aaron Rodgers got paid big bucks, while Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila was shown the door.
Tags: brewers, ken macha, doug melvin, dale sveum, terry francona, aaron rodgers, ted thompson, kabeer gbagja-biamila

Sports - Oct. 30, 2008
Brewers select Macha as new manager
Now that the World Series is over, the Brewers have moved quickly to name a new manager. Former Oakland skipper Ken Macha, who had been working for the Boston Red Sox broadcast team, will manage the team. A press conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. at Miller Park.
Tags: brewers, ken macha, dale sveum, doug melvin, bob brenly, willie randolph, rick peterson

Sports - Oct. 21, 2008
Sveum's plight a harsh reminder of reality in sports
For fans, following a professional sports team is truly an affair of the heart. For the people who make a living in sports -- like former Brewers general manager Doug Melvin, owner Mark Attansio and recently rejected interim manager Dale Sveum -- it can be a cold, cruel and heartless business.
Tags: dale sveum, brewers, manager, doug melvin, mark attanasio

Sports - Oct. 19, 2008
Help wanted: Experienced big-league manager
Doug Melvin likes Dale Sveum. So did owner Mark Attanasio and the players. Despite a 7-5 finish and the franchise's first playoff berth since 1982, Melvin opted not to bring Sveum back as skipper in 2009 and is instead hoping to lure a manager with successful big-league experience.
Tags: brewers, dale sveum, ned yost, bob brenly, mark attanasio, willie randolph, bobby valentine, cc sabathia

Sports - Oct. 18, 2008
Brenly seems to fit the bill as Brewers' next manager
Based on the apparent criteria, the Brewers can halt their search for a new skipper right now. Cubs TV announcer Bob Brenly has it all: experience, a track record of post-season success, media savvy ... Still, it's not a slam-dunk. One of the only certainties in baseball is that the moves that seem logical, easy and obvious seldom work out that way.
Tags: brewers, manager search, bob brenly, ken macha, willie randolph, bobby valentine, willie randolph, doug melvin, mark attanasio, dale sveum

Sports - Oct. 6, 2008
Brewers Notebook: Postseason power outage
A punchless offense brought the Brewers' postseason to a screeching halt. Now, it's time to reevaluate what went wrong, what worked and who will be back next year when Milwaukee tries to take the next step towards a championship. At the top of the to-do list: extending general manager Doug Melvin's deal and deciding whether or not to retain Dale Sveum.
Tags: brewers, nlds, dale sveum, jim skaalen, ryan braun, cc sabathia, mark attanasio, doug melvin, miller park

Sports - Oct. 4, 2008
Bush bails out Brewers with strong outing in Game 3
George Bush bailed out Wall Street. With his team facing elimination, Dave Bush did the same for the Brewers. The right-hander allowed a run on five hits over 5 2/3 innings to keep the Brewers alive in the NLDS. The Game 3 start, though, was just another stop on a season-long odyssey for Bush.
Tags: brewers, dave bush, dale sveum, nlds, jason kendall

Sports - Oct. 3, 2008
Transcript: Dale Sveum's Friday press conference
Brewers manager Dale Sveum told the media that he does not plan major changes heading into Game 3 of the NLDS.
Tags: brewers, playoffs, dale sveum

Sports - Oct. 3, 2008
NLDS Notebook: Offense getting more offensive
A lack of consistent hitting has been problematic for the Brewers all season. But even after a downright brutal September, the offense has gotten even worse for the Brewers in the playoffs -- they've managed just three runs on seven hits while falling behind, 2-0, to the Phillies. And nobody has struggled more than right fielder Corey Hart.
Tags: brewers, phillies, nlds, dale sveum, prince fielder, corey hart, gabe kapler

Sports - Oct. 2, 2008
NLDS Game 2 Recap: Phillies 5, Brewers 2
CC Sabathia has been as dominant as any pitcher in baseball since joining the Brewers in early July. The dominance came to an end Thursday, when he lasted just 3 2/3 innings and allowed five runs on six hits -- all for extra bases -- including a grand slam as the Brewers fell, 5-2 to the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
Tags: brewers, phillies, nlds, cc sabathia, brett meyers, corey hart, dale sveum

Sports - Oct. 2, 2008
NLDS Notebook: Bush named starter for Game 3
Right-hander Dave Bush will get the start for Milwaukee Saturday when the National League Division Series moves to Miller Park. After dropping the first two games in Philadelphia, the Brewers will need a victory to stave off elimination.
Tags: brewers, phillies, nlds, dave bush, dale sveum, rickie weeks

Sports - Oct. 2, 2008
CC to the rescue ... again
Down 1-0 in the National League Division Series, the Brewers are once again placing their hopes on CC Sabathia, who will pitch for the fourth straight time on just three days' rest.
Tags: brewers, cc sabathia, dale sveum, nlds

Sports - Oct. 1, 2008
NLDS Notebook: Sweep swept from Brewers' minds
Almost a month ago, the Brewers hit rock-bottom after a four-game sweep by the Phillies at Citizens Bank Ballpark. Memories of that weekend remain, but interim manager Dale Sveum and general manager Doug Melvin say that the team playing in the NLDS and the team that got beat down that September weekend are vastly different.
Tags: brewers, nlds, dale sveum, doug melvin, mitch williams