DANIEL VOGELBACH NEWS

On bench against lefty Vogelbach will sit Friday against Atlanta.

Impact Vogelbach has yet to start against a single southpaw this season, a trend which will continue against Drew Smyly on Friday. Fellow lefty Travis Shaw will slide over to first base in his absence, with Pablo Reyes starting at third.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles, reaches base twice Vogelbach went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk in the Brewers' 2-0 loss to the Cardinals on Thursday.

Impact Vogelbach hit one of the Brewers' two extra-base hits Thursday. He and Luis Urias were the only Brewers to reach base safely twice. The first baseman is slashing .205/.319/.359 in 82 plate appearances. He never hits for average, but provides solid power in the lineup. The 28-year-old often sits against southpaws.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers capitalize on 2-out rally in 8th to beat Cards 4-1

Travis Shaw hit a tiebreaking double and Avisaíl García added a two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers capitalized on some good fortune to defeat the St. Louis...

MAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting versus lefty Vogelbach is out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Cardinals.

Impact Vogelbach will head to the bench Tuesday with southpaw Kwang Hyun Kim starting for St. Louis. Travis Shaw will move to first base while Pablo Reyes receives the start at the hot corner.

MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers Briefings: 9 thoughts on the Brewers' offense — Daniel Vogelbach, Avisaíl García, Jackie Bradley Jr. and more The Brewers’ pitching staff continues to perform, but can the team find other ways to win with a lineup that won’t include Christian Yelich?

MAY 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Slugs solo shot Vogelbach went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 2-1 extra-inning win over Miami.

Impact Vogelbach opened the scoring in the fourth inning with a solo shot off Miami ace Sandy Alcantara. The long ball was Vogelbach's first since a two-homer game versus Pittsburgh on April 18. The first baseman has three homers, six RBI, nine runs scored and a .194/.293/.347 slash line in 81 plate appearances. He's likely to continue in a part-time role that sees him often sit against left-handed pitching.

MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor's 10th-inning RBI helps Brewers beat Marlins 2-1

Tyrone Taylor hit a two-out, tiebreaking single in the 10th inning, and seven Milwaukee Brewers pitchers combined on a six-hitter to beat the Miami Marlins 2-1

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench against another lefty Vogelbach will sit for the second game in a row Saturday against the Marlins.

Impact Vogelbach sat against lefty Trevor Rogers on Friday and remains on the bench against another southpaw (Daniel Castano) Saturday. Fellow lefty Billy McKinney will make another start at first base in his absence.

MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Vogelbach is not in the lineup Friday against lefty Trevor Rogers and the Marlins.

Impact The Brewers have faced just four lefties this season, and Vogelbach hasn't been in the lineup against any of them. With Keston Hiura now in the minors, he doesn't have an obvious platoon partner, but it will be fellow lefty Billy McKinney who gets the nod at first base against Rogers.

MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies' Wheeler tosses 3-hitter, fans 8 in 2-0 victory

Zack Wheeler struck out eight and tossed three-hit shutout and Alex Bohm homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-0 win and four-game sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers

MAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies' Wheeler tosses 3-hitter, fans 8 in 2-0 victory

Zack Wheeler struck out eight and tossed three-hit shutout and Alex Bohm homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-0 win and four-game sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers

MAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gregorius' slam holds up in Phillies' 5-4 win over Brewers

Didi Gregorius hit his eighth career grand slam and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 for their third straight win

MAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McCutchen hits 2 solo homers, Phillies beat Brewers 6-5

Andrew McCutchen hit a pair of solo homers and Brad Miller slammed a three-run shot to back Aaron Nola, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5

MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers activate Yelich and Cain from IL, send down Hiura

The NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers are finally starting to get more healthy

MAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits against lefty Vogelbach is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Vogelbach had picked up starts at first base in each of the past four games, going 1-for-14. The lefty-hitting slugger will head to the bench with southpaw Julio Urias on the bump for the Dodgers, but Vogelbach may have captured a large-side of platoon role for the time being. Keston Hiura will start at first base Sunday, but he was on the bench for the past four games after getting off to a 12-for-75 (.160 average) start to the season.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will Sammon: Daniel Vogelbach is starting for a third... - The Athletic Daniel Vogelbach is starting for a third straight day at first base over Keston Hiura, who has continued to struggle. "Keston is still going...

APRIL 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Starting again Friday Vogelbach is starting at first base and batting second Friday against the Dodgers, Craig Coshun of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.

Impact This marks the first baseman's third consecutive start. Hitting just .196, Vogelbach hasn't excelled at the plate, but he has done enough to continue earning playing time over Keston Hiura.

APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swats pair of homers Vogelbach went 2-for-5 with a pair of home runs and three RBI in Sunday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Pirates.

Impact Vogelbach hit a solo shot off Pirates starter Chad Kuhl in the first inning. In the seventh, Vogelbach went deep on a two-run blast against reliever Chris Stratton to tie the game at 5-5. The 28-year-old Vogelbach is in the mix for playing time at first base as Keston Hiura has picked up at-bats at second base. Through 27 plate appearances, Vogelbach has two homers, four RBI and six runs scored while slashing .167/.259/.417 this season.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moran HR, RBI double in 10th leads Pirates over Brewers 6-5

Colin Moran doubled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and also hit a three-run homer as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Playing time picks up Vogelbach will start at first base and bat second Wednesday against the Cubs.

Impact Kolten Wong's (oblique) recent move to the injured list appears to have indirectly opened up a regular spot in the lineup for Vogelbach versus right-handed pitching. In place of Wong, Keston Hiura will pick up his second start at second base in three days Wednesday, allowing Vogelbach to pick up his third start in four days at first base. With his playing time on the rise, Vogelbach could make for an intriguing short-term pickups for fantasy managers looking for power production.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Urías drives in 3 on pinch-hit double, Brewers down Cubs 6-3

Pinch-hitter Luis Urías drove in three runs with a go-ahead double and the Milwaukee Brewers scored six times in the sixth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3

APRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

García homers again, Brewers beat Cardinals 9-3

Avisaíl García homered for the second day in a row, Travis Shaw and Manny Piña also connected and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-3

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cain 2 HRs, Woodruff sharp, Brewers beat Cubs 4-2 in 10

Lorenzo Cain hit his second homer of the game, a three-run shot in the 10th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Peralta pitches 5 innings as Brewers blank Cubs 4-0

Freddy Peralta pitched five sharp innings, Travis Shaw hit a three-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0 to stop a three-game slide

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers' Topa undergoes MRI, will start year on injured list

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Justin Topa will open the season on the injured list after undergoing an MRI on his right elbow

MARCH 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS