LEADING OFF: Rizzo on a roll, Phils drive for 5, Rendon done
Anthony Rizzo and the New York Yankees host surprising Seattle in the opener of a four-game series between AL wild-card contenders Thursday nightAUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JOSH HADER #71 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
8-8 W-L •
0.96 WHIP •
3.80 ERA
8-8 W-L
0.96 WHIP
3.80 ERA
LEADING OFF: Brews minus pitchers Axford, Lauer; Rendon out
The NL Central-leading Brewers are again shuffling their pitching staff with reliever John Axford now out for the season because of elbow trouble and starter Eric Lauer joining the...AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brews' Axford out for year after 1 game; Lauer on COVID list
The Milwaukee Brewers’ pitching staff has taken a couple more hits with John Axford now out for the season with elbow trouble and Eric Lauer joining the COVID-19 injured listAUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brault, Pirates to face Peralta, Brewers
The Pirates will start Steven Brault on Wednesday while the Brewers are expected to counter with Freddy PeraltaAUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Held hitless into 7th by Houser, Pirates top Brewers in 10th
Brewers starter Adrian Houser was pulled with a no-hitter intact in the seventh inning, and Gregory Polanco and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to eventually beat Milwaukee 8-5 in t...AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Dodger Stadium fans get Astros; Cole has virus
José Altuve, Carlos Correa and the Astros have been heckled at Yankee Stadium, Cleveland, Phoenix and many other parks, the result of their sign-stealing schemeAUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Escobar homers, triples as Brewers defeat Pirates 6-2
Eduardo Escobar hit a three-run homer and an RBI triple to back up Eric Lauer’s five shutout innings in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh PiratesAUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole tests positive for COVID-19
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not make his scheduled start TuesdayAUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brewers put Josh Hader on COVID-19 list after positive test
All-Star closer Josh Hader has joined the growing collection of Milwaukee Brewers on the COVID-19 injured listAUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Closer Josh Hader becomes the latest Brewers player to test positive and be placed on COVID-19 injured list Closer Josh Hader became the latest Brewers player to test positive Monday and go on the COVID-19 injured list.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM
Brewers' Josh Hader joins Christian Yelich on COVID-19 injured list Milwaukee has a total of five players on the COVID-19 injured list, as of Monday.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Lands on COVID-19 IL Hader was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Monday.
Impact According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, Hader tested positive for the virus, so he'll be sidelined for at least the next 10 days. Depending how long he's out, Hader could require a rehab assignment before retaking the field for the Brewers. Devin Williams is the most likely candidate to receive save chances in the meantime.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brewers acquire veteran reliever John Axford from Blue Jays
Reliever John Axford’s comeback attempt has taken a detour from Toronto to MilwaukeeAUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches 22nd save Hader struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning Sunday, earning a save over Atlanta.
Impact Since earning his last save on July 8, Hader has been tagged with five runs across just 3.2 innings. He bounced back Sunday, needing just 11 pitches to secure the win over Atlanta. The 27-year-old southpaw is now 22-for-23 in save chances with a 1.83 ERA on the year.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Adames' bat, Anderson's arm lift Brewers past Braves 2-1
Willy Adames hit an early homer off Charlie Morton, Brett Anderson pitched 5 2/3 strong innings, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Atlanta Braves 2-1 on SundayAUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brewers add relievers Norris and Curtiss in trades
The NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers have made two more moves to boost their roster for a playoff push, acquiring relievers John Curtiss from the Miami Marlins and Daniel Norri...JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A confluence of unusual circumstances has led to a long layoff for Brewers closer Josh Hader Entering the Brewers' game Wednesday night in Pittsburgh, closer Josh Hader had not pitched in 10 days, his longest period of inactivity in...
JULY 29, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM
Luis Urías wins 2nd Play of the Week honor Brewers infielder Luis Urías had an adventure in the field on Saturday, but it all culminated in his second Play of the Week Award of the se...
JULY 19, 2021 • MLB.COM
Road success helps Brewers take commanding NL Central lead
The Milwaukee Brewers are returning home with the biggest division lead of any National League teamJULY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reds heat up, chipping away at Brewers' lead in NL Central
The Milwaukee Brewers and Reds are back at it on Friday night in Cincinnati, picking up where they left off before the All-Star breakJULY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Handed second straight loss Hader (3-2) allowed two runs on two hits and a walk Sunday, taking a loss against the Reds. He struck out two batters.
Impact Hader found himself in a bases-loaded jam with two outs in the ninth inning and coughed up a two-run single to Nick Castellanos. After allowing one run in his previous 19 outings, the 27-year-old lefty gave up three runs in two weekend appearances against Cincinnati and was charged with the loss in both. Still, he owns a strong 63:13 K:BB and 1.49 ERA this season.
JULY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Castellanos gets key hit as Reds beat Brewers 3-1
Nick Castellanos hit a tiebreaking two-run single off All-Star closer Josh Hader with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes loss in relief Hader (3-1) was tagged with the loss Sunday against the Reds after allowing one run on one hit across one inning, fanning two.
Impact Hader pitched the ninth inning in a 3-3 tie, but he gave up the game-winning run on a solo shot from Eugenio Suarez with no outs. Even though the flame-throwing righty settled down afterward, the damage was already done and, as a result, he was tagged with his first loss of the season. This shouldn't have any sort of impact on Hader's role or workload moving forward, though, and he's expected to remain the Brewers' main late-inning arm in the future. He owns an excellent 1.01 ERA and a 0.73 WHIP across 35.2 innings this season, and both figures would be career-best marks if he's able to sustain them during the second half of the campaign.
JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Suárez HR off Hader in 9th lifts Reds over Brewers 4-3
Eugenio Suárez hit a leadoff home run in the ninth inning against All-Star closer Josh Hader and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in a game that included three ej...JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Perfect inning for save Hader struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Thursday's 5-3 win over Cincinnati.
Impact The lefty took his first blown save of the year in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Mets. Manager Craig Counsell showed no hesitation to turn back to Hader on Thursday, and the 27-year-old was back to his usual dominant self. He's now 21-for-22 in save chances with a 0.78 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and 59:12 K:BB across 34.2 innings.
JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
