LUIS URÍAS NEWS

Brewers shore up infield by adding ex-Cards 2B Kolten Wong

Kolten Wong is leaving St. Louis behind but staying in the NL Central as the Milwaukee Brewers reshape the right side of their infield by adding a Gold Glove second baseman

FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orlando Arcia or Luis Urias at shortstop for the Brewers? Or someone else? Whichever option Milwaukee chooses, it could create or be part of a chain of events linking a couple of their other infield spots.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Brewers' season-long hitting woes lead to early playoff exit

The hitting struggles that hampered the Milwaukee Brewers throughout the pandemic-shortened regular season proved fatal in the postseason

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kershaw Ks 13 as Dodgers eliminate Brewers 3-0

Clayton Kershaw struck out 13 while delivering eight innings of three-hit ball, Mookie Betts hit a two-out, two-run double in the fifth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwau...

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains on bench Urias sits for the third straight game Tuesday in Cincinnati.

Impact There haven't been reports that Urias is injured, but it's no big surprise to see him benched. He's gone 1-for-20 at the plate in his last 10 games and is hitting just .240/.313/.298 on the season. Eric Sogard gets the nod at third base.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Monday Urias isn't in Monday's lineup against the Reds.

Impact Urias will remain on the bench for a second consecutive game after going 1-for-20 with two walks and nine strikeouts over the last 10 games. Jedd Gyorko will shift to third base with Daniel Vogelbach starting at first.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Nottingham's slam helps Brewers rally to beat Royals 9-5

Jacob Nottingham hit a grand slam and Orlando Arcia added a three-run shot as the Milwaukee Brewers rallied from an early four-run deficit and beat the Kansas City Royals 9-5

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting first game Urias is not in the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Impact Urias sits for the second game in a row, though he could return to the lineup for the nightcap. Jace Peterson remains the starter at third base for the afternoon contest.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Urias is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against St. Louis.

Impact Urias sits after going 0-for-11 with five strikeouts over his last five games. Jace Peterson takes over at third base.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lamet pitches Padres over Kershaw, Dodgers 7-2

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cards, Brewers split pair as both games go extra innings

Paul DeJong knocked in the go-ahead run with a two-out single in the ninth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals edged the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 to salvage a split of their doubleheade...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of Sunday's lineup Urias is not in the lineup Sunday against the Cubs.

Impact Urias started the past eight games but will take a seat Sunday after going 0-for-5 with two strikeouts through the first two games of the series. Eric Sogard will start at third base and bat eighth in the series finale.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in five runs Urias went 3-for-6 with two doubles, two runs, five RBI and a caught stealing during Wednesday's 19-0 win over the Tigers.

Impact The 23-year-old was without an extra-base hit in his previous 31 at-bats, but he broke out with two doubles as the Brewers pounded the Tigers on Wednesday. Urias has a .286/.355/.357 slash line with four doubles, a triple, 10 runs, 11 RBI and two stolen bases in 25 games this season.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers hit 5 homers and 8 doubles, pound Tigers 19-0

Corbin Burnes allowed one hit in seven innings in another outstanding performance, and the Milwaukee Brewers slugged their way to their highest run total in over a decade, beating...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records second steal Urias went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Tigers.

Impact Urias got aboard with a single in the seventh inning and stole second base after Eric Sogard hit a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded. It was the second steal of the year for Urias. He's added five RBI and six runs scored while slashing .266/.338/.328 across 71 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Tuesday Urias isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Tigers.

Impact Urias has gone 1-for-13 with one RBI, one run and eight strikeouts over the past three games, and he'll get a breather Tuesday. Keston Hiura will take his place at second base.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sogard bails out Hader, lifts Brewers with 1st walkoff HR

Eric Sogard bailed out All-Star closer Josh Hader by hitting first career walkoff home run, a two-run shot that lifted the Milwaukee Brewers over the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets chance to lead off Urias will hit leadoff in Friday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Urias has not higher than seventh since making his season debut Aug. 10, but he will get a chance to head up the batting order Friday. Urias has slowed some since getting off to a hot start, but he has done a good job getting on base, posting a .362 OBP over 14 games.

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Urias is not starting Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Reds.

Impact Jace Peterson is starting at the keystone in place of Urias in this one. In 12 games since returning from the IL, Urias is slashing .268/.333/.341 with four RBI and four runs scored.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Tuesday's lineup Urias is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Reds.

Impact He has cooled off a bit after notching back-to-back three-hit games in the middle of the month. Urias is now 2-for-22 with seven strikeouts over his last six games. Keston Hiura will start at second base while Christian Yelich starts at designated hitter and Jace Peterson gets his first start in left field.

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Seeing steady playing time Urias will start at third base and will bat seventh Sunday against the Pirates.

Impact Urias doesn't have a permanent starting role at any one position, but he looks to have secured a full-time job for the time being. He'll be in the lineup for the eighth time in nine games Sunday, with three starts coming at the hot corner, three coming at the keystone and two coming at shortstop. The 23-year-old is slashing .294/.351/.353 since being activated from the COVID-19 injured list Aug. 10.

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Second straight three-hit game Urias went 3-for-4 with a triple and two runs in Sunday's victory over the Cubs.

Impact Urias picked up a season-high three hits in Saturday's contest and matched that number a day later, raising his batting average on the season to .474 (9-for-19). Urias has not claimed an everyday role just yet, but he has started five of the seven games he has appeared in since making his season debut Aug. 10, and the Brewers will surely keep looking for ways to get his bat in the lineup.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Arcia, Hiura power Brewers over Cubs 6-5

Keston Hiura and Orlando Arcia homered, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 for their third straight win against the NL Central leaders

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drives in two Urias went 3-for-4 with two RBI on Saturday against the Cubs.

Impact Urias draw the start at second base, with Keston Hiura shifting to designated hitter. He came through with a couple infield hits, driving runners in on each occasion. He now has multiple knocks in two of his last three starts and is hitting .400/..438/.400 through 16 plate appearances to go along with one run scored and four RBI.

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rosario's slam helps Twins beat Brewers 4-2 to end skid

Eddie Rosario hit a grand slam, Randy Dobnak pitched five strong innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 to snap a four-game skid

AUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS