MILWAUKEE BREWERS NEWS

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 Sunday

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves offense misses opportunities in loss to Brewers The Braves’ trend of alternating wins and losses every other day since the All-Star break continued Sunday, when the offense struggled in a...

AUGUST 1, 2021 • AJC.COM

Left-hander Blaine Hardy becomes the latest to enter the Brewers' furiously spinning roster revolving door Left-hander Blaine Hardy joined the Brewers on Sunday, becoming the 57th player to wear their uniform this season.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM

Lorenzo Cain - Tallies three hits, steal Cain went 3-for-4 with three base hits and a stolen base Saturday in the Brewers' 8-1 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Since returning from Tuesday from a two-month stint on the injured list, Cain hasn't needed much time to shake off the rust. Over his first four games back in the lineup, Cain has gone 7-for-16 with a double, a walk, a stolen base, six RBI and four runs. He'll stick in the lineup for Sunday's series finale, manning center field and batting sixth.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrone Taylor - Notches fifth straight start Taylor will start in left field and lead off Sunday against Atlanta.

Impact With Kolten Wong getting a breather, Taylor will get a look in the table-setting role in what marks his fifth straight start. The recent return of Lorenzo Cain from the injured list appears to have hurt Taylor less than the struggling Jackie Bradley, who has sat out three of the past four games. Christian Yelich's eventual return from the COVID-19 injured list will likely prove more punitive for Taylor, who is holding down a strong .831 OPS on the season.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blaine Hardy - Contract selected by Milwaukee Hardy had his contract selected by the Brewers on Sunday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact The left-hander will head to the majors for the first time in 2021 after Hunter Strickland tested positive for COVID-19. Hardy hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2019 and has a 3.50 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 43:17 K:BB across 46.1 innings at Triple-A Nashville this season.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Live coverage: Brewers face the Braves in the finale of a three-game series at Truit Park The Brewers face the Braves in the finale of a three-game series at Truit Park.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM

Avisaíl García - Not starting Sunday Garica is out of the lineup Sunday against Atlanta.

Impact Garcia will head to the bench after starting the past five games and going 10-for-22 with a home run, a double, two walks, five RBI and six runs. Jackie Bradley will start in right field versus Atlanta righty Charlie Morton.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kolten Wong - Receives Sunday off Wong is out of the lineup Sunday against Atlanta.

Impact Wong started the past 10 games and will receive a breather after going 13-for-43 (.302 average) with a homer, a double, three RBI, seven runs and two stolen bases in that stretch. Luis Urias will cover the keystone in his place Sunday.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Brewers ace Brandon Woodruff was frustrated that umpire CB Bucknor missed a strike call that changed the game Saturday night.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM

Anderson expected to start for the Brewers against Braves

The Braves are expected to send Charlie Morton to the mound Sunday and the Brewers plan to give Brett Anderson the start

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brandon Woodruff - Strikes out six in loss Woodruff (7-6) allowed three runs on eight hits and one walk with six strikeouts through 5.1 innings, taking the loss in Saturday's 8-1 defeat to the Braves.

Impact There's a strong argument that Woodruff deserved a better fate Saturday night. With the game tied at one and Dansby Swanson at the plate, Woodruff was severely squeezed on a 2-2 curveball after which Swanson himself even took a step back towards the dugout. On the very next pitch, Swanson homered off Woodruff to give the Braves a 3-1 lead and knock the right-hander out of the game. Swanson's shot marked the first homer the two-time All-Star has allowed since June 23. Woodruff is now winless in his last five starts.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swanson hits 2 HRs, drives in 7 as Braves beat Brewers 8-1

Dansby Swanson hit a grand slam and a two-run shot and drove in a career-high seven runs to lead the Atlanta Braves to an 8-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Topa - Rehab progresses to Triple-A Topa (elbow) has been transferred to Triple-A Nashville to continue his rehab assignment.

Impact The Brewers announced last weekend that Topa is still several weeks away from his return, but he continues to make good progress in his rehab. The right-hander's promotion to Triple-A could represent the final step in his rehab process, but he'll likely require several appearances before he's cleared to return to the majors.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Strickland - Tests positive for COVID-19 Strickland tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Craig Counsell revealed that Strickland is vaccinated, but he still tested positive for COVID-19 after he recently reported feeling symptoms. The right-hander wasn't placed on the COVID-19 IL with teammates Jake Cousins and Jandel Gustave on Saturday, but he'll be away from the team until he clears the league's health and safety protocols.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jandel Gustave - Placed on COVID-19 IL Gustave was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday.

Impact Gustave is considered a close contact after teammates Hunter Strickland and Jake Cousins tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, so he'll be away from the team. As long as the 28-year-old doesn't test positive for the virus, he'll be able to return as soon as he clears the league's protocols.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Cousins - Tests positive for COVID-19 Cousins was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday.

Impact Per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, Cousins has tested positive for the virus himself. That indicates he'll miss more than just a day or two, though exactly when he'll return is unclear.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

For second time in five days, the Brewers have lost players to positive COVID-19 tests Relievers Hunter Strickland, Jake Cousins are quarantined after testing positive, and reliever Jandel Gustave is out due to close contact.

JULY 31, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM

2 more Brewers positive for virus; Strickland, Cousins out

Milwaukee Brewers pitchers Jake Cousins and Hunter Strickland have tested positive for COVID-19 and will be placed in quarantine

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jackie Bradley Jr. - Heads back to bench Bradley isn't starting Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Bradley went 1-for-4 with a run and a strikeout while starting Friday's contest, but he'll return to the bench for the third time in the last four games. Tyrone Taylor will start in left field and bat fifth.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rowdy Tellez - Takes seat Saturday Tellez isn't starting Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Tellez has been on a tear across the last seven games, as he's hit .448 with four home runs, two doubles, 10 RBI and eight runs. Eduardo Escobar will shift to first base while Luis Urias starts at the hot corner.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Narváez - Not starting Saturday Narvaez will sit Saturday against Atlanta.

Impact Narvaez will sit against lefty Kyle Muller, which comes as no surprise, as he's started just twice against southpaws all season. Manny Pina will take over behind the plate.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will Sammon: Two more positive COVID cases for Brewers:... - The Athletic Two more positive COVID cases for Brewers: relievers Jake Cousins and Hunter Strickland, per manager Craig Counsell. Both are vaccinated pla...

JULY 31, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ranking all 56 deals from a wild MLB trade deadline

From "Ehh" to "OMG," Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman rank all 56 trades that occurred during a wacky MLB trade deadline.

JULY 31, 2021

Brewers vs Braves Prediction and Pick for MLB Game Tonight From FanDuel Sportsbook Tonight's slate of MLB games includes a clash between the Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves. Brewers vs Braves Prediction and Pick Tonigh...

JULY 31, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM