OMAR NARVÁEZ NEWS

Smoak, Brewers snap 4-game skid, beat Bauer, Reds 4-2

Justin Smoak homered and drove in three runs as the Milwaukee Brewers cooled off Trevor Bauer and snapped a four-game skid with a 4-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Báez homers twice, Cubs top Tigers 9-3 for 11,000th victory

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two hits, RBI in loss Narvaez went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Pirates.

Impact Narvaez drove in Luis Urias with a single in the fifth. He added a double in the sixth, bringing his slash line to .151/.286/.189. The lefty swinger figures to continue to get the bulk of the time behind the plate against right-handed pitching.

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Polanco's home run lifts Pirates to sweep of Brewers

Slumping Gregory Polanco’s bat showed signs of life for a second straight day as his two-run home run in the eighth inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the M...

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Retreats to bench Narvaez isn't starting Saturday against the Pirates.

Impact With southpaw Derek Holland on the mound for the Pirates, Narvaez will take a seat for the second game of the series. Manny Pina will serve as the starting catcher Saturday.

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Thursday Narvaez is not starting Thursday against the Twins.

Impact Narvaez, who is hitting just .133 though 16 games this season, will sit for a second straight game as Manny Pina picks up another start behind the dish in his stead.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting vs. southpaw Narvaez is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Twins.

Impact Narvaez will give way to Manny Pina behind the dish with a left-hander in Rich Hill toeing the rubber for the opposition. Through 16 appearances this season, Narvaez is 6-for-45 with a 7:15 BB:K.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Narvaez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Cubs.

Impact The lefty-hitting backstop will head to the bench with southpaw Jon Lester on the hill for Chicago. Manny Pina will start behind the dish and hit seventh.

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday Narvaez is not in the lineup Friday against the Cubs.

Impact Narvaez started the past two games but will take a seat after going 0-for-7 with three strikeouts and one walk. The 28-year-old has endured an abysmal start to the season with a .488 OPS in 46 plate appearances. Manny Pina will bat seventh and catch for Brandon Woodruff on Friday.

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Narvaez is not starting Tuesday against the Twins.

Impact Narvaez is the clear starting catcher in Milwaukee, though he doesn't have a particularly heavy role. He's started nine times behind the plate this season, while Manny Pina, who starts Tuesday, has gotten the nod six times.

AUGUST 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Sunday Narvaez is not in the lineup Sunday against the Reds, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Narvaez started the past three games and will receive Sunday off after going 3-for-11 with one walk and four strikeouts. Manny Pina will work behind the plate in the series finale.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

DeSclafani , Suarez pace Reds past Brewers, 4-1

Anthony DeSclafani allowed two singles over six scoreless innings and Eugenio Suarez hit a three-run homer to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Wednesday's lineup Narvaez is not starting Wednesday against the White Sox.

Impact Narvaez has alternated starts behind the plate over the past three games, and that trend will continue Wednesday. Manny Pina will serve as the starting catcher, batting sixth.

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Abreu, White Sox edge Brewers 3-2 for 6th straight victory

Jose Abreu hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning, helping Lucas Giolito and the Chicago White Sox edge the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up hit in first start Pina started Monday for the first time this season and went 1-for-3.

Impact Starting catcher Omar Narvaez got the nod in the Brewers' first three games, but manager Craig Counsell decided to give Narvaez some rest and use Pina on Monday instead. While Narvaez is the Brewers' primary catcher, Pina hits lefties better and is better behind the plate, so he should see his fair share of action.

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Yelich, Smoak homer, tempers flare as Brewers beat Cubs 8-3

Christian Yelich and Justin Smoak hit long home runs, umpires intervened before a shouting match between the teams got too serious and the Milwaukee Brewers powered past the Chicag...

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yelich, Smoak homer, Brewers top Cubs 8-3 in testy matchup

Christian Yelich and Justin Smoak hit long home runs, umpires intervened before a shouting match between the teams got too serious and the Milwaukee Brewers powered past the Chicag...

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Safe at home? Social distancing difficult around MLB plates

There is some concern about how safe it will be at home plate with baseball getting ready for a shortened season amid the coronavirus pandemic

JULY 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AL West Preview Capsules

JULY 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Puig picks Braves, Glasnow makes strong return to Rays

Opening day rosters have gained clarity as the Atlanta Braves reached an agreement with outfielder Yasiel Puig, and Tampa Bay pitcher Tyler Glasnow provided hopes for teams awaitin...

JULY 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Even in shortened season, focus for Mariners is on future

The Seattle Mariners will be beginning a season without Ichiro Suzuki or Felix Hernandez on the opening day roster for the first time in 20 years

JULY 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers seek to make history with 3rd straight playoff berth

The Milwaukee Brewers want to celebrate their golden anniversary by accomplishing something they’ve never done before

JULY 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Major league teams try to ramp up the competition in camp

Major league teams are working out in mostly empty ballparks, mindful the long-awaited start to the season is barely a week away and fans won’t be coming

JULY 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS