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89-73, 2nd in NL Cent
Brewers' Grisham joins dubious list of postseason blunders
October can be a cold, cruel month. Just ask Milwaukee's rookie right fielder and the others who have slipped up at the worst times.
Yelich: Brewers showed fight, 'can be proud'
NL MVP candidate Christian Yelich, who suffered a broken right kneecap Sept. 10, says the Brewers can hold their heads high despite a stunning collapse in the NL wild-card game.
BBTN: Nats Win, AL Wild Card, Hembo Knows
A top reliever melts down, a young star emerges and one team moves on. With that, Buster welcomes Dave Schoenfield to break down the wild NL Wild Card game that was (11:05). Then, ESPN's Matt Vasgersian talks about the crazy atmosphere expected for tonight's AL Wild Card (27:11) and Susan Sussman of the San Fransisco Chronicle (34:53) and Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times (39:20) preview tonight's A's/Rays showdown. Plus, "Hembo Knows" (43:50).
Brewers' Grisham expecting error to 'sting' (0:38)
Grisham on error: Hurts 'gifting' Nats NLDS berth
Brewers rookie Trent Grisham was crestfallen after his eighth-inning error in right field propelled the Nationals to a wild-card win Tuesday. "It's going to sting," he said. "It's going to sting for a long time."
Nationals ride wild eighth to beat Brewers, move on to face Dodgers
Behind Juan Soto's big hit and a Milwaukee error, Washington staged an improbable comeback in the NL wild-card game.
Soto lifts Nats to 4-3 comeback wild-card win over Brewers
Washington's Juan Soto delivered a bases-loaded single against Josh Hader that scored three runs with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning, and the Nationals rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in the NL wild-card game Tuesday night.
MLB Playoffs Daily: Mad Max looks to put Brew Crew on ice
Playoff baseball is here, with Max Scherzer and the Washington Nationals hosting the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers in the NL wild-card game.
BBTN: Cain Injury, Counsell's Tactics
Buster speaks to Rosiak about the statuses of Ryan Braun and Lorenzo Cain, as well as how Craig Counsell will approach managing tonight's winner-take-all NL Wild Card game.
BBTN: Brewers Injuries, Nationals Pitching, Numbers Game
With the Brewers and Nationals set to face off in tonight's winner-take-all NL Wild Card game, Buster speaks to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Todd Rosiak about Milwauke's swath of injuries (27:43) and MASN's Mark Zuckerman about Washington's pitching approach (34:01). But before that, Buster and Jon Sciambi discuss what kind of deal Anthony Rendon will command in the offseason, the firing of Brad Ausmus and more (3:37). Plus, Sarah Langs and a NL Wild Card-centric "Numbers Game" (22:50).
Expert picks for the 2019 MLB playoffs
Can the Dodgers win their first title since 1988? Or will the Astros, Yankees or Twins finish off 100-plus-win seasons with a World Series trophy? Our experts make their postseason picks.
Power Rankings: Which teams lived up to expectations -- and which didn't
The Astros, Yankees and Dodgers clearly were up to the task all season, but which teams were pleasant surprises and which ones disappointed?
How the Year of the Home Run will create a new level of October chaos
Balls have been leaving the yard at record rates all season long. Here's what that means for the postseason.
Brewers wind up with NL wild card, lose to Rockies in 13
Already relegated to an NL wild-card spot, the Milwaukee Brewers lost to the Colorado Rockies 4-3 Sunday when Jake Faria threw a wild pitch in the 13th inning that allowed the winning run to score.
Cards win NL Central; Brewers settle for wild card
St. Louis advances to the NL Division Series, which starts Thursday at Atlanta, while the second-place Brewers will play at Washington in the NL wild-card game Tuesday night, with the winner moving on to play the Dodgers.
Can anyone stop the Astros? Which wild card is worth fearing? Answering October's biggest questions
Sorting through the playoff field, we asked our experts to predict how this October will unfold and which postseason heroes will emerge.
Brewers blow lead on final out, still 1 game back
Milwaukee closer Josh Hader gave up a tying home run with two outs in the ninth inning and the Brewers lost to Colorado 3-2 in the 10th Saturday night, preventing them from catching St. Louis atop the NL Central.
Brewers' Braun (calf strain) out final 2 games
Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun will miss the final two scheduled games of the regular season because of a mild left calf strain.
What's at stake over the final weekend of the regular season
Playoff positioning, awards arguments, statistical titles -- they're all coming down to the wire. Here are the MLB matchups to watch.
Brewers slip in NL Central chase, fall to Rockies 11-7
Ryan Braun exited early with calf trouble and the Milwaukee Brewers' push for the NL Central title took a hit Friday night, their seven-game winning streak ending with an 11-7 loss to the Colorado Rockies.
Braun expected to undergo MRI after calf strain
Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun suffered a left calf strain Friday and is expected to undergo an MRI to determine the severity.
BBTN: Goodbyes, Unwritten Rules, Bochy
After a night in which two larger-than-life baseball figures said goodbye, Buster speaks to Karl Ravech (13:53) and Jon Sciambi (32:38) about an emotional night for Felix Hernandez and if his career resume is enough to get him in to the Hall of Fame. Plus, a new addition to baseball's unwritten rules, more stories from Bruce Bochy (28:41) and a heartfelt tribute to Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman (52:30).
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2019 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 91 | 71 | .562 | - | W1 |
| Milwaukee | 89 | 73 | .549 | 2 | L3 |
| Chicago | 84 | 78 | .519 | 7 | L1 |
| Cincinnati | 75 | 87 | .463 | 16 | W2 |
| Pittsburgh | 69 | 93 | .426 | 22 | L2 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs769Tied-15th
Batting Average.24620th
On Base Percentage.3299th
Slugging Percentage.43812th
Earned Run Average4.4016th
Quality Starts3427th
WHIP1.3317th
BAA.24610th