Author: Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Last season with the Phillies, McCutchen slugged 27 home runs, which would be a welcome addition to the Brewers’ offense.

Milwaukee’s offense generated only five hits, but a two-run homer by Rowdy Tellez along with strong pitching was enough to top Atlanta in Game 1.

The St. Louis Cardinals finally had their franchise-record win streak snapped at 17 games after Wednesday night’s loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Devin Williams, the Brewers’ premier eighth-inning setup man, will likely need to undergo surgery to place a plate in his throwing hand.

The St. Louis Cardinals clinched a National League wild-card playoff spot by winning their franchise-record 17th game in a row.

The St. Louis Cardinals clinched a National League wild-card playoff spot by winning their franchise-record 17th game in a row.

Now an assistant pitching coach with the Detroit Tigers, Juan Nieves was able to meet up with Corbin Burnes and Josh Hader before Tuesday’s game.

The Milwaukee Brewers pounded out 13 extra-base hits and starter Corbin Burnes allowed one hit over seven innings in MLB’s biggest rout of the season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the next two games with a minor joint capsule sprain. His status for Thursday will be updated later in week.

The right-hander is certain to make all the highlight shows as he somehow gloves a line drive right back at his face in the fifth inning Monday.