After a professional career that spanned 17 years, veteran right-hander Jay Jackson is hanging up his glove. Robert Murray of FanSided reported this afternoon that Jackson is retiring from his playing career, adding that the 37-year-old hopes to have a second act in baseball, whether that comes by working for a team or in broadcasting. Jackson was selected by the Cubs in the … [Read more...] about Jay Jackson To Retire
Brewers
For Cortes, a nightmare Brewers debut against former club
Brewers off day notes: Black, Hicklen
Allan Henry-Imagn Images An injury and a trade on Milwaukee’s first off day A couple of quick notes on today’s off day, as there has been a bit of news regarding a pair of minor leaguers: Tyler Black, fresh off of a disappointing spring in which he was unable to snag a major league roster spot, has a fractured hamate bone (a small bone in the hand) and will miss 6-8 … [Read more...] about Brewers off day notes: Black, Hicklen
Game Thread #2: Milwaukee Brewers (0-1) @ New York Yankees (1-0)
Brad Penner-Imagn Images Nestor Cortes makes his Brewers debut against his former team After a disappointing Opening Day, the Brewers are looking to bounce back and get their first win of the season. Their opening series against the Yankees continues through the weekend, with game two this afternoon. Nestor Cortes is making his Brewers debut today, and he will do it … [Read more...] about Game Thread #2: Milwaukee Brewers (0-1) @ New York Yankees (1-0)
Brewers’ pitching staff gives up twenty runs in loss to Yankees
Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images The pitching staff gives up nine home runs, three of which came on the first three pitches from Nestor Cortes Box Score Saturday afternoon was one to forget for the Brewers. They trailed from start to finish against the Yankees, falling behind right away and never recovering as they took a 20-9 loss. It was the most runs allowed in a … [Read more...] about Brewers’ pitching staff gives up twenty runs in loss to Yankees