The Milwaukee Brewers are part of Major League Baseball's National League Central Division. The Brewers play their home games at Miller Park, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
History:
The Brewers joined Major League Baseball's American League as an expansion team in 1969. They moved to the National League after the 1997 season.
The Milwaukee Brewers struggled early on, failing to post a winning record until the 1978 season. This first winning season sparked consecutive years of success. In 1979, Gorman Thomas set the single season home record for the team (45) and led the Brewers to second place in the Eastern division and a second consecutive winning season. In 1981, the Brewers reached their first playoff series, losing to the legendary New York Yankees. The next year, 1982, the Brewers won their first American League championship defeating the California Angels in 5 games. They lost the 1982 World Series, their first appearance, to the St. Louis Cardinals. The star players during the late 70's - early 80's winning seasons were pitchers Rollie Fingers and Pete Vuckovich, and infielder/outfielder Robin Yount.Milwaukee Brewers of the 2000's
After the World Series appearance in 1982, Milwaukee fell into a slump. They recorded a winning season in 1992, then failed to record another winning season until 2007. Milwaukee was encouraged by their 83-79 record, and their young first baseman, Prince Fielder, became the youngest player ever to hit 50 homeruns in a single season. On the other side of the infield diamond, third baseman Ryan Braun shined, winning the National League Rookie of the Year award.The Brewers built on their 2007 season, adding key personnel to their lineup. Prior to the 2008 season, Milwaukee signed outfielder Mike Cameron, catcher Jason Kendall, and relief pitcher Eric Gagne. Hungry for a playoff appearance, in the middle of the season, the Brewers made a blockbuster trade for C.C. Sabathia from the Cleveland Indians. The personnel moves worked, and the Brewers reached the playoffs in 2008, the first time in 26 years. In the National League Division series, they lost to the Philadelphia Phillies, who went on to win the World Series.
The Milwaukee Brewers have continued to make personnel adjustments for the 2010 season. Centerfielder Mike Cameron left the team and will be replaced by Carlos Gomez. Gregg Zaun will replace catcher Jason Kendall. On the pitching front, the Brewers released Braden Looper and signed pitcher Randy Wolf from the Los Angeles Dodgers and relief pitcher Latroy Hawkins from the Houston Astros.
Active Roster:
Pitchers:
John Axford
Dave Bush
Josh Butler
Todd Coffey
Doug Davis
Marco Estrada
Yovani Gallardo
Latroy Hawkins
Trevor Hoffman
Chuck Lofgren
Chris Narveson
Manny Parra
Alex Periard
David Riske
Amaury Rivas
Mark Rogers
Cody Scarpetta
Mitch Stetter
Jeff Suppan
Claudio Vargas
Carlos Villanueva
Randy Wolf
Catchers:
George Kottara
Angel Salome
Gregg Zaun
Infielders:Craig Counsell
Luis Cruz
Alcides Escobar
Prince Fielder
Mat Gamel
Adam Heether
Joe Inglett
Hernan Iribarren
Rickie Weeks
Outfielders
Ryan Braun
Lorenzo Cain
Jody Gerut
Carlos Gomez
Corey Hart
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