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Tom Haudricourt. Former reporter for Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. [email protected]. Loving retired life in Williamsburg VA.
Bayside, WI
Joined May 2009
Logan Morrison, when asked about playing with no fans in stands: "For me, it's not going to be that difficult. I played for the Rays and the Marlins.".
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Pending MLB agreement reportedly includes DH in NL for both 2020 and 2021. Then comes new CBA which almost certainly will include it. So, NL is a DH league now.
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Bob Uecker, 87, was asked during his 50th anniversary presser how much longer he'd broadcast #Brewers games: “I don’t want to be in a spot where I’m going to embarrass myself on the air or embarrass the organization. So, I always wear a diaper.” God love him.
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MLB, MLBPAA announce changes in Joint Drug Program, an appropriate title since marijuana is being removed from list of drugs of abuse. A key part is the testing for opioids, a result of the death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
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It was OK for Juwan Howard to full court press UW scrubs down by 15 at end of game but apparently not OK for UW to call TO. So, time to fight.
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The time has come. After 36 years of covering #Brewers and baseball for @journalsentinel, I am announcing my retirement. The plan is to stay on job through Feb. or thereabouts. Will post more info on Facebook in a bit but am very grateful to have had this long, rewarding career.
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#Brewers announce they will wear No. 44 on their jersey sleeves throughout 2021 season in tribute to Hank Aaron.
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Of all the pics I took of Bob Uecker while on the #Brewers beat, this is one of my faves. Yeli absolutely adored him. They had a special bond.
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Ryan Braun's speech in clubhouse to teammates after NLDS clincher.
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#Brewers Kolten Wong on his baby son being born in Milwaukee: "The baby’s a cheesehead. He’ll be a Brewers, Green Bay Packers, Bucks fan. Hey, you can’t beat it. He’s going to have a good time.".
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Lorenzo Cain said #Brewers fans can stand down: “I heard if I didn’t win it this year, they were going to start a riot. We definitely didn’t want that. I appreciate the love they’ve shown me. They’ve supported me throughout this whole process".
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@RepMTG How about an investigation into the number of Americans who died of Covid because Republicans made them afraid to be vaccinated? That would be a worthwhile investigation.
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Just saw replay by Machado at 1B. A total punk move, with possibility of injuring the other player. The intent is very easy to see. Let's see if MLB has the guts to fine him.
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Christian Yelich is putting on the best performance at home since Macaulay Culkin was left behind at Christmas.
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Willy Adames says he is happy to play for the Brewers and hopes to be in Milwaukee "for many years." He already likes the vibe with team.
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#Brewers have been vaccinated as team and staff with the cooperation of Milwaukee Dept. of Health. And they are putting out a PSA to endorse being vaccinated. Good way to lead as a ballclub in the community.
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The #Brewers will be without Ryan Braun for the two games in Montreal against the Blue Jays. Sounds like he thought he had his passport with him but turns out he didn't. So, couldn't come to Canada.
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When you're the NL MVP and have used Louisville Slugger bats your entire career, this is your reward. Christian Yelich got this supply today. Pretty sick, huh?
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#Brewers Christian Yelich said he had "great time" posing nude for The Body Issue of ESPN the Magazine.
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#Brewers Ryan Braun said he and Christian Yelich remained in clubhouse late Friday night to watch Angels complete no-hitter in game dedicated to memory of Tyler Skaggs: "Both of us were crying and emotional, watching it. One of coolest moments I've ever seen in sports.".
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So long to the 414 after 36 years. Thanks for embracing us and making it such a great place to live. Off to the 757 (Williamsburg VA) and our next chapter. Carry on.
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Lorenzo Cain has a lot of class and so do the #Brewers. Club allowed him to get to 10-year service level today, with all of the rewards that come with it in retirement, before he was DFA'd by mutual agreement. All the best to a great guy who has had a great career.
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George HW Bush and Barbara often attended Astros games and it was fun seeing them when #Brewers played there. They would always end "Kiss Cam" video segment with George and Barbara, and it was so cute how they'd always act so surprised. Loved it. RIP. They are back together.
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Lorenzo Cain is the best CF in the league, even on one leg. If he remains without a Gold Glove after this year, they should stop giving out the award.
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Classic quote from Ueck: "I could always make Hank laugh. It started when we were teammates and he watched me try to hit.".
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I love all the criticism about Counsell removing his pitcher when the #Brewers have zero runs. They have zero runs, folks. This is not about a pitching move. They have zero runs. And for that matter, zero over the last two games. Talking about pitching moves is missing the point.
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#Brewers VP Tyler Barnes confirms Bob Uecker will be in Miller Park radio booth for team's 30 home games: "Even in a pandemic where everything in the world is upside down, it figures that the one constant is Bob Uecker." Will be 50th season in booth for Uecker, 86.
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Best part of #Brewers new TV deal is all the talent returns. Brian Anderson has become national star during time here and "Rock" solid Bill Schroeder is great analyst. Sophia Minnaert is perfect complement. When BA is away, you have Matt Lepay and Jeff Levering. What a group.
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The long national nightmare is finally over. #Brewers Lorenzo Cain wins his first Gold Glove Award. Many agree it was long overdue.
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After 20-year run, today is last day #Brewers home will be known as Miller Park. Thanks for the memories. At 12:01 a.m. it becomes American Family Field.
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Yes, the fans came to watch umps eject Craig Counsell, Christian Yelich and Joey Votto. Great promotion for the game on a national TV broadcast.
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Christian Yelich confirms what was overheard on FOX broadcast. He will compete in All-Star HR Derby.
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He will never have to buy a beer in Milwaukee.
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Happy 88th birthday to the great Bob Uecker. There is no one like him. Truly one of a kind. My distinct privilege to be around him so long.
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So, MLB wants to play 162 games to allow 14 of 30 teams into the postseason. Just admit that money has become far more important than integrity of season. It's pure greed.
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The #Brewers, who much of the outside world continues to say they don't have enough pitching, have allowed two runs in 19 innings in first two games of NLDS. They beg to differ.
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Nine pitches, nine strikes for Josh Hader. Not much to say about him at this point. He is incredible.
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Corbin Burnes is dealing, folks. 12 up, 12 down, seven strikeouts. Fastball up to 98 mph. He looks fantastic.
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That stuff doesn't happen a lot because as Machado admitted in his interview, he doesn't always run balls out.
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#Brewers Ryan Braun on Trent Grisham error that decided wild card game: "We win as a team, we lose as team. We had plenty of opportunities early in game to add on and weren’t able to do it. He made such a big contribution to this team and we wouldn’t have been here without him.".
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Yelich takes a curtain call. Been covering the #Brewers since 1985 and I've never seen anything like this. He just might win the Triple Crown tomorrow. Wouldn't put anything past him now.
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#Brewers season ends with Christian Yelich taking a called third strike. Almost seems fitting with what went on with this offense.
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#Brewers GM David Stearns said his team has grown to the point where agents have told him their FA players have directed them to reach out to the team: "It means that the culture we've created and Craig and his staff have instilled in our clubhouse is a positive one.".
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The nine-year agreement between #Brewers and Christian Yelich represents a full commitment by both sides. He asked for no opt-outs and the team put in a full no-trade.
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Craig Counsell told his players in post-game clubhouse. "Look around. This is what a team looks like.".
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Craig Counsell says #Brewers fans "lifted roof off place" and "put crazy amount of energy in the dugout.".
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Random or not , Eric Thames was drug tested again tonight. Twice this month. "I've got plenty of urine.".
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#Brewers are 17-4 in September and in top wild card spot. Packers are 3-0, 2-0 in division. Badgers are 3-0 and stomped Michigan. Pretty good month.
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Major League ERA leaders:. Walker Buehler, LAD, 2.13.Brandon Woodruff, Mil, 2.23.Corbin Burnes, Mil, 2.23.Freddy Peralta, Mil, 2.26. Three #Brewers in top four.
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Unreal. Daniel Vogelbach just hit pinch-hit grand slam to beat the Cardinals. It's madness at American Family Field.
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Josh Hader on Bucks boycott: "I think it's a tremendous stand. This is more about sports." Says can't say yes or no on #Brewers boycott. "I'm sure it's something we are going to discuss.".
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MLB must put independent officials in the replay office in NYC. They absolutely must do it because it has become obvious, time after time, that umps there do not want to overrule their comrades in the field on close plays. It is a joke.
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Two years ago today, #Brewers traded for Christian Yelich and signed free agent Lorenzo Cain. They made playoffs both seasons since, which was no coincidence.
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Yelich, on maybe leaving some money on the table: "I meant it when I said I wanted to finish my career as a Brewer. Not only that, but to be part of winning teams as a Brewer. I play the game to win and be part of a place where I feel comfortable and take pride in representing.”.
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#Brewers Corbin Burnes through three starts: 18.1 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 30 K. NO WALKS AND 30 STRIKEOUTS. IS THAT GOOD?.
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In the third year of his five-year, $80 million deal, #Brewers Lorenzo Cain had $16 million salary this year, which was pro-rated to $5.92 million in 60-game season. That's what he walked away from, so you have to respect his decision to opt out. Has wife and three young sons.
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It was no accident that Junior Guerra was on mound when #Brewers clinched playoffs. He was David Stearns' first acquisition as waiver claim in 2015 offseason. Counsell paid tribute to both Stearns and Guerra as team player. Former opening day starter moved to pen without a gripe.
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#Brewers manager Craig Counsell on Giannis re-upping with Bucks, Christian Yelich signed long-term and Aaron Rodgers having another MVP-type season: "It makes you proud to be a sports fan in Wisconsin.".
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#Brewers trailed Cubs by five games in wild card race entering games of Sept. 6. They are now four games ahead of them. Also gained 7 1/2 games on Washington to tie for wild-card lead. Pretty incredible math there.
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Watching 60 Minutes report on Dominion voting machines only re-emphasizes how stupid you are to believe The Big Lie. Hopefully they break the bank suing Faux News and all those lying liars that spread that crap.
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So, Gio Gonzalez has made four starts for #Brewers. Has allowed two runs, one run, no runs and one run. That seems pretty good. 1.69 ERA.
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Yes, in fact it did work well. None of those vaccinated became more than slightly ill. You need more education on what vaccines do and don't do.
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The umpire crap show continues at American Family Field. Christian Yelich safe at first on wild throw on bunt attempt. Makes a slight move but no real attempt to go to second. India tags him and umpire John Libka calls him out. An irate Yelich gets tossed and crowd is going nuts.
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This blows me away. Totally unexpected. Thanks to @MikeVassallo13 and @AndrewGruman and everyone with #Brewers. This will make those who know me laugh but I'm almost speechless.
The Brewers released their media guide today with a tribute to retiring @Haudricourt on the inside cover.
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@SpeakerMcCarthy Speaking of leaving town, nice clown show in NYC. You aren't running a political party. You are running a circus. Your title is actually Ringmaster of the House.
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If Yelich is going to hit a home run in every game this season, I like his chances of repeating as MVP.
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A message from upset fans to baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred about MLB lockout in full-page ad in @journalsentinel today.
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#Brewers might not have enough pitching to satisfy outsiders but they struck out 14 hitters tonight, setting a franchise postseason record.
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Counsell's message to team after Game 7 loss: "I just told them that they took us on an amazing journey. They took us on an incredible journey that we should all be grateful for being able to see because it was a magical run, especially in month of September and into October.".
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Lorenzo Cain on not having a Gold Glove: " Maybe if I save 50 runs this year I'll have a chance.".
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Onward with the umpire crap show in Milwaukee. Now it's the Reds who get a taste of it as third base umpire Doug Eddings ejects Joey Votto over a check-swing call. These umps have been THE story of the series, not the players. MLB should be so proud.
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Giannis on why he loves the city so much: “Milwaukee has made me who I am today. Without Milwaukee giving me the opportunity, I wouldn't be who I am today. It made me a better person, it made me a better man. I've grown to love the city. I want to raise my family here.".
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Some great reverse trolling by #Brewers Christian Yelich. Asked about his good game, he said, "I was well rested.".
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The news of Aaron's death will hit two #Brewers icons very hard -- Bud Selig and Bob Uecker. They are same age as Aaron and have been as close as friends can be for more than 50 years. I know they are devastated.
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Asked why he didn't react any stronger, Woodruff said, "I guess my parents raised me right.".
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#Brewers LHP Brent Suter is all smiles. Got released from surgeon Timothy Kremchek's care here in Cincy and can proceed to facing hitters in AZ. Big milestone day in Tommy John recovery.
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This apparently is how the #Brewers roll. Tread water for five months and then swim like Michael Phelps in the sixth.
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Jonathan Lucroy has exercised his no-trade clause and vetoed trade from #Brewers to Indians. Details to come.
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The #Brewers held a 4-game lead in the NL Central at the all-star break. Today, they lead by 14 games. How did that happen? Well, they've won 14 of 17 series since the break, going 36-16 over that span.
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Rowdy Tellez on playing for #Brewers: "Every player wants to play where fans chant your name.".
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Yet another sellout (43,544) pushes #Brewers over the 2 million mark in attendance in their 57th home game, a remarkable achievement for smallest market in the majors.
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With no fans in the stands last year, Ryan Braun never got a proper sendoff after 14 years with #Brewers. He delayed retirement announcement but now will have a day at American Family Field at last home game on Sunday, Sept. 26.
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Great quote from Travis Shaw about #Brewers lineup now so deep that Eric Thames batted seventh: "We call that our goal-line package. It was the big-boy infield tonight.".
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Yelich being vaccinated is likely why he experienced "mild symptoms" and nothing worse. Medical experts say vaccines don't guarantee not being infected but in nearly all cases prevent hospitalization and death.
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Cards intentionally walk Cain to get to Yelich, who of course blasts a three-run HR to center. Goodness.
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#Brewers manager Craig Counsell had special interviewer Sunday. Daughter Rowan asked, 'Why don't you smile more?" Yes, that question made him smile.
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#Brewers have fourth sellout of season with 43,262. Now have drawn 1,660,336 for season, an average of 34,590. Not too shabby for smallest market in the majors.
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#Brewers no longer need help to win NL Central. If they win next two games vs. Detroit, they will at least tie Chicago for first and have chance to beat Cubs on Monday. They control their destiny now.
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#Brewers Ryan Braun on 9th inning slam: "I'm not as good as I was but in big moments I'm still the guy. I want that opportunity.".
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#Brewers Ryan Braun on Christian Yelich: “He’s one of the best players in the game. Obviously I’m not going to the Hall of Fame. He has a real chance to be the next Brewer to be a Hall of Famer.”.
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