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Gallardo holds Diamondbacks hitless for 5 innings, Milwaukee wins 4-1: The loss of CC Sabathia and Ben Sheets to free agency might be a little less painful for Milwaukee with the way Yovani Gallardo is pitching this spring.
Sheets rehabbing with Rangers doctor: Ben Sheets, who is recovering from surgery on his right elbow, is doing his rehabilitation work at TMI Sports Medicine in Arlington, which is owned and operated by Rangers team doctor Keith Meister.
Brewers, Gallardo agree to 1-year deal (AP): The Brewers agreed Tuesday to a 1-year contract with right-hander Yovani Gallardo, who had been the last unsigned player on their 40-man roster. The 23-year-old is expected to become the centerpiece of the Brewers pitching staff this season after last year's veteran aces, CC Sabathia and Ben Sheets, became free agents Gallardo was 9-5 with a 3.67 ERA in 2007 but was limited to only four...
Brewers move on without CC, Sheets: The Brewers knew they would be going into the 2009 season without CC Sabathia and Ben Sheets, and now they are relying on young pitchers Manny Parra and Yovani Gallardo to lead their pitching staff.
Sheets has surgery on right elbow: Right-hander Ben Sheets, whose free-agent market dried up due to health concerns, had surgery on his pitching elbow on Tuesday, according to a FOXSports.com report.
Sheets' injury not return ticket to Crew: More than one Brewers fan has wondered aloud over the past week whether Ben Sheets' lingering injury actually opens the door for his return to Milwaukee. According to the team's general manager, the answer is no.
Brewers' Draft hopes take hit: The Brewers' hopes of offsetting the loss of free agents CC Sabathia and Ben Sheets with the addition of several high Draft picks have not been fulfilled.
Sheets plans to have elbow surgery: Ben Sheets, who nearly signed with the Rangers last week, plans to have elbow surgery, and it's possible the Brewers will have to pay for the procedure.
Rangers to stand pat on rotation: The Rangers are not going to look elsewhere now that a two-year deal with free-agent right-hander Ben Sheets has fallen through because of his physical situation.
AP source: Sheets appears headed for surgery: FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Free agent right-hander Ben Sheets could be headed for elbow surgery after contract negotiations with the Texas Rangers fell through because of the injury....
AP source: Sheets appears headed for surgery: Free agent right-hander Ben Sheets could be headed for elbow surgery after contract negotiations with the Texas Rangers fell through because of the injury. Texas had been discussing a two-year deal with Sheets, the NL starter in the All-Star game last season,...
MLB: Free-agent pitcher Sheets suffers another setback: Free- agent righthander Ben Sheets could be headed for elbow surgery after contract negotiations with the Texas Rangers fell through because of the injury. Texas had been discussing a two-year deal with Sheets, the NL starter in the All-Star Game last season, a person familiar with the talks said Thursday.
AP source: Sheets appears headed for surgery: Free agent right-hander Ben Sheets could be headed for elbow surgery after contract negotiations with the Texas Rangers fell through because of the injury.
Deal with Rangers sputters as Sheets faces elbow surgery: Free-agent righthander Ben Sheets could be headed for elbow surgery after contract negotiations with the Texas Rangers fell through because of the injury.
Source: Sheets considers having elbow surgery: Free-agent pitcher Ben Sheets is considering elbow surgery that would probably keep him out for most, if not all, of the 2009 season, according to a major league source familiar with Sheets' medical prognosis.
AP source: Sheets may need elbow surgery (AP): Free agent right-hander Ben Sheets could be headed for elbow surgery after contract negotiations with the Texas Rangers fell through because of the injury. Texas had been discussing a two-year deal with Sheets, the NL starter in the All-Star game last season, a person familiar with the talks said Thursday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the deal never was finalized.
Injury history complicates Sheets deal: There is no doubt that the Rangers are interested in Ben Sheets. But there is also no doubt that the Rangers, like all other teams, have serious concerns about Sheets' medical history. That's easily the reason why he is the most prominent pitcher still available on the free-agent market.
Rangers near deal with Guardado: With less than two weeks to go before Spring Training, the Rangers seem more likely to add reliever Eddie Guardado than starter Ben Sheets to their pitching staff when pitchers and catchers report on Feb. 14.
Top free agents availableat spots where Cardinals have needs: STARTING PITCHERS Pos.....Player......................Stats RHP......Ben Sheets......................13-9 in 2008 with Milwaukee LHP.......Randy Wolf......................12-12 with San Diego, Houston RHP......Paul Byrd.......................
Brewers, Sheets no closer to reunion: The Brewers and Ben Sheets appear no closer to coming to terms. Sheets is looking for a multi-year contract, which Milwaukee seems unwilling to offer.
Manuel: Mets' kitchen open for business: Even if the Mets can't acquire one of their top starting-pitching targets -- namely, Oliver Perez or Ben Sheets -- between now and Spring Training, manager Jerry Manuel still believes that his team has added enough.
Pursuit of Sheets opens up for Texas: The Yankees seemed to drop out of the picture for free-agent pitcher Ben Sheets on Monday when they re-signed pitcher Andy Pettitte to fill the last spot in their rotation. The Rangers view that as a good sign as they continue to show interest in Sheets.
Yankees’ move helps Rangers’ bid for Sheets:
Three teams entered Monday with reported interest in signing free-agent right-hander Ben Sheets. But that list had been pared to two before nightfall.
The New York Yankees filled out their 2009 rotation when they agreed to a one-year, $5.5 million deal with lefty Andy Pettitte. He and Sheets had been the club’s recent targets.The other New York team, the Mets, and the Texas Rangers are believed to be the two front-runners to add Sheets. The Mets, though, could soon be out of play if they decide to re-sign free-agent lefty Oliver Perez."Any time somebody signs another starting pitcher, it lessens the competition,"Rangers president Nolan Ryan said."Andy and Ben are at two different places in their careers. Andy signing certainly doesn’t hurt anything."Nothing else of substance has developed in the Rangers’ pursuit of Sheets, the National League’s starter in the 2008 All-Star Game. Reportedly, Sheets has made available a new round of tests on his right elbow, but the Rangers haven’t seen any medical records since before the holidays.Agent Casey Close continues to shop for a multiyear contract for Sheets, and the Rangers’ brass— including owner Tom Hicks— is debating how much guaranteed money to offer a pitcher who has been on the disabled list fives times in the past four seasons."The reason he’s still unsigned is because of his history,"said Ryan, who is part of the Rangers’ traveling party this week to their academy in the Dominican Republic."I think he’s looking for a multiyear deal. That probably comes down to his medical review and what Mr. Hicks’ position would be."Right-hander Kevin Millwood, who has been the Rangers’ starter on Opening Day the past three seasons, said he would welcome Sheets. They spoke last week at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington while Sheets played long toss, and Millwood said is willing to offer his advice should Sheets seek it."I think it would be great for us as a team,"Millwood said."I think he would make us a better team. It would be a good spot for him."—Jeff WilsonCasey retiringThree-time All-Star Sean Casey planned to announce his retirement today to join the MLB Network.Casey played in the major leagues from 1997-2008, hitting .302 with 130 homers and 735 RBI for Cleveland, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Detroit and Boston. His best seasons were with the Reds, his team from 1998-2005.BrieflyAstros:The Astros have agreed to one-year contracts with their last two players in salary arbitration, giving Wandy Rodriguez $2.6 million and Geoff Geary $1.7 million. Rodriguez, a 30-year-old left-hander, was 9-7 with a 3.54 ERA in 25 starts for the Astros last year. Geary, a 32-year-old right-hander, was 2-3 with a career-best 2.53 ERA in 55 appearances for Houston in 2008. He played for the Phillies from 2003-2007.Royals:Right-hander Zack Greinke agreed to a $38 million, four-year contract that avoided a salary arbitration hearing. Greinke went 13-10 with a 3.47 ERA in 32 starts for Kansas City last season, setting career highs in strikeouts (183) and innings (202 1/3 ).Athletics:Oakland was close to finalizing a one-year contract with reliever Russ Springer.Rangers cautious in pursuit of Sheets: Texas has discussed financial parameters with Ben Sheets' agent, but with the free agent's medical history a concern, the club is being cautious in its pursuit.
Rangers meet with free agent Sheets: Rangers officials confirmed on Friday that free-agent starting pitcher Ben Sheets visited with the team on Wednesday in Arlington.
Sheets meets again with hometown Rangers: Free agent right-hander Ben Sheets met again this week with the Texas Rangers, the team that plays not far from his Dallas home.
Sheets meets again with hometown Rangers: ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Free agent right-hander Ben Sheets met again this week with the Texas Rangers, the team that plays not far from his Dallas home. "It was part of doing our due diligence," Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Friday. "Just continued dialogue, really."...
MLB: Sheets continues to meet with Rangers: Free-agent righthander Ben Sheets met again this week with the Texas Rangers, the team that plays not far from his Dallas home.
MLB Notebook: Pitching-poor Rangers meet again with Sheets: Free agent right-hander Ben Sheets met again this week with the Texas Rangers, the team that plays not far from his Dallas home.
Sheets meets again with hometown Rangers: Free agent right-hander Ben Sheets met again this week with the Texas Rangers, the team that plays not far from his Dallas home."It was part of doing our due diligence,"Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Friday."Just continued dialogue, really."
Free agent Sheets still talking with Rangers: Free agent right-hander Ben Sheets met again this week with the Texas Rangers, the team that plays not far from his Dallas home.
Sheets meets again with hometown Rangers (AP): Free agent right-hander Ben Sheets met again this week with the Texas Rangers, the team that plays not far from his Dallas home. "It was part of doing our due diligence," Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Friday. "Just continued dialogue, really." Sheets also met with Daniels at the winter meetings last month.
Ted Keith: Oft-injured ace Sheets still unsigned in tough free agent market: How is Ben Sheets still available? SI.com's Ted Keith reports on a delicate ace looking for a home.
Mets look at adding Sheets to staff: The Mets have begun to discuss the possibility of adding Ben Sheets, according to Newsday, with the idea of snagging what could be a bargain off the market.
Texas GM: Sheets a 'person of interest': Rangers general manager Jon Daniels is staying in touch with Ben Sheets' agent. Right now, though, there is little to suggest that the Rangers will eventually sign Sheets.
Waiting in wings, Sheets draws interest: So far, Ben Sheets has sat quietly in the background while other free-agent starting pitchers have been getting big offers from clubs.
Sheets talk may signal change of plans: Club president Nolan Ryan said on Tuesday that the Rangers are determined to explore every possibility this winter, and that includes free-agent pitcher Ben Sheets.
Girardi impressed after meeting Sheets: Joe Girardi came away impressed from a meeting with free-agent right-hander Ben Sheets, and the Yankees manager is pleased with the thought of fitting him for pinstripes.
Yanks GM goes to see CC; others still on radar: Yankees GM Brian Cashman went to see CC Sabathia, but the team is also looking at A.J. Burnett and Ben Sheets.
Rangers GM Daniels meets with Sheets: The Rangers met with free-agent right-hander Ben Sheets and his agent, Casey Close, on Monday afternoon at the Winter Meetings.
Yanks expected to make offer to Sheets: The Yankees met with Ben Sheets on Monday at the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas, and the New York Daily News reported that according to a source, they will offer the right-hander a multiyear deal, believed to be for two years and about $30 million dollars. The offer is expected to be made before the Meetings wrap up on Thursday.
Yanks stay busy as Day 1 concludes: The Yankees spent Day 1 of the Winter Meetings talking again with their No. 1 target, CC Sabathia, and also provided some face time for Ben Sheets. On deck will be a sitdown with the agents for right-hander A.J. Burnett, who arrived in town ready to talk business.
CC, Sheets, Shouse decline arbitration: There were no surprises for the Brewers on Sunday, when free-agent pitchers CC Sabathia, Ben Sheets and Brian Shouse all declined the club's offer of arbitration.
Sheets likely to decline arbitration: A report of FOXSports.com said Wednesday that Brewers pitcher Ben Sheets likely will turn down the team's arbitration offer. If he does not accept arbitration before Sunday's deadline, the Brewers would net two Draft picks in 2009.
Sabathia, Ramirez, Burnett offered arbitration: Free agents CC Sabathia, Ben Sheets and Brian Shouse were offered salary arbitration Monday by the Brewers, ensuring Milwaukee ...
Brewers offer three arbitration: With today's 10:59 p.m. CT deadline to extend arbitration to their free agents, the Brewers made offers to CC Sabathia, Ben Sheets and Brian Shouse.
Sabathia among stars who receive arbitration offers: Free agents CC Sabathia and Ben Sheets were offered salary arbitration Monday by the Brewers, ensuring Milwaukee will receive compensatory picks in next year’s amateur draft if they sign elsewhere.
Brewers offer arbitration to Sabathia, Sheets: Free agents CC Sabathia, Ben Sheets and Brian Shouse were offered salary arbitration by the Brewers, ensuring Milwaukee will receive compensatory picks in next year's amateur draft if they sign elsewhere.
Brewers offer arbitration to CC, Sheets (AP): Free agents CC Sabathia, Ben Sheets and Brian Shouse were offered salary arbitration Monday by the Brewers, ensuring Milwaukee will receive compensatory picks in next year's amateur draft if they sign elsewhere. Sabathia and Sheets are Type A free agents. Milwaukee would receive two draft picks if they sign with another club.
Possible free-agent targets for Texas Rangers:
Free-agent targets A look at players the Rangers could pursue in free agency.
Starting pitchersBrad Penny:Injuries derailedhim in 2008. Oklahoma nativewas an All-Star in 2006 and 2007.Freddy Garcia:The Rangers expressed some interest before he signed with Tigers late last season. Only 14 starts past two years.Ben Sheets:Highland Parkresident was injured late in2008. He’ll get a rich deal,but maybe not as rich.RelieversBrian Fuentes:Rangers linked to lefty, who was a craftsman at hitter-friendly Coors Field.Chad Cordero:Coming off shoulder surgery; the Rangers have asked for his medical records.Eddie Guardado:If hedecides to pitch another season, the Rangers would love tohave his veteran presence.Third basemenCasey Blake:Will likely be due a multiyear contract, something the Rangersdon’t want to offer.Joe Crede:He could be had on a one-year deal. Bad back, iffy average are concerns.Ranking baseball’s top 5 free-agent starting pitchers, relievers, hitters:
Top free agents
Starting pitchers1. CC Sabathia:Yankees could land former Cy Young winner with the richest contract given to a pitcher.2. A.J. Burnett:Oft-injured right-hander is gambling that he’ll land a big payday. He led the AL in strikeouts.3. Derek Lowe:Innings-eating right-hander has averaged 15 wins since 2002. He could be headed east.4. Ben Sheets:Dallas resident has ace stuff, but a history of injuries. A late-season injury could make him more affordable.5. Oliver Perez:This left-hander has been very good the past two seasons with the Mets. He’s only 27.Relievers1. Francisco Rodriguez:Talk about timing: set the single-season saves mark in your final contract year.2. Brian Fuentes:Rangers linked to the lefty closer, who knows how to pitch in a hitter’s park.3. Kerry Wood:Was an All-Star in his first full season as a closer. Could the local boy return home?4. Juan Cruz:Strikeout specialist finally found his niche in the late innings. Could fill closer’s role.5. Trevor Hoffman:The all-time saves leader is 41, but still knows how to get outs.Hitters1. Mark Teixeira:Former Rangers first baseman is the top hitter on the market and will get a dream payday.2. Manny Ramirez:Dodgers actively trying to keep Hall of Fame lock in Los Angeles.3. Adam Dunn:Native Texan brings power, but he comes with so-so average and tons of strikeouts.4. Rafael Furcal:A good leadoff hitter and rangy shortstop, but another potential injury risk.5. Milton Bradley:Coming off the best season of career. Should be healthier, but injury history could sway teams.— Jeff WilsonCrasnick: A victim of bad timing: A late-season elbow flare-up has rekindled questions about Ben Sheets' health and durability just as he's entering free agency.
Ramirez, Teixeira and Sheets become free agents: Manny Ramirez, Mark Teixeira and Ben Sheets wasted no time in filing for free agency.
65 file on first day of free agency: All-Stars Manny Ramirez, Ryan Dempster, Ben Sheets, Milton Bradley, Jason Varitek and Joe Crede were among the 65 players who filed for free agency Thursday, the first day of MLB's 15-day filing period for eligible players.
Brewers prepare offer for Sabathia: General manager Doug Melvin planned to submit a formal contract offer on Friday to left-hander CC Sabathia. Meanwhile, pitchers Eric Gagne, Ben Sheets and Brian Shouse, outfielder Gabe Kapler and infielder Michael Lamb filed their free-agency papers with the Player's Union on Thursday, the first day to do so.
Manny Ramirez, Mark Teixeira file for free agency: Manny Ramirez, Mark Teixeira and Ben Sheets wasted no time in filing for free agency. The trio were among 65 players who filed on the first...
Ramirez, Teixeira, Sheets file for free agency: Manny Ramirez, Mark Teixeira and Ben Sheets wasted no time in filing for free agency. The trio were among 65 players who filed on the first possible day. Thursday began a 15-day window in which approximately 180 players can become free agents.
Ramirez, Teixeira file for free agency (AP): Manny Ramirez, Mark Teixeira and Ben Sheets wasted no time in filing for free agency. The trio were among 65 players who filed on the first possible day. Thursday began a 15-day window in which approximately 180 players can become free agents. Eligible players may file through Nov. 13, and teams can start negotiating money with players the following day.
Sheets can't hide emotions after finale: Ben Sheets was emotional after the Milwaukee Brewers' season ended Sunday with Game 4 of the National League Division...
Brewers' wild ride ends with whimper (AP): Ben Sheets had tears in his eyes, hugging coaches and teammates goodbye. The Milwaukee ace through so many terrible years says it seems certain he won't return after Sunday's 6-2 loss to Philadelphia, ending the Brewers' first playoff series since 1982. "Right now I don't really see it happening, but you never know," said Sheets, who joined the Brewers after being an Olympic star in 2000 and became...
Return for Sheets in playoffs 'doubtful': The end of Ben Sheets' 2008 season became a bit more official on Tuesday, when the Brewers' co-ace was left off Milwaukee's National League Division Series roster and revealed he has a torn muscle near his right elbow.
Brewers to start Sheets on Saturday against Cubs: Brewers pitcher Ben Sheets looked interim manager Dale Sveum square in the eyes and told him he thought he'd be ready to go Saturday.
Replay changes Molina's single to homer: Brewers pitcher Ben Sheets looked interim manager Dale Sveum square in the eyes and told him he thought he'd be ready to go Saturday.
Sheets will toe mound for Brewers against Cubs: Brewers pitcher Ben Sheets will start Saturday against the Cubs despite a sore elbow that forced him to leave his last appearance on Sept. 17 against Chicago.
Brewers fall into Wild Card tie: Ben Sheets gave it a shot but exited in the third inning, and the Brewers suffered a 7-3 loss to the Cubs on Saturday that left them tied with the Mets atop the Wild Card standings.
Brewers fall into wild-card tie with loss to Cubs: Ben Sheets was roughed up in his return from an injury, and the Milwaukee Brewers fell back into a tie for the NL wild card with ...
Painful ending disappoints Sheets: Ben Sheets took a few steps off the back of the mound and got a pat on the backside from Prince Fielder.The...
Ailing Sheets to start today: The words slipping between Ben Sheets' pursed lips weren't good.His body language was even worse. That was...
Brewers' Sheets 'up in the air' for Saturday start: If the Milwaukee Brewers ever needed a strong outing from oft-injured ace Ben Sheets, it would be this weekend.
Gallardo coming back, Sheets in limbo: Dale Sveum said Wednesday that right-hander Yovani Gallardo will start Thursday's series finale against the Pirates, Gallardo's first outing since undergoing right knee surgery in May. Ben Sheets could return to pitch on Saturday for the Brewers.
Sheets resting elbow with hope for next weekend: Right-hander Ben Sheets rested his sore pitching elbow Friday, hoping the pain subsides enough to let him start a game in Milwaukee's final regular season series next weekend.
Sheets' injury forces Brewers to adjust: Even acting manager Dale Sveum was surprised to learn that Ben Sheets has been fighting an aching right elbow.
NL | Milwaukee RHP Ben Sheets is iffy for his next start: The Brewers were counting on Ben Sheets to make two more starts over the final 10 games as they try to overcome a September slide and reach...
Brewers not sure about Sheets'pitching status: The Milwaukee Brewers were counting on Ben Sheets to make two more starts over the final 10 games as they try to overcome a September slide and reach the playoffs.
Brewers unsure of Sheets' status for rest of season: The Brewers were counting on Ben Sheets to make two more starts over the final 10 games as they try to overcome a September slide and reach the playoffs.
Sheets feels 'cutting' sensation in elbow: Brewers ace Ben Sheets exited Wednesday's game vs. the Cubs after two innings with tightness in his right elbow. Sheets said he is day-to-day after the game.
Brewers 6, Cubs 2: The Milwaukee Brewers overcame the loss of injured starter Ben Sheets and, boosted by Prince Fielder's three-run double, beat the Chicago Cubs 6-2 Wednesday night to end a five-game losing streak.
Sheets injured, but Brewers beat Cubs: CHICAGO (AP) -- For one game, the Milwaukee Brewers got by minus Ben Sheets.
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Ailing elbow forces Sheets from Brewers' win: Ben Sheets' ailing right elbow forced him out of the game long before Milwaukee ended its losing streak. It's still unclear if the injury will sideline him during the Brewers' push for a playoff spot....
Sheets injured, but Brewers beat Cubs: CHICAGO (AP) -- For one game, the Milwaukee Brewers got by minus Ben Sheets....
Full Count: String of zeroes: Brewers right-hander Ben Sheets' string of 20 consecutive scoreless innings ended Thursday night when...
Full Count: No fun to face: The matchup of the Brewers' Ben Sheets and San Diego's Jake Peavy at Miller Park showcased two of the top pitchers in the...
Sheets on schedule for Saturday start: Three days after he left a start early with what he called"cramping"in his groin, Brewers right-hander Ben Sheets appeared on track to start as scheduled on Saturday against the Padres.
Brewers' Sheets won't miss start after groin injury: The Brewers don't expect Ben Sheets to miss a start after suffering a slight groin injury.
Brewers: Sheets not expected to miss start: Brewers pitcher Ben Sheets, pulled from Monday's game after five innings because of slight tightness in his left groin, is expected to make his next scheduled start on Saturday against San Diego.
Sheets stifles Cards' offense in opener: Ben Sheets pitched six scoreless innings to lift the Brewers to a 12-0 victory over the Cardinals on Tuesday night at Busch Stadium.
Sheets turns the tables: Milwaukee Brewers righthander Ben Sheets, the starter for the National League in this year's All-Star Game, hasn't beaten the Cardinals very often in his career. Just six times in 20 decisions, to be precise.
Brewers go up 4 1-2 on Cards, win 12-0 (AP):
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Finally, Ben Sheets had the upper hand against the St. Louis Cardinals. He picked a perfect time to best a team that has given him fits, beating them in a game with postseason implications. Sheets worked six scoreless innings in a 12-0 victory Tuesday night that provided some breathing room for the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL wild card race.
Brewers 10, Pirates 4: For nearly the first three months of the season, Dave Bush was the runt.With Ben Sheets dominant, Jeff Suppan...
Astros 5, Brewers 2: Geoff Blum hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth inning to help the Houston Astros beat Ben Sheets and the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Blum's tiebreaking homer helps Astros top Brewers: Geoff Blum hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth inning to help the Houston Astros beat Ben Sheets and the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 on Tuesday night. Blum was hitless in nine at-bats before he hit a 1-2 pitch from Sheets (11-7) to right-center for his...
Astros 5, Brewers 2: Ben Sheets knows how bad his record looks since the all-star break.He just doesn't believe it tells the entire...
Tom Hicks talks plans for Rangers pitching:
A month in La Jolla, Calif., has left Rangers owner Tom Hicks feeling refreshed for the rest of this season, but not at all out of the loop.
He has seen the Rangers’ pitching staff take a nose dive, especially during the past week, and said that general manager Jon Daniels and President Nolan Ryan"will fix that soon enough."Hicks revealed that Ryan will oversee an overhaul in the way the organization approaches pitching, beginning with a conditioning regimen that will make the pitchers more durable and able to go deeper in games."He doesn’t believe in limiting your pitchers to 100 pitches a game,"Hicks said."He wants our pitchers to be stronger and in better condition, and that sounds like a smart idea to me."The Rangers will follow free agency closely, but Hicks said he doubts the club will offer a long-term deal to a veteran pitcher who is on the wrong side of 30 years old.To do so is to take"the biggest gamble in sports,"Hicks said. Milwaukee aces Ben Sheets, a 30-year-old Dallas resident, and C.C. Sabathia, 28, will be free agents after this season."If we can find the right free agent who fits for us, that’ll be great,"Hicks said.— Jeff WilsonOn Baseball: A stretch battle in mediocre NL East: Let's talk a little National League.The NL Central has plenty of story angles. It has two 70-win teams. The division-leading Chicago Cubs have hopes of winning the World Series for the first time in 100 years, while the Milwaukee Brewers are well positioned to win the NL wild card and, boy, could they be tough in the postseason with CC Sabathia and Ben Sheets playing Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling (year: 2001; place: Arizona) at the top of the rotation.
Seventh a stumbling block for Sheets: The Brewers scratched out a go-ahead run in the top of the seventh inning against Jake Peavy before the Padres answered back against Ben Sheets in the bottom of the frame, scoring three runs for a 3-2 win that dashed Milwaukee's bid for a series sweep on Thursday at PETCO Park.
Peavy outduels Sheets to lead Padres to win: Jake Peavy wants to be clear _ he's not ducking anyone. Peavy outpitched Ben Sheets with seven strong innings Thursday and the San Diego Padres snapped the Milwaukee Brewers' eight-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory. Peavy (9-8) allowed one run and four...
NL: Peavy, Padres stymie red-hot Sheets, Brewers: Jake Peavy wants to be clear— he’s not ducking anyone. Peavy outpitched Ben Sheets with seven strong innings Thursday and the San Diego Padres snapped the Milwaukee Brewers’ eight-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory.
Sheets follows CC's gem with his own: A night after Brewers co-ace CC Sabathia hurled a five-hit shutout, Ben Sheets did the same thing, striking out six Nationals in Milwaukee's 6-0 shutout of Washington on Saturday.
Brewers 6, Nationals 0: MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Ben Sheets pitched a five-hitter for his first win since July 4, leading the Milwaukee Brewers over the Washington Nationals 6-0 Saturday night.
Brewers' Sheets 5-hits Nats, Braun hurt (AP):
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Ben Sheets went the distance to ensure his first victory in more than a month. Sheets pitched a five-hitter for his first win since July 4, leading the Milwaukee Brewers over the Washington Nationals 6-0 Saturday night. Sheets (11-5) tied teammate CC Sabathia for the NL lead in complete games with four.
Revisiting old Olympic memories: From Mark Spitz's astonishing performance in 1976 to Ben Sheets' Gold-producing shutout in 2000, the United States has a rich history of Olympic triumphs. As the world converges on Beijing, China, for the 2008 Summer Games, a wealth of new memories is sure to emerge.
Sheets insists there is no need to worry: Ben Sheets wants to pitch deeper into games, but he has a hard time agreeing with those who worry that he's pitching poorly over the past six weeks.
Braves 5, Brewers 0: Jorge Campillo shut out Milwaukee for seven innings and the Atlanta Braves beat Ben Sheets and the Brewers 5-0.
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Cubs cruise with Big Z's eight scoreless: Kosuke Fukudome's two-run triple highlighted a five-run sixth inning and helped Carlos Zambrano outduel Ben Sheets to lead the Cubs to a 7-1 victory Tuesday over the Brewers.
Cubs 7, Brewers 1: MILWAUKEE (AP)—Carlos Zambrano outpitched the Brewers ace Ben Sheets again, and the Chicago Cubs scored five runs in the sixth inning Tuesday night to beat Milwaukee, 7-1, assuring that they would leave town leading the National League Central.
Zambrano, Cubs rise to challenge, beat Brewers 7-1: With Carlos Zambrano facing Ben Sheets, both the Cubs and Brewers knew they'd have to be close to perfect. Only the Cubs rose to the challenge....
Zambrano brilliant as Cubs beat Brewers 7-1: MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Carlos Zambrano outpitched fellow ace Ben Sheets again, and the Chicago Cubs scored five runs in the sixth inning to beat Milwaukee 7-1 on Tuesday night, assuring they'll leave town leading the NL Central....
Zambrano outduels Sheets: MILWAUKEE — Carlos Zambrano figured he'd have to be perfect against fellow ace Ben Sheets. The big righthander often is when facing the Brewers.
NL: Zambrano leads Cubs to 7-1 victory over Brewers: Carlos Zambrano outpitched fellow ace Ben Sheets again, and the Chicago Cubs scored five runs in the sixth inning to beat Milwaukee 7-1 on Tuesday night, assuring they’ll leave town leading the NL Central.
NL notes: Sheets' Ks earn starting nod: The Milwaukee Brewers' Ben Sheets thought he was taking his regular turn in the rotation when he faced the Colorado Rockies on ...
Yankee Stadium awes NL players making first appearance: National League starting pitcher Ben Sheets wants a piece of Yankee Stadium for an All-Star keepsake, but he's not going to scoop ...
No Guarantee For Lincecum: National League All-Star manager Clint Hurdle said that Milwaukee pitcher Ben Sheets will start Tuesday's All-Star Game at Yankee stadium, and he wouldn't say whether Giants ace Tim Lincecum would appear in relief. "I can't answer that," Hurdle said. "I'll...
Ben Sheets, Cliff Lee to start MLB All-Star game: NEW YORK (AP) -- Fired up about his first trip to Yankee Stadium, Ben Sheets had it all planned out. Arrive early and visit Monument Park, gaze up at that famous facade, drink in the entire experience the same way any fan would....
Sheets, Lee named All-Star starters: Ben Sheets and Cliff Lee were named starting pitchers Monday for the All-Star Game.
Sheets chosen to start for NL: New York - Ben Sheets had no way of knowing that he was auditioning for his first All-Star Game start last Wednesday...
All-Star Game Notebook: Lee to start for AL after big comeback: Cliff Lee of the Cleveland Indians and Milwaukee ace Ben Sheets were picked as the starting pitchers for tonight's All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium. ...
Lee, Sheets will start All-Star Game: The stars appear to be aligning for the Indians' Cliff Lee and Ben Sheets of the Brewers to start Tuesday's All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium.
Late flurry of runs propels Rox to win: On paper, the Rockies were all but beaten when they sent Glendon Rusch and his 7.36 ERA to the mound against Brewers ace Ben Sheets, but that is why they play the games. Rusch outdueled Sheets and Garrett Atkins hit two homers in an 8-3 win on Wednesday night.
Results of the player balloting for the 79th All-Star Game:
The results of the player balloting for the 79th All-Star Game:
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Starting pitcher327, Cliff Lee, Indians; 234, Joe Saunders, Angels; 202, Roy Halladay, Blue Jays; 158, Ervin Santana, Angels; 102, Scott Kazmir, Devil Rays Relief pitcher241, Francisco Rodriguez, Angels; 161, Mariano Rivera, Yankees; 145, Jonathan Papelbon, Red Sox Catcher502, Joe Mauer*, Twins; 159, Jason Varitek, Red Sox First base502, Justin Morneau, Twins; 229, Kevin Youkilis*, Red Sox Second base389, Ian Kinsler, Rangers; 215, Dustin Pedroia*, Red Sox Third base507, Alex Rodriguez*, Yankees; 150, Joe Crede, White Sox Shortstop470, Michael Young, Rangers; 463, Derek Jeter*, Yankees Outfield657, Josh Hamilton*, Rangers; 358, Manny Ramirez*, Red Sox; 273, J.D. Drew, Red Sox; 271, Grady Sizemore, Indians; 260, Carlos Quentin, White Sox Designated hitter481, Milton Bradley, RangersNATIONAL LEAGUE
Starting pitcher416, Brandon Webb, Diamondbacks; 404, Edinson Volquez, Reds; 321, Tim Lincecum, Giants; 217, Ben Sheets, Brewers; 170, Ryan Dempster, Cubs Relief pitcher272, Brad Lidge, Phillies; 232, Kerry Wood, Cubs; 134, Brian Wilson, Giants Catcher369, Geovany Soto*, Cubs; 329, Russell Martin, Dodgers First base607, Lance Berkman*, Astros; 243, Adrian Gonzalez, Padres Second base718, Chase Utley*, Phillies; 538, Dan Uggla, Marlins Third base796, Chipper Jones*, Braves; 235, Aramis Ramirez, Cubs Shortstop632, Hanley Ramirez*, Marlins; 224, Miguel Tejada, Astros Outfield583, Ryan Braun*, Brewers; 461, Matt Holiday, Rockies; 402, Nate McLouth, Pirates; 274, Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals *All-Star starters via fan votingBrewers erupt for five-run fifth in win: The Brewers' bats came alive Friday afternoon, and Ben Sheets worked through an outing without his best stuff, as the Brewers cruised to an easy 9-1 win to open the 4th of July weekend at Miller Park.
Twins 5, Brewers 0: Kevin Slowey breezed through his fourth straight dominant start, beating Ben Sheets and the Milwaukee Brewers with a three-hit shutout Sunday in a 5-0 victory by the Minnesota Twins.
Twins 5, Brewers 0: Minneapolis - Kevin Slowey breezed through his fourth straight dominant start, beating Ben Sheets and the Milwaukee...
Brewers must bank on future, not Sheets: There are many things that ought to surprise us daily in this volatile world, but Ben Sheets reaffirming that he would...
Sheets sizzles in complete-game win: Ben Sheets won his fifth straight decision and became the National League's sixth nine-game winner, going the distance for a 4-1 Brewers win over the Braves on Monday at Turner Field.
Sheets throws complete game, Brewers beat Braves: ATLANTA (AP) -- The opening game of an 11-day road trip didn't bother Ben Sheets. The Milwaukee Brewers' ace hasn't lost on the road all season....
NL: Brewers' Sheets pitches 4-hit, complete game: The best stat of the night for Milwaukee manager Ned Yost was the "zero" for pitches thrown in the bullpen by his relievers. No relief necessary. Ben Sheets was on the mound. Sheets gave up only four hits in a dominant complete-game performance, Mike Cameron hit a two-run homer and the Brewers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Monday night.
Sheets beneficiary of Brewers' bats: Prince Fielder, Mike Cameron and Corey Hart each homered in the second inning to back Ben Sheets, who pitched seven innings for a 9-6 win over the Astros on Thursday at Minute Maid Park.
Full count: A nifty 11-hitter: Ben Sheets' complete game Wednesday night was the third in Brewers history in which the pitcher allowed at least 11...
Sheets tallies complete-game victory: Ben Sheets twirled his second complete game of the season and the Brewers guaranteed their first series win at PNC Park in nearly two years with a 4-1 win over the Pirates on Wednesday.
Brewers 4, Pirates 1: PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ben Sheets limited Pittsburgh to one run despite allowing 11 hits in his second complete game of the season, and Rickie Weeks homered and scored twice to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-1 victory over the Pirates on Wednesday night.
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Sheets' 11-hitter beats Pirates 4-1: Ben Sheets limited Pittsburgh to one run despite allowing 11 hits in his second complete game of the season, and Rickie Weeks homered and scored twice to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-1 victory over the Pirates on Wednesday night. The Brewers, who began...
Sheets, Brewers shut down Pirates, 4-1: Ben Sheets threw a complete game, despite giving up 11 hits, and the Pirates fell to the Milwaukee Brewers, 4-1, tonight at PNC Park.
Dodgers back Billingsley with HR binge: Chad Billingsley took a shutout into the eighth inning and the Dodgers slugged three home runs off Ben Sheets in a six-run seventh inning to beat the Brewers, 7-2, on Thursday.
Brewers' bats come alive against Cubs: Ben Sheets was uncharacteristically wild on Tuesday night, but the Brewers' bats bailed him out, reaching base 21 times in their 10-7 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
NL: Brewers, Cardinals, Phillies, Mets win: CHICAGO— Mike Cameron made an immediate impact with Milwaukee, once he had the chance. Cameron had three hits, including a two-run single in the seventh that broke open the game, and the Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 10-7 on Tuesday night to overcome a shaky outing by Ben Sheets (4-0).
Bush to keep starting, but in Triple-A: Ben Sheets has been all but confirmed to pitch on Tuesday, and as a result, Dave Bush has been optioned to Triple-A so that, in Ned Yost's words, he could pitch in a regular rotation than pitch him in the long role.
Sheets' return puts Bush in limbo: Brewers ace Ben Sheets remains on track to return to action Tuesday in Chicago, meaning fellow right-hander Dave Bush is back in a state of limbo.
Brewers to skip Sheets' next start: The Brewers will skip Ben Sheets' next turn in the starting rotation to give the right-hander more time to recover from a strained right triceps.
Milwaukee's Sheets to skip next start: Brewers ace Ben Sheets will skip his start on Wednesday because of soreness in his right triceps that caused him to leave his last start. Sheets will be replaced in the rotation by Dave Bush, who got passed over Sunday when Yovani Gallardo returned from the 15-day disabled list.
Full count: Tough to hit: Entering play Monday night, the Brewers' Ben Sheets had the lowest opponents' batting average among starting...
Notes: Yost decides to skip Sheets' turn: Ben Sheetssaid if he had to pitch Wednesday, he "could make some pitches."Unsure how many pitches the...
NL | Brewers'Ben Sheets will skip start with sore triceps: Milwaukee Brewers ace Ben Sheets will skip his start Wednesday because of soreness in his right triceps that caused him to leave his last...
Gallardo in rotation with Sheets sore: The condition of Ben Sheets' tight right triceps muscle is unknown, and as placed a premium on Brewers pitching. Hoping to give him more rest, Milwaukee activated righty Yovani Gallardo from the 15-day DL, who is starting Sunday vs. the Reds.
Brewers unsure if Sheets will miss start: Ben Sheets' condition is worrisome, but not yet to the point of making a move, according to Brewers manager Ned Yost.
Sheets convincing but leaves early: Ben Sheets looked convincing Friday, throwing five innings of shutout ball, but left after only 60 pitches, citing a sore right triceps. The Brewers' 'pen carried the load after he left, and Bill Hall knocked in his sixth homer in a 5-2 victory over the Reds.
Sheets dominates before early exit in Brewers' 5-2 victory: Ben Sheets dominated for five innings before a tight pitching arm forced him from the game Friday night, and the Milwaukee Brewers held on for a 5-2 victory over the slumping Cincinnati Reds.
Sheets dominates before early exit in Brewers' 5-2 win: CINCINNATI (AP) -- Ben Sheets dominated for five innings before a tight pitching arm forced him from the game Friday night, and the Milwaukee Brewers held on for a 5-2 victory over the slumping Cincinnati Reds....
Sheets dominates before early exit in Brewers' 5-2 win: Ben Sheets dominated for five innings before a tight pitching arm forced him from the game Friday night, and the Milwaukee Brewers held on for a 5-2 victory over the slumping Cincinnati Reds. Sheets (3-0) allowed only a pair of singles, looking very...
NL: Sheets' sterling month takes injurious turn in win: Ben Sheets dominated for five innings before a tight pitching arm forced him from the game Friday night, and the Milwaukee Brewers held on for a 5-2 victory over the slumping Cincinnati Reds.
NL | Ben Sheets dominant before tightness in arm forces exit: Ben Sheets had so much ice tightly wrapped around his achy arm that it stuck out as he eased into the black, leather couch in the clubhouse...
Up Next: Cards vs. Milwaukee at Busch: As the Brewers' rotation is set, the Cardinals will play them five times in eight days and not face ace Ben Sheets or Jeff Suppan.
Sheets, Brewers' bats turn it on at Shea: The Brewers hit three home runs off Johan Santana to back Ben Sheets, who surrendered a run for the first time this season but was good enough to beat the Mets, 5-3, at Shea Stadium on Saturday.
Sheets shades Santana; Brewers shake skid vs. Mets: Ben Sheets ruined Johan Santana's Shea Stadium debut, outpitching the Mets' new ace in the Milwaukee Brewers' 5-3 win over New York on Saturday. Home runs by Bill Hall, Rickie Weeks and Gabe Kapler helped Milwaukee come from behind and end a three-game losing streak.
Santana Flops in Shea Debut As Mets Lose: NEW YORK (AP) -- Ben Sheets ruined Johan Santana's Shea Stadium debut, outpitching the Mets' new ace in the Milwaukee Brewers' 5-3 win over New York on Saturday....
Santana Flops in Shea Debut As Mets Lose: Ben Sheets ruined Johan Santana's Shea Stadium debut, outpitching the Mets' new ace in the Milwaukee Brewers' 5-3 win over New York on Saturday. Home runs by Bill Hall, Rickie Weeks and Gabe Kapler helped Milwaukee come from behind and Sheets (2-0) overcame a...
Milwaukee's Sheets bests Santana at Shea: NEW YORK— Johan Santana offered a succinct evaluation of his Shea Stadium debut for the New York Mets, a marquee matchup against Milwaukee ace Ben Sheets. "He pitched good and I didn't," Santana said. "He was better than me."
Brewers beat Santana, end losing streak: NEW YORK -- Ben Sheets ruined Johan Santana's Shea Stadium debut, outpitching the Mets'new ace in the Milwaukee Brewers'5-3 win over New York on Saturday.
Full count: Sheets music: The 15 1/3 scoreless innings tossed by Brewers right-hander Ben Sheets represent the sixth-longest streak in...
Sheets superb in shutting out Giants: Ben Sheets dominated for the second outing in a row, delivering a complete game in a 7-0 win over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.
Brewers 7, Giants 0: MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Brewers ace Ben Sheets struck out eight in a five-hit shutout, his first in nearly seven years, as Milwaukee swept the San Francisco Giants with a 7-0 victory on Sunday.
Ben Sheets Pitches Second Shutout: Ben Sheets had high expectations when he pitched his first shutout back in 2001....
Sheets 5-hits Giants 7-0, Brewers sweep (AP):
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Ben Sheets' first shutout was so simple he thought it would take no time at all to earn another one. "I thought it was going to be easy," Sheets said. "I thought I'd get 15, 20, 100 of these. Seven years later, I finally finish up another." Sheets allowed five hits and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Francisco Giants 7-0 Sunday to finish off a sweep of the weekend series.
Giants notes: Cape Cod teammates Zito, Sheets set to duel: - Barry Zito and Ben Sheets, the Giants' and Brewers' Opening Day starters, will meet on the mound for the first time today, which is not to say they have not met. Ten years ago, they were teammates for the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod summer league. Zito...
Cape Cod teammates Zito, Sheets set to duel: Barry Zito and Ben Sheets, the Giants' and Brewers' Opening Day starters, will meet on the mound for the first time today, which is not to say they have not met. Ten years ago, they were teammates for the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod summer league. Zito...
Sheets weathers rain in sparkling start: Had the rain fallen for 11 more minutes at Wrigley Field on Monday, Brewers starter Ben Sheets would have had a whole lot less to feel good about.
10 musts for the Brewers to win the National League Central: 1. Staff ace Ben Sheets has to swat away the injury bug that has plagued him the last three seasons.He missed...
Could go either way: When Ben Sheets takes the mound Monday afternoon at Wrigley Field, he will be making his sixth opening day start for the...
Brewers rotation set for first two weeks: Brewers manager Ned Yost and pitching coach Mike Maddux will leave their five starters lined up throughout the first several weeks of April instead of keeping Opening Day starter Ben Sheets as close as possible to an every-fifth-day schedule.
Sheets endures rough final outing: Facing a regular-season White Sox lineup on a blustery day at Tucson Electric Park, Ben Sheets was hit around throughout his five innings of work, allowing nine earned runs on eight hits, including four home runs.
Sheets tagged for 5 runs in Milwaukee's 8-4 loss to Giants: Brewers ace Ben Sheets joked that he's rounding back into his spring training form. Sheets was tagged for his first five runs of the spring as the Giants batted around in the second inning of Milwaukee's 8-4 loss to San Francisco on Tuesday. The...
Sheets figures to start Opening Day: Brewers manager Ned Yost has absolutely zero patience for those trying to figure out his pitching rotation. But at least for Opening Day, all you have to do is count the days on the calendar.Ben Sheets is the easy choice for that assignment.
Will Brewers discard ace next season?: Tucson, Ariz. - Ben Sheets was most economical in his first spring-training start Saturday, throwing 16 pitches in two...
Sheets simplifies significant season: It looks as if Ben Sheets has a lot going on this season. But Sheets has one simple goal for 2008."Two hundred innings,"Sheets said."That's my goal every year. That's my only goal, really. I'd like to see myself do it again."
NL NOTES: Phillies' Howard strikes out for 196th time: Milwaukee BrewersPitching ace Ben Sheets will not start today against the Padres and Chris Capuano will take his place. Sheets said he will be available to pitch an inning in relief.New York Mets
Sheets last three seasons a cycle of injuries: The bullpen was about the last place Ben Sheets expected to be Friday night as he watched the Milwaukee Brewers take on...
Notes: Hamstring keeps Sheets out: Ben Sheets limped to the outfield on Saturday afternoon for a round of catch and minutes later was declared a no-go for Sunday's start against the Braves. The Brewers will instead turn to Chris Capuano with hope that the left-hander can turn around the worst slump of his career.
MLB Notebook: Brewers'Sheets sidelined, will miss start vs. Braves: Ben Sheets will miss his start today against Atlanta with a hamstring injury, and the Milwaukee Brewers will go with Chris Capuano in his place in a crucial game. ...
VIDEO: Rosenthal dishes on Bonds, Brewers: With Ben Sheets hurting, the Brewers turn to struggling Chris Capuano. At this point, they're desperate, Ken Rosenthal says.
Yost chooses Capuano to fill in for injured Sheets: Ben Sheets will miss his start on Sunday because of a hamstring injury, and the Milwaukee Brewers will go with Chris Capuano in his place.
Notes: Sheets has mild hamstring strain: An MRI scan of Ben Sheets' left hamstring revealed a mild strain but no tearing, at least leaving open the possibility that the Brewers right-hander will make his next scheduled start on Sunday. Possible? Yes. Likely? That could be a different story.
Strain might end season for Sheets: Atlanta - As medical diagnoses go, the news the Milwaukee Brewers received Thursday on Ben Sheets wasn't...
Notes: Sheets' hamstring questionable: Right-hander Ben Sheets, who had to leave Tuesday's game with a tender left hamstring after only one inning, was scheduled to fly back to Milwaukee on Wednesday night. He will undergo a MRI on Thursday and be examined by team physician Dr. William Raasch.
Ill-timed injuries hurt playoff contenders: When the news comes, general managers can get nauseated, players distraught and fans overwhelmed with angst. The Milwaukee Brewers, fighting with the Chicago Cubs for the NL Central lead, became the latest contender to be hit by a key injury. Ace Ben Sheets has a strained left hamstring, suffered Tuesday.
Sheets' next start uncertain: Houston - Milwaukee Brewers ace Ben Sheets returned to Milwaukee Wednesday night to have his ailing left hamstring...
Estrada lifts Crew; Sheets injured: The Brewers experienced two dramatic mood swings in their 9-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday. The first came to start the second inning when veteran pitcher Ben Sheets had to leave the game due to tightness in his left hamstring. Club officials said he would be evaluated on Wednesday.
Sheets leaves with hamstring injury: Brewers veteran pitcher Ben Sheets had to leave Tuesday night's game against the Houston Astros due to tightness in his left hamstring at the start of the bottom of the second inning. Club officials said he would be evaluated on Wednesday.
Brewers 9, Astros 1: HOUSTON (AP) -- Johnny Estrada hit his second grand slam of the season against Houston and Milwaukee overcame an injury to Ben Sheets to beat the Astros 9-1 on Tuesday night, moving the Brewers into first place in the NL Central.
Sheets leaves start at MMP with leg injury: Milwaukee Brewers ace Ben Sheets left Tuesday night's game at Minute Maid Park before the second inning with an apparent injury to his left leg.
Brewers 9, Astros 1: When Ben Sheets went down with yet another injury - albeit slight - after one inning, it had all the makings of a...
Sheets set to start Tuesday: Ben Sheetsthrew only 50 pitches in an abbreviated start Friday night, so Milwaukee Brewers managerNed...
Brewers get off mat behind Sheets, bats: Don't bury the Brewers just yet. Ben Sheets pitched six strong innings in his return from a six-week stint on the disabled list, and Gabe Gross hit a go-ahead double as the Brewers snapped a five-game losing streak and beat the Cubs, 6-1, on Wednesday at Wrigley Field.
Sheets' presence builds confidence: Ben Sheets did everything Brewers manager Ned Yost asked of him Wednesday night. Yost wanted his ace to go five or six innings in his first game back from the disabled list, and keep the Brewers in the ballgame against the division-leading Chicago Cubs. Check, and check.
Brewers 6, Cubs 1: CHICAGO (AP) -- Ben Sheets came off the disabled list to give the sagging Milwaukee Brewers a lift, and Ryan Braun hit a bases-loaded double during a four-run seventh inning Wednesday night in a 6-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
Brewers get their ace back, gain ground on Cubs: Ben Sheets came off the disabled list to give the sagging Milwaukee Brewers a lift, and Ryan Braun hit a bases-loaded double during a four-run seventh inning Wednesday night in a 6-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
Sheets returns, lifts Brewers: CHICAGO - Ben Sheets pitched like the ace he is for the Milwaukee Brewers, pushing aside a long layoff and giving his slumping team a needed lift. Carlos Zambrano, however, finished August without a victory. Sheets came off the disabled list and outpitched the Cubs ace in a 6-1 victory Wednesday night that moved the Brewers within 1½ games of NL Central-leading Chicago. "It's kind of empty feeling. It's something that you wait seven years to be a part of and to not be a part of that August was tough," Sheets said. "There is a month left and I can do something about that month. I've g
Brewers get boost in Sheets' return to top Cubs: CHICAGO— Ben Sheets pitched like the ace he is for the Milwaukee Brewers, pushing aside a long layoff and giving his slumping team a needed lift. Carlos Zambrano finished August without a victory.
NL Wire Notes | With Sheets back, Brewers handle Cubs: Ben Sheets pitched like the ace he is for the Milwaukee Brewers, pushing aside a long layoff and giving his slumping team a needed lift...
Just off DL, Brewers' Sheets beats Cubs (AP):
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Ben Sheets pitched like the ace he is for the Milwaukee Brewers, pushing aside a long layoff and giving his slumping team a needed lift. Carlos Zambrano, however, finished August without a victory. Sheets came off the disabled list and outpitched the Cubs' ace in a 6-1 victory Wednesday night that moved the Brewers within 1 1/2 games of NL Central-leading Chicago.
Notes: Sheets throws bullpen session: Ben Sheets threw in the bullpen for the second time since suffering a finger injury and is on target to rejoin the Brewers in about two weeks. Sheets pitched without his finger taped this time and threw both fastballs and breaking balls.
Downhill rotation: Since Ben Sheets' last victory on June 30, the Brewers have struggled to get victories from their starting pitchers....
How hurlers knock out the opposition: The best"out pitches"in the game can demoralize the most feared sluggers. There exists no magic formula for learning a potent out pitch, though. For Brewers right-hander Ben Sheets, it's a devastating curve that has become the pitch for finishing off batters.
Gallardo, Brewers get lead back in NL Central:
MILWAUKEE -- Yovani Gallardo and the Milwaukee Brewers concentrated on taking on the Philadelphia Phillies, not each other.
Gallardo won his third consecutive decision, retiring 14 straight batters in one stretch to lead the Brewers over the Phillies 2-1.Milwaukee moved back into the NL Central lead, one game over the second-place Cubs. The Brewers had been in first place since April 21 before falling one percentage point back of Chicago on Wednesday.One day after a dugout altercation between Ned Yost and two of his players, the Brewers manager hopes the skirmish will spark his struggling team, which has just five wins in its last 15 games."What happened yesterday happened, and I think it is going to be for the good of all of us,"Yost said before Friday's game."It just shows the desire and intensity we all have to win. Sometimes frustrations mount up a little bit and it's good to get them off your chest for everyone."Gallardo (4-1), filling in while ace Ben Sheets is sidelined with a finger injury, allowed one run and four hits in 6 2/3 innings, struck out seven and walked one. The former Fort Worth Trimble Tech High star retired 16 of the first 17 batters he faced before pitcher Kyle Kendrick singled in the sixth.Francisco Cordero struck out the side in the ninth for his 33rd save in 38 chances, completing a four-hitter. Phillies batters struck out 12 times in all.Prince Fielder's run-scoring single in the first and Ryan Braun's run-scoring single in the fifth built a 2-0 lead. Braun's hit drove in Gallardo.Sheets to miss 4-6 weeks with partial finger tear: Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Ben Sheets will miss four to six weeks after an ultrasound Monday revealed a partial tear of the tissue surrounding the tendon in his right middle finger.
Sheets sidelined four to six weeks: Ben Sheets and the Brewers got what the right-hander qualified as"bad news"on Tuesday, that Sheets will be sidelined four to six weeks by his injured middle finger. A second test confirmed that Sheets has a slight tear to tissue surrounding the tendon that controls the finger's motion.
Brewers' Sheets to miss at least 4 weeks: Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Ben Sheets will miss four to six weeks after an ultrasound Monday revealed a partial tear of the tissue surrounding the tendon in his right middle finger.
Brewers starter Sheets to miss four weeks: Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Ben Sheets will miss four to six weeks after an ultrasound Monday revealed a partial tear of the tissue surrounding the tendon in his right middle finger.
Sheets shelved 4-6 weeks: Ben Sheets admitted to being a bit confused upon leaving the doctor's office Tuesday, but one thing was perfectly...
Brewers' Sheets out four to six weeks: Brewers pitcher Ben Sheets will miss four to six weeks after an ultrasound revealed a partial tear of the tissue surrounding the tendon in his right middle finger.
Sheets to miss at least 4-6 weeks: Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Ben Sheets will miss four to six weeks after an ultrasound Monday revealed a partial tear of the tissue surrounding the tendon in his right middle finger.
Brewers RHP Sheets likely out 4-6 weeks (AP): Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Ben Sheets will miss four to six weeks after an ultrasound Monday revealed a partial tear of the tissue surrounding the tendon in his right middle finger. Sheets left his start Saturday night in the fourth inning after he felt something pop while throwing a 3-2 pitch that Colorado's Todd Helton fouled off.
For Wells, a left-handed complement: The Brewers added one new face to the bullpen on Monday and were expecting another on Tuesday after placing starter Ben Sheets on the disabled list with a sprained finger and placing reliever Chris Spurling on the bereavement list to tend to a family matter.
Sheets will learn extent of injury: The Milwaukee Brewers will learn today if they're going to lose staff ace Ben Sheets for a couple of weeks or a more...
Brewers place Sheets on 15-day DL: The Milwaukee Brewers placed pitcher Ben Sheets on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a sprained finger on his pitching hand.
Brewers place ace Sheets on DL: Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Ben Sheets was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a distal sprain of the right middle finger.
Sheets to DL; Parra brought up: The Brewers placed Ben Sheets on the disabled list with a sprained finger and reliever Chris Spurling on the bereavement list to tend to a family matter, and called up highly touted prospect Manny Parra and right-hander Grant Balfour.
Brewers place Sheets on 15-day disabled list: The Milwaukee Brewers placed pitcher Ben Sheets on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a sprained finger on his pitching hand. ...
Division-leading Brewers lose ace Sheets to DL: Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Ben Sheets was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a distal sprain of the right middle finger.
Brewers place RHP Sheets on 15-day DL (AP): The Milwaukee Brewers placed pitcher Ben Sheets on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a sprained finger on his pitching hand. The right-hander was injured Saturday during his start against Colorado. Sheets, who turns 29 on Wednesday, said he "felt something pop, snap." Monday's MRI revealed no further damage to the middle finger, and Sheets (10-4) was expected to have additional tests Tuesday.
Sheets leaves with sprained finger: All-Star Brewers starter Ben Sheets left Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies in the top of the fourth inning with an apparent blister on the middle finger of his right hand.
Sheets exits early with injury: Milwaukee All-Star Ben Sheets left Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies in the fourth inning with a sprained middle finger on his right hand.
Mixed results don't get to Crew's stars: Ben Sheets tossed a scoreless third inning, Prince Fielder walked and was charged with an error, and Francisco Cordero permitted a homer in the sixth for the NL.
Fielder to start at first in All-Star Game: Prince Fielder was the top vote-getter among National League first basemen and will start the 78th All-Star Game in San Francisco. Fielder will have company at AT&T Park on July 10. Shortstop J.J. Hardy, starter Ben Sheets and closer Francisco Cordero all made the NL squad via the player ballot.
AROUND THE NL: Brewers' Sheets beats Cubs for 10th win: CHICAGO— The Brewers showed why they're in first and have been for most of the season. Milwaukee bounced back quickly from a tough loss the day before, jumping on the Chicago Cubs early and not letting up Saturday in a 13-4 victory. Ben Sheets won his 10th game, and Ryan Braun hit a two-run homer and went 4-for-5 with four RBIs.
Sheets wins sixth straight decision: Milwaukee bounced back from a tough defeat, scoring nine runs in the first three innings Saturday and making it easy for Ben Sheets to win his sixth straight decision as the Brewers routed the Chicago Cubs 13-4.Ryan Braun hit a two-run homer and went 4-for-5 with four RBIs for Milwaukee, which finished with 15 hits. The NL Central-leading Brewers got four runs in the first, three in the second and two more in the third, and this time held on to end Chicago's seven-game winning streak.
Sheets extends win streak, Cubs don't (AP):
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The Brewers showed why they're in first and have been for most of the season. Milwaukee bounced back quickly from a tough loss the day before, jumping on the Chicago Cubs early and not letting up Saturday in a 13-4 victory. Ben Sheets won his 10th game, and Ryan Braun hit a two-run homer and went 4-for-5 with four RBIs.
Sheets wins fifth straight decision: Ben Sheets won his fifth consecutive decision, Prince Fielder hit his NL-leading 27th homer and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Houston Astros 6-1 on Monday night.The NL Central-leading Brewers have won 10 of 12 since being no-hit by the Tigers' Justin Verlander on June 12. The Astros, on the last leg of a nine-game road trip, have lost five of their last seven. Sheets (9-3) allowed five hits and three walks in six innings.
Sheets, Fielder get Brewers past Astros (AP):
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Ben Sheets didn't have his best stuff. Against a tired Astros squad, it didn't matter. Sheets flashed a 94 mph fastball, a big curve and kept a groggy group of Astros hitters off balance in winning his fifth consecutive decision in Milwaukee's 6-1 victory over Houston on Monday night. Prince Fielder hit his NL-leading 27th home run, one less than he had last season, and J.J.
Yost is up to his neck in arms: The ace wasn't going there, because it's not his decision to make.But Ben Sheets did allow this about the...
Brewers cruise behind Sheets: Ben Sheets pitched a six-hit complete game, his second this season, and the Brewers scored six early runs for a 6-2 win over the Giants on Tuesday at Miller Park.
Santana, Sheets Finish What They Start: Johan Santana practically coasted through his first complete game of the season. Going the distance was a bit tougher for Ben Sheets, but he was still going strong at the finish....
Brewers shut down the Giants: Ben Sheets threw 81 of his 118 pitches for strikes. Against Barry Bonds, Sheets felt he should have had a few more called. Sheets allowed six hits in his 13th career complete game and the Brewers took advantage of rookie Tim Lincecum's wildness in a 6-2 victory over San Francisco on Tuesday night that extended the Giants' losing streak to six.
Brewers 6, Giants 2: In a first half filled with remarkable highs and discouraging lows for the Milwaukee Brewers, Ben Sheets has been the...
Pitching success is in reserve: After Ben Sheets and Tomo Ohka went down with injuries in early May last season, the Milwaukee Brewers never found a...
Gallardo wins Major League debut: In the most highly anticipated Brewers pitching debut since Ben Sheets' more than six years ago, Yovani Gallardo worked into the seventh inning and chipped in an RBI double as the Brewers held off the Giants, 5-4, at sold-out Miller Park.
Sheets Becomes 2nd Brewer With 1,000 Ks: Ben Sheets becomes the second pitcher in team history with 1,000 career strikeouts as the Brewers beat the Tigers, 6-5, and win their first road series since late April.
Sheets fans No. 1,000 in win: Ben Sheets joined Teddy Higuera as the only Brewers pitchers to reach the 1,000 strikeout plateau in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Tigers at Comerica Park. Sheets (7-3) struck out seven while allowing three runs in 5 1/3 innings.
Brewers win series after being no-hit: The Milwaukee Brewers responded to being no-hit by winning their first road series since late April. Corey Hart hit a homer and Ben Sheets became the second pitcher in team history with 1,000 career strikeouts, helping the Brewers beat the Detroit Tigers 6-5 Thursday. "We need something to get us going again, and this could be it," J.J. Hardy said.
Sheets gets 1,000 Ks, Brewers top Tigers (AP):
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The Milwaukee Brewers responded to being no-hit by winning their first road series since late April. Corey Hart hit a homer and Ben Sheets became the second pitcher in team history with 1,000 career strikeouts, helping the Brewers beat the Detroit Tigers 6-5 Thursday. "We need something to get us going again, and this could be it," J.J.
Sheets delivers in series finale: Brewers ace Ben Sheets shut out the Marlins over six innings, and Milwaukee's hitters scratched out enough offense to back him in a 3-0 win over Florida before a sell-out crowd of 43,172 at Miller Park on Sunday.
Sheets reasserts himself as ace: Ben Sheets has quietly reemerged as the Brewers' stopper. He just won't tell anybody exactly how he did it. The right-hander pitched six shutout innings at steamy Miller Park on Sunday, scattering seven hits in a 3-0 win over the Marlins.
Brewers, Sheets take care of Marlins, Willis: Ben Sheets pitched six shutout innings and the Milwaukee Brewers won their first series in nearly a month with a 3-0 victory ...
Brewers 3, Marlins 0: Only the humidity got to Ben Sheets on Sunday. The Florida Marlins probably wish it had gotten to him sooner because...
Full Count: Tourniquet Man: Ben Sheets has become a true stopper. His last four victorieshave come after Brewers losses:
Sheets, Brewers survive Braves: After an awful first inning, Ben Sheets reassured Brewers manager Ned Yost everything was OK. After leaving the game early with a couple of aches, Braves pitcher John Smoltz said he was fine, too.
Fielder hits NL-leading 17th homer for Brewers: Ben Sheets looked as if he'd never get to the sixth inning. Turns out, it was John Smoltz who had to leave early.Sheets brushed off a poor first inning, Prince Fielder hit his NL-leading 17th homer and J.J. Hardy added the go-ahead single to lead the Milwaukee Brewers past the Atlanta Braves 5-4 on Tuesday night. Smoltz, who recorded his 200th victory on Thursday, left the game in the fourth inning after abrief mound visit from the pitching coach and trainers after the first out.
Smoltz injures shoulder in Braves' loss (AP):
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After an awful first inning, Ben Sheets reassured manager Ned Yost everything was OK. After leaving the game early with a couple of aches, John Smoltz said he was fine, too. Sheets brushed off a poor first inning, Prince Fielder hit his NL-leading 17th homer and J.J. Hardy added the go-ahead RBI single to lead the Milwaukee Brewers past Atlanta 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Notes: Sheets' start pushed back: Brewers left-hander Chris Capuano will start on Monday when the team returns to Miller Park to open a homestand against Atlanta. Right-hander Ben Sheets, who had been scheduled to start, will be pushed back a day because of a blister on his middle finger.
Sheets injured in Brewers' loss: Ben Sheets added another bad memory to his Southern California file on Tuesday, when the right-hander was forced out after 6 1/3 innings with an undisclosed injury and suffered a 3-2 loss to the Dodgers in front of 33,552 fans.
Dodgers 3, Brewers 2: Los Angeles - Dodger Stadium hasn't exactly been a place of joy for Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Ben Sheets.A...
Sheets, Gross lead Brewers past Phillies: Ben Sheets struck out eight in 7 2/3 innings and Gabe Gross hit a pair of solo homers, leading the Brewers over the Phillies 3-2 Thursday and stopping Milwaukee's four-game losing streak.
Brewers back on track with Hardy's slam: J.J. Hardy hit a grand slam and Tony Gwynn Jr. played a fantastic all-around game to back a solid pitching performance by Ben Sheets and lead Milwaukee past the sloppy New York Mets 12-3 on Saturday.
Five-run eighth sparks Brewers win: J.J. Hardy hit a grand slam and Tony Gwynn Jr. played a fantastic all-around game to back a solid pitching performance by Ben Sheets and lead the Brewers past the Mets, 12-3.
Hardy's grand slam propels Brewers to rout of Mets: J.J. Hardy, Ben Sheets and the Milwaukee Brewers showed they can beat one of the best teams in the National League. Hardy hit ...
NL: Brewers'bats overwhelm Mets: J.J. Hardy, Ben Sheets and the Milwaukee Brewers showed they can beat one of the best teams in the National League.Hardy hit a grand slam and Tony Gwynn Jr. played a fantastic all-around game to back...
Brewers 12, Mets 3: NEW YORK - J.J. Hardy, Ben Sheets and the Milwaukee Brewers showed they can beat one of the best teams in the National League.Hardy hit a grand slam and Tony Gwynn Jr. played a fantastic all-around game...
Brewers pad best record against Mets: NEW YORK -- J.J. Hardy, Ben Sheets and the Milwaukee Brewers showed they can beat one of the best teams in the National League.
Brewers take it to Mets: J.J. Hardy, Ben Sheets and the Milwaukee Brewers showed they can beat one of the best teams in the National League.Hardy hit a grand slam and Tony Gwynn Jr. played a fantastic all-around game to back a solid pitching performance by Sheets and lead Milwaukee past the sloppy New York Mets 12-3 on Saturday. Bill Hall added three hits, Gwynn scored three times from the leadoff spot and the Brewers got two key runs on a sacrifice fly that turned into a messy double play for the Mets.
Hardy's slam helps Brewers rip Mets 12-3 (AP):
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With an impressive combination of big hits and relentless baserunning, the Milwaukee Brewers showed they're good enough to beat up on one of the best teams in the National League. J.J. Hardy hit a grand slam and Tony Gwynn Jr. played a fantastic all-around game to back a solid pitching performance by Ben Sheets and lead Milwaukee past the sloppy New York Mets 12-3 on Saturday.
Brewers' quick strike downs Cards: The Brewers exploded for 11 runs in the span of two innings, and Ben Sheets beat the Cardinals for the first time since the final day of the 2004 season, 12-2, at Miller Park on Tuesday.
NL: Brewers top Cards; Phils tip Braves: Ben Sheets allowed two runs in six innings, showing no ill-effects from a groin injury he suffered in his last start, and Tony Graffanino hit a three-run homer to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat slumping St. Louis 12-2 on Tuesday night.
Brewers 12, Cardinals 2: As the Milwaukee Brewers bolted to a 16-9 record in the month of April, they weren't getting much help from Ben Sheets,...
Hardy, Graffanino lead Brewers in rout (AP):
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The two loud bangs above Braden Looper's head in the clubhouse stopped him in mid-sentence. "I have a feeling that the ceiling is going to fall in on me, so it'd be a perfect day," Looper said. Right now, nothing is able to shake the problems surrounding the St. Louis Cardinals. Ben Sheets, coming back from a groin injury in his last start, allowed two runs in six innings and Tony Graffanino hit a...
Groin strain won't hold Sheets back: Ben Sheetssays he has no intention of taking it easy on his right leg tonight when he takes the mound against the...
Notes: Sheets optimistic about next start: Brewers ace Ben Sheets was feeling better Friday, and was optimistic the mild groin strain that cut short his last start would not prevent him from making his next scheduled start Tuesday against St. Louis. Sheets, who left Wednesday's game at Chicago in the third inning, underwent an MRI exam in Milwaukee on Thursday that revealed no tears.
Briefs: Sheets doesn't expect to skip start: Thursday's MLB news briefs: Brewers right-hander Ben Sheets is expected to make his next scheduled start after having an MRI exam on his strained right groin muscle.
Sheets feeling, looking better: When it comes to evaluating the health status of Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Ben Sheets, club officials have...
Brewers' Sheets probable for next start after MRI: Brewers right-hander Ben Sheets is expected to make his next scheduled start after having an MRI exam on his strained right groin muscle Thursday.
Sheets expected to make next start (AP): Brewers right-hander Ben Sheets is expected to make his next scheduled start after having an MRI exam on his strained right groin muscle Thursday. Sheets left Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs in the bottom of the third inning after reaching down to tag out Ryan Theriot at third base. The Brewers said Sheets visited team physician Dr.
Cubs catch break, capitalize vs. Brewers: Derrek Lee and Cliff Floyd each got four hits and the Chicago Cubs broke loose after Brewers ace Ben Sheets was hurt, beating Milwaukee 9-3 on a damp, chilly Wednesday.
Sheets exits early with right groin strain: Brewers ace Ben Sheets had to leave Wednesday's game at Wrigley Field after three innings because of a strained right groin.
Cubs take advantage of injury to Brewers' Sheets: CHICAGO— Derrek Lee and Cliff Floyd each got four hits and the Chicago Cubs broke loose after Brewers ace Ben Sheets was hurt, beating Milwaukee 9-3 on a damp, chilly Wednesday.
Ace dealt another injury: Chicago - It was an upper-Midwest excuse for a spring day - raw, rainy and hardly ideal for baseball - and Ben Sheets had...
Video: Hunt on the Brewers, David Halberstam and more trivia: Chicago - It was an upper-Midwest excuse for a spring day - raw, rainy and hardly ideal for baseball - and Ben Sheets had...
Cubs roll by Brewers after Sheets injury (AP):
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Cliff Floyd can sleep easy, at least for one night. A stream of losses had left one of the newest Chicago Cubs tossing and turning, unable to get his rest. "I'm going to sleep like a baby tonight," Floyd said Wednesday after he and Derrek Lee had four hits each to pace a 9-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Cardinals 10, Brewers 2: St. Louis - According to Ben Sheets, one statistic in particular reveals hiscurrent plight on the pitching...
Sheets tosses two-hitter at Dodgers: Right-hander Ben Sheets opened the 2007 season in impressive fashion, limiting the Dodgers to two hits in a 7-1 Milwaukee victory on Opening Day on Monday. The Brewers got 10 hits, including a solo homer by Bill Hall and a two-run double by Geoff Jenkins.
Brewers' defense, hitting comes through: The Brewers got more than a strong pitching effort from Ben Sheets in the season opener against the Dodgers on Monday. Milwaukee got great defense and hitting, as well, including big plays in the field from Bill Hall, who also added a home run at the plate.
Jitters, Tributes Mark Opening Day: Pregame jitters, emotional tributes and packed stadiums. Baseball was back from coast-to-coast Monday, with Ben Sheets, Alex Rodriguez, and Adam Dunn giving enthusiastic home fans reasons to be optimistic about the new season....
Brewers' Sheets Pitches Masterpiece: Milwaukee's Ben Sheets turns in the first opening-day complete game of two hits or fewer in 15 years, shutting down the Los Angeles Dodgers, 7-1, Monday afternoon.
Brewers 7, Dodgers 1: On May 16, 2004, Johnny Estrada was on the wrong end of a dominating performance by Milwaukee Brewers ace Ben Sheets at...
Game report: Opener at a glance:
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PLAYER OF THE GAMEBen Sheetsshowed why a lot of people like the Brewers...Sheets dominant in first start: Ben Sheets started the season in dominating style.Sheets gave up an early home run, then retired his next 22 batters in a two-hitter Monday that led the Milwaukee Brewers over the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-1 in their opener. Sheets allowed Jeff Kent's homer leading off the second and Brady Clark's double with one out in the ninth.
Brewers' Sheets two-hits Dodgers (AP): Ben Sheets' stomach was in knots, and the Brewers ace figured members of his family were doing jumping jacks in the grandstands. "Opening day," Sheets said. "I've got a sumo wrestler wrestling in my belly. I was nervous." Then, Jeff Kent's home run wiped away the nerves and emotion, and Sheets got down to the business of delivering one of the most dominant performances by a pitcher in recent...
Seventh heaven for Sheets?: It has been, what, going on seven years now since Ben Sheets was flown in from the Sydney Olympics and dropped into the...
Sheets named Opening Day starter: Ben Sheets will make his fifth Opening Day start in the the last six years when the Brewers open the 2007 season on April 2 against the Dodgers at Miller Park.
Deliverymen: Phoenix - Milwaukee Brewers manager Ned Yost said Tuesday that he knew after one spring outing that Ben Sheets would be...
Sheets to start opening day for Brewers: Brewers ace Ben Sheets will pitch the season opener for the fifth time in his career.The Brewers start April 2 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Sheets started four openers in a row before beginning last season on the disabled list and missing half the season with shoulder problems. He finished last year 6-7 with a 3.82 ERA.
Sheets set up to start opener: The Brewers aren't focused on who's starting Opening Day, but they were happy to focus on the Minor Leauge start turned in on Friday by Ben Sheets, whose every-fifth-day schedule puts him in line for the opening nod.
Sosa's slam powers Rangers over Brewers (AP): The threat of rain forced Ben Sheets to get his work in early Friday against minor leaguers. With Zach Jackson filling for the Brewers' ace Friday night against the Texas Rangers, Sammy Sosa took advantage in a big way. Sosa hit a grand slam in the first inning and the Rangers beat Milwaukee 8-6. Sosa, a non-roster invite to camp, has four homers this spring.
Sheets tries to regain artistry: You had to be there, that splendid September evening in Sydney 6 1/2 years ago, to appreciate just how beautiful Ben Sheets looked.
Sheets bringing it all together: Brewers ace Ben Sheets has spent the spring fine-tuning his arsenal. On Tuesday, the right-hander held Seattle scoreless over five innings, giving up just two hits.
Brewers' Sheets back, struggles vs. S.F.: Brewers right-hander Ben Sheets has come along way since his last spring training appearance. He's happy with the results so far, but knows work remains after making his first start in the Milwaukee's 12-8 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Saturday.
Notes: Uneventful start suits Sheets well: The fact that Ben Sheets allowed two runs on two hits in the first inning of Milwaukee's 12-8 loss to San Francisco on Saturday, then tossed a six-pitch, 1-2-3 second, wasn't earth-shattering. What was important was that there were no injury surprises.
Giants 12, Brewers 8: Brewers right-hander Ben Sheets has come a long way since his last spring training appearance. He's happy with the results so far, but knows work remains after making his first start in the Milwaukee's 12-8 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Saturday.
Crasnick: Sheets making change for the better: Tinkering with a new and improved changeup, Ben Sheets will be counted on to change the Brewers' fortunes in the NL Central.
Sheets seeking to boost Brewers: Ben Sheets said that he never felt like himself during an injury-shortened 2006 season, but the Brewers ace has pronounced himself fully healthy this spring, which bodes well for Milwaukee's hopes of reaching the postseason for the first time in 25 years.
Starting Pitching: Phoenix - Ben Sheets is still irked that some people on his side thought he didn't work hard enough to come back sooner...
Brewers' spring training: Five things to watch: Banking on Big Ben:After two injury-plagued seasons, Ben Sheets is healthy and will be counted upon to resume...
Four teams that could surprise in '07: Pitchers and catchers don't report for almost three weeks. But Ken Rosenthal is already thinking about teams that could shock us in 2007. And if Ben Sheets can stay healthy, the Milwaukee Brewers should top that list.
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