Prince Fielder, asked to give an example of how Craig Counsell helped him as a teammate:
"There was one time I was thinking about bunting. He told me if I bunted he would punch me in the face."
The Brewers’ kept the champagne corked a lot longer than usual tonight, and it was for the best possible reason: They gave Bob Uecker time to make it down from the radio booth.
Lorenzo Cain showed up to his first baseball practice in 10th grade wearing a collared shirt, jean shorts and basketball shoes. Then he played 10 years in the Majors, made two All-Star Games, won a Gold Glove and a World Series.
Today, he was DFA’d by the Brewers.
Jacob Misiorowski on why he opted for the one unassisted: “I was honestly scared to overthrown Vaughn and do something stupid.”
And his celebration?
“I had the adrenaline pumping. I didn’t really know where my feet were.”
Bob Uecker circled the room tonight, starting with Devin Williams. Then he gathered with a group of players in back for hugs and “see you next seasons.” If you’re wondering how much these guys love him, see Christian Yelich.
Pitchers who secured the final out on the day the Brewers clinched a postseason berth:
1981: Rollie Fingers
1982: Bob McClure
2008: CC Sabathia
2011: John Axford
2018: Josh Hader
2019: Junior Guerra
2020: Adrian Houser
2021: Josh Hader
2023: Rowdy Tellez
