Brewers unveil park improvements Nov 20, 2009
Uniformed members of the Brewers and Braves Walk of Fame are represented, with lots named after Henry Aaron, Cecil Cooper, Rollie Fingers, Jim Gantner, Harvey Kuenn, Eddie Mathews, Paul Molitor, Don Money, Warren Spahn, Gorman Thomas, Bob Uecker and Robin Yount. The Uecker Lot will include a special twist for fans. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Brewers add Cain, Rivas to 40-man roster Nov 19, 2009
98 ERA at Class A Brevard County in 2009 and surged in the second half to win the Robin Yount Award as the organization's top pitcher. He was at Miller Park to accept the award in September. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Braun takes home another Silver Slugger Nov 13, 2009
The Official Site of the Milwaukee Brewers. Brewers outfielder wins award for second consecutive year. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Sports stars take over Wilmington for a weekend Nov 13, 2009
In the midst of roughly 5,000 people were superstars such as Mo Vaughn, Cecil Fielder, Bill Russell, Teddy Bruschi, Tom Satch Sanders, Robin Yount, Mike Schmidt, Robert Parish, Bronson Arroyo, Keith Foulke, Tommy Heinsohn, Dave Roberts, and Jose Canseco ... Robin Yount, Milwaukee Brewer for 20 seasons from 1974-1993, looked back at his career talking about the time he went to the World Series. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Crew faces stiff awards competition Nov 10, 2009
Wednesday, Nov. 11, NL Gold Gloves The Brewers haven't had a Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner since Robin Yount won as a shortstop in 1982, but left fielder Ryan Braun figures to win a few before his career is over. Braun certainly made some mistakes in his second season as an outfielder, but he was charged with only two errors -- his first two in two seasons since a move from third base. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Twins swap Gomez for Brewers' Hardy Nov 8, 2009
A 2007 All-Star, he is just the third shortstop in Brewers' history to hit more than 20 home runs in a season twice, along with Robin Yount and Jose Hernandez. "It's one of those seasons for me that I completely don't want to think about it anymore. I was happy when it ended," Hardy said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
MLB Notebook: Twins land Hardy to fill hole at short Nov 7, 2009
A 2007 All-Star, he is just the third shortstop in Brewers' history to hit more than 20 home runs in a season twice, a list that also includes Robin Yount and Jose Hernandez. He has a career batting average of. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Pro athletes appearing in Wilmington this weekend Nov 5, 2009
On Nov. 6-8, the GBSCC will host appearances by Mike Schmidt, Robin Yount, Mo Vaughn, Cecil Fielder, Bill Russell, Teddy Bruschi, Tom Satch Sanders, Robert Parish, Dave Roberts, Bronson Arroyo, Keith Foulke, Pete Rose, Tommy Heinsohn, and Jose Canseco to Wilmington for autograph sessions that are reasonably priced ... After the show, we ll probably have some Pete Rose, Mike Schmidt, Robin Yount and Hall of Fame guys like that but mostly our core customers are the New England sports fans, said... (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Braun fourth Brewers player to 200 hits Oct 4, 2009
Cecil Cooper had three, Paul Molitor two and Robin Yount one. Molitor was the last to do it, in 1991. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Loss assures Cards of hitting NLDS road Oct 4, 2009
"More than anything, it's just nice to win," said the Braun, who joined Cecil Cooper, Paul Molitor and Robin Yount as the only Brewers to notch 200-hit seasons. "It's nice to finish the year winning this series on the road against a great team. It's certainly uncharacteristic of how they play the game. "It's a tough situation, though, because they clinched so long ago and everybody is looking ahead to the postseason. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Final weekend to answer Crew questions Oct 2, 2009
Braun also needs three hits to become the fourth Brewer to post a 200-hit season (Cooper had three of them, Molitor two and Robin Yount one) and needs two more stolen bases to join Tommy Harper as the only Brewers to post a 30-homer, 20-steal season. Harper had 31 home runs and 38 stolen bases in 1971. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Fielder is last candidate to play all 162 Sep 25, 2009
" Three Brewers have started all 162 games in the franchise's 41-season history: Richie Sexson (2003), Robin Yount (1988) and Gorman Thomas (1980). Only Sexson, a first baseman, didn't make at least one of those starts as the designated hitter. Sexson's season was especially impressive, considering that he hit 45 homers, drove in 124 runs and played every inning of every game. Fielder was on pace to match that feat until Aug. 12, when he was replaced by a pinch-runner in a loss to the Padres.... (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Brewers hope to delay Phillies' party Sep 24, 2009
Cecil Cooper had three 200-hit seasons, Paul Molitor had two and Robin Yount had one. The Brewers' last 200-hit season was Cooper's in 1983. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Gallardo set for final start of season Sep 20, 2009
The Brewers recognized their Robin Yount Award winners on Saturday, an honor that goes to the Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year. Right-hander Amaury Rivas won the pitcher honors and outfielder Logan Schafer was the player. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Already great, Hanley is getting better Sep 18, 2009
Also, Ripken moved to third base full-time for his last five years, Robin Yount moved to the outfield in his 12th season and Banks moved to first base after eight full seasons playing mostly shortstop. A-Rod, in particular, was on track to possibly be the greatest shortstop ever, but now it looks like he'll end up spending most of his career at third base. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Brewers to honor Manatees' Rivas, Schafer Sep 15, 2009
Rivas, a right-handed power pitcher, and Schafer, a slick-fielding center fielder and league-leading hitter, were selected for the 2009 Robin Yount Performance Awards recognizing the Milwaukee Brewers Minor League Pitcher and Player of the Year ... "It's good knowing the organization sees that I had a pretty good year and they recognize that by giving me the Robin Yount Award," Schafer said from his California home where he returned following a four-day drive from Melbourne. (Florida Today)
Fielder enters books with Cooper in win Sep 14, 2009
Also on that roster were Hall of Famers Don Sutton, Rollie Fingers, Paul Molitor and Robin Yount ... For Cooper, 944 of his 1,125 career RBIs came with the Brewers and places him second on their all-time list behind Robin Yount (1,406). (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Brewers name their top Minor Leaguers Sep 12, 2009
Both players earned a Robin Yount Performance Award, an honor bestowed at the end of each season, typically upon home-grown prospects. That was the case this year with Rivas (who signed as an undrafted free agent in 2005) and Schafer (Milwaukee's third-round pick in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft). (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Jeter able to step back, savor moment Sep 11, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Off-day gives star chance to breathe before passing Gehrig. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Blyleven:The dos and donts of stealing signs Sep 10, 2009
I remember the old Brewers teams with Robin Yount and Paul Molitor were good at stealing signs. There was a game I was pitching against them, and Ted Simmons was on second base. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Steady Jeter could top Rose's hits record Sep 8, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Jeter could top Rose's hits record. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Jeter's pursuit means 3,000 on horizon Sep 8, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Plateau remains one that no Yankee has yet reached. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Candidates for Aaron Award announced Aug 20, 2009
He's the first player in Brewers history to belt at least 20 homers in each of his first three Major League seasons and earlier this summer joined Robin Yount as the only Brewers to start consecutive All-Star Games. Braun was the leading vote-getter among NL outfielders and the sixth-leading vote-getter overall in All-Star balloting. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Rottino welcomes new opportunity with Dodgers Aug 1, 2009
Rottino, who was the recipient of the Brewers Robin Yount Performance Award winner in 2004 as their Minor League Player of the Year, never got an extended chance with Milwaukee even though he had the ability to play multiple positions. He was called up to the Brewers in each of the last three Septembers, when Major League rosters are expanded, but did not see extensive playing time. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Rangers to honor Sierra, Harrah Saturday Jul 31, 2009
He led the league in triples, RBIs and slugging percentage, and finished second to Milwaukee's Robin Yount in the Most Valuable Player voting. "He's a guy who was dangerous as a switch-hitter," Mariners outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. said. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Meet me in St. Louis Jul 14, 2009
Braun, who will play right field and bat fourth in NL manager Charlie Manuel s lineup, is the first Brewer since Hall of Famer Robin Yount (1982-83) to start in consecutive All-Star Games. It really is amazing, Braun said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
We Say: Kirk Bey on St. Louis Cardinals great Stan Musial Jul 14, 2009
I grew up in an era where there were some pretty big names in the major leagues George Brett, Reggie Jackson, Nolan Ryan, Robin Yount. But I always respected the players grandpa would have seen in their heyday. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Crew brings bright stars to big event Jul 14, 2009
The other happened to be Hall of Famer Robin Yount, leaving Braun in heady company. And then on Monday, NL manager Charlie Manuel of the Phillies announced that Braun would be batting cleanup, directly behind the best all-around hitter in the game, Albert Pujols. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Braun, Fielder receive All-Star nods Jul 6, 2009
Braun was voted by fans to start the All-Star Game for the second successive season, joining Hall of Famer Robin Yount as the only Brewers players so honored. Braun will be joined in St. Louis for the 80th Midsummer Classic on July 14 by second-time All-Star Prince Fielder, an NL reserve. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Braun looks to make All-Star impression Jul 1, 2009
MILWAUKEE -- Hall of Famer Robin Yount is the only Brewers player to make consecutive All-Star starts ... "It's special, man, anytime you're mentioned in the same breath or the same category as Robin Yount," Braun said. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Clemens might write book about McNamee dispute Jun 20, 2009
Clemens said "absolutely, I'd love to be a part of the Hall of Fame" and that he wouldn't change any of the key decisions during his career "other than holding back on a key fastball or two to Reggie Jackson, George Brett and Robin Yount.". Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Harrah, Sierra in Rangers Hall of Fame Jun 17, 2009
He was selected to the All-Star team and the Silver Slugger team, but he finished second to Milwaukee outfielder Robin Yount in the Most Valuable Player voting. The Sporting News selected him as the American League Player of the Year. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
PETER JACKEL: Hilltoppers' Wagner aces history Jun 16, 2009
But I firmly believe Fielder could go down as the greatest Brewer of all time and that includes Paul Molitor (my current choice for that honor) and Robin Yount. I m betting that Brewers general manager Doug Melvin is going to get something done in terms of pitching help considering how much the NL Central is there for the taking. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Rox throw clubhouse party for Helton May 20, 2009
In his home, he has some balls signed 00002C93 by players he watched as a child, like George Brett, Carl Yastrzemski and Robin Yount. He has a jersey still dirty from a slide into second base that he took during the 2007 World Series. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Is Albert Pujols the perfect player? May 19, 2009
-- The shortstops: Frank Robinson once told me that the greatest shortstop he ever saw, taking all skills into account, was Robin Yount with the 1982 Brewers. 331, 210 hits, 29 homers, 114 RBIs and a hell of an athlete. (San Francisco Chronicle)
George Brett doesn't trust Clemens May 16, 2009
-- Brett names his sons Jackson (after his father), Robin (after Robin Yount) and Dylan (after Bob Dylan). Brett said his sons are good ballplayers, but not necessarily big-time prospects. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Jared's Journal: Brewers a most cordial crew Apr 16, 2009
Alongside Brewers greats Hank Aaron, Rollie Fingers, Robin Yount, Paul Molitor s retired numbers sits the No. 42 high above Miller Park. On Wednesday, every player in the Major Leagues wore jerseys with the No. 42 on it, commemorating Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier 62 years ago. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Brewers' Fielder low-key about 500th hit Apr 9, 2009
" According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Fielder is the third-youngest Brewer to reach 500 hits. Robin Yount got there when he was 21 years, 297 days old and Sixto Lezcano when he was 24 years, 305 days old. Fielder was 24 years, 333 days old Tuesday. Next on the list is Paul Molitor, who was 25 years, six days old when he notched his 500th hit. Molitor and Yount both reached the 3,000-hit plateau on their way to the Hall of Fame. Fielder isn't thinking that big just yet. "Not right now, no,"... (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Escobar flashes talent in Brewers camp Mar 30, 2009
Escobar and third baseman Mat Gamel shared the Robin Yount Award for the Brewers' Minor League Player of the Year. Escobar is No. 8 on MiLB.com's Top 50 Prospects list. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Yount visits Brewers camp Mar 27, 2009
PHOENIX -- Hall of Famer Robin Yount is not sure whether he would be on the Brewers' coaching staff today had his buddy Dale Sveum been named the full-time manager. "That's a hypothetical. I wouldn't go there," said Yount, who dropped by Brewers camp on Thursday for the first time this spring. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Selig defends role in dealing with PEDs Mar 7, 2009
03/07/09 12:45 AM EST. By Scott Merkin / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Robin Yount in 1982 Mar 7, 2009
In 1982, Robin Yount had one of the greatest overall seasons of any major-league shortstop, before or since. Redefining the Position. (Suite101.com)
Relive Cooper's heroics in '82 ALCS Feb 27, 2009
The Brewers' Game 5 win can be seen on Friday at 9 a.m. CT. The 1982 Brewers were a high-powered offensive team featuring five players -- Gorman Thomas, Ben Oglivie, Robin Yount, Ted Simmons and Cooper -- with at least 23 home runs. But the Brewers quickly lost the first two games of the series against the Angels and appeared to be headed home early. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Ramirez out to claim specific role Feb 16, 2009
Pitching coach Bob McClure hearkened back to an observation by a right-handed Hall of Fame hitter, ex-teammate Robin Yount. "He didn't like facing left-handers," McClure said. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Crew prospect Green has wrist surgery Feb 8, 2009
327 with 14 home runs and 86 RBIs in 111 games at Class A West Virginia while earning the Brewers' Robin Yount Award, given to the organization's Minor League player of the year. In 2008 at Brevard County, Green hit. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
BRETT DOLAN ADDRESSES MIDWEST PARTNERSHIP Feb 8, 2009
"Those that told me what they didn't like probably helped me the most. The Sugar Land, TX resident does up to 220 games a year plus basketball and baseball in the offseason. He notes his family doesn't see him much from February through October. "From what I hear, they're wonderful people" he cracked. His job takes him across the U. S. to watch the best baseball players in the world, meet celebrities and have experiences he wouldn't otherwise have. Perks include flying in a Black Hawk helicopter... (The Guthrian, IA)
