Here are some fun stats: in 2010, the Milwaukee Brewers’ pitching staff has allowed six homeruns, seven doubles, and 22 hits in the ninth inning of games. In all of 2009, the Brewers’ staff allowed ten homeruns, 17 doubles, and 101 hits. The 2009 Brewers’ Opponents RSL in the ninth inning was .222/.284/.330/.615. In 2010, that RSL is .319/.338/.710/1.048.

The Milwaukee Brewers are a young talented team being absolutely destroyed by their bullpen. More specifically, the Brewers are being destroyed by Trevor Hoffman. Last night, Randy Wolf went eight innings and handed a 3-2 lead to Hoffman. T-Hoff allowed four hits, two walks, two homeruns and five earned runs in blowing the lead and the game for the Brewers. Hoffman’s ERA is now 13.50, he has allowed more earned runs in 2010 than he did in all of 2009, and he is 1-2 with three blown saves. At the age of 42, it is starting to become difficult to deny the obvious, and if he is hell-bent on Bert Blylevening his way to 600 saves, the Brewers would be well served to let him do it somewhere else.

The Beginning
The Seattle Pilots joined the American League in 1969, and were gone by 1970. After one fleeting season in Seattle, the Pilots set sail for Milwaukee and became the Brewers.

Later Developments
In 1998, as part of the expansion agreement with the new Diamondbacks and Devil Rays, the Brewers agreed to switch leagues, becoming the first team ever to switch from one league to another, and joined the National League Central.

Best Trade in Team History
In 1976, the Brewers acquired Cecil Cooper from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for George Scott and Bernie Carbo. Cooper enjoyed a very good decade for the Brewers, while Scott and Carbo did not last in Boston.

Worst Trade in Team History
In 1992, the Brewers sent Gary Sheffield along with Geoff Kellogg to the San Diego Padres for Ricky Bones, Jose Valentin, and Matt Mieske.

All Milwaukee Brewers Stories

2008 Milwaukee Brewers Preview
The Brewers should have made the playoffs in 2007, and should be considered the favorites in 2008.

Hating on the Milwaukee Brewers
Keith has found a city and a team for Cubs fans to despise more than St. Louis and the Cardinals.

2007 Milwaukee Brewers Preview
Loaded with talent, the Brewers could take a wide open NL Central and stay on top for a while.

2006 Milwaukee Brewers Preview
These young Brewers appear poised to enjoy their first winning season since 1992.

Splitsville: 2005 Batters 1/9/06
Brewers, Blue Jays, Phillies, Rangers, and Mets fans: see how a careful analysis of split statistics elucidates your team's offseason moves.

2005 Team Notes 12/7/05
Interesting statistical notes on a dozen teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers.

Unable to Evaluate Closers 5/18/05
During the course of very few sentences, AP writer Alan Robinson criticizes Trevor Hoffman, praises Jose Mesa, and labels Danny Kolb a 'star reliever.' An overrated Brewers closer... where have we seen that before? Admonish May's Bonehead Sports Analyst.

Top 10 Rookie of the Year Busts of All-Time 11/04
Listach was an incredibly exciting player as a rookie. 54 steals, 93 runs scored; truly a sparkplug at the top of the Brewers lineup that featured Robin Yount, Paul Molitor, Greg Vaughn, and Dante Bichette. It would be the last Brewers team to feature Molitor and Yount together, and Listach may have taken it personally. Of course, he also had many health issues, and despite his speed had no knack for getting on base. He was out of baseball before 30.
Read about more rookie flameouts.

Some Things You May Have Missed 10/04
Ben Sheets finished with a 12-14 record for the Brewers despite finishing fourth in the Majors with a 2.70 ERA, while Bartolo Colon of the Angels finished fourth in the Majors with 18 wins despite his 5.02 ERA.

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