Packers Mull Intra-Division Trade

The Packers are considering an intra-division trade of Brett Favre. I hope Ted Thompson's office is barricaded.

Brewers Fans Try to Forget

Fans of the Milwaukee Brewers will try to forget an unfortunate series in which their team was sweep by the Chicago Cubs. Although the Cardinals are back in the front of the Wild Card race, the Brewers aggregate winning percentage of remaining opponents is around .480, while the aggregate winning percentage of the Cards remaining opponents is around .510. Teams like the Cardinals and Marlins proved in recent years that if you get in the playoffs, anything can happen.

Brewers have a 51% chance of winning tonight

In what will likely be the Brewers best chance at salvaging the series, Manny Parra and the Brewers face Ryan Dempster and the Cubs. According the the folks at AccuScore, the Brewers have a 51% chance of winning. Dempster comes into the game with only one road win this season, so hopefully the Brewers offense can jump on him early.

Brewers Playoff Chances Still Above 50/50

Despite the disappointing losses to the Cubs and Astros, the Brewers playoff chances are at 54.1%. If you can make the playoffs, anything can happen as the Cardinals and Marlins have proven in recent years.

Brewers Have a 57% Chance of Winning Tonight

Ben Sheets and the Brewers take on Carlos Zambrano and the Cubs with the Brewers trying to bounce back from yesterday's loss and even the series at one game a piece. The Brewers have a 57% chance of winning, according to the folks at Accuscore.

Marquette 5-Packs on Sale Today

Marquette 5-Packs are on sale.

Ticket packs start at $45.

Gold Plan: UW, Cinci, DePaul, Seton Hall, West Virginia

Blue Plan: UCONN, Georgetown, St. John's, Syracuse, Villanova

Don't Look Here

A "Don't Look Here" style article about CC and Prince.

Brewers have a 66% Chance of Winning Tonight (7/28)

The Brewers have a 66% chance of winning tonight as CC takes on Ted Lilly.

Brewers playoff chances down to 68.3%

The Brewers playoff chances are down to 68.3% after dropping two of three to the Astros. The new projected number of wins: 91.5.

Brewers have a 65% chance of bouncing back tonight

RHP Dave Bush (5-8) takes on RHP Brandon Backe (6-10) as the Brewers look to even the series at one game a piece. According to the folks at AccuScore, the Brewers have a 65% chance of winning.

I'm looking for Ray Durham to get the start for the Brewers, going against the right handed Backe.

Brewers Playoff Chances Down to 70.6%

Due to the Brewers loss, the playoff chances were reduced from 71.8% to 70.6%. The Brewers were helped by losses from the Cubs, Cards, and Phillies. The new expected number of wins by the Brewers: 92.

Cubs Lose! Cubs Lose!

The Milwaukee Brewers will be facing the Houston Astros tonight with first-place in the NL Central on the line. Earlier today, the Cubs lost.

Amusing Favre Tribute

"Bye, Bye to Our Number One Guy." A parody Favre tribute to the tune of Don Henley's "American Pie."

Brewers have a 58% chance of winning tonight

9-2 Manny Parra takes on 5-3 Wandy Rodriguez as the Brewers try to continue to have success against lefties (21-9 this season against lefties). The folks at AccuScore give the Brewers a 58% chance of continuing their winning streak.

As if the MU-Brewers fans didn't have enough reason to hate the Cubs already...

The Cubs have called up pitcher (and former Notre Dame receiver) Jeff Samardzija.

Brewers Playoff Chances at July 25th

71.8% chance of making the playoffs, with a 39.1% chance of winning the division. Expected wins:92.7.

Melvin doesn't anticipate adding a reliever

According to MLBTradeRumors.com, Doug Melvin does not anticipate adding a reliever this month.

Adding a reliever is very expensive this time of year, and it appears Melvin has confidence a couple of his middle relievers will iron things out.

Brewers have a 55% chance of winning tonight

Ben Sheets goes up against Todd Wellemeyer as the Brewers try to sweep the Cardinals. The Brewers have a 55% chance for a sweep.

Brewers Playoff Chances Skyrocketing

The Brewers now have a 68% chance of making the playoffs, according to coolstandings.com. One week ago, the Brewers chances were at 41.3%. What a difference a week without losing makes.

Milwaukee has a 52% chance of winning tonight

Milwaukee has a 52% chance of winning tonight per the guys at Accuscore.

CC Sabathia goes to the mound as the Brewers attempt to win their 6th straight road game.

Ideas for Brewers Fans

If the rotation holds up, CC Sabathia will be pitching Friday, August 8th against the Nationals. Also, Ben Sheets would pitch the next day and Parra would be going on Sunday. If you're not from the Milwaukee area, it would be a great weekend to come in for a few games. If you're in town, you may want to get tickets for August 8th ASAP before everybody realizes CC will pitch that day. A pair of tickets can currently be purchased off of StubHub for $20 each.

Brewers Playoff Chances Assessment

According to CoolStandings.com, the Milwaukee Brewers have a 64.1% chance of making the playoffs. Of their 62 remaining games, the aggregate winning percentage of their opponents is .484. That compares to the Cubs at .509 and Cardinals at .511.Also, the Brewers overtook the Cubs a couple days ago as top RPI in the NL.

MilwaukeeSportsFan's Inaugural Blog Post

Thank you for visiting mkesports.com. Everybody's support has allowed our website to expand content as readership has increased. In order to provide more content to Milwaukee and Wisconsin sports fans, we are rolling out some blogs. Also, check out our message boards for a more interactive fan experience. Thanks again.