NLDS Outlook

The Brewers will be going up against Phillies ace Cole Hamels on Wednesday. The Brewers will counter with Bush or a combination of Gallardo and McClung. Then, the Brewers will ask CC to pitch on 3 days' rest, once again, to pitch game two, likely against Jamie Moyer. Friday will be an off day before the series comes to Milwaukee on Saturday.

Brewers Going to the Playoffs!

It's been a wild ride. On May 29th, the Brewers playoff chances were at a mere 4.8%. At that point, Gallardo had been lost for the season and nothing was going right. The Brewers started heating up and the team traded for CC. As of August 31, the Brewers playoff chances looked great at 93.9%. But then, the bottom fell out. The Brewers played tougher teams, competing teams played weaker opponents, and the Brewers offense went stagnant. By September 20th, the playoff chances were down to 13.4%. However, the Brewers got it together and started picking up some wins. Going into the final game of the season, the Brewers playoff chances were 45.4%. However, after a Brewers win and Mets loss, the Brewers clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 1982.

Brewers Big Underdogs

The Brewers have a 41% chance of winning as Jeff Suppan takes on Ramon Ramirez and the pesky Reds.

Brewers Playoff Chances Look Bleak

After Thursday's catastrophe, the Brewers playoff chances are down to 32.1%. To turn it around, the Brewers are going to have to beat the Reds who have given the Brewers problems all year.

Brewers are Underdogs Tonight

The Brewers have a 49% chance of winning as Ben Sheets takes on Jason Marquis and the Chicago Cubs. Hopefully yesterday's 11 hits are a sign of things to come.

Brewers have a 42.6% chance of making the playoffs

Although the Brewers lost to the Cubs yesterday, the Mets lost to the lowly Washington Nationals for the second straight game. The Mets have four games with the Cubs before the season is over, so it seems the Brewers are fighting with the Mets for a playoff spot. Currently, the Brewers playoff chances stand at 42.6%.

Brewers have 52% Chance of Winning Must-Win Game

The Brewers-Cubs series features matchups of Sabathia-Dempster, Sheets-Marquis, and Parra-Harden. The Brewers need to take two of three in the series in order to not fall too far behind in the wild card race before faceoffs against the Reds and Pirates. Given Parra's recent struggles and Harden's dominance, it looks as though the next two games are must-wins. The Brewers have a 52% chance of winning as Sabathia takes on Dempster. However, when bats are sleeping, it's tough to wake them up against a pitcher the caliber of Dempster.

Brewers Playoff Chances Up by Default

With the Mets unexpected loss to the Nats Monday night, the Brewers playoff chances increased to 46.2%. It isn't going to be easy. Hopefully Yost's firing jolts the team awake.

Chronicling a Disaster

After the sweep by the Phillies, the Brewers playoff chances reduced to 40.1%. What's even more troubling than the current standings and remaining schedules for the teams in contention is the fact the Brewers are ice cold. Their pitching, hitting, and defense all seem to have left for the off-season. If the Brewers are going to make the playoffs, they need to get on a hot steak, which seems highly unlikely.

Brewers Big Underdogs Today

The Brewers have a 32% chance of winning as Manny Parra takes on Phillies Ace Cole Hamels.

Brewers Playoff Chances Slide Again.

With 15 games remaining, the Brewers lead has been cut to 3 games. Both the Phillies and Astros are charging from behind and have easy schedules down the stretch. The Brewers playoff chances stand at 69.3%, but that percentage could change drasticly by the end of the weekend.

Brewers Underdogs Today

The Brewers have a 49% chance of winning as Ben Sheets takes on Jaime Moyer and the Philadelphia Phillies. The game is very important for the Brewers. The Phillies trail the Brewers by four games in the NL Wild Card race and have an easier schedule down the stretch. If they take at least 3 games from Milwaukee in the 4 game series, the Brewers are in serious trouble. After tonight's matchup, Manny Parra faces Phillies ace Cole Hamels, Dave Bush faces A's import Joe Blanton, and Jeff Suppan squares up against either Brett Myers on three days rest or Kyle Kendrick.

Brewers Playoff Chances Back Up

With Wednesday's mercy win over the Cincinnati Reds and losses by the Phillies and Cardinals, the Brewers playoff chances increased to 77.5%. Joining the Phillies and Cardinals in the hunt are the Astros who are now only 4 games in back of the Brewers.

NL Power Rankings Updated September 10

1. Chicago Cubs

The Cubs remain at the top of the power rankings by default. Between now and the end of the season, every series they play has playoff implications for the wildcard race. After finishing the series with the Cards, they travel to Houston to play the surging Astros, then return home to play the Brewers and Cardinals, before going to New York and Milwaukee to play the Mets and Brewers.

2. New York Mets

The Mets are playing some of their best baseball at the best time of the season to do it. With weak opponents down the stretch, they look to be in great shape to avenge last year's collapse.

3. Houston Astros

That's right, the Houston Astros. While the Brewers have faltered, the throw-away Astros have climbed back into the race. With an easy schedule down the stretch, they look like a serious wildcard contender.

4. Philadelphia Phillies

Although the Mets are getting away from them, the Phillies are still only 4 games back in the wildcard race. With the Brewers collapsing and an easy schedule coming, the Phillies are in great shape to duke it out with the Brewers, Astros, and Cards.

5. Milwaukee Brewers

Why are the Brewers doing this to the fanbase? The offense has disappeared at a very inopportune time. The Brewers need to suck it up and get a split with the Phillies.

6. St. Louis Cardinals

With the Brewers collapse, the Cardinals are right back in the race. Fortunately for the Brewers, the Cardinals don't have an easy schedule down the stretch either. The Cards will struggle keeping up with the easy schedules of the Phillies and Astros.

7. Los Angeles Dodgers

Wrong team, right division. Despite barely being above .500, the Dodgers look like they're about to run away with the NL West. Do they have enough offense to do any damage in the playoffs?

8. Arizona Diamondbacks

The Diamondbacks collapse spanned about 4 months. What looked to be an improved offense and elite team turned out to be a mirage. Can they climb back into the NL West race?

Today is a Must Win for the Brewers

The Brewers have a 68% chance of winning as CC Sabathia takes on Bronson Arroyo and the Reds. Games don't get much more "must win" than this. After today's game, the Brewers travel to Philadelphia to open a four game series in which CC is not scheduled to pitch. The Phillies are currently 3 games behind the Brewers. If the Brewers don't win today, it's quite possible they'll be tied with the Phillies by the end of the weekend.

Brewers Playoff Chances Slipping Away

The Brewers playoff chances stand at 69% according to CoolStandings.com. However, the Brewers have struggled with good teams and the Reds all year. Of the remaining 17 games, 6 are against the Cubs, 4 are against the Phillies, 4 are against the Reds, and 3 are against the Pirates. The Brewers are in serious trouble.

Brewers Favorites Today

The Brewers have a 57% chance of winning as Jeff Suppan takes on Ramon Ramirez and the Cincinnati Reds.

Playoff Chances Sliding

After Monday night's disappointing loss to the Reds, the Brewers playoffs chances reduced to 75.1%.

Brewers Somehow Favorites

The Brewers have a 61% chance of winning as Dave Bush takes on Edison Volquez and the Cincinnati Reds.

Brewers Playoff Chances Drop

The Brewers playoff chances dropped to 82.5% after Sunday afternoon's loss to the Padres.

Brewers Favorites Today

The Brewers have a 66% chance of winning as Manny Parra takes on Chris Young and the San Diego Padres.

Brewers Playoff Chances Climbing

After Sheets' shutout on Saturday night, the Brewers playoff chances increased to 89.1%. There could be a dramatic shift after today, given the Phillies and Mets play two games today.

Brewers Favorites Today

The Brewers have a 57% chance of winning as Ben Sheets takes on Jake Peavy and the San Diego Padres. During Sheets' last start, he left the game early due to tightness. Therefore, it is something to watch for today.

Brewers Playoff Chances Up Slightly

The Brewers playoff chances have increased to 86.7% after a win against the Padres and losses by the Cardinals and Astros.

Brewers Have a Good Chance to Snap Losing Streak

The Brewers have a 73% chance of winning as CC takes on Josh Geer and the San Diego Padres.

Brewers Playoff Chances Slipping

After the series opening loss to the Padres, the Brewers playoff chances slipped to 84%.

MU Big East Schedule

Thursday, Jan. 1 Villanova at Marquette, 2:30 p.m., ESPN

Sunday, Jan. 4 Cincinnati at Marquette

Wednesday, Jan. 7 Marquette at Rutgers

Saturday, Jan. 10 West Virginia at Marquette

Saturday, Jan. 17 Marquette at Providence, 9 p.m., ESPN2

Saturday, Jan. 24 DePaul at Marquette, 2 p.m., ESPN2

Monday, Jan. 26 Marquette at Notre Dame, 7 p.m., ESPN

Saturday, Jan. 31 Georgetown at Marquette

Tuesday, Feb. 3 Marquette at DePaul

Friday, Feb. 6 Marquette at USF

Tuesday, Feb. 10 Marquette at Villanova, 7:30 p.m., ESPN2

Saturday, Feb. 14 St. John’s at Marquette

Tuesday, Feb. 17 Seton Hall at Marquette

Saturday, Feb. 21 Marquette at Georgetown

Wednesday, Feb. 25 Connecticut at Marquette, 7 p.m., ESPN

Sunday, March 1 Marquette at Louisville, Noon, CBS Sports

Wednesday, March 4 Marquette at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m., ESPN2

Saturday, March 7 Syracuse at Marquette

Brewers Favorites to Bounce Back

The Brewers have a 63% chance of bouncing back as Jeff Suppan takes on Shawn Estes and the San Diego Padres to open a three game series.

Brewers Playoff Chances Down Slightly

The Brewers playoff chances were reduced to 88.4% after the sweep by the Mets.

Brewers Slight Favorites Today

The Brewers have a 56% chance of winning as Dave Bush takes on Oliver Perez and the New York Mets.

Brewers Playoff Chances Down

The Brewers playoff chances decreased to 89.9% after Tuesday's nights loss to the Mets. Not helping were wins by the Cardinals and the Phillies.

Brewers Favorites Tonight

The Brewers have a 60% chance of winning as Manny Parra takes on Jonathan Niese and the New York Mets. Niese is a highly touted prospect who is making his major league debut.

Playoff Chances Decline Modestly

The Brewers playoff chances declined modestly from 93.9% to 93.5% after losing to the Mets on Sunday. The Brewers were helped by losses by the Phillies, Cubs, and Cardinals.

Brewers Slight Favorites Today

The Brewers have a 53% chance of winning as Ben Sheets takes on Johan Santana and the New York Mets in a matchup in which runs will be at a premium. The Mets are hungry to win this game, as the Phillies trail them by only one game in the NL East.