Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun visited Brewers camp Monday but is still "strongly leaning" toward retiring, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Braun's visibility at the camp may have led some to believe he is considering playing at some point this year, and he did not close the door on that happening, saying, "Until I get to a point where I've completely made my mind up, I just don't see any sense in making (retirement) official." However, he did ultimately ...

Free-agent outfielder Ryan Braun isn't ready to retire, but he also said that he's "not currently interested in playing." The 37-year-old became a free agent when the Milwaukee Brewers declined their half of his mutual option for 2021 and gave him a $4 million buyout instead. With no designated hitter currently projected in the National League for 2021, that also hurts Braun's market. The fifth overall pick in the 2005 draft, Braun was the NL Rookie of the Year in 2007, the 2011 NL MVP and won ...

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitterRyan Braun(oblique) provided additional clarity on the malady that has sidelined him Thursday versus Los Angeles, saying that he is dealing with a left oblique strain. Due to the nature of the injury, it would be highly surprising if Braun is available off the bench for Game 2 or at all in Game 3 (if necessary) on Friday if Milwaukee can keep their season alive. Tyrone Taylor is starting in right field Thursday and would presumably continue to see ...

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Ryan Braun (back) is being held out of Game 2s starting lineup Thursday in the wild-card series versus the Dodgers and left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Braun was deemed day-to-day after exiting early Wednesday with back stiffness, with his absence confirmed by the presence of Ryon Healy at the DH slot Thursday with Tyrone Taylor taking over in right field. Braun finished the regular season ice cold, going 2-for-23 over his final seven contests. His ...

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (back) is not in the lineup on Wednesday. Manager Craig Counsell stated that Braun would need a day off this week to rest his back. Dan Vogelbach is getting the start at designated hitter in the game with Jace Peterson in right field. Braun has been surprisingly productive in September, slashing .340/.373/.745 with five home runs and 16 RBI. He slashed just .170/.228/.358 with only two home runs in August. Expect to see him back in the lineup when the ...

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run in a 6-0 win over the Brewers in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader. Braun didn't start the first game Wednesday, but he packed a punch in the nightcap. Cardinals starter Johan Oviedo allowed the first two batters to reach in the first inning, and Braun made him pay with the homer. The 36-year-old Braun has homered four times in his last six games. He's slashing .240/.295/.521 with six long balls, 22 RBI, ...

Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Ryan Braun went 0-for-3 with the game-winning RBI in the Brewers' 1-0 victory over the Cubs on Friday. In a game where the Brewers only recorded four hits, Braun made the difference with a walk-off sacrifice fly. Braun is now slashing .300/.358/.550 through his past seven games. He's providing the Brewers with some stability and veteran leadership as they close in on a playoff spot.

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Ryan Braun is not a candidate to see time at first base during September, manager Craig Counsell stated Friday. Braun was last among the starting nine last Sunday as the club attempts to manage his perpetual back ailment, but theres a possibility that he gets back in Saturday versus Cleveland. Despite designating Justin Smoak for assignment, the group of Jedd Gyorko, Daniel Vogelbach, and even Keston Hiura, will man first base ahead of Braun. ...

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Ryan Braun is not among the starting nine for Mondays contest against Pittsburgh and right-hander Trevor Williams. Braun is battling a back injury that has kept him from playing everyday as Jace Peterson will instead man right field with Jedd Gyorko serving as the DH. Manager Craig Counsell noted that Monday was just a day of maintenance for Braun, who will not be heading to the IL due to the ailment. Still, having produced a .588 OPS through ...

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Ryan Braun went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 9-1 win over the Pirates. Braun gave the Brewers a 4-0 lead in the third inning with his blast off Pirates starter Derek Holland. The 36-year-old Braun is slashing .197/.246/.377 with two homers, nine RBI, four runs scored and a stolen base through 17 games. He's obviously in the downturn of a illustrious career. In terms of fantasy purposes his best days are behind him.