July 4: According to SI, Brooks Kieschnick has hit (4) more home runs than allowed (3). SI also states that Jose Hernandez is more than half way to 200 strike outs with the season half way over. The same issue polls many MLB players and it turns out while Milwaukee came in second as worst road city (24.1% of the votes), Miller Park came in second as best visiting locker room with 15.5% of the vote. Detroit (31.8%) is the worst city and Tampa (36.7%) has the best visiting clubhouse.

July 5: Young has a team leading 14 game hitting streak while Podsednik's nine game hitting streak ended.

July 6: The Brewers' season high hitting streak of 14 games by Young came to an end when EY failed to get on base when he Pinch hit for Sheets.

Podsednik is leading the majors reaching base safely in 36 consecutive games and is second in the league with batting average. He is being mentioned as a rookie of the year candidate. It would be cool to see him in the All Star Game, though it looks to be Jenkins. He is chasing Barry Bonds who has the season high streak of 39 games of reaching base safely. By the way the first d in Podsednik is silent so all the nicknames out there don't work.

A third and final note for the day, Sheets, who leads MLB in innings pitch and home runs, pitched a great game today giving up no homers and only one run getting his seventh win of the season.

July 7: The Brewers are playing .500 ball since. Since May 16, the team is 23-23. Go Crew!

July 9: On the one year anniversary of Miller Park's first All Star Game, Geoff Jenkins is elected by the fans to be the last man on the NL Roster with 2,872,200 votes. Though the votes for each player were not released, it is rumored not to have been close. He will join Sexson in Chicago as Milwaukee will have two representatives for the second straight year.

Randall Simon 'attacked' the Italian Sausage during the sausage race. He got off with a pocket change fine because he just meant to tap the sausage on the head.

The Brewers have played 12 extra inning games this season. In 2002 they played 13.

The Brewers have played four home games where no home runs were hit including three of the last four games. They have won all four.

July 10: Keith Ginter hit two home runs for his first multi-home run game of his career.

Podsednik, also tied Young with stolen bases, at 19.

July 13: Sexson enters the All Star Break with a 14 game hitting streak.

July 14: Sexson is named as the final player to the Home Run Derby. He is eliminated in the first round with one home run. Brett Boone was the only player to finish with fewer: 0.

July 15: Sexson was 0-2 at the All Star game and Geoff Jenkins was the only position player left on the bench as the American League won home field advantage for the 2003 World Series.

July 21: Podsednik reached base safely in 47 straight games, breaking the longest streak in the majors of the season of 39 set by Barry Bonds. Tonight, he failed to reach base for the first time in nearly two months. The record, by the way, is 84 set by Ted Williams.

July 24: The Brewers drew nearly 22,500 fans and passed the million mark in attendance in the 53rd home game of the season.

Bernie Mac's movie, "Mr. 3000" continues filming at Miller Park during the short homestand.

July 25: Attendance continues to improve from earlier in the season. Peaking in May with a 30% drop, Miller Park has recovered to only a 21% drop thus far, with the season 2/3 over.

July 27: Did you know Bob Uecker was born in Illinois in a "nativity-like setting?" Just one of his lines from his acceptance as he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as an announcer. Brewers congratulated him by being swept by the Rockies. Visit my tribute to Bob here. Audio of his speech is here.

August 5: Sexson hit his 30th HR of the season. He is the 6th Brewers player to have 2 or more than 30 HR seasons. It was also his 14th Multi HR game.

August 8: The Brewers are only 11 victories away from having a better record than last year. However, 11 of the 15 series that remain involve teams with winning records.

August 10: Paul Molitor Bobblehead day brought in the second highest attendance of the year: 37,521.

August 19: Brewers traded Young to San Francisco.

The Brewers treated Yost to aa 48th Birthday win. The second Bucket Head Brigade win! I was there. If you have a chance go on a Tuesday and sit in section 232. It is a blast!

August 21: Sweep! The Brewers won three in a row for the first time since June 25-27. It was the first sweep since sweeping the Mets on June 5th in a double header and the first three game sweep since May 19-21 against the Padres.

Miller Park is finally reviewed by ESPN.com, which is rating all the parks. I can live with what is said until the last statement. Miller Park is a much more enjotable experience the County Stadium! Click here to see the review. My comments coming in a future update.

August 22: Mike DeJean was traded to St. Louis.

August 23: The Brewers win the season series against the Pirates and win five in a row. It is the first time the Brewers have won five consecutive home games since April 2001 when Miller Park opened!

August 24: The Brewers current season high six game winning streak breaks many droughtts in Milwaukee. They have won six straight for the first time in five years, swept back-to-back series (3+ games) for the first time in six years (Detroit and Toronto in July 1987), won seven consecutive home games for the firtst time since 1995, the first time they have had a perfect homestand against multiple teams since May 1980, and the fitst time they have ever swept the Pirates in Milwaukee. Go Brewers!!!

The Brewers won their 54th game. They won their 54th game last year on Sept 19 and is now only 3 wins from having a better record than last year. They need to win 9 of their last 33 to miss 100 losses.

If they win we will come. The 36,238 fans in attendance was the third-largest crowd at Miller Park this year after opening day and Molitor bobblehead day..

August 29: All good things must come to an end. Tonight the Cubs, of all teams, not only ended the brewers streak of 10 wins, but also Podsednik's hitting streak. Unfortunately it was the first day without Geoff Jenkins who broke his theumb in yesterday's game.

August 30: Sexson had 4 RBIs giving him 100 for the season. This is the fourth time he has reached this mark. He joins Cooper, Thomas, Yount, and Burnits as the only Brewers to do this.

Podsednik has stolen base 10 consecutive times without being caught, including stealing home!

August 31: The Brewers have their first winning month since May 2001.

The Crew scored their 90th first inning run. Last year they only scored 63 times in the first.. Double plays, however are down to 114 from 154..

If the Brewrs win all but five of their games in September they will have a winning season. They need to win tthree to avoid a 100-loss season.

September 2: With only 8,703 fans, Miller Park marked a new lowest attendence record.

September 3: Brady Clark was a single away from a cycle. Nice try, and congratulations!

September 4: Scott Podesednik was naked N.L. Rookie of the Month!

September 5: Randall Simon returned to Miller Park.

September 6: Four days after setting a record low attendence base, fans from Chicago poured into Miller Park to set a record high as the park hit 46,218 baseball fans.

The Brewers had their first back-to-back losses since August 14th and 15th and began a long losing streak that ended the title, "hottest team in baseball." It was nice while it lasted!

September 7: The Brewers were 0-7 against the Cubs at Miller Park, or is it Wrigley North? We are 9-15 lifetime in Milwaukee against out rivals.

September 9: If Podsednik is named as N.L. Rookie of the Year, he has a good chance of becoming the fourth rookie since 1900 to finish a season with a .300 average, 40 steals and 100 runs. He currently needs 4 steals and 14 runs and, of course, to win the honor.

Eleventh Anniversary of Yount becoming MLB's 17th 3000th hit player.

September 11: Sheets is the first Brewer to have back-to-back 200+ inning seasons since Jamie Nacaro in 1992-93. He is 2 wins away from a career high.

Podsednik set a NL Brewers record with 38 stolen bases.

Brewers avoided being swept by the Astros in a four game set. They have not been swept in four since April 1998

September 24: Podsednik set a Brewers franchise record for rookies with his 169th double play. Pat Listach held the previous record. He was also the last (and only) player to where a Brewers uniform and be elected Rookie of the Year.

September 26: Podsednik was named to the Topps’ All-Star Rookie Team. He has set club rookie records for hits in a season, run scored, and has equaled the club rookie record for triples with seven joining Alex Sanchez (2002) and Ernest Riles (1985). He has also equaled Brewers franchise record, also held by Geoff Jenkins (9/17/99 - 9/8/00), when he stole 14 consecutive bases from August 15 - September 9. He is currently ranked third on Brewers’ single season Top 10 and trails second place by two (Paul Molitor, 1987 - 45).

September 27: Richie Sexson tied the Brewers franchise record with himself and Gorman Thomas with 45 home runs.

September 28: Podsednik became only the fourh rookie since 1900 to finish a season with a .300+ average, 40+ steals and 100 runs. He joins Ichiro Suzuki (2001), "Shoeless" Joe Jackson (1911) and Jimmy Barrett (1900). He finished the season batting .314 with 29 doubles, eight triples, nine home runs and 58 RBIs. He also led rookies in nine different offensive categories and finished second in the Major Leagues in batting with runners in scoring position and first in batting average in day games.

The Brewers had a good year. I say that as it was an improvement. Yost did his job. He made the team play and kept them motivated. For that he deserves a contract extention. Payne need to show the team, city, and state that he is committed to the Brewers and for a long term growth plan. This can only be done with a consistent management team. He also needs to forlk out the money and sign Jenkins and Sexson. Attendence will only continue to fall without them, especially Sexson.

Congratulations to all the Brewers and good luck to Scott Podsednik as the Rookie of the year balloting draws near! He deserves it.

MLB players with Wisconsin ties include the following:

• Craig Counsell, Ariz, Whitefish Bay
• Mark Grudzielanek, Cubs, Oak Creek
• Eric Hinske, Tor, Menasha
• Damian Miller, Cubs, West Salem
• Joe Randa, KC, Milwaukee
• Kris Benson, Pitt, Superior
• Lance Painter, St. L, UW-Madison
• Paul Quantril, Minn, UW-Madison
• Brad Radke, Minn, Eau Claire
• Jarrod Washburn, Anah, Webster

The Milwaukee Brewers were the first official opponent at The Ballpark in Arlington on April 11, 1994. The Brewers beat the Texas Rangers 4-3. They also recorded the following firsts at that ballpark:

• Winning Pitcher: Jaime Navarro
• Save: Bob Scanlan
• Batter: Pat Listach
• Run: Dave Nilsson
• Triple: Kevin Seitzer
• Home Run: Dave Nilsson off Kenny Rogers
• RBI: Dave Nilsson
• Walk: Turner Ward
• Error: John Jaha
• Double Play: Texas, 1-6-3, Dave Nilsson (Mil)

  Milwaukee Brewers' All-Stars source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6/24/03
  1970 - Tommy Harper 1971 - Marty Pattin 1972 - Ellie Rodriguez 1973 - Davey May, Jim Colborn 1974 - Don Money, Darrell Porter 1975 - Henry Aaron, George Scott 1976 - Bill Travers 1977 - Don Money, Jim Slaton 1978 - Larry Hisle, Don Money (starter), Lary Sorensen, 1979 - Cecil Cooper, 1b. 1980 - Robin Yount, Cecil Cooper, Paul Molitor (starter, injured), Ben Oglivie (started for injured Jim Rice) 1981 - Rollie Fingers, rhp; Ted Simmons, Gorman Thomas, of; 1982 - Cecil Cooper (started for injured Rod Carew), Ben Oglivie, Robin Yount (starter), Rollie Fingers 1983 - Cecil Cooper, Ben Oglivie, Ted Simmons (starter), Robin Yount (starter, top vote-getter) 1984 - Jim Sundberg	1985 - Cecil Cooper, Paul Molitor 1986 - Teddy Higuera 1987 - Dan Plesac 1988 - Paul Molitor(starter) 1989 - Dan Plesac 1990 - Dave Parker 1991 - Paul Molitor 1992 - Paul Molitor 1993 - Greg Vaughn 1994 - Ricky Bones 1995 - Kevin Seitzer 1996 - Greg Vaughn 1997 - Jeff Cirillo 1998 - Fernando Vina 1999 - Jeromy Burnitz (started for injured player), David Nilsson 2000 - Bob Wickman 2001 - Ben Sheets 2002 - Jose Hernandez, Richie Sexson 2003 - Geoff Jenkins (32nd Man top vote getter), Richie Sexson
  In Other News... Get Up! Get Up! Get Outta Here! GONE! Congratulations Geoff Jenkins!!!! FINAL RESULTS: 2,872,200 votes for Jenkins...Those two hundred are probably mine! Having Jenkins on the ballot for the 32nd man is generated a lot of positive buzz nationwide, which is great considering the Brewers tend to get a lot of negative publicity due to their Selig connection. Often, the press will run with the smallest bit. Crazy! Anyway, from MLB.com: "Patrick & Co. [ESPN's Dan Patrick, Trey Wingo, Sean Salisbury and Rob Dibble] are not the only ones who have looked at the stats, recognized how far Jenkins has come since his season-ending ankle injury last June, and taken up his cause. Jim Rome pumped Jenkins throughout his show on Wednesday, and Brewers broadcaster Daron Sutton called his contacts with the Tigers, Angels and Braves and asked them to make the case. The campaign also continued locally, with more radio and TV interviews and with a barrage of promos at Miller Park, where the Brewers took on the Pirates. "I feel pretty good that my fans are going to vote for me," Jenkins said. "But the big thing is getting out there [to a national audience]. I just want to know. Can I play?" Sadly, Jenkins, was the only non-pitcher not to play as the AL won in the bottom of the eighth. image from milwaukeebrewers.com