Ex-Brewer Willy Adames aims to play every day for Giants, bring championships JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer Dec 13, 2024 Dec 13, 2024 Updated Jul 3, 2026 × Baseball MLB Adames Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SAN FRANCISCO — Willy Adames wasted little time making one thing clear: He wants to play all 162 games for the San Francisco Giants.kAm$@ H96? :?EC@5F465 2D k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^2A?6HD]4@>^2CE:4=6^252>6D\8:2?ED\4@?EC24E\54f7h5fbbbb`c4fd5324ghc4_`a3bf`bQmE96:C ?6H D9@CEDE@Ak^2m %9FCD52J[ p52>6D =@@<65 E@ 9:D =67E 2?5 86?E=J AFE 2 92?5 @? >2?286C q@3 |6=G:?VD C:89E D9@F=56C[ D>:=65 2?5 D2:5[ “:7 96 =6ED >6]”k^AmkAm|6=G:? >:89E ?@E ?665 >F49 4@?G:?4:?8[ E9C:==65 E@ DF556?=J 92G6 DE23:=:EJ 2E 2 A@D:E:@? 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'Losing this guy, whew': Brewers manager is going to miss departing shortstop After helping the Brewers win the National League Central last season, the 29-year-old is leaving a "big void" in Milwaukee. Here's how the Br…
Former Brewer, free agent shortstop Willy Adames headed to Giants on $182 million, 7-year deal The Milwaukee Brewers will be on the lookout for a new shortstop with Willy Adames on his way out west to join the San Francisco Giants on a $…
Brewers' Pat Murphy keeping close eye on the playoffs while looking for ways to get better Milwaukee's manager touched on his team's heartbreaking ouster in the NL wild card round and also looked ahead to next season.
Brewers closer Devin Williams makes no excuses after Mets' stunning 9th-inning comeback Devin Williams, who had allowed just three runs all year, gave up four in the ninth inning of a 4-2 loss that ended the Brewers’ season.
Brewers get veteran starter, 'stud' young infielder from Yankees for 2-time All-Star closer Two cornerstone pieces of the Brewers joined new teams in a matter of days, but the trade return brings the Arizona Fall League's Breakout Pla…
Lefty reliever Hoby Milner signs with Texas Rangers Hoby Milner appeared in 201 games the past three seasons for Milwaukee.
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Jake Bauers returns to Brewers on minor league contract The 29-year-old hit .199 with a .301 on-base percentage, 12 homers, 43 RBIs and 13 stolen bases in 116 games and 346 plate appearances for Mil…