Sports – Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013

Ryan Braun Suspended.

The hammer dropped on Ryan Braun on Monday afternoon as the former MVP accepts a suspension 65 game suspension for violating the league’s drug policy.  The suspension will last through the rest of the 2013 season and cost him over $3 million dollars in salary.  Braun spoke to his teammates before Monday’s game and released the following statement; “As I have acknowledged in the past, I am not perfect,” Braun said in a statement. “I realize now that I have made some mistakes. I am willing to accept the consequences of those actions. This situation has taken a toll on me and my entire family, and it has been a distraction to my teammates and the Brewers organization. I am very grateful for the support I have received from players, ownership and the fans in Milwaukee and around the country. “Finally, I wish to apologize to anyone I may have disappointed — all of the baseball fans especially those in Milwaukee, the great Brewers organization and my teammates. I am glad to have this matter behind me once and for all, and I cannot wait to get back to the game I love.”

 

Brewers

The least of the Brewers worries on Monday was a 5-3 loss to the San Diego Padres. Tom Gorzelanny gave up five runs on five hits in five and two-thirds innings of work.  Jean Segura drove in a pair.  The series continues tonight as Donovan Hand takes on Tyson Ross.  Coverage begins at 6:35pm pm on KFIZ.

 

NL Central

Pit 6 Wash 5

Cubs 4 AZ 2

Reds 11 SF 6

 

Cubs Trade

The Cubs have trade pitcher Matt Garza to the Rangers in exchange for a pair of minor leaguers and pitcher Justin Grimm.

 

Badger QB Robbed

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Badger quarterback Tanner McEvoy was the victim of a strong-armed robbery on Sunday morning. The report says the recent transfer suffered two head cuts and had his wallet, watch and iPhone stolen. He participated in Monday’s workouts.