Milwaukee Brewers Tickets

Milwaukee Brewers information, After much controversy about bringing a team to Milwaukee, the Seattle Pilots relocated to Wisconsin in 1969 and became known as the Milwaukee Brewers. In 1974, the Brewers executed a trade that brought all-time great Hank Aaron back to Milwaukee. It was not until 1978, however, that the Brewers would have a winning season. In the early 1980's, Milwaukee reached its high point. In 1981, the Brewers played in their first playoff series, only to lose to the Yankees. The team's outstanding offensive production in the 1982 season earned them the nickname of Harvey's Wallbangers; the team went on to win the American League pennant. During the 1980's, Rollie Fingers won the MVP award and Cy Young award (1981); additionally, Robin Yount won the MVP award in 1982 and 1989. Highlights of the 1987 season included Juan Nieves' no-hitter, the only one recorded in franchise history.

As baseball underwent exoansion, the Brewers were transferred from the AL East to the AL Central in 1994. In 1998, the Brewers were once again transferred, this time to the National League, to facilitate interleague play. Miller Park was opened in 2001, set to replace Milwaukee County Stadium. In an attempt to restructure the team, the Brewers traded star outfielder Carlos Lee to Texas for Kevin Mench, Francisco Cordero, and Laynce Nix in 2006. With youngster Ben Sheets on the team, the Brewer's hope to turn around their recent woes and establish the team as a competitor once again.