Author: Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Ryan Braun, who had not played since last season with the Brewers, officially announced his retirement from baseball Tuesday.

In a remarkable finish, Daniel Vogelbach came off the bench to hit a game-winning grand slam for the Brewers in the bottom of the ninth.

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes matched a major-league record with 10 consecutive strikeouts against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.

The Brewers picked up help at first base Tuesday by trading with Toronto for Rowdy Tellez.

Before being activated Monday, the 29-year-old outfielder had been sidelined for three weeks with a lower back issue.

The Milwaukee right-hander couldn’t keep the ball in the park two years ago. Now he’s one of the hottest pitchers in baseball through three starts.

Milwaukee Brewers bench coach Pat Murphy had a moderate heart attack during the team’s workout Saturday at Miller Park.

The Brewers played so many must-win games in September, they won’t approach the wild-card game Tuesday against the Nationals any differently.

The Brewers were one out away from tying the Cardinals for first place Saturday but lost the game and probably Lorenzo Cain in the process.