Two of Bob Uecker’s claims to fame — baseball and acting — came together brilliantly in one famous line: “Juuuust a bit outside!” It was the combination of humor and great broadcasting that made him one of America’s great personalities.

Milwaukee fans could listen to Uecker broadcast ... “He made Harry Doyle the character it was," David S. Ward, the movie's director, said Thursday night. "In a way, he was kind of a narrator ...

"In way, there is no 'Major League' without Bob Uecker," Director David S. Ward told me in a phone call. The world became a sadder and much less funny place on Thursday when it was announced that Bob Uecker passed away at the age of 90.

Milwaukee fans could listen to Bob Uecker broadcast Brewers games for over a half-century. But he showed off his play-by-play skills — and comedic talent — for more of a national audience when he appeared in the 1989 classic “Major League” as Cleveland announcer Harry Doyle.

Advertisement Article continues below this ad Milwaukee fans could listen to ... “He made Harry Doyle the character it was," David S. Ward, the movie's director, said Thursday night.

Two of Bob Uecker’s claims to fame — baseball and acting — came together brilliantly in one famous line: “Juuuust a bit outside!” Milwaukee ... it was,” David S. Ward, the movie ...

FILE - Bob Uecker throws the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the National League wildcard baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers ... it was," David S. Ward, the movie's director ...

Milwaukee fans could listen to Uecker broadcast ... “He made Harry Doyle the character it was,” David S. Ward, the movie’s director, said Thursday night. “In a way, he was kind of a ...

Pat Murphy will enter his second season as manager of the Milwaukee Brewers in 2025. He had one of the best first seasons by a Brewers’ manager, tied for the second-highest win total with George Bamberger.

The Brewers' decision-makers may be tempted to change Sal Frelick's role for the upcoming season, but is it a risk worth taking?

Murphy always likes to tell reporters that damage is thrown; hitting for power, he's saying, is more about taking advantage of pitchers' mistakes than anything else. Thus, the most essential element to hitting for damage — as far as swing decisions are concerned, at least — is fairly simple: Swinging at the right pitches.

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