5:00 PM EST (1)

Updating a previous report, Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports

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Updating a previous report, Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets (elbow) is unlikely to return during the 2008 playoffs after an MRI revealed he has a torn muscle near his pitching elbow. Sheets said he tried acupuncture and massage and neither treatment worked to get him back on the mound for the playoffs. He indicated that it is a short-term injury and he should be fine in the long run.

4:00 PM EST (4)

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Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports

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Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets (elbow) was left off the team's playoff roster for the NLDS. Sheets underwent an MRI Monday, Sept. 29, which confirmed that he has a muscle tear near his elbow. He will miss the entire 2008 postseason.

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Ben Sheets has been left off the Brewers' postseason roster,

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Ben Sheets has been left off the Brewers' postseason roster, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.He is dealing with a muscle tear near his elbow, and was viewed as a longshot to pitch again this year. The Brewers snuck into the playoffs as the wildcard and must battle the NL East champion Phillies without their best pitcher.

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Ben Sheets has been left off the Brewers' postseason roster,

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Ben Sheets has been left off the Brewers' postseason roster, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.He is dealing with a muscle tear near his elbow, and was viewed as a longshot to pitch again this year.

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The Brewers will not carry Ben Sheets on their roster for the

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The Brewers will not carry Ben Sheets on their roster for the NLDS against the Phillies. Sheets' latest MRI reportedly confirmed that he has a muscle tear near his elbow. [...]

[+] September 29th 2008 3 Updates

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9:00 PM EST (2)

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Ben Sheets indicated that his elbow didn't respond well during

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Ben Sheets indicated that his elbow didn't respond well during his start Saturday, leaving his status for the postseason in question. "That’s all I had," he said after throwing 2 1/3 innings against the Cubs. [...]

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Brewers SP Ben Sheets tried to put aside nagging elbow soreness

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News: Brewers SP Ben Sheets tried to put aside nagging elbow soreness to make his first start since Sept. 17, but he gave up four runs in only 2 2/3 innings Friday against a Cubs team that was resting most of its starters. He allowed five hits and two walks, recording one strikeout. The loss dropped his record to 13-9. [...]

7:00 PM EST (3)

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For the second consecutive outing Sheets faced the Cubs and

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For the second consecutive outing Sheets faced the Cubs and didn't make it through three frames. It's been a poor stretch run for the incumbent Milwaukee ace, who is 0-2 over his last three starts and has been knocked around for nine earned runs (including three homers) in 10 1/3 innings. Fantasy owners in head-to-head formats who were in need of a couple of big outings from Sheets can't be pleased. He finishes the season with a 3.09 ERA and .240 batting average against.

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Ben Sheets was pulled after giving up four runs -- three earned

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Ben Sheets was pulled after giving up four runs -- three earned -- in 2 1/3 innings as the Brewers suffered a major loss to the Cubs on Saturday. Sheets tossed 33 of his 55 pitches for strikes, so it's not like his control was completely awful, but it's possible he was holding back for fear of re-aggravating his elbow injury. [...]

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It was not a good start for Ben Sheets on Saturday. In the

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It was not a good start for Ben Sheets on Saturday. In the Brewers' 7-3 loss to the Cubs, Sheets went only 2.1 giving up five hits and three earned runs.This might have been the last start for Sheets as a Brewers as he will test free-agency in 2009.

[+] September 26th 2008 7 Updates

11:00 PM EST (1)

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Brewers SP Ben Sheets looked interim manager Dale Sveum square

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News: Brewers SP Ben Sheets looked interim manager Dale Sveum square in the eyes and told him he thought he'd be ready to go Saturday. That's all Sveum needed to hear. Sheets will start Saturday against the Cubs despite a sore elbow that forced him to leave his last appearance on Sept. 17 against Chicago. The Brewers entered Friday's game tied with the Mets in the NL wild-card standings. "I'm going to try to get outs," Sheets said. "I've got the same expectations that I always do. I'm going to try and go out there to give us good quality innings as long as I can." [...]

6:00 PM EST (5)

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FOXSports.com reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets (elbow)

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FOXSports.com reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets (elbow) will make his next start Saturday, Sept. 27, against the Chicago Cubs. Sheets said he is feeling better than he has all month.

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The Brewers reportedly will give Ben Sheets (elbow) the start

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News: The Brewers reportedly will give Ben Sheets (elbow) the start Saturday. [...]

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This comes as something of a surprise. As late as Thursday night,

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This comes as something of a surprise. As late as Thursday night, acting manager Dale Sveum said he would probably use Dave Bush on short rest in place of Sheets, who has not pitched since exiting a two-inning stint at Chicago on Sept. 17 because of pain in his right elbow. That outlook changed at some point in a 24-hour period between Sheets' bullpen session on Thursday and Sveum's meeting with reporters on Friday afternoon. "He looked me in the eye and said he feels as good as he has in a month," Sveum said. "We'll ride it out and see how he does."

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Ben Sheets is penciled in as the Brewers' starting pitcher for

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Ben Sheets is penciled in as the Brewers' starting pitcher for Saturday, according to ths Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.Sheets said he is feeling good enough to start, but Dave Bush will be on standby until game time just in case he suffers a setback regarding his elbow.

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The Brewers have penciled in Ben Sheets as their scheduled starter

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The Brewers have penciled in Ben Sheets as their scheduled starter for Saturday's game. How he feels in pregame warmups may determine whether he goes. It's possible that Dave Bush will warm up right alongside him and then get the start if Sheets' elbow acts up on him. [...]

11:00 AM EST (1)

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The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets

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The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets (elbow) threw about 20 pitches in a bullpen session Thursday, Sept. 25, and said his availability to start Saturday is up in the air.

[+] September 25th 2008 2 Updates

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10:00 PM EST (1)

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Gallardo, who has not pitched in a game since tearing his ACL

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Gallardo, who has not pitched in a game since tearing his ACL on May 1, will be available for roughly 70 pitches, according to skipper Dale Sveum. Meanwhile, Sheets played catch Wednesday, after which Sveum was much less clear, stating that both the team is "very optimistic" about the righty's return and that it would require "a small miracle" for that to happen. Stay tuned for updated reports moving forward.

1:00 PM EST (1)

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The Brewers activated RHP Yovani Gallardo, who last pitched

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News: The Brewers activated RHP Yovani Gallardo, who last pitched May 1 before knee surgery, but RHP Ben Sheets is nursing a sore elbow and is out until the weekend. [...]

10:00 AM EST (2)

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Acting manager Dale Sveum indicated that Ben Sheets is unlikely

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Acting manager Dale Sveum indicated that Ben Sheets is unlikely to take the hill before Saturday, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. He is dealing with right forearm tightness and elbow pain.He is feeling better, and the team is optmistic he can see some action during the weekend.

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According to manager Dale Sveum, Ben Sheets (elbow) is unlikely

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According to manager Dale Sveum, Ben Sheets (elbow) is unlikely to be available before Saturday. Sheets played catch Tuesday and reported no problems. "He said it felt better than he thought it would," Sveum said. [...]

12:00 AM EST (1)

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The Brewers know that C.C. Sabathia will pitch on short rest

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The Brewers know that C.C. Sabathia will pitch on short rest Wednesday, but beyond that they're not sure how their rotation will play out, according to the AP. Ben Sheets is nursing a sore elbow and is out until at least the weekend, Manny Parra has been sent to the bullpen and Seth McClung and Jeff Suppan have been ineffective. "Whether people think its right or wrong, you still do whatever you can with your personnel to put best people out there that are going to win that game that day," interim manager Dale Sveum said. "That's where were at."The Brewers don't really have any choice but to go with what they have. Yovani Gallardo was activated from the DL Tuesday but isn't ready to start.

[+] September 23rd 2008 1 Updates

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[+] September 19th 2008 6 Updates

9:00 PM EST (1)

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MLB.com reports that Yovani Gallardo threw 75 pitches in an

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MLB.com reports that Yovani Gallardo threw 75 pitches in an instructional league game Friday in Phoenix, and he will return to Milwaukee on Sunday for a Monday evaluation. With the Brewers' pitching staff suddenly in scramble mode and Ben Sheets ruled out for his start on Tuesday because of a bad right elbow, a healthy Gallardo would be a welcome addition, even if he's used only in relief.The Brewers need him. Gallardo, who has not pitched since May 1st, has thrown 20 innings this season over three starts and has an impressive 1.80 ERA to show for it.

8:00 PM EST (3)

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Ben Sheets is hoping to return after missing one start with

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Ben Sheets is hoping to return after missing one start with a sore elbow. "I think Tuesday is far-fetched," he said, "but definitely not the rest of the year. [...]

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Sheets, who was removed early from his outing Thursday and said

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Sheets, who was removed early from his outing Thursday and said he felt pain in both his Sept. 1 and 6 starts, has been receiving treatment for the injury since at least his Aug. 26 start at St. Louis, and Friday referred to the problem as tendinitis. An MRI scan earlier this month showed no structural damage, but Sheets conceded he has been worrying about the possibility of a more serious injury that would require Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery. The righty said the pain was much more severe Thursday, and will not even try to throw a baseball until at least Sept. 22 but remains hopeful he'll make one more start in the regular season.

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Right-hander Ben Sheets rested his sore pitching elbow Friday,

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News: Right-hander Ben Sheets rested his sore pitching elbow Friday, hoping the pain subsides enough to let him start a game in Milwaukee's final regular season series next weekend. Normally he would have started next Tuesday, but that plan has been scratched. Interim manager Dale Sveum said Friday that he's dropped Sheets from his pitching plans for next week because of the uncertainty over his elbow. "I think Tuesday is far-fetched," he said, "but definitely not the rest of the year. I think that's very possible." [...]

7:00 PM EST (1)

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Ben Sheets says he is not ready to throw in the towel yet according

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Ben Sheets says he is not ready to throw in the towel yet according to MLB.com. "I think (starting) Tuesday is a far fetch," Sheets said. "But I'm definitely not ruling [myself] out for the rest of the year. I think that's very possible." He has been receiving treatment for the injury since at least his Aug. 26 start at St. Louis, and Friday referred to the problem as tendinitis. An MRI scan earlier this month showed no structural damage, but Sheets conceded he has been worrying about the possibility of a more serious injury that would require Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery, and before or during several of his starts had asked the team's athletic trainers to do a manual test to ensure the ligament was strong.It's unfortunate yet anticipated news with Sheets. The soon to be free agent is certainly wanting to avoid Tomm John surgery. We'll keep you posted on his progress.

5:00 PM EST (1)

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Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Yovani

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Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Yovani Gallardo (knee) is scheduled to throw 75 pitches in Arizona Friday, Sept. 19, in what could be his last test before returning to the team. The Brewers are still unsure if they will consider using Gallardo in a starting role if SP Ben Sheets (elbow) is unable to return.

[+] September 18th 2008 9 Updates

4:00 PM EST (1)

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The Milwaukee Brewers were counting on SP Ben Sheets to make

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News: The Milwaukee Brewers were counting on SP Ben Sheets to make two more starts over the final 10 games as they try to overcome a September slide and reach the playoffs. Now they're unsure if their All-Star right-hander will be available at all. Sheets left his start against the Cubs on Wednesday night after two innings with a sore right elbow. "Don't know yet," assistant general manager Gord Ash said Thursday. "He'll get his treatment. We just have to literally play it day-by-day to see when he might be available. It's not serious to the point where it's career-jeopardizing. There are no structural issues. He's got pain. Sometimes he can pitch with it, sometimes he can't. Last night was one of those that he couldn't." Sheets said an MRI showed no structural damage and that he also received an in injection. [...]

3:00 PM EST (4)

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Updating previous reports, Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports

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Updating previous reports, Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets (elbow) will not visit with head team physician William Raasch but will instead receive treatment from the athletic trainers that are currently with the team. "He's seen Dr. Raasch many times and there's nothing [structurally wrong] in there," assistant general manager Gord Ash said. "It's not serious from the point of view that it's career-jeopardizing. There's no structural issues. He's got pain, and he sometimes can pitch with it, and he sometimes can't. Last night was one of those that he couldn't." The team will evaluate Sheets day-to-day until his next scheduled start Tuesday, Sept. 23.

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The Brewers acknowledged Thursday that when Ben Sheets left

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The Brewers acknowledged Thursday that when Ben Sheets left his Sept. 1 start, it was more about his sore arm than a tight groin. It's uncertain when Sheets might pitch again. [...]

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Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports

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Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets (forearm) has been listed as day-to-day by the team.

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Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports

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Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Manny Parra could rejoin the rotation if SP Ben Sheets (forearm) is out for the remainder of the season.

2:00 PM EST (1)

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Ben Sheets' status for his final two starts remains in question

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Ben Sheets' status for his final two starts remains in question due to his ailing elbow, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.The team may be forced to change their decision of shutting down Manny Parra for the remainder of the year if Sheets is unable to return. Yovani Gallardo is expected back soon, but won't be stretched out enough to pitch many innings. As of right now, the Brewers are considering Sheets day-to-day.

11:00 AM EST (1)

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Updating previous reports, Brewers.MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports

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Updating previous reports, Brewers.MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets (elbow) revealed he has been feeling pain in his right elbow since Aug. 26. He has received a variety of treatments since then, including a cortisone shot, and underwent an MRI scan at some point in the past two weeks that did not show any structural damage. He left his last start after feeling a cutting sensation in his elbow.

1:00 AM EST (1)

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Brewers SP Ben Sheets left Wednesday night's game against the

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News: Brewers SP Ben Sheets left Wednesday night's game against the Chicago Cubs after only two innings because of right elbow pain. The Brewers were leading 3-1 when Sheets departed. Sheets' injury was initially announced as tightness in his right forearm. But after Milwaukee's 6-2 win over the Chicago Cubs, Sheets said it was his elbow that forced him out and had been giving problems for some time. "It hurts. It wasn't making me nervous. It was the lack of ability to make pitches," Sheets said. The Brewers won without their All-Star ace, and stayed a half-game behind New York in the NL wild-card race. Will he pitch again this season as the Brewers try to make the playoffs? "It's been so up and down that I would think it's very possible," he said. "There's been really good days and really bad days. There's been days where it's hard to move it and it's stiff. Then the next day it's great. So we'll see." [...]

12:00 AM EST (1)

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Ben Sheets said after Wednesday's game that he's been dealing

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Ben Sheets said after Wednesday's game that he's been dealing with elbow pain for several starts. It makes one wonder whether there was anything at all to the "groin tightness" that caused him to leave a start two weeks ago. [...]

[+] September 17th 2008 8 Updates

11:00 PM EST (1)

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Ben Sheets was removed in the second inning from his start against

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Ben Sheets was removed in the second inning from his start against the Cubs with forearm stiffness.This has been a broken record for fantasy owners with Sheets. Every year it seems like he is sidelined with some type of injuries. We will keep you updated as news comes out.

10:00 PM EST (1)

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The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets

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The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets (forearm) left the game early Wednesday, Sept. 17, because of right forearm tightness.

9:00 PM EST (3)

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Something appeared wrong with Sheets as he warmed up in the

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Something appeared wrong with Sheets as he warmed up in the bottom of the second inning. After his allotment of warmup pitches, he stepped behind the mound, squatted for a moment and then threw twice over to third baseman Craig Counsell. Sheets, a free agent at year's end, has mostly stayed healthy this season and made his 30th start on Wednesday. He has left a pair of starts with groin tightness, most recently on Sept. 1, against the Mets, but came back Sept. 6 and pitched a five-hit shutout to beat the Padres, 1-0. He surrendered five runs on nine hits at Philadelphia in his most recent start, on Sept. 11. Stay tuned.

2.

Ben Sheets lasted just two innings Wednesday because of what

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Ben Sheets lasted just two innings Wednesday because of what the Brewers are calling forearm tightness. Sheets was clearly having problems during the second, though he managed to finish that inning before being replaced by Mark DiFelice. [...]

3.

Brewers SP Ben Sheets left Wednesday night's game against the

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News: Brewers SP Ben Sheets left Wednesday night's game against the Chicago Cubs after only two innings because of right forearm tightness. The Brewers were leading 3-1 when Sheets departed. He gave up a solo homer to Aramis Ramirez in the second inning. Mark DeFelice came in to pitch for the Brewers. [...]

6:00 PM EST (2)

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Nick Zaccardi, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs OF Kosuke Fukudome

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Nick Zaccardi, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs OF Kosuke Fukudome could receive a start Wednesday, Sept. 17, against Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets. Fukudome is 3-for-8 in his career against Sheets. Fukudome has not started since Sept. 10 and is hitting .111 (2-for-18) in September.

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David Just, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets

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David Just, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets has given up three earned runs in 11 2/3 innings in two starts at Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs, this season.

05:00 AM EST (1)

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MLB.com reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets (13-8, 2.97

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MLB.com reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets (13-8, 2.97 ERA) will start Wednesday, Sept. 17, against the Chicago Cubs.

[+] September 11th 2008 4 Updates

[+] September 7th 2008 1 Updates

[+] September 6th 2008 6 Updates

10:00 PM EST (1)

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Ben Sheets pitched a five-hitter for his career-high 13th win

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News: Ben Sheets pitched a five-hitter for his career-high 13th win and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Diego Padres 1-0 on Saturday night. Sheets struck out seven in his fourth career shutout -- third this season -- and 18th career complete game. Sheets (13-7) is in his eighth season marked by six stints on the disabled list. While he missed one start on April 23 due to soreness in his right triceps and left his last start early with tightness in his right groin, Sheets has otherwise stayed healthy this year. He threw 120 pitches in this one, 82 for strikes. [...]

9:00 PM EST (3)

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Ben Sheets, who left his last start with groin tightness, felt

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Ben Sheets, who left his last start with groin tightness, felt well enough to throw a complete-game shutout against the Padres on Saturday. Another hard-luck outing for Jake Peavy, who was on the wrong side of a 1-0 game today after having a 1-0 lead blown by the pen in his previous start. [...]

2.

Sheets is on some kind of roll, having thrown 20 straight scoreless

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Sheets is on some kind of roll, having thrown 20 straight scoreless innings over three starts. It's been delightful to see what Sheets can do over a full season, unlike past years when he battled numerous injuries. He faces a tough matchup on Sept. 11 at Citizens Bank Park against a powerful Phillies offense.

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Ben Sheets threw a complete game shutout against the light-hitting

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Ben Sheets threw a complete game shutout against the light-hitting San Diego Padres on Saturday. He struck out seven, walked one and gave up just five hits in the 1-0 victory.Sheets was pulled from his last start with a tight groin or because of dehydration depending on who you want to believe. Regardless, he was dominant on Saturday and should continue to shine.

10:00 AM EST (2)

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San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles is 5-for-10 in the team's current

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San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles is 5-for-10 in the team's current series against the Milwaukee Brewers, and is batting .462 (12-for-26) with five doubles, two home runs and six RBIs against SP Ben Sheets, according to The Associated Press.

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Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets (12-7, 2.97 ERA) will start

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Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets (12-7, 2.97 ERA) will start Saturday, Sept. 6, against the San Diego Padres, according to The Associated Press. He has pitched 11 consecutive scoreless innings, but he is 0-2 with a 8.46 ERA versus San Diego in his career.

[+] September 4th 2008 2 Updates

[+] September 2nd 2008 6 Updates

10:00 PM EST (1)

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Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets

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Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets (groin) expects to make his next start Saturday, Sept. 6.

8:00 PM EST (3)

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Ben Sheets told JS Online that he expects to take his next turn

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Ben Sheets told JS Online that he expects to take his next turn in the rotation. That start would be Saturday against San Diego. Sheets left Monday's game against the Mets in the fifth inning after throwing just over 50 pitches with left groin tightness.Sheets said he still felt the tightness on Tuesday but expected it to improve enough to make his next start. Expecting and Sheets actually taking the mound are two different things.

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"We'll see how it is [Wednesday] and go from there," said manager

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"We'll see how it is [Wednesday] and go from there," said manager Ned Yost. "I don't look for it to be something that's really serious. It was to the point where I didn't even go check on it." Sheets first felt a sensation he called "cramping" before the start of the third inning of Monday's contest, but said he was encouraged by the fact he threw two more frames before the decision was made to pull the plug. He is trying to avoid the same disappointing finish he endured in 2007, when a hamstring strain shelved him for the final two weeks of the season.

3.

Ben Sheets, who left Monday's game with groin tightness, is

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Ben Sheets, who left Monday's game with groin tightness, is optimistic that he'll face the Padres on Saturday. "I'm feeling confident about it," he said. [...]

3:00 PM EST (1)

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The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets

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The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets (groin) was removed from the team's game against the New York Mets Monday, Sept. 1, after five innings with "very, very slight" tightness in his left groin. "It started to loosen up but (Brewers manager) Ned (Yost) thought that was enough," Sheets said. "I think it's gonna be fine. I really think I'll be OK. I'll just pay a little more attention to it, hopefully move forward."

12:00 AM EST (1)

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Ben Sheets is hoping to make his next start after leaving Monday's

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Ben Sheets is hoping to make his next start after leaving Monday's game with left groin tightness. Sheets felt the tightness in the fourth and came out after five innings. [...]

[+] September 1st 2008 7 Updates

11:00 PM EST (1)

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Brewers SP Ben Sheets was removed from the team's game against

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News: Brewers SP Ben Sheets was removed from the team's game against the Mets on Monday after five innings with "very, very slight" tightness in his left groin. Sheets said it first tightened while he was warming up for the third inning, and manager Ned Yost removed him as a precautionary measure. "It started to loosen up, but Ned thought that was enough," Sheets said. "I think it's gonna be fine. I really think I'll be OK. I'll just pay a little more attention to it, hopefully move forward." Sheets allowed only two hits and one walk in the five scoreless innings, striking out none. He didn't factor in the decision. [...]

7:00 PM EST (1)

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Updating an earlier story, Ben Sheets believes his groin injury

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Updating an earlier story, Ben Sheets believes his groin injury isn't serious, according to the Associated Press. "I think its going to be fine," Sheets said. "I dont think its as bad as last year. I really think Im going to be all right. Im just going to pay a little more attention to it and hopefully move forward."Sheets has thrown 11-straight scoreless innings to lower his ERA to 2.96 before he was removed after five innings. Despite his pronouncement, it is still not known if he will need to miss a start or two.

4:00 PM EST (2)

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Brewers.MLB.com's JR Radcliffe reports Milwaukee Brewers SP

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Brewers.MLB.com's JR Radcliffe reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets (groin) left the game Monday, Sept. 1, with tightness in his left groin. He needed just 54 pitches to throw five shutout innings. He allowed two hits and a walk.

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Sheets gave up just two hits and a walk over five scoreless

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Sheets gave up just two hits and a walk over five scoreless and strikeout-free frames, his second straight scoreless appearance. The irony in Monday's injury is that it came in his 27th start, his highest season total since 2004. Be sure to check back on his status to see if he'll make his next scheduled start on Sept. 6 at home against the Padres.

3:00 PM EST (3)

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Ben Sheets left Monday's game after five innings with left groin

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Ben Sheets left Monday's game after five innings with left groin tightness. Sheets threw just 54 pitches in five scoreless innings before being replaced by Carlos Villanueva against the Mets. [...]

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Ben Sheets left Monday's game after five innings with tightness

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Ben Sheets left Monday's game after five innings with tightness in his left groin. He needed just 54 pitches to get through five scoreless frames. The Brewers are listing him as day-to-day for the time being.Although Sheets didn't allow a run, his velocity was down all game, which made you think something might be wrong. We'll update you on his situation when more information becomes available.

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Ben Sheets came out of Monday's game after throwing just 54

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Ben Sheets came out of Monday's game after throwing just 54 pitches in five scoreless innings. Sheets was still in the dugout after being removed for a pinch-hitter to begin the bottom of the fifth and didn't seem to be in any real pain at all. [...]