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  • Power ranking the top Brewers seasons in franchise history
    • Power ranking the top Brewers seasons in franchise history
    Rick Wood / USA TODAY NETWORK The bulk of Milwaukee’s best years have come in the 21st century The Brewers have had plenty of success over the course of the last 15ish years. While the franchise is more than 200 games under .500 in its 50-plus year history, the Crew have finished above .500 in 11 of the last 17 seasons and made the playoffs five times in the last six years, with additional...2024
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  • • Braves News: Brandon Gaudin becomes new play-by-play voice, spring training preview, more
    Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta Braves news and notes are beginning to pick up as Spring Training is just around the corner. The Atlanta Braves announced on Thursday that they have hired Brandon Gaudin to take over as the play-by-play voice on telecasts. The hire comes after Chip Caray parted ways with the Braves and took on the same role with the St. Louis Cardinals. Dreams do c...2023
  • • Braves Spring Training open thread
    Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images More sights and sounds from Thursday’s Atlanta Braves workout in North Port. Vaughn Grissom and Orlando Arcia are both here at Spring Training. They’ll be competing for the open shortstop spot left by Dansby Swanson who’s with the Cubs now. #ForTheA pic.twitter.com/ztXHYfK5SJ— Alison Mastrangelo (@AlisonWSB) February 16, 2023 I k...2023
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  • • Former MLB OF Eric Thames announces retirement
    Outfielder Eric Thames announced his retirement from professional baseball over social media on Thursday. Thames, 36, played six seasons with...2023
  • • Eric Thames Announces Retirement
    Veteran first baseman and outfielder Eric Thames took to Instagram yesterday to announce his retirement. “The day has finally come,” he says in the post. “In the year of our lord, twenty, twenty-three…HE GONE! I’ve been so blessed over these last 14 years to call baseball my job. The friendships that will last a lifetime,…...2023
  • Eric Thames, 15-year MLB veteran, announces retirement
    • Eric Thames, 15-year MLB veteran, announces retirement
    Veteran first baseman and outfielder Eric Thames took to Instagram yesterday to announce his retirement. “The day has finally come,” he says in the post....2023

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Eric Thames injury and suspension

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    2024
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  • • Brewers' Thames has surgery, out 6-8 weeks
    The Brewers expect to be without first baseman Eric Thames for six-to-eight weeks....2018
  • • Thames (thumb) has surgery, out 6-8 weeks
    Brewers first baseman Eric Thames underwent surgery on Friday to repair the torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb and will be sidelined 6 to 8 weeks, the team said....2018
  • • Brewers' Thames likely needs thumb surgery
    Brewers first baseman Eric Thames tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb and will likely need surgery, the team said Wednesday....2018
  • • Brewers' Thames goes on DL with thumb injury
    Brewers first baseman Eric Thames was placed on the disabled list with a ligament tear in his thumb....2018
  • • Brewers place Eric Thames on DL with torn thumb ligament
    The Brewers announced Wednesday that first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames has been placed on the 10-day disabled list due to a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb. Right-hander Brandon Woodruff has been recalled from Triple-A to fill Thames’ spot on the roster.Milwaukee GM David Stearns tells reporters that Thames will likely require surgery, though that determination is not yet final...2018
  • • Thames slated for MRI on injured left thumb
    Brewers first baseman Eric Thames sustained a left thumb injury while diving for a ball in Tuesday night's 5-2 win over the Royals. He is scheduled for an MRI on Wednesday....2018
  • • Thames smacks 6th April HR in return to lineup
    There's something about Eric Thames in April. Especially when he gets to swing the bat against the Cincinnati Reds. Returning from a minor groin injury to face his favorite opponent, Thames put the Brewers on the board in the sixth inning Tuesday with a two-run home run....2018
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  • • NL Central notes: Nottingham recalled, Senzel to fill Reds' void?
    The Brewers will recall catcher Jacob Nottingham from Triple-A Colorado Springs before tonight’s game, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. It’ll be the first taste of the Majors for Nottingham, who was acquired by Milwaukee in the trade that sent Khris Davis to Oakland. The 23-year-old Nottingham has had two rough seasons in Milwaukee’s system, posting a sub-.700 OPS at Double-A in both 2016 and 2017...2018
  • • Thames exits with left groin strain vs. Mets
    Minor injuries continued to mount for the Brewers on Sunday, when first baseman Eric Thames left the 3-2 loss against the Mets in the middle of the third inning with what the club characterized as a mild left hip strain....2018

Timeline

  • 2024
    "Under the leadership of Craig Counsell and David Stearns, offseason acquisitions Christian Yelich and Lorenzo Cain both came in to supplement an already-solid offense that featured Jesús Aguilar, Travis Shaw, and Ryan Braun, along with Eric Thames and Mike Moustakas, who came over at the trade deadline."

  • 2023
    "Veteran first baseman and outfielder Eric Thames took to Instagram yesterday to announce his retirement."

  • 2022
    "The A’s are signing first baseman Eric Thames to a minor league contract, reports Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle (on Twitter)."

  • 2021
    "Eric Thames is planning on holding a showcase in Korea in November, according to a report from MK Sports relayed by The Athletic’s Sung Min Kim."

  • 2020
    "In a continuation of a recent signing bonanza, the Nationals have struck a deal with first baseman Eric Thames, according to Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic (via Twitter)."

  • 2019
    "Saturday, Eric Thames donned a mask and took part in “King of Mask Singer”…the (original) Korean version of the new FOX show “The Masked Singer."

  • 2018
    "Speaking to ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick, Counsell described a rotation of Ryan Braun, Lorenzo Cain, Christian Yelich, Domingo Santana and Eric Thames between the three outfield spots and…"

  • 2017
    "Not only did the Cubs stop Eric Thames' homer streak, but they snapped their skid as well."

  • 2016
    "7:57am: The Brewers have agreed to a three-year deal with free-agent slugger Eric Thames, MLB."

  • 2015
    "Former big league outfielder Eric Thames was recently…"

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Eric Thames trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Power ranking the top Brewers seasons in franchise history
    2024
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  • • Braves News: Brandon Gaudin becomes new play-by-play voice, spring training preview, more
    2023
  • • Braves Spring Training open thread
    2023
  • • Here are all the former Cubs in the 2022 postseason
    Former Cubs Anthony Rizzo and DJ LeMahieu | Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images The Cubs, obviously, won’t be there. But some old favorites will. Perhaps in 2023, the Chicago Cubs will return to the postseason for the first time since the abbreviated 2020 season. In the meantime, 12 other teams will begin vying for this year’s World Series championship later today, with four wild card seri...2022
  • • Athletics To Sign Eric Thames To Minor League Deal
    The A’s are signing first baseman Eric Thames to a minor league contract, reports Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle (on Twitter). It’s a homecoming of sorts for the 35-year-old, who is a San Jose native. Thames has appeared in the big leagues in parts of six seasons. He debuted with the Blue Jays in…...2022
  • • Eric Thames To Sign With NPB’s Yomiuri Giants
    Slugger Eric Thames is in agreement on a one-year deal with the Yomiuri Giants of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, as first reported by Sports Hochi. Reports out of Japan have pegged the one-year contract’s value in the vicinity of $1.2MM, though the precise number remains unclear. Thames is repped by Apex Baseball. Thames becomes the…...2020
  • Nationals decline '21 options for Eaton, Sanchez
    • Nationals decline '21 options for Eaton, Sanchez
    Adam Eaton, Anibal Sanchez, Howie Kendrick and Eric Thames are all free agents after the Nationals declined their 2021 options Wednesday....2020
  • • Can Justin Smoak bounce back?
    The Brewers entered the free-agent period with a void at first base. They let go of their top option from last year, Eric Thames, declining his $7.5M club option for 2020 in favor of a $1M buyout. Months before that, the Brewers traded right-handed complement Jesus Aguilar to the Rays. The Brewers are now set to rely on former Mariner, Ranger and Blue Jay Justin Smoak, whom they signed to a $5M gu...2020
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  • • Nationals agree to minor league deal with free agent OF Mac Williamson
    The Nationals have agreed to a minor league contract with outfielder Mac Williamson, tweets USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. He’ll be in Major League camp this spring and would earn a modest $700K salary if he makes the big league club. He’s represented by CAA Sports. For years, the Giants hoped that Williamson, now 29, would eventually seize an everyday spot in an outfield corner. But despite a stron...2020
  • • Nationals reportedly keep offer open to Josh Donaldson
    Even after a run of free agent additions that plug quite a few holes with veteran players, the Nationals do not appear to be shutting the door on top remaining open market star Josh Donaldson — at least, not entirely. The Nats could still make the third baseman fit, but evidently won’t be the team that ups its bid to land him. After agreeing to terms with Howie Kendrick, Starlin Castro, Asdrubal C...2020

Eric Thames stats and results

  • • Oops! Cubs mistakenly gave Steve Cishek prescription sunglasses
    As if putting relief pitcher Steve Cishek in the outfield wasn’t already odd enough, an honest mistake made his situation even tougher.Cishek’s Chicago Cubs lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 on Wednesday. One of the talking points afterward was Cubs manager Joe Maddon using four left fielders during the eighth inning. Ceshek was among those to man the position after starting the inning on the moun...2018
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  • • Sogard scores on wild pitch to end Crew's skid
    Ryan Braun and Eric Thames continued to torment the Reds before a wild pitch put the Brewers over the top....2017
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  • • Byung-Ho Park Can Follow Footsteps of Jung-Ho Kang's Instant MLB Breakout
    2015
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Eric Thames parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Braves News: Brandon Gaudin becomes new play-by-play voice, spring training preview, more
    2023
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  • • NL Central notes: Nottingham recalled, Senzel to fill Reds' void?
    2018
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  • • Korean League MVP Eric Thames Could Be Surprise MLB Offseason Steal
    2016
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Top Eric Thames news

  • • Cubs rally past Brewers, halt 4-game skid
    Not only did the Cubs stop Eric Thames' homer streak, but they snapped their skid as well. Kyle Schwarber and Miguel Montero each hit two-run homers, pinch-hitter Albert Almora Jr. delivered a two-run single in a four-run sixth and the game-winning run scored on a wild pitch to lift the Cubs to a 9-7 victory Tuesday night over the Brewers at Wrigley Field....2017
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  • • Brewers' 4 HRs back Nelson in win over O's
    Eric Thames hit his 22nd and 23rd home runs, while Stephen Vogt and Travis Shaw also went deep for the Brewers....2017
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  • • Thames, Crew hand Cubs 4th straight loss
    Eric Thames homered in his fifth consecutive game Monday night at Wrigley Field, finishing with three hits, while Ryan Braun added a two-run blast and an RBI double, and Jett Bandy hit a solo home run to power the Brewers to a 6-3 victory over the Cubs, who lost their fourth in a row....2017
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  • • 'Visiting' Crew erupt in 8-run 8th to beat Fish
    Eric Thames is back for the Brewers, just in time to impact the pennant chase. In the top of the eighth inning on Friday night, his power was contagious....2017
  • • Thames' 9th-inning HR lifts Brewers over Cards
    The Brewers' four-game series against the Cardinals felt even longer with Tuesday's day-night doubleheader and Wednesday's pair of rain delays. But by late Thursday night, the Crew notched a 6-4 win and another series victory at Busch Stadium, thanks to a go-ahead home run by Eric Thames in the ninth inning....2017
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  • • Fowler's HR not enough as Cards fall in finale
    The Brewers' four-game series against the Cardinals felt even longer with Tuesday's day-night doubleheader and Wednesday's pair of rain delays. But by late Thursday night, the Crew notched a 6-4 win and another series victory at Busch Stadium, thanks to a go-ahead home run by Eric Thames in the ninth inning....2017
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  • • Maeda K's 7, but Dodgers drop finale to Crew
    Zach Davies pitched into the seventh inning without allowing a run and Eric Thames and Domingo Santana homered....2017
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  • • Betts' 4-RBI day not enough to lift Red Sox
    Eric Thames and Keon Broxton hit two-run homers in Milwaukee's five-run first inning, and Broxton went on to drive in four runs and score three more as the Brewers slugged their way to an 11-7 win in Boston's first visit to Miller Park in 14 years....2017
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Eric Thames schedule, game

  • • Power ranking the top Brewers seasons in franchise history
    2024
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  • • Braves News: Brandon Gaudin becomes new play-by-play voice, spring training preview, more
    2023
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  • • Here are all the former Cubs in the 2022 postseason
    2022
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  • • Nationals agree to minor league deal with free agent OF Mac Williamson
    2020
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  • • WATCH: Milwaukee Brewers hit back-to-back-to-back home runs
    Brett Kennedy made his MLB debut on Wednesday for the San Diego Padres. Needless to say, the Milwaukee Brewers were not very welcoming to the rookie.In the first inning, Milwaukee almost immediately went to work with consecutive singles to put runners on the corners. That’s when Brewers hitters really started to unload with back-to-back-to-back home runs. First baseman Jesus Aguilar started things...2018
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  • • Brewers continuing to push for Manny Machado
    The slumping Milwaukee Brewers are in need of reinforcements and apparently know it.The Brewers had lost four in a row and were 55-41 entering play on Saturday. That’s enough for them to lead in the wild-card race, but not by much. Knowing that they could use some more help, they continue to make pushes to trade for Baltimore’s Manny Machado, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. The Machado ...2018
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  • • Oops! Cubs mistakenly gave Steve Cishek prescription sunglasses
    2018
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  • • Thames to begin rehab assignment Wednesday
    Eric Thames is scheduled to test his surgically-repaired left thumb in a rehab assignment with Triple-A Colorado Springs beginning Wednesday in Fresno, Calif., meaning potential logjams at first base and in the outfield may finally be nearing reality for the Brewers....2018
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  • • Thames slated for MRI on injured left thumb
    2018
  • • Thames smacks 6th April HR in return to lineup
    2018
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Eric Thames rumors, scandals

  • • Nationals reportedly sign Thames to one-year, $4M deal
    In a continuation of a recent signing bonanza, the Nationals have struck a deal with first baseman Eric Thames, according to Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic (via Twitter). It’s a one-year, $4 million pact — that includes a $1 million buyout on mutual option — per MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand (via Twitter) and ESPN.com’s Jeff Passan (Twitter link). The Nats have now added five veteran infielders on short-...2020
  • • Brewers Notes: Santana and outfielders, Attanasio on payroll, pitching
    Despite a lackluster Spring Training performance, Domingo Santana doesn’t believe he was distracted by the trade speculation that followed him all winter, the outfielder tells Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  Though he said he didn’t worry about the rumors because they were out of his control, Santana admitted that “it would have been hard to get traded. I’m really attached to t...2018
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  • • Ryan Braun willing to move to infield, play position he has never played
    The Milwaukee Brewers suddenly have one of the most crowded outfields in baseball, and Ryan Braun is open to changing positions if it helps the team make room for its new additions.With the Brewers signing Lorenzo Cain to an $80 million contract and trading for former Miami Marlins outfielder Christian Yelich last week, it seems inevitable that another trade is coming. In the meantime, Brewers GM ...2018
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