Author: Bob Brainerd

Max Effort

Baseball tall tales always seem to sprout embellished tentacles.   Seasons come and go, and the myth balloons from semi-believable to surreal.  That’s why it is comforting to know when Wisconsin Timber Rattlers outfielder Max Walla (@MaxWalla) recalls his feats of … View More »

Rising Son

The stadium turnstiles were silent, and Ron Roenicke sat in silence with his thoughts. The Milwaukee Brewers Manager, dressed in civilian attire, was trying to fly under the radar while his son Lance limbered up for batting practice in Appleton.  … View More »

Mitch’s Nitch

***UPDATE*** (Haniger was recently sent to Maryvale, AZ on a 6-week rehab for a partially torn PCL in his right knee .) Mitch Haniger (@M_Hanny19) will always remember that his professional baseball career began in Wisconsin. But first impressions of … View More »

Backstop Comeback

Cameron Garfield (@CAMgGARFIELD) wasn’t born to be a catcher.  Actually; he was born in Frankfurt, Germany.  But the back-story on how this California kid grew into the position isn’t the atypical journey where a Little Leaguer gets slapped with the … View More »

Jolly Rogers

***UPDATE*** (On Thursday July 21st after the All-Star Break, Rogers was promoted to high-A Brevard County.) Jason Rogers is back for an encore performance in Appleton.  Mind you, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Infielder/Designated Hitter wouldn’t turn his back on a … View More »