--RHP Trevor Hoffman has a strained right side, leaving him day-to-day. 

The Brewers reversed course just before spring training, signing free agent RHP Braden Looper to strengthen their rotation. 

Corey Hart and Jeff Suppan look ready to start Milwaukee's season. 

Corey Hart and Jeff Suppan look ready to start Milwaukee's season. 

Corey Hart and Jeff Suppan look ready to start Milwaukee's season. 

Corey Hart and Jeff Suppan look ready to start Milwaukee's season. 

Milwaukee closer Trevor Hoffman has been sidelined by a strain on his right side and the timetable for his return is unclear, Brewers manager Ken Macha said Tuesday. 

Milwaukee Brewers manager Ken Macha says closer Trevor Hoffman has been sidelined by a strain on his right side. 

Milwaukee Brewers manager Ken Macha says closer Trevor Hoffman has been sidelined by a strain on his right side. 

Milwaukee Brewers manager Ken Macha says closer Trevor Hoffman has been sidelined by a strain on his right side. 

Jeff Samardzija had one more start to prove he deserved serious consideration for the Cubs' starting rotation. 

Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun will remain with the United States at the World Baseball Classic despite straining a muscle on the right side of his rib cage during the Americans' 9-3 win over the Netherlands. 

Pedroia. 

Corey Hart likely will have more on his mind at the end of this season than the last one. 

Kerry Wood worked one scoreless inning for Cleveland before the Milwaukee Brewers scored four runs in the eighth inning off Kirk Saarloos to defeat the Indians 6-3 Sunday.