When CC Sabathia got an offer he couldn't refuse and decided to take his wares to the New York Yankees in the off-season, finding someone to take the top spot in the rotation became theMilwaukeeBrewers' biggest worry. 

"Well," Lou Piniella was saying, "what can you do?" 

When CC Sabathia got an offer he couldn't refuse and decided to take his wares to the New York Yankees in the off-season, finding someone to take the top spot in the rotation went right to the top of theMilwaukeeBrewers' list of concerns. 

A series between the Cubs and Brewers at Miller Park typically draws thousands of Chicago-area fans that make the short drive up Interstate 94. 

Brewers manager Ken Macha took two painkillers after enduring nearly 4 1/2 hours of walks followed by one unusual delay. 

Over half of the lights at Miller Park went dark during the eighth inning of the Milwaukee Brewers' game against the Chicago Cubs, leading to a 20-minute delay. 

May 8, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Tom Herrera Hold your breath,Cubs fans. 

--C Mike Rivera is making progress as he recovers from a sprained left ankle. 

--C Mike Rivera is making progress as he recovers from a sprained left ankle. 

--RHP Trevor Hoffman has made it worth the wait since coming off the disabled list and assuming the closer's role for the Brewers. 

General manager Doug Melvin was non-committal as to whether he is contemplating any changes for the team's bench. 

--RHP Trevor Hoffman has made it worth the wait since coming off the disabled list and assuming the closer's role for the Brewers. 

General manager Doug Melvin was non-committal as to whether he is contemplating any changes for the team's bench. 

Ryan Braun's homer had a familiar feeling. 

Ryan Braun's homer had a familiar feeling.