John Axford Rumors & News
- Milwaukee Brewers
- #59 | RP/CL BatsRThrowsR
- Height6-5
- Weight199
- Age29
- Experience 3 years
- Salary $525,000
- BirthplaceSimcoe, Ontario
John Axford lets some emotions out and finds success
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — After striking out Daniel Descalso with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday night at Busch Stadium, John Axford pounded his fist into his glove as he walked off the mound.
Milwaukee Brewers May 19, 2013John Axford to try a new approach
Brewers Blog | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — St. Louis – After striking out Daniel Descalso with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning on Saturday night at Busch Stadium, John Axford pounded his fist into his glove as he walked off the mound.
Milwaukee Brewers May 19, 2013John Axford earns first win
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Brewers reliever John Axford escaped with his first win Saturday night against the Cardinals.Axford (1-3) pitched 1 1/3 innings, allowing a hit, two walks and struck out three in a 6-4 extra-inning win. He has not allowed a run in his last 2 2/3 innings.
May 18, 2013Brewers | John Axford frustrated
KFFL — Milwaukee Brewers RP John Axford allowed a run in the eighth inning Tuesday, May 14, ...
May 16, 2013Brewers running out of options with John Axford
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Brewers reliever John Axford could be headed to the minors to work out his struggles if he doesn't get back on track soon, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Manager Ron Roenicke has stood by Axford throughout his struggles, but admitted there have been discussions about sending him to the minors. Roenicke said it could happen, but "hopefully it won't." Axford has a 9.00 ERA and a 7.15 FIP in 15 innings.
May 16, 2013John Axford 'frustrated' by struggles
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Brewers reliever John Axford gave up another run in his appearance on Tuesday night against the Pirates and suffered his third blown save. The right-hander has a 9.20 ERA through 14 2/3 innings pitched."I definitely am frustrated," Axford told MLB.com on Wednesday. "I can't lie about that, but I feel strong, I feel good and that's where I've got to keep building off of. The first four games of this season, that wasn't me, and that's something I can get a wash too and brush that away. I felt different; my mechanics weren't quite right."Manager Ron Roenicke said he has been confused by Axford's ...
May 16, 2013Late-inning struggles doom Brewers
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Stung by the continued struggles of reliever John Axford, who allowed the tying run to score in the eighth inning, the Brewers lost a 12-inning grinder, 4-3, to the Pirates at PNC Park.
Milwaukee Brewers May 15, 2013Another night, more troubles for John Axford
Brewers Blog | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Pittsburgh -- It was another eighth inning to forget for John Axford on Tuesday night.
Milwaukee Brewers May 14, 2013John Axford roughed up again
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Brewers reliever John Axford took another step back as he failed to make it out of the eighth inning Sunday afternoon against the Cardinals.Axford gave up a single and walked the next two batters before surrendering a one-out, run-scoring single to Tony Cruz. "Mechanically, the ball felt good coming out," Axford said. "Today was one of those days where I just didn't physically feel like myself."The right-hander watched his ERA rise from 9.49 to 9.95 after Sunday's abysmal outing. Manager Ron Roenicke has not considered sending him down to minors to work on his mechanics, according to MLB.com."...
May 6, 2013John Axford's role in flux
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Brewers manager Ron Roenicke will be playing matchups in the eighth inning rather than using one set option moving forward after John Axford picked up his third loss of the season Wednesday. "Whether it's the seventh, eighth [for Axford], I don't know for sure," Roenicke told MLB.com. "It's probably easier on us, when we're looking at lineups, to do it that way. I know the players want to be in a role, but sometimes those hitters don't match up with what you're putting out there." Axford has allowed 13 earned runs in 11 1/3 innings this year.
May 3, 2013Starling Marte hits clutch home run
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Pirates outfielder Starling Marte hit the game-tying home run in the eighth inning of Wednesday's game against Milwaukee.Marte finished with just the one hit in five at-bats, but it was a big one, a two-run homer off John Axford to knot the game at 4-4. The Pirates scored two more in the inning to win 6-4. Marte continues to rake, as his line sits at a robust .321/.387/.491.
May 2, 2013John Axford takes the loss against Pittsburgh
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Brewers reliever John Axford took his third loss as he allowed four runs (three earned) on four hits in 2/3 of an inning Wednesday against Pittsburgh.Axford was on a hot streak entering the appearance, with eight strikeouts against no walks and just one earned run allowed in his last 7 1/3 innings. However, Starling Marte touched him up for a two-run homer and a couple of softly-hit balls snuck through for hits. The Brewers have talked about him leapfrogging Jim Henderson and regaining the closer's role, but this appearance will likely stall those thoughts.
May 2, 2013Eighth-inning Axford collapse gives Pirates win over Brewers
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Brewers reliever John Axford gave up yet another home run and blew a two-run lead in the eighth inning of what became a 6-4 loss to Pittsburgh.
Milwaukee Brewers May 1, 2013John Axford comfortable in current role
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Despite not allowing a run over his last six appearances, Brewers reliever John Axford wants manager Ron Roenicke to stick with Jim Henderson as the team's closer for the time being, MLB.com reported Friday.Henderson, who replaced Axford as Milwaukee's closer, is 5 for 5 in save chances and has only allowed one run over his first 10 appearances, while racking up 147 strikeouts compared to just two walks. "You want to keep with what’s going well. I think that’s the biggest thing," Axford said. "Things are going good right now, winning nine in a row. Losing that tough one [on Wednesday] in San D...
April 27, 2013John Axford is willing to wait to close
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Though he has flashed the form of late that made him a record-setting closer for the Brewers in 2011, John Axford is willing to wait for manager Ron Roenicke to return him to that role.
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