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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Lyle Overbay expected to retire
Brewers first baseman Lyle Overbay said Wednesday that he's "99.9 percent sure" he'll retire this offseason, MLB Network Radio reports. Overbay wrapped up his 2014 season with a .233/.328/.333 line along with four home runs and 35 RBI in 258 at-bats while playing with the Brewers for the first time since 2005. If this is the end, he'll finish his career with a .266/.347/.429 line along with 151 home runs, 675 RBI and 19 stolen bases in 5,102 at-bats over 14 years with six different teams.
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Lyle Overbay smashes grand slam Tuesday
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Lyle Overbay went 1 for 5 with a grand slam in his team's 9-7 loss to the Phillies Tuesday. The Brewers already had one home run in the first inning before Overbay came up with the bases loaded and drove the ball over the right-field wall to give his team a 5-1 lead. He now has one home run each in April, May, June and July. Overbay has hit .235/.316/.349 with four home runs and 25 RBI in 166 at-bats.
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Lyle Overbay reaches base three times Thursday
Milwaukee Brewers backup first baseman Lyle Overbay enjoyed a productive day at the plate, leading his team to a 5-1 win over the Diamondbacks in Arizona on Thursday.Overbay doubled in a run in the fifth inning to give his team an early lead. He also added a single and finished 2 for 3 with a walk, a run scored and an RBI. He is hitting .237 with two homers and 19 RBI in 135-bats.
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by Chris Towers | Fantasy Writer
Lyle Overbay drives in two in win
The Milwaukee Brewers got a rare contribution from reserve first baseman Lyle Overbay Saturday, as he drove in two runs in a 9-3 win over the Pirates. Overbay drove in his two runs on a fourth-inning single to put the Brewers up 4-2 and providing the winning margin. He finished the game 1 for 2 with a walk and a pair of RBI before he was replaced for a pinch-hitter. Overbay now has 17 RBI on the season, while hitting .218/.305/.306 in 124 at-bats.
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by Michael Hurcomb | CBS Sports Staff
Lyle Overbay reinstated from paternity list
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Lyle Overbay was reinstated from the paternity list Sunday. He had been away from the team since Thursday.
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by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com
Lyle Overbay on paternity leave as Elian Herrera promoted
The Milwaukee Brewers have placed first baseman Lyle Overbay on paternity leave and called up versatile Elian Herrera from Double-A Nashville. Overbay is off to a miserable start with just two hits in 20 at-bats.
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by Chris Cwik |
Brewers make first base platoon official
The Milwaukee Brewers have selected the contracts of both Mark Reynolds and Lyle Overbay. Both players signed minor-league deals during the offseason, and competed for a role with the major-league club. Overbay will see the larger half of the platoon, while Reynolds will be responsible for tough lefties.
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by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com
Platoon destined to mean boatload of strikeouts for Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers appear set to platoon Lyle Overbay against right-handers and Mark Reynolds against lefties at first base this season. Both have enjoyed strong springs, but playing that duo could result in 200 strikeouts from that position in 2014. Overbay fanned 111 times in 445 at-bats a year ago with the Yankees, which makes him a contact hitter in comparison to Reynolds, who struck out 144 times in the same number of at-bats.
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by Michael Hurcomb | CBS Sports Staff
Lyle Overbay, Mark Reynolds make opening day roster
The Milwaukee Brewers have told first baseman Lyle Overbay and corner infielder Mark Reynolds they will be added to the 25-man roster.
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by Chris Cwik |
Lyle Overbay speaks frankly about Ryan Braun
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Lyle Overbay spoke frankly about teammate Ryan Braun Thursday, according to the New York Daily News. "He’s going to go through some tough times," Overbay said. "Honestly, it’s going to be deserved," he added. Overbay wasn't angry when talking about Braun, but gave his honest opinion. He said he wasn't going to judge Braun for his mistakes, but knows other players around the league are going to "hate" Braun for what he did. Overbay is one of many players who believe the punishment for taking illegal supplements needs to be increased.
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