With his team tied for the lead in the National League Wild Card race, Ned Yost is fired as manager of the Brewers and replaced by Dale Sveum; Milwaukee is coming off being swept in four games at the hands of their main rivals, the Phillies.

On September 15, 2008 — With his team tied for the lead in the National League Wild Card race, Ned Yost is fired as manager of the Brewers and replaced by Dale Sveum; Milwaukee is coming off being swept in four games at the hands of their main rivals, the Phillies.

 


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