MILWAUKEE -- Brewers owner Mark Attanasio thinks the teams rebuilding is farther along than he envisioned at the seasons start.Attanasio gave high marks to first-year general manager David Stearns and said he is pleased with the overall performance of manager Craig Counsell.Milwaukee began Thursday 68-84 after finishing last season 68-94. The Brewers have not reached the postseason since 2011.We dont have a schedule for what were trying to do in terms of getting back to the playoffs, but we had more positive performances from younger players this year than I was expecting, said Attanasio, the Los Angeles businessman who has been the teams principal owner since 2005.I want to get Davids assessment on Craig, but from an owners seat, it was important for our guys to play with enthusiasm and with an edge, and theyve certainly done that, Attanasio said.Counsell has one season remaining in the deal he signed when he replaced the fired Ron Roenicke in May 2015.Once the season is over, David is going to address a number of things, and thats, obviously, on the list, Attanasio said.Asked when he thought the Brewers could compete for a playoff spot again, Attanasio said there are more guys on the field right now, and on this roster now, that can be part of that winning effort.Attanasio pointed to performances of outfielder Keon Broxton, infielder Jonathan Villar and the highly versatile Hernan Perez, who has seen time at every position this season except pitcher and catcher.It feels very good to finish strong, Attanasio said. You want to see progress demonstrated. It was very difficult last season to see us fade badly. Discount Nike Tanjun Shoes . PETERSBURG, Fla. Nike Tanjun Clearance . LOUIS -- Theres no telling how these wacky World Series games will end. http://www.niketanjunoutlet.com/ . Scott Kazmir allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Michael Brantley hit a two-run homer in a three-run first inning and the Indians maintained their hold on an AL wild-card spot with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. Nike Tanjun Shoes Outlet . "Were just throwing s--- at the wall hoping something sticks," said Tortorella about the possible line combinations for Fridays game against Columbus. The Canucks have lost five straight games and six of their last seven, leaving them in a logjam in the Pacific Division, currently sitting fifth - good for ninth in the Western Conference. Cheap Nike Tanjun China .com) - The Chicago Blackhawks aim for their third three-game winning streak of the season when they host the struggling Edmonton Oilers in Sundays battle at the United Center. OXFORD, Miss. -- Georgia running back Nick Chubb injured his ankle during the first half of the teams game against Mississippi on Saturday.Chubb was injured on a carry during the second quarter. He had 12 carries for 57 yards before the injury, but the 12th-ranked Bulldogs trailed the 23rd-ranked Rebels 31-0 at halftime.An announcement in the press box said Chubb was out for now, but did not inndicate if he would miss the rest of the game.ddddddddddddThe 5-foot-10, 228-pound junior is off to a good start this season after missing most of last season with a serious knee injury. He ran for 365 yards over the teams first three games of the season -- all wins. ' ' '