Miller Park on pace to set record decrease

Milwaukee Attendance at Miller Park is on pace to drop almost 35 percent from its inaugural season, which would set a modern record for the largest attendance drop in a ballpark’s second year.

Milwaukee has played 29 of its 81 home games at Miller Park this season. The Brewers attracted an average of 23,401 fans for a total of 678,640. If they continue at the same pace, the Brewers will draw fewer than 1.9 million fans for 81 home dates, a drop of almost 1 million fans, or 34.2 percent, from their inaugural season at Miller Park.

Attendance typically drops in the second year of a new stadium, but the Brewers’ 17-35 record the worst in baseball has affected attendance.

Indians recall Selby

Cleveland Cleveland recalled utilityman Bill Selby from Triple-A Buffalo and designated outfielder Bruce Aven for assignment Wednesday. Selby, 31, was batting .299 in 46 games.

Owners discuss labor

Chicago Baseball commissioner Bud Selig emerged Wednesday from a meeting with team owners hopeful labor talks will lead to a deal with players but without providing details on how to do it. Baseball officials also addressed the issue of steroids, saying a testing system could be in place soon.

Cardinals considering move to southern Illinois

Springfield, Ill. The president of the St. Louis Cardinals met with Illinois Gov. George Ryan on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of moving the team to southern Illinois.

The Cardinals have been trying to negotiate a deal to replace Busch Stadium. The Missouri Legislature wrapped up earlier this month without approving a new stadium in downtown St. Louis.

The Cardinals are considering eight counties in the metro area, four in Missouri and four in Illinois.