Veteran right-hander Ben Sheets needs surgery for a torn flexor in his pitching arm, which could hinder his recent signing with the Texas Rangers. The injury caused him to miss the Milwaukee Brewers' 2008 postseason. Major league officials told MLB.com Thursday that Brewers assistant general manager and Sheets' agent have had discussions this week about who would pay for the procedure. We're working our way through all of the details and we don't know the answer yet, Brewers Assistant General Manager Gord Ash told the Web site.

(Sports Network) - The National League Wild Card-leading Milwaukee Brewers will send Ben Sheets to the mound this afternoon in the second test of a three-game series versus the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park.

By COLIN FLY By Colin Fly The Associated Press MILWAUKEE Carlos Zambrano outpitched fellow ace Ben Sheets again as the Chicago Cubs scored five runs in the sixth inning to beat Milwaukee 7-1 on Tuesday night, assuring they'll leave town leading the NL Central.

(Sports Network) - Ben Sheets attempts to follow up CC Sabathia's brilliant performance from Wednesday, while his Milwaukee Brewers try and complete their first-ever four-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals tonight at Busch Stadium.

ATLANTA _ In this age of closely monitored pitch counts, so-called quality starts and room-service saves for closers, Ben Sheets reports for duty with a refreshing outlook to his craft as a starting pitcher. "He's got a nine-inning mentality," Milwaukee Brewers manager Ned Yost said.