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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: Bob Uecker on the field prior to game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Fans React To The Passing Of Bob Uecker

The Milwaukee Brewers made the postseason for the second consecutive season, but they also lost in the wild-card series for the second consecutive season. After winning the National League Central for the second straight year, the Brewers put together another disappointing performance in the...

James Merling • 1 year ago

A Milwaukee Brewers hat in the dugout during the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 13, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Insider Says Brewers Reliever Is On The Trade Block

The Milwaukee Brewers lost in the wild-card series for the second straight season after finishing with a record of 93-69. Although the Brewers won their second straight National League Central title, and their third in the last four seasons, they failed to make a long postseason run. After fa...

James Merling • 2 years ago

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 02: Jackson Chourio #11 of the Milwaukee Brewers rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning against the New York Mets during Game Two of the Wild Card Series at American Family Field on October 02, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Pat Murphy Has Honest Admission About Jackson Chourio

The Milwaukee Brewers made the postseason for the second straight year as they finished with a record of 93 wins and 69 losses. Although they made the playoffs and won the National League Central for the second straight season, the Brewers made an early exit as they lost to the New York Mets...

James Merling • 2 years ago

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Analyst Says 1 MLB Free Agent's Market Is 'Heating Up'

The 2024 Major League Baseball season is over, and the free agent market is heating up as teams prepare for the 2025 season. Although there is plenty of talent in this year's free agent class, the shortstop position lacks many available players. One free agent shortstop stands out among the r...

James Merling • 2 years ago

Slugging Shortstop Willing To Change Positions As Free Agent

The Milwaukee Brewers won the NL Central for the second year in a row in 2024 after finishing with a record of 93-69. Although they were able to take the NL Central with ease, the Brewers were bounced from the postseason in the wild-card round by the New York Mets. Now that the season has con...

James Merling • 2 years ago

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 02: A general view outside the stadium before Game Two of the Wild Card Series between the New York Mets and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 02, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

1 Key Hitter Will Return To Brewers Next Season

The Milwaukee Brewers won the NL Central for a second straight year as they finished with a 93-69 record. In the 2024 postseason, the Brewers took on the New York Mets in the wild-card round and lost the series two games to one. Although the Brewers won their division two years in a row, they...

James Merling • 2 years ago

A detail of a Milwaukee Brewers hat prior to the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 28, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Brewers Star Lands On The Injured List

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Milwaukee Brewers, even after losing manager Craig Counsell and trading ace Corbin Burnes, have been able to enjoy a fantastic season to this point. Their 58-43 record leads the NL Central with a five-game cushion over the St. Louis Cardinals, and they have been rock-solid with limited re...

A detail of a Milwaukee Brewers hat prior to the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 28, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Brewers Bolster Rotation With Trade

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Milwaukee Brewers are first in the NL Central division with a 51-35 record. They have a six-game cushion over the second-placed St. Louis Cardinals. Their rotation, however, needs some work and a lot of depth. Injuries to Robert Gasser, DL Hall, Brandon Woodruff, Joe Ross and Wade Miley h...

A Milwaukee Brewers hat in the dugout during the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 13, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Insider Reveals What Brewers Need To Target At Trade Deadline

Justin Hussong • 2 years ago Heading into the 2024 MLB season, the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals were seen as potential favorites to win the NL Central, yet here are the Milwaukee Brewers once again sitting comfortably atop the division with a 6.5-game lead. After trading ace Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles...

Rhys Hoskins #12 of the Milwaukee Brewers looks on during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on June 04, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Rhys Hoskins Opens Up On His Return To Philadelphia

Justin Hussong • 2 years ago Rhys Hoskins was a mainstay in the heart of the Philadelphia Phillies lineup for six years before missing last season due to a torn ACL and leaving for the Milwaukee Brewers this offseason, and he received an all-time great ovation in his first game back in Philly last week. Hoskins received...

A Milwaukee Brewers hat in the dugout during the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 13, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Top Brewers Prospect Continues To Struggle Against MLB Pitching

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago During the offseason, the Milwaukee Brewers extended center fielder Jackson Chourio, a top-five prospect in baseball, and gave him the keys to the middle of their outfield. Chourio is blessed with natural athleticism, power, and speed, but his hit tool might not be ready to succeed against ML...

MLB Player Going Viral For Item He Signed For Fan

Justin Hussong • 2 years ago It doesn't take much to make a baseball fan smile, as a signed ball or even a quick meet and greet could give a fan a moment that will last a lifetime. That relationship goes both ways, as sometimes fans are the ones making players smile and giving them a moment they'll remember forever, whic...

Jackson Chourio #11 of the Milwaukee Brewers runs the bases following his first major league home run during the fifth inning against the Minnesota Twins at American Family Field on April 03, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Fans React To Jackson Chourio's First Career Home Run

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Milwaukee Brewers have shown in recent years that they are a premier organization. They are an example of what a small-market team should be: constantly looking for ways to remain competitive despite obvious budget limitations. They focus on bringing in smart, analytic-driven people to th...

Jackson Chourio #11of the Milwaukee Brewers hits an RBI single during the second inning of the home opener against the Minnesota Twins at American Family Field on April 02, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Brewers Rookie Is Already Making Franchise History

Justin Hussong • 2 years ago The Milwaukee Brewers haven't had a whole lot to get excited about over the last couple of years, and after last season's disappointing playoff exit, many were wondering if this team was trending downward, especially after trading ace Corbin Burnes this offseason. The team needed a shot in th...

Jackson Chourio #11 of the Milwaukee Brewers holds onto his hat to keep it from blowing away during player introductions prior to the game against the New York Mets in the home opener at Citi Field on March 29, 2024 in New York City.

Brewers Make Franchise History On Opening Day

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Milwaukee Brewers lost the architect of their successful 2015-2023 period, David Stearns. They also lost their longtime manager, Craig Counsell. They decided to trade their ace, Corbin Burnes, and they also lost Brandon Woodruff to injury. On top of this, they have seen nearly all of thei...

Jackson Chourio #11 of the Milwaukee Brewers looks on during a spring training workout at American Family Fields of Phoenix on February 22, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Brewers Rookie Holds A Special MLB Age-Related Honor

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Milwaukee Brewers not only have one of the best prospects in baseball (the second-best according to MLB Pipeline) in Jackson Chourio, but they also signed him to a long-term extension in the offseason. That's how much faith they have in him. In fact, Milwaukee is so confident in his abili...

A detail of a Milwaukee Brewers hat prior to the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 28, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Brewers Reveal Exciting News About Top Prospect

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago As we approach Opening Day on March 28, more MLB teams start to round out their rosters. The results of fierce spring training battles are starting to appear on all squads: some players will live out their dreams, while others will have to try again later. In the specific case of Milwaukee Br...

Devin Williams #38 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after the final out against the Philadelphia Phillies at American Family Field on September 01, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Insider Reveals Unfortunate Devin Williams Update

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Milwaukee Brewers are, at least on paper, not as good as they were in 2023. Last year, they won the NL Central division with a 92-70 record. However, they had David Stearns as an advisor and architect of the team since the mid-2010s. They also had Craig Counsell at the helm, Brandon Woodr...

Rhys Hoskins #12 of the Milwaukee Brewers poses for a portrait during Photo Day at American Family Fields of Phoenix on February 22, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Fans Respond To Fun Rhys Hoskins Question

Jarrett Prendergast • 2 years ago The Milwaukee Brewers have had an interesting offseason. They seem to be stuck in the middle of deciding if they want to go all-in or not. Last season, the Brewers won the NL Central but were knocked out in the first round of the playoffs. This offseason, they traded pitcher Corbin Burnes to...

A detail of a Milwaukee Brewers hat prior to the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 28, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Brewers Re-Sign Injured Ace To Multi-Year Deal

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Milwaukee Brewers have made some moves in the offseason, but it's important to note that they lost two aces: one for good, and another one until the summer at the very least. They traded Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles, and Brandon Woodruff underwent surgery to repair the anterior...

A Milwaukee Brewers hat in the dugout during the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 13, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Brewers Add A Pitcher After Trading Away An Ace

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Milwaukee Brewers probably planned, at some point in 2023, to enter the 2024 campaign with Corbin Burnes and Brandon Woodruff leading their rotation. However, pitchers are fragile, and unexpected things happen. Woodruff suffered a long-term injury that could cause him to miss most or all...

Devin Williams #38 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws a pitch during a game against the Miami Marlins at American Family Field on September 12, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

MLB Fans Put Devin Williams Atop Elite 2024 List

Jarrett Prendergast • 2 years ago The MLB offseason is onging and as we enter February, spring training is right around the corner. Each offseason, MLB Network has fans rank the best players at each position. Most recently, the fans ranked the best relief pitchers in baseball. According to MLB Network, the fans chose Milwauke...

Freddy Peralta #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts to giving up a home ru to Alek Thomas #5 of the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fifth inning of Game Two of the Wild Card Series at American Family Field on October 04, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Brewers Star Offers Heartfelt Advice For Top Prospect

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Milwaukee Brewers have made some moves this offseason. They recently signed first baseman Rhys Hoskins and utilityman Christian Arroyo. However, the most important transaction the franchise made was extending uber-prospect Jackson Chourio. Milwaukee and Chourio, who hasn't made his MLB de...

Rhys Hoskins #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on during batting practice prior to the start of Game Three of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 01, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Rhys Hoskins Shares Several Notable Quotes Upon Joining Brewers

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Last week, the Milwaukee Brewers signed first baseman Rhys Hoskins to a two-year, $34 million contract. It was a major move for a franchise that had been relatively quiet on the player acquisition front. Hoskins represents an important injection of power for the lineup and, if he stays health...

Fans cheer during the eighth inning in Game Two of the Wild Card Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 04, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Brewers Make It Official With Notable New Addition

Jarrett Prendergast • 2 years ago The Milwaukee Brewers have no plans to sit back and watch all of the top free agents go off the board. They are the reigning NL Central champions and have all intentions of winning it again. But, to do so they needed to add some reinforcements. Something the Brewers were hoping to add to thei...

A Milwaukee Brewers hat in the dugout during the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 13, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Brewers Strike Deal With Free-Agent Utilityman

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Milwaukee Brewers have been one of the steadiest organizations of the last six years in MLB. While continually running low payrolls, they have made five of the last six postseasons. Now that they have lost advisor David Stearns and manager Craig Counsell, you could say a new era is starti...

Corbin Burnes #39 of the Milwaukee Brewers walks back to the dugout against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on April 11, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Insider Notes A Positive Sign For Brewers Fans

Jarrett Prendergast • 2 years ago The Milwaukee Brewers headed into this offseason with plenty of uncertainty. They lost manager Craig Counsell to the Chicago Cubs and the direction of their team was unclear. But, the Brewers are the reigning NL Central champions. They do not plan on giving up that title in 2024. The most rec...

Rhys Hoskins #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies runs the bases following a two run home run against the San Diego Padres during the third inning in game five of the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 23, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Stats Show A Positive Trend For Rhys Hoskins With New Team

Jarrett Prendergast • 2 years ago The MLB free agency period is still going strong. Many impact players have yet to find a new home and it seems like it is taking a while for some deals to develop. But, as we get closer to spring training we will see more and more players sign. The most recent big signing was made by the Milw...

A detail of a Milwaukee Brewers hat prior to the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 28, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Brewers Reportedly Leaning Toward Keeping Star Shortstop

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago MLB fans certainly hoped for more action in free agency and, especially, the trade market. However, the market dynamics and teams wanting to bet on their own farm systems and young players have made them reluctant to spend and pursue stars. As a result, reigning NL Cy Young Blake Snell is sti...

A detail of a Milwaukee Brewers hat prior to the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 28, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Brewers Make A Minor Addition Wednesday

Jarrett Prendergast • 3 years ago The Milwaukee Brewers are hoping to make the moves necessary this offseason that will keep them in contention. Last year, the Brewers won the NL Central. But, they had one change in the offseason that could affect their success in 2024. Manager Craig Counsell agreed to leave the Brewers and t...

A Milwaukee Brewers hat in the dugout during the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 13, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Brewers Add A Veteran Arm In Trade With Royals

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago The Milwaukee Brewers are always on the lookout for pitchers they can "fix". The Kansas City Royals, even when they are making win-now moves, rarely say no to prospects. As a result, the two teams agreed to a trade on Thursday. "The Brewers are acquiring RHP Taylor Clarke in a trade with the...

Starting pitcher Corbin Burnes #39 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws a warm-up pitch during the first inning of the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on September 03, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Brewers May Have A New Plan For Corbin Burnes

Jarrett Prendergast • 3 years ago The Milwaukee Brewers are hoping to get back to the playoffs in 2024. After winning the NL Central last season, the Brewers got swept in the Wild Card round by the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was clear the Brewers needed to make some changes to improve their roster. One player who some thought c...

Jackson Chourio #11 of the Milwaukee Brewers bats during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at T-Mobile Park on July 08, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.

Fans React To Historic Jackson Chourio News

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago The Milwaukee Brewers made things official on Monday. After reaching an agreement last week, they announced to the world that they are extending future star Jackson Chourio on an eight-year, $82 million contract with two additional club options. Chourio will make, on average $10.25 million fo...