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Lyon Richardson Elects Free Agency

Right-hander Lyon Richardson elected free agency after being outrighted by the Brewers, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Milwaukee designated him for assignment last Friday.

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Brewers Biggest Question Looming Over Milwaukee Before NLDS

The Milwaukee Brewers have three days to go before they will begin their quest in the 2026 playoffs. Milwaukee will face either the San Diego Padres or the Chicago Cubs in the National League Division Series with the series set to kick off in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / September 30

Grading Every 2026 Brewers Position Player

The Milwaukee Brewers saw many different faces take the field throughout the 2026 season, with 24 position players recording at least one plate appearance.

Brandon Woodruff News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / September 30

Brewers' Path to Get Brandon Woodruff Back in 2026

With the Milwaukee Brewers' playoff push set to begin in just a few days, one question that has lingered over the club has been whether we could see Brandon Woodruff again in 2026.

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The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?

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Pat Murphy News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Pat Murphy Shares Joey Ortiz News Before Brewers Postseason

Pat Murphy provided an update on Joey Ortiz as the Milwaukee Brewers prepare for their National League Division Series opener. Ortiz underwent an MRI over the weekend, with Murphy saying the structural results were good.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Kyle Harrison News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / September 30

Brewers Drop Hint on Kyle Harrison's NLDS Roster Chances

The Milwaukee Brewers haven't yet announced their 26-man roster for the National League Division Series and do not have to until Oct. 3. That is the day that Game 1 will take place between Milwaukee and either the San Diego Padres or the Chicago Cubs.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / September 30

The October Blueprint: How Teams Will Attack the Brewers’ Best Hitters

When the postseason begins, the Milwaukee Brewers’ lineup will face a different kind of challenge. Opposing pitching staffs will have the time and information to build specific game plans around the top of Milwaukee’s lineup, and four of their most dangerous hitters—Garrett Mitchell, Jackson Chouri...

Andrew Vaughn News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Brewers Hitter Andrew Vaughn Loses 10 Pounds Before NLDS

Andrew Vaughn is back at full strength for the Milwaukee Brewers after an illness caused him to lose 10 pounds with the National League Division Series approaching.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / September 30

Brewers Remaining Cautious With Injured Veteran Ahead Of NLDS

Clinching a first-round bye for the postseason may be even more fortuitous for the Milwaukee Brewers than initially thought. The Brewers locked up the No.

Jacob Misiorowski News / Brew Crew Ball / September 30

Reviewing Jacob Misiorowski’s stunning season

The regular season is over, and with that, one of the great regular seasons in the history of the franchise has also come to an end. Jacob Misiorowski, the 24-year-old flamethrower who hadn’t yet reached 75 regular season innings in his career before the season started, had a breakout campaign for the ages.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Just Baseball / September 29

Brewers Notebook: Turang Helps Tie a Bow on Top Season in Team History

Some teams take their foot off the gas once their postseason situation is all but determined. The 2026 Milwaukee Brewers are apparently not one of those teams.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Baseball Now / September 28

Brewers Starter Calls His Shot; Says Team Will Win World Series

The Milwaukee Brewers finished the regular season with the best record in baseball for the second straight season, winning 103 games this year. The Brewers were great last year, but were swept in the National League Championship Series by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Jacob Misiorowski News / Baseball Now / September 28

Jacob Misiorowski Breaks Longstanding Pedro Martínez MLB Record In Final Start Of Season

The Milwaukee Brewers finished the regular season with the best record in baseball, and Jacob Misiorowski is a huge reason for that. The superstar pitcher is the favorite to win the National League Cy Young Award and has captivated every fan's attention with his velocity.

Jacob Misiorowski News / Field Level Media / September 27

Jacob Misiorowski makes Cy Young case as Brewers down Cardinals

Jacob Misiorowski strengthened his Cy Young case, allowing just two hits over five-plus scoreless innings, as the Milwaukee Brewers built momentum for the postseason with a 6-4 victory over the visiting St.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Joey Ortiz MRI results come back all good per Pat Murphy; Brewers infielder has abdominal swelling and bruised knee but outlook is positive for postseason

Joey Ortiz received encouraging injury news Saturday after the Milwaukee Brewers sent the infielder for an MRI following his early exit against the St.

Christian Yelich News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 27

Brewers star Christian Yelich’s classy request before accepting captain honor

The Milwaukee Brewers announced Saturday that Christian Yelich would be the first official team captain in franchise history, but he had one condition before accepting the honor: Hall of Famer Robin Yount had to approve it.

Jacob Misiorowski News / Field Level Media / September 27

Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers prep for playoffs in finale vs. Cards

Hard-throwing Jacob Misiorowski will get a final tuneup for the playoff-bound Milwaukee Brewers when they wrap up the regular season Sunday against the visiting St.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 26

Brewers’ Joey Ortiz Undergoes MRI

The Brewers sent third baseman Joey Ortiz for an MRI this afternoon, according to MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy. Manager Pat Murphy told reporters, including Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, that the imaging came back “all good” on Ortiz.