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Latest Brandon Woodruff update casts uncertainty over his availability for Opening Day

Brandon Woodruff has had a tough sequence of injuries over the past few years, both in regards to severity as well as timing. After being limited to just 11 starts in 2023, he ended up missing the postseason that year due to an issue with his shoulder capsule that required surgery.

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Brewers star Jacob Misiorowski reveals hilarious relationship with Pat Murphy: ‘He gives me s*** about everything’

The Milwaukee Brewers blew a late lead and lost their spring training game to the San Diego Padres in Arizona on Monday, with a bullpen collapse and some defensive miscues standing out as they fell to 0-4 in Cactus League play.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / February 23

Brewers' Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for 2026: Bullpen

When the Brewers held a lead after six innings in 2025, it was almost certain they would come out the winners at the end of the game. The bullpen remains a strength in 2026, especially since, in a way, it feeds off the rotation depth that the Milwaukee organization has built.

Sal Frelick News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Brewers’ Sal Frelick keeps it real about Milwaukee’s quiet free agency

The Milwaukee Brewers are not the big spenders that the likes of the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets are. While the Dodgers and the Mets have payrolls for the 2026 MLB season upwards of $360 million, Milwaukee is 19th in that department with just $130.

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MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / February 23

MLB Spring Training Recap: Padres Storm Back Score Six in Eighth to Beat Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres met for the first time this spring today. DH – Jackson Chourio SS – Joey Ortiz 1B – Andrew Vaughn C – Gary

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / February 23

Late collapse costs Brewers first spring win; Ortiz shines

The Milwaukee Brewers looked well on their way to picking up their first Cactus League win this afternoon when a late bullpen collapse by players you’ve probably never heard of meant another day with a zero in the win column for the Brewers.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 23

Brewers Already Getting Praise for $22 Million Offseason Signing

The Milwaukee Brewers were one of the busiest teams in the league this offseason. They made a lot of big moves, including three substantial trades. First, they traded Isaac Collins to the Kansas City Royals.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / February 23

Spring Tempature Check: Who's Hot and Who's Cold in Brewers Camp? (Feb 21-22)

Every fan wants to make judgments on the athletes who play for their team based on what they see in action. For MLB spring training, it is a bit more complicated.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / February 23

Spring Temperature Check: Who's Hot and Who's Cold in Brewers Camp? (Feb 21-22)

Every fan wants to make judgments on the athletes who play for their team based on what they see in action. For MLB spring training, it is a bit more complicated.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Coleman Crow News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Milwaukee Brewers: Coleman Crow named as 'dark horse' candidate to make 2026 Opening Day roster

Every year, it seems, the Milwaukee Brewers have a pitcher, whether it be a reliever or starter, who comes out of nowhere to have a significant impact on the team.

Logan Henderson News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Milwaukee Brewers: Logan Henderson relied on faith to overcome injury disappointment, but looks to prove himself in 2026

Last season, the Milwaukee Brewers saw multiple young pitchers play significant roles on the team. On their way to a franchise record 97 wins, Milwaukee had to rely on the organizational depth of their pitching staff to be competitive.

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Christian Yelich News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Christian Yelich looks locked in early as Brewers open Spring Training

Christian Yelich is already showing he’s ready to lead the Milwaukee Brewers into the National League season. Spring training is a chance for players to return to the basics, get in shape, and fine-tune their skills ahead of the 162-game grind.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 23

Brewers Might Have Scored Hidden Victory in NLCS Sweep vs. Dodgers

Nothing about last October's National League Championship Series was fun for the Milwaukee Brewers or their fans in the moment. The Dodgers swept the Brewers in four straight games, erasing all the fun Brewers fans had as their team took six of six games from LA during the regular seasons.

Freddy Peralta News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 23

Brewers Hit Jackpot With Offseason Freddy Peralta Trade

The Milwaukee Brewers were shockingly active this offseason. While they typically make a signing or two along with a trade, they're never very aggressive because they're a smaller market team.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 23

Brewers 25-Year-Old Creating Buzz As Opening Day Roster Candidate

The Milwaukee Brewers have plenty of uncertainty on their pitching staff, which creates an ideal scenario for a relative unknown to step up. After acquiring Brandon Sproat and Kyle Harrison in trades, there should be intense competition on the pitching staff with several contenders in play for various roles.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Milwaukee Brewers 2023 trade deadline fleece still haunts Minnesota Twins

The Milwaukee Brewers have developed a knack for identifying struggling pitchers in other organizations, trading for them, and then turning them into quality Major League arms.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 23

Brewers Opening Day Roster Projection 1.0: Which Newcomers Make the Cut?

The Milwaukee Brewers shook up the roster quite a bit in the past month, and when they open the season against the Chicago White Sox on March 26, we know some of the familiar faces that won't be there.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / February 23

Top 50 Milwaukee Brewers Prospects in 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers continue to have one of the best farm systems in Major League Baseball. In fact, they are ranked the best farm system by ESPN and The Athletic heading into 2026.

Christian Yelich News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Brewers’ Christian Yelich takes hilarious GTA 6 shot at teammate

The Milwaukee Brewers’ social media team has seemingly won the internet — at least in the eyes of the club’s fans — on Sunday. Using real-life shots of outfielder Sal Frelick, the Brewers turned those clips into a video seemingly patterned after “Grand Theft Auto.” Frelick can be initially seen in the video walking into a garage.

Brock Wilken News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Brock Wilken uses last at-bat to become Brewers’ 3rd member of spring dinger crew

The Milwaukee Brewers remain winless this Spring Training season, but third base prospect Brock Wilken made sure to get his name on the board. In his last at-bat of the day, in the ninth inning of a 7-3 loss to the Royals, the young thumper launched a two-run shot that carried over four hundred feet.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 22

Brewers Not Yet Settled On Late-Game Bullpen Roles

The bullpen was again a strength for the Brewers in 2025, and closer Trevor Megill led the way with 30 saves, a 2.49 ERA over 49 innings, and an All-Star nod. As well as Megill has pitched in the ninth-inning role over the last two seasons, however, manager Pat Murphy was non-committal on the topic of who his closer will be in 2026.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 22

Power-needy Guardians take flier on Rhys Hoskins

The Cleveland Guardians lineup has been an ongoing weakness. A low-cost signing could make a significant difference.

Stephen Vogt addresses if Guardians will name captain after Steve Cohen comments

Yankees' Austin Wells, Guardians' Steven Kwan voice warnings after Tony Clark's MLBPA resignation

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Pat Murphy News / Field Level Media / February 20

Brewers extend contract of manager Pat Murphy through 2028

Back-to-back National League Manager of the Year Pat Murphy agreed to a multi-year contract extension with the Milwaukee Brewers, the team announced Friday morning.

Pat Murphy News / Larry Brown Sports / February 19

Brewers sign manager Pat Murphy to a contract extension

Manager Pat Murphy led the Milwaukee Brewers to an MLB-best 97 wins in the 2025 season. The Brewers lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in four games in the NLCS, but there are still high hopes even after trading away pitcher Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets.

MLB News / Just Baseball / February 19

Five Under-The-Radar Brewers Prospects To Watch in 2026

Spring training is officially underway. Just Baseball’s latest Top 100 Prospects update was recently released. The World Baseball Classic begins in just a couple of weeks.