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Milwaukee Brewers: no 'momentum' on contract extension for All-Star starter ahead of 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers had the best regular season in franchise history in 2025, finishing with a team record 97 wins. They also won their first postseason series since 2018, this against their rival Chicago Cubs, but ended up getting swept in the National League Championship Series by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Brewers Could Trade $8 Million 2x All-Star to Phillies If Key Veteran Leaves

The Milwaukee Brewers have been adamant that they will not be trading staff ace Freddy Peralta this offseason and have made clear that they’ll only consider it if they are blown away by an offer.

William Contreras News / Brewer Fanatic / November 30

The Robo-Zone Could Get William Contreras’s Defense Back On Track

In case you somehow missed it, MLB is officially instituting the long-awaited Automated Ball Strike System, or ABS, in 2026. Fans have had the chance to see the technology at work for years in the minor leagues, but they’ve only seen it sparingly in big league games.

Vinny Capra News / WI Sports Heroics / November 29

Milwaukee Brewers 2025 Opening Day 3B signs free agent deal

Just a few months ago, Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Vinny Capra was coming off a scorching hot Spring Training and in the starting lineup on Opening Day of the 2025 season.

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A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 29

Notable update emerges about Jacob Misiorowski extension talks

Jacob Misiorowski is looking like the future for the Milwaukee Brewers, but there is still apparently a gap to bridge. Misiorowski’s talks on an extension with the Brewers have not gotten far yet, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Saturday.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 29

Brewers’ 2x All-Star Still Viewed as Top Trade Candidate Despite Offseason Strategy

After winning 97 games and clinching their third consecutive National League Central title, the Milwaukee Brewers fell short in the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who went on to win another World Series title.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 28

Brewers rumors: Milwaukee could subtract from roster amid payroll concerns

The Milwaukee Brewers recently inked Brandon Woodruff to a one-year deal, leaving speculation about what might happen with other players. Specifically, Freddy Peralta’s future is uncertain, and there are some Brewers payroll concerns.

Freddy Peralta News / Brew Crew Ball / November 28

Brewers reportedly concerned about 2026 payroll; what does it mean for Freddy Peralta?

According to recent reporting from The Athletic’s MLB Staff (Will Sammon, Ken Rosenthal, and Katie Woo), the Brewers are “fretting over their payroll.” Here’s the full blurb: In what has become an annual rite of autumn, the Milwaukee Brewers are fretting over their payroll, according to people briefed on their plans.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / November 28

No, The Brewers' Payroll Is Not A Problem

The Athletic recently cited unnamed "people briefed on (Milwaukee's) plans" that the Brewers are "fretting" over payroll. MLB Trade Rumors posted the story on Thanksgiving, too.

William Contreras News / Brew Crew Ball / November 28

Who will back up William Contreras in 2026?

The fun answer! Quero probably would have already earned a spot on the 26-man roster if not for a torn right labrum that sidelined him for almost the entirety of 2024 and the first couple of months of 2025.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Freddy Peralta News / WI Sports Heroics / November 27

Brewers offseason uncertainty grows amid Freddy Peralta speculation

The Milwaukee Brewers head into the offseason with a subdued clubhouse and growing uncertainty about their future after their NLDS run ended. Freddy Peralta is back in focus amid rising trade speculation as MLB free agency heats up, forcing the team to make decisions that will define the next several months.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 27

Brewers reportedly concerned about payroll

The Brewers are concerned about their 2026 payroll, according to reporting from Will Sammon, Ken Rosenthal and Katie Woo of The Athletic. The reporters then wonder if this will lead the Brewers to more seriously consider trading right-hander Freddy Peralta.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

The Best Options for Improving the Brewers Pitching Rotation in 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers enter 2026 with both opportunity and challenge when it comes to their pitching rotation. With veterans nearing free agency and a young core battling injuries and inconsistency, the front office faces a pivotal offseason that could determine whether the Brewers remain contenders in the National League Central.

Freddy Peralta News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 26

Brewers Likely Targeting These Two Needs If They Trade Freddy Peralta: Insider

Freddy Peralta trade discourse won't be escapable for quite some time, as much as many Milwaukee Brewers fans would love it to be. We can pen think pieces all we want about whether Peralta should or shouldn't be traded, but the reality is that we've seen the Brewers make too many similar trades to ignore how realistic that possibility is.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 26

Brewers 'Fretting' Over Payroll, Which Could Lead To Trades: Report

The Milwaukee Brewers have been quiet since it was announced that Brandon Woodruff will be returning to the organization after accepting the qualifying offer.

Freddy Peralta News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 26

Brewers rumors: Cheap ownership renews Freddy Peralta trade buzz

After their scorching hot streak was snapped in the NLDS, the Milwaukee Brewers entered the offseason with a quieter dugout and louder questions about their future.

Chad Patrick News / Brew Crew Ball / November 26

Could Chad Patrick improve in 2026?

After a rookie season with a 3.53 ERA, Chad Patrick is already set to be a fundamental player in the Brewers’ rotation plans come 2026. The 27-year-old righty spent parts of three seasons at the Triple-A level before breaking out with the major league club.

Milwaukee Brewers News / TV Insider / November 23

‘Big Time Rush’ Star Logan Henderson Hospitalized After Bloody On-Stage Injury

Big Time Rush star Logan Henderson was recently hospitalized after suffering a bloody on-stage injury. On November 20, Henderson, 36, was hurt while performing a concert in Kraków, Poland, with his bandmates, Kendall Schmidt, 35, James Maslow, 35, and Carlos PenaVega, 36, TMZ reported.

J.B. Bukauskas News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 22

Brewers re-sign pitcher J.B. Bukauskas

The Brewers have inked righty J.B. Bukauskas to a minor league deal.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 21

Brewer make sneaky offseason roster move

The Milwaukee Brewers enter the offseason with plenty of decisions to make. When it comes to bringing back an underrated batter, the Brewers opted in. Milwaukee has signed first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration, the team announced.

Brandon Woodruff News / Stadium Rant / November 19