Milwaukee Brewers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Brewers Star Projected For $25M Deal Amid Uncertain Future

The Milwaukee Brewers don't have a ton of players to worry about this offseason, but there is one guy looming large right now. That is two-time All-Star Brandon Woodruff.

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Ranking the five worst games of the 2025 season

What goes up must come down. Since I just wrote an article ranking the five best Brewers games of the season, here are the five worst. No, I didn’t include every NLCS game.

MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / November 5

Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach swiped by Kansas City Royals

In 2021, the Milwaukee Brewers hired co-hitting coaches Ozzie Timmons and Connor Dawson. Last winter, Timmons departed, and since has signed with the Tampa Bay Rays, an organization he was with prior to coming to the Brewers.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

Brewers, Royals to return to Main Street Sports

The Brewers announced that they have a new deal in place with Main Street Sports, the company that owns FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin. It’s unclear if it’s a one-year deal or a multi-year pact, but the Brewers will be back on the same channel in 2026.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last playoff complete game by MLB team' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Recent MLB World Series managers' quiz

Rhys Hoskins News / WI Sports Heroics / November 5

Despite injury-derailed season, Brewers’ Rhys Hoskins is among top free agent 1st basemen

Until early July, Rhys Hoskins was a cog in the middle of the Brewers‘ lineup. Then he hurt his thumb, Andrew Vaughn came along, and Hoskins barely played the rest of the way.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Jake Bauers News / Brewer Fanatic / November 5

Jake Bauers Made Big Changes in 2025, and His Roster Spot Should Be Safe for 2026

Jake Bauers's hitting profile has always been a fascinating one. Bat-tracking models love him for how he can do damage on pitches on which he connects.

William Contreras News / WI Sports Heroics / November 5

Brewers’ unsurprising William Contreras decision screams 'cheap'

Last offseason in arbitration talks, the Milwaukee Brewers and catcher William Contreras agreed to a $6.1 million salary in 2025 and a $12 million mutual option for 2026.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 5

Brewers Trade Buzz Heating Up; Star Ace Could Be Traded

The Milwaukee Brewers were the best team in baseball during the regular season, but they ran into a buzzsaw called the Los Angeles Dodgers in the postseason.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / November 5

Wednesday news and notes: TV arrangement, spring training

We’ve got a couple of small newsy items for you today. First: the Brewers have re-upped with Main Street Sports Group, who owns FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin, for the 2026 season.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 5

Brewers Send 8-Year Veteran To Free Agency Despite Productive Season

The Milwaukee Brewers have had a busy week as the free-agent picture continues to come into focus across Major League Baseball. Teams and players have five days after the conclusion of the World Series (which happened on Saturday) to make decisions on their various contract options.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 5

Brewers Looking To Replace 27-Year-Old Starter After Dismal Year: Report

Major League Baseball is a cut-and-dry business. Either you perform, or your team will find someone else who they think can play better. The Milwaukee Brewers need just about everyone on their roster to perform up to their true talent level, because they're not in the business of signing expensive free agents.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 5

Red Sox Could Make Run At Brewers 2x All-Star, Insider

The Milwaukee Brewers are heading into one of their most important offseasons in recent memory, and fans know there are some major decisions on the horizon.

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The '2025 backup NFL quarterbacks' quiz

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Sal Frelick News / Brewer Fanatic / November 5

Does Sal Frelick Have Another Leap in Him in 2026?

After slashing .255/.326/.339 with five home runs through his first two big-league seasons, Sal Frelick posted a career-best .288/.351/.405 line with 12 home runs in 2025.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / November 5

Ranking the five best Milwaukee Brewers games of 2025

Despite falling short of a World Series berth, the Brewers had one of their most successful seasons in years. Milwaukee won 97 games (including two 11-plus game win streaks) for the first time in franchise history and beat their division rivals, the Chicago Cubs, in the NLDS.

William Contreras News / WI Sports Heroics / November 5

Brewers’ William Contreras’ move revealed amid $12 million contract decision

With the 2025 MLB season over following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series win over the Toronto Blue Jays, the Milwaukee Brewers did not waste much time making some initial moves early in the offseason.

William Contreras News / WI Sports Heroics / November 5

How the Brewers might navigate tricky William Contreras case

A year ago, praises were sung when the Milwaukee Brewers and William Contreras agreed to terms and avoided arbitration. Contract details included a $6.1 million salary for the 2025 season and a $12 million club option for 2026 with a $100,000 buyout.

William Contreras News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

Brewers' William Contreras undergoes finger surgery

Brewers catcher William Contreras underwent a minor procedure to repair his broken left middle finger, president of baseball operations Matt Arnold told reporters.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Last Word On Sports / November 4

The Biggest Questions the Brewers Must Answer This Offseason

The Milwaukee Brewers made franchise history in 2025 with 97 regular-season wins and their first playoff series win since 2018, yet their season ended in disappointment with a sweep at the hands of the Dodgers in the NLCS.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Just Baseball / November 4

Milwaukee Brewers 2025-2026 Offseason Wish List

Creating an offseason wish list for the Milwaukee Brewers is a difficult task. This is a cash-strapped organization that rarely makes a huge splash in free agency, and the trades that they make tend to fly under the radar.

Milwaukee Brewers News / ESPN / November 4

Brewers decline '26 options on Hoskins, Quintana

Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins and left-hander Jose Quintana are headed for free agency after Milwaukee declined their 2026 mutual options on Tuesday.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker / November 4

Three questions facing the Milwaukee Brewers this offseason

The fact that the Milwaukee Brewers made the playoffs, let alone had the best record in the majors, is remarkable.

MLB reveals finalists for major awards

Dream (but realistic) trade targets for every MLB team this offseason

The greatest World Series home runs of all time

The 'Most multi-hit MLB games in 2025' quiz

Rhys Hoskins News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 4

Brewers Make Expected Rhys Hoskins, José Quintana Decisions

The Milwaukee Brewers made two decisions on Tuesday that shouldn't shock anyone. With the deadline coming up for teams and players to make decisions on options, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported on Tuesday that the Brewers have chosen to decline both Rhys Hoskins and José Quintana's mutual options.

William Contreras News / WI Sports Heroics / November 4

Milwaukee Brewers decline club option on 2x All-Star William Contreras

There are already several members of the 2025 Milwaukee Brewers that will not be returning to the team in 2026. Of course, roster turnover is expected in some capacity every year, but the big question in Milwaukee will be whether or not they can improve upon a group of players that won a franchise record 97 games this past season.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 3

Brewers make Freddy Peralta, Brandon Woodruff option decisions

The Milwaukee Brewers’ magical season ended in disappointment. After finishing the regular season with the best record in baseball, the Brewers were swept in the NLCS by the eventual World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Last Word On Sports / November 1

How the Milwaukee Brewers Can Be Even Better in 2026

The 2025 Milwaukee Brewers emerged unexpectedly to lead Major League Baseball in wins, setting a team record with 97 victories and easily securing another National League Central division title, all while operating with one of the lowest payrolls in the league.