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Yankees have two SP trade targets while they wait for Gerrit Cole

The New York Yankees need as much help as they can get on the mound right now. Carlos Rodón, Clarke Schmidt, and Gerrit Cole will all miss time to start the season, and someone will have to pick up the slack.

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Brewers urged to sign outfielder with 16 home runs from division rival

If the Brewers decide to trade away ace Freddy Peralta, it could create some lineup-altering possibilities before first pitch of opening day. Milwaukee could decide to dip its toes in the free agent waters in the weeks leading up to the season beginning, if Peralta is dealt, to beef up the lineup.

Chad Patrick News / Brewer Fanatic / January 9

Chad Patrick's New Breaking Ball Could Help Him Put Everything Together

He may not have received much love during baseball’s awards season, but Chad Patrick’s rookie season was among the most productive in baseball. The right-hander filled in admirably for an injury-ravaged Milwaukee rotation during the first half and posted a 3.53 ERA and 3.90 SIERA in 119 ⅔ innings....

William Contreras News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 9

What William Contreras wants from Brewers in arbitration

Salary arbitration is one of the toughest parts for any player or team come offseason time. The player has to file a salary number that they think they’re worth, while the team typically files a lower number and both sides have to argue each other’s merits.

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MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

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William Contreras News / WI Sports Heroics / January 9

Milwaukee Brewers-William Contreras arbitration numbers revealed

The Milwaukee Brewers had six arbitration eligible players that they had to potentially reach a deal with today before exchanging figures. Those players were William Contreras, Trevor Megill, Garrett Mitchell, Brice Turang, Andrew Vaughn, and Angel Zerpa.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 9

Milwaukee Brewers agree to 1-year contract with key All-Star pitcher

The Milwaukee Brewers, in 2025, relied heavily on their brilliant pitching staff to lead their team to success. For the regular season, at least, it worked splendidly.

Garrett Mitchell News / WI Sports Heroics / January 9

Milwaukee Brewers and outfielder Garrett Mitchell agree on a 1-year contract

The Milwaukee Brewers are known for being one of the most fiscally responsible franchises in all Major League Baseball. Unlike big market teams in Los Angeles and New York (and elsewhere), they do not spend much money on free agents, and those that they do sign are not high-profile players and are signed for less than many expect.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8

Brewers Hire Thad Levine As Special Advisor

The Brewers have hired former Twins general manager Thad Levine as a special advisor in baseball operations, relays Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. This is Levine’s first job in MLB since he stepped down as Minnesota GM at the end of the 2024 season.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 8

2025 MLB Farm Review: Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians have been a pitching factory for years. However, their farm system hitters took center stage in 2025, as Travis Bazzana had his first full pro season this past year.

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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.

Brice Turang News / WI Sports Heroics / January 8

Milwaukee Brewers reach 1-year deal with second baseman Brice Turang

The Milwaukee Brewers, like many Major League Baseball teams, rely on homegrown talent to form the true nucleus of their roster. Unlike big market teams

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / January 8

Brewers avoid arbitration with five players

The Milwaukee Brewers reportedly avoided arbitration with five of their six arbitration-eligible players on Thursday, as the team reported deals were reached with Garrett Mitchell, Brice Turang, Andrew Vaughn, Trevor Megill, and Ángel Zerpa.

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Brewers Set To Repeat Corbin Burnes Mistake With William Contreras

There have been some low points in the Milwaukee Brewers' recent five-year run of success, and souring the relationship with Corbin Burnes was one of them.

Freddy Peralta News / WI Sports Heroics / January 8

Brewers linked to Phillies second-half phenom

If the Brewers trade ace Freddy Peralta in the weeks ahead, Milwaukee could be big players among remaining free agents to fill out the roster before spring training gets underway.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 8

Yankees Targeting Trade For $15 Million Brewers Ace: Insider

The Milwaukee Brewers haven't made any blockbuster moves this offseason, but that's typically how they operate. They're not the kind of team that dives into free agency and spends a lot of money.

Freddy Peralta News / CBSSports.com / January 8

Batting Around: Will the Brewers trade Freddy Peralta? Where will he land?

The Brewers ace has one more year before hitting free agency

Angel Zerpa News / WI Sports Heroics / January 8

Brewers reach $1.1 million deal with newcomer to preclude arbitration

The Milwaukee Brewers have reached a $1.095 million deal with southpaw Angel Zerpa for 2026, avoiding arbitration. The Brewers acquired Zerpa from the Royals in December for outfielder Isaac Collins and righty reliever Nick Mears.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 8

Brewers Quietly Added Righty With 2 Seasons Of MLB Experience

December minor-league signings often fly under the radar, but we like to cover them here because we never know when they might prove consequential for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Tucker Davidson News / WI Sports Heroics / January 9

Tucker Davidson signs with Phillies

The Phillies are taking a flier on a former Milwaukee Brewers pitcher with a World Series ring on his finger. According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, Philadelphia is signing former Brewers veteran Tucker Davidson to a Minor League contract, as spring training nears.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 6

Analyst believes Brewers should wait for Tarik Skubal trade before moving Freddy Peralta

The Milwaukee Brewers are operating on a shoestring budget (relative to other MLB teams), and that only means one thing: they are set to trade another key contributor for the team before he hits free agency.

Jon Duplantier News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5

Jon Duplantier Signs With NPB’s Yokohama BayStars

The Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball announced the signing of right-hander Jon Duplantier. The 31-year-old will remain in Japan for a second season after spending the ’25 campaign with the Hanshin Tigers.

Christian Yelich News / Athlon Sports / January 5

Christian Yelich Sends Message After Brewers News on Monday

The Milwaukee Brewers’ future looks bright as the club aims to maintain its momentum in 2026 and push for another trip to the NLCS. In 2025, Milwaukee finished with the best record in the National League while holding firm atop the NL Central.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker / January 5