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Milwaukee Brewers: Pat Murphy just became one of MLB’s highest-paid manager with new contract extension

The Milwaukee Brewers found themselves in a position they probably did not envision following the 2023 MLB season. Prior to that off-season, the Brewers were led by manager Craig Counsell, who always marketed himself as a homegrown son who had gotten his dream job.

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2026 Spring Training Episode 1: Jack Stern In Brewers Camp

Jack Stern joins Brock Beauchamp to discuss his first few days in Brewers' camp; what is Logan Henderson's new pitch? Is anyone injured? And most importantly, who is in the best shape of their life?

Pat Murphy News / Last Word On Sports / February 19

Report: Brewers Sign Manager Pat Murphy to New Three-Year Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers have given manager Pat Murphy a new three-year deal that includes a club option for 2029, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Field Level Media / February 19

Reports: Brewers extend manager Pat Murphy through at least '28

The Milwaukee Brewers signed accomplished manager Pat Murphy to a three-year contract extension, multiple media outlets reported Thursday. The agreement, which reworks the final year of Murphy's previous contract, spans the 2026 through 2028 seasons and includes a club option for 2029, according to The Athletic.

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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.

Jacob Misiorowski News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 19

Early Spring Training Buzz Heating Up for Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski

The Milwaukee Brewers have taken a very interesting approach to building their roster this offseason. Following a regular season in which the team finished with the best record in baseball, the Brewers have opted to trade away a few key pieces of their team.

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.

Pat Murphy News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 19

Brewers, Pat Murphy Agree To New Contract

The Brewers and manager Pat Murphy have agreed to a new deal, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. It’s a three-year contract with a club option for 2029.

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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.

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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

Caleb Durbin News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 19

Brewers Struggling to Find Replacement for Caleb Durbin at 3B

The Milwaukee Brewers made a bold decision when they opted to trade Caleb Durbin and a pair of other infielders to the Boston Red Sox. This left them without a starting third baseman or much depth at the position at all.

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.

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Milwaukee Brewers: Mark Attanasio reveals he got a phone call from Bud Selig after Caleb Durbin trade

There is probably no bigger fan of baseball in Major League Baseball’s smallest market than former Milwaukee Brewers owner Allen H. “Bud” Selig. The commissioner emeritus of MLB brought baseball back to Milwaukee when he bought and moved the Seattle Pilots to the city in 1970.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 19

Brewers Skipper Spotlights 21-Year-Old Speedster As MLB 'Darkhorse'

Everyone has their version of the projected opening day roster for this year's Milwaukee Brewers team, but what about the players who could come up later in the year and make an impact?

William Contreras News / WI Sports Heroics / February 19

Milwaukee Brewers: William Contreras named team’s top projected player in 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers won a franchise record 97 games last season, but were swept out of the National League Championship Series by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / February 19

Brewers' Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for 2026: Right Field

Sal Frelick’s emergence as a crucial component of Milwaukee’s lineup has been overshadowed by the breakout of Brice Turang, the veteran presence of Christian Yelich, the day-to-day consistency of William Contreras, and the high ceiling of Jackson Chourio.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 19

Brewers $34 Million Slugger Linked to Rockies in Free Agency

The Milwaukee Brewers have made a lot of big moves this offseason, icluding trades that sent Freddy Peralta, Caleb Durbin, and Isaac Collins off the roster.

Garrett Mitchell News / WI Sports Heroics / February 19

Milwaukee Brewers: Garrett Mitchell breaks down goals for 2026 season, including winning a World Series

The Milwaukee Brewers are returning most of their everyday players from 2025 as they begin Spring Training. And while they will be hoping for further improvements

Garrett Mitchell News / WI Sports Heroics / February 19

Milwaukee Brewers: Garrett Mitchell reveals changes he needs to make in 2026 MLB season

Milwaukee Brewers fans were ecstatic when the team was able to select outfielder Garrett Mitchell in the first round of the 2020 amateur draft. As they had the 20th overall selection, many did not expect Mitchell to fall that far given his five-tool talent.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 19

Milwaukee Brewers: Pat Murphy reveals his message to the 2 players from the Freddy Peralta trade

The Milwaukee Brewers made three trades this off-season as they worked to retool their roster for the 2026 MLB season. The most notable of these was sending two-time All-Star and staff ace Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets (Tobias Myers was also traded).

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 19

Brewers Should Be Just Fine Despite Major Trade With Mets

The Milwaukee Brewers have been an interesting team over the past several years. They continue to win despite losing key pieces seemingly every year. This offseason, they sent right-hander Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets in exchange for Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 19

Brewers Manager Sends Loud Message to Doubters in Spring Training

The Milwaukee Brewers are a small market team, so they're often overlooked at the beginning of every season. The sportsbooks project them to finish at or below .500 seemingly every season.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / February 19

3 Position Battles to Watch as Brewers Begin Cactus League Play

Spring training has two purposes. One is for all the players to get back up to game speed, following the offseason. The other is to figure out the best 26 players to put on your Opening Day roster, and which roles they ought to fill.

Christian Yelich News / Larry Brown Sports / February 17

Christian Yelich addresses doubts about the Brewers

Christian Yelich doesn’t pay much attention to projections, particularly those that have an unfavorable outlook for his Milwaukee Brewers. Amid an offseason that saw the Brewers lose some key talent, many believe Milwaukee is bound to suffer significant regression in 2026.

Christian Yelich News / Athlon Sports / February 16

Christian Yelich Gets Real on Undeniable Brewers Reality

It seems like it is the same story for the Milwaukee Brewers every season. They show up to spring training, get counted out by many analysts, end up finding ways to win during the regular season and ultimately reach the playoffs.