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Milwaukee Brewers News / ESPN / August 31

Cubs rout Brewers, cap record month with 9 HRs

The Cubs hit a franchise-record nine home runs in the 17-3 blowout of the Brewers on Monday night, capping a month where they hit 62 total.

Christian Yelich News / Brewer Fanatic / August 31

Christian Yelich is Finding the Barrel Again, Just in Time for Brewers

Even at his best, Christian Yelich comes with some limitations. He'll always hit the ball on the ground a lot. It's been a long time since he was a usable defender or a fast runner.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Field Level Media / August 31

Brewers activate RHP Abner Uribe, put RHP Bryse Wilson on IL

Ahead of a key series against the rival Cubs beginning Monday in Chicago, the Milwaukee Brewers activated right-handed setup man Abner Uribe from the 15-day injured list and placed right-handed reliever Bryse Wilson on the 15-day IL.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

MLB News / Brew Crew Ball / August 31

Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (85-52) @ Chicago Cubs (77-60)

The Brewers and Cubs tonight start what I’m dubbing the Mega Series—seven games in ten days between the top two teams in the National League Central, right at a critical juncture in the season.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / August 31

Brewers May Promote MLB Trade Deadline Acquisition, Former First-Round Pick

Bo Naylor has been red-hot since being acquired by the Milwaukee Brewers on Aug. 1, two days before the MLB trade deadline. The 26-year-old catcher landed with the Brewers along with reliever Codi Heuer following a trade with the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for outfielder Blake Perkins and relief pitcher Craig Yoho.

Cooper Pratt News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / August 31

Cooper Pratt Looks Like Another Major Win for Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers certainly look smart for locking up Cooper Pratt on a long-term deal early on this season. Milwaukee gave Pratt an eight-year, $50.75 million deal with two club options back in March.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / August 31

Brewers Announce Starting Pitchers for High-Stakes Cubs Series

One of the most important series of the 2026 Major League Baseball season has arrived for the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers are sitting pretty and have an eight-game lead in the National League Central standings over the Chicago Cubs.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 31

Brewers-Cubs set for pivotal NL Central series

The Cubs have a chance to keep the NL Central race interesting while the Brewers can all but clinch a division title.

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MLB News / Viral Sports News / August 31

Brewers Make Pitching Announcement Before Cubs Series

The Milwaukee Brewers closed a series against the Texas Rangers by taking two of three games before dropping the finale 7-4. That result sent them into an important stretch against the Chicago Cubs with an eight-game lead in the National League Central, a cushion they will try to protect or widen at Wrigley Field.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / August 31

Brewers Magic Number for No. 1 Seed Before Cubs Showdown

The Milwaukee Brewers have a chance to put the nail in the coffin in the National League Central throughout the week. On Monday, the Brewers will begin a four-game series against the National League Central rival Chicago Cubs on the road at Wrigley Field.

Abner Uribe News / Larry Brown Sports / August 30

Brewers’ Abner Uribe wore the most ridiculous uniform during rehab assignment

MLB players who go on rehab assignments to the minor leagues sometimes have to deal with the strange promotions and events that are held at the lower levels of baseball.

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Jackson Chourio News / Field Level Media / August 30

Jackson Chourio, Brewers aim for sweep of Rangers

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy is running out of superlatives to describe left fielder Jackson Chourio, who has entered the record books in just his third season.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Field Level Media / August 29

Brewers get early HRs, strong outing from Shane Drohan to top Rangers

Jackson Chourio and William Contreras each homered in the first inning and Shane Drohan tossed five solid innings as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the visiting Texas Rangers 5-3 on Saturday.

Jacob Misiorowski News / Lindy's Sports / August 29

Brewers Jacob Misiorowski Is Crazy Good (Even When He's Bad)

If the fates cooperate, there will be at least one night in which Jacob Misiorowski’s freakish talents translate into a no-hitter or maybe even a perfect game.

Dustin May News / Athlon Sports / August 28

Brewers Make Dustin May Decision Days After Being Struck by Comebacker

The Milwaukee Brewers currently hold the best record in all of Major League Baseball at 83-51 despite some important injuries. Earlier this season, the Brewers lost right-handed pitcher Brandon Woodruff to the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder capsule, likely ending the 33-year-old season.

Jonathan Ornelas News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28

Jonathan Ornelas Elects Free Agency

Infielder Jonathan Ornelas, who was designated for assignment by the Brewers earlier this week, cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A Nashville.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker / August 27

Should the Brewers be concerned about Jacob Misiorowski?

For most pitchers, a night that your top fastball velocity was 100.9 mph would be everything you could want. But Jacob Misiorowski isn't just any pitcher.

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William Contreras News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27

Report: Brewers could trade one All-Star this offseason

The Milwaukee Brewers currently have the best record in baseball, but they could still be facing a reckoning come this winter. Milwaukee catcher William Contreras is a name to keep an eye on this offseason, Robert Murray of FanSided reported this week on “The Baseball Insiders” podcast.

Brandon Woodruff News / Just Baseball / August 27

What Brandon Woodruff’s New Prognosis Means for Brewers Pitching Staff

It was just over a month ago that Milwaukee Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff sat at the podium in American Family Field’s interview room and delivered some personal news to the media.

Dustin May News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27

Watch: Dustin May leaves start after getting hit by a 106 mph line drive

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Dustin May had a very short (and painful) night on the mound Wednesday. May was done for the rest of the evening after just one pitch against the New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., as he was hit in the back by a 106 mph line drive from Mets leadoff hitter A.J.