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Milwaukee Brewers prospect on pace to hit 138 home runs this season

The Milwaukee Brewers are 8-4, which is tied for the second-best record in Major League Baseball. Only the 9-3 Los Angeles Dodgers have a better record, though one of Milwaukee’s division foes, the Cincinnati Reds, are also 8-4.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / April 10

Two Outs? Brewers Cooling Off After Hot Start

(I wrote the first few paragraphs on Monday before the Brewers traveled to Boston to play the Red Sox. After doing so well in their first nine games, Milwaukee went stone-cold batting with two outs.

MLB News / Brewer Fanatic / April 10

Episode 91: Will Mitchell Keep It Up, & What To Do With Sproat

The guys break down the Brewers' road trip to Kansas City and Boston, what to make of Garrett Mitchell's hot start, and how the team should handle Brandon Sproat's early struggles.

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

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The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

Brandon Sproat News / WI Sports Heroics / April 10

Milwaukee Brewers make Brandon Sproat decision ahead of weekend series vs Nationals

To the surprise of very few people, the Milwaukee Brewers traded their ace, two-time All-Star Freddy Peralta, to the New York Mets during the off-season.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

David Hamilton News / Brewer Fanatic / April 10

Everyone's Afraid of Big, Bad David Hamilton

New Brewers infielder David Hamilton is a pest, once he's on base. He's dangerous there. He's already stolen four bases this year, an extension of a long track record of aggressiveness in that department.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 9

Brewers finally get shot against NL team, and it's the struggling Nationals

The Milwaukee Brewers will look to bounce back from a pair of road losses behind right-hander Chad Patrick when they return home to face the Washington Nationals on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

Garrett Mitchell News / Brewer Fanatic / April 9

Is This The Year Garrett Mitchell Finally Stays Healthy Enough To Make An Impact?

Garrett Mitchell is off to one of the hottest starts in baseball and has made a huge impact in the Brewers’ lineup so far this season. The lefty batter is currently hitting .333/.419/.556, with a .975 OPS.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / April 9

Milwaukee Brewers: 12 fun stats from team’s first 12 games in 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers are enjoying an off-day on Thursday following their road trip to Kansas City and Boston. Unfortunately, they dropped their last two games, losing the series to the Red Sox.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / April 9

Milwaukee Brewers: 3 position players off to disappointing starts in 2026 MLB season

The Milwaukee Brewers are off to an 8-4 start in the 2026 MLB season. They most recently lost two out of three games on the road against the Boston Red Sox, but won their first three series of the season prior to that.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 9

Brewers' 24-Year-Old Stud on Verge of Major League Breakout

The Milwaukee Brewers opted for a bit of a hybrid rebuild this offseason, though it wasn't a rebuild in the typical sense. They opted to trade a few young bats as well as their ace, Freddy Peralta, in order to land a haul of young prospects.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / April 9

Hey, You 'Sconnies, Come Get Your Wisco: Brewers' New City Connect Uniforms Do a Lot Right and One Thing Wrong

The Brewers will open a homestand this weekend against the Nationals by donning their second edition of City Connect uniforms for the first time. In preparation for that, the team rolled out the new look in an elaborate multi-platform social media announcement.

Christian Yelich News / WI Sports Heroics / April 9

Milwaukee Brewers remain in top 3 of ESPN power rankings despite first series loss thanks to Christian Yelich

The Milwaukee Brewers are 8-4 following their frustrating series loss to the Boston Red Sox. On Wednesday, Milwaukee was shutout for the first time in 2026, dropping their second consecutive game (also for the first time in 2026).

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The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz

Brandon Woodruff News / WI Sports Heroics / April 9

Milwaukee Brewers: refuting the notion signing Brandon Woodruff was the team’s biggest off-season mistake

As has been their usual way of doing things, the Milwaukee Brewers did not make many big splashes in free agency during the off-season. While they did add some bargain-bin players on team-friendly deals, the Brewers entered 2026 largely relying on the core of players that led them to 97 wins a year ago to lead them back to the postseason again.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / April 9

Brewers release new City Connect design

After a leak early last week, the Milwaukee Brewers have now officially released their new City Connect jerseys. The new design features “Wisco” across the chest and “Forward,” Wisconsin’s state motto, sewn into the collar.

Logan Henderson News / WI Sports Heroics / April 9

Milwaukee Brewers urged to call up Logan Henderson to fix starting rotation

The Milwaukee Brewers are 8-4 on the season following their 5-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Shutout for the first time this season, Milwaukee hitters could not figure out one of their old rivals, Sonny Gray, while Shane Drohan threw more balls than strikes in his Major League debut.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / April 9

The Case for Luis Matos

The Brewers are already pretty deep in the outfield. When healthy, Jackson Chourio, Sal Frelick, and Garrett Mitchell form a consistently productive core, while Blake Perkins and Brandon Lockridge serve as capable depth options.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 9

Where We Were Right—and Wrong—About the Brewers Through 12 Games

The Milwaukee Brewers are off to a fast start, even if they just lost their first series of the season. At 8-4, the defending National League Central champions are well on their way to another playoff berth (no jinx, we swear).

Milwaukee Brewers News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Pat Murphy Announces Brice Turang News After Removal From Brewers Lineup

The Milwaukee Brewers lineup features some of the best depth in baseball from top to bottom, thanks to the organization’s developmental success and ability to spot talent.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8

Which MLB hot starts can last?

Not every hot start to the MLB season is the same. Some teams use that strong start as a springboard to a playoff berth, while others prove to be a fluke as their record catches up with their talent level.

The '2004 Boston Red Sox (aka The Idiots)' quiz

Garrett Mitchell News / Field Level Media / April 6

Garrett Mitchell’s clutch hit lifts Brewers over Red Sox

Garrett Mitchell's two-out RBI single in the eighth inning broke a tie and helped the visiting Milwaukee Brewers defeat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Monday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 6

Red Sox's misery continues with sloppy loss to Brewers

The Boston Red Sox's misery knows no end.

Garrett Mitchell’s clutch hit lifts Brewers over Red Sox

Red Sox still haunted by Rafael Devers trade

Roman Anthony calls out Red Sox for 'unacceptable' start

The 'Most MLB Opening Day K's by team' quiz

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 6

Brewers Place Jared Koenig On Injured List, Recall Shane Drohan

The Brewers put reliever Jared Koenig on the IL with a left elbow sprain, the team announced. Manager Pat Murphy told reporters, including Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, that the plan is to try to rehab the injury.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Pat Murphy Announces Jackson Chourio Update Before Brewers Game

The Milwaukee Brewers outfield depth has taken a big hit just two weeks into the regular season with both Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn currently on the injured list.

Steward Berroa News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 3

Brewers Designate Steward Berroa For Assignment

The Brewers have designated outfielder Steward Berroa for assignment, per a team announcement. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to top infield prospect Cooper Pratt, whose contract has been selected to the 40-man roster now that his previously reported eight-year extension has been finalized.