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Milwaukee Brewers: Brandon Woodruff 'on the right track' amid 2026 Opening Day concerns

One of the most intriguing players to keep an eye in Milwaukee Brewers Spring Training is veteran right-handed pitcher Brandon Woodruff. The two-time All-Star made a triumphant return to the mound in 2025 following nearly two years of rehabbing a devastating shoulder injury.

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Brewers Already Seeing Benefits From Offseason Freddy Peralta Trade

The Milwaukee Brewers made a few shocking moves this offseason including trades that sent Freddy Peralta and Caleb Durbin to different contenders. In the Peralta trade, the Brewers were able to land two talented prospects: Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 24

MLB Mock Trade: Brewers Land Slugger in Blockbuster Deal With Mets

The Milwaukee Brewers finished with the best regular season record in baseball last year, but they opted to sell off their roster during the offseason.

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Brandon Woodruff News / WI Sports Heroics / February 24

Milwaukee Brewers: 2026 Opening Day starting pitcher candidates if Brandon Woodruff is not ready

Yesterday, it was reported that Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff may not be ready for Opening Day. He was, of course, the early and obvious favorite among fans and analysts to be Milwaukee’s Opening Day starter.

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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.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / February 24

If everything goes right… for Brewers position players

Today, let’s put our optimist hats on. It’s spring training, after all — the possibilities seem endless! I’m going to go player-by-player through the position players likely to be on the major league team this season (with a few bonuses at the end) and think about what a season looks like for them if everything goes right.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / February 24

Milwaukee Brewers 2026 Top Prospects Rankings, #16-20

The Brewers graduated a number of their top prospects throughout the 2026 season, including Jacob Misiorowski. They also had breakouts throughout the farm and made some trades involving prospects, so there are some new names to look at heading into this season.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 24

Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski has honest reaction to stealing The Miz’s ‘gimmick’

There is the WWE’s The Miz, and then there’s the Milwaukee Brewers’ own “The Miz” in the form of none other than pitcher Jacob Misiorowski. During a recent

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 24

Jacob Misiorowski and Pat Murphy keep mood around Brewers light despite Spring Training losses

The Milwaukee Brewers let a late advantage slip away Monday in Arizona, falling 7-5 to the San Diego Padres after their bullpen unraveled and a few defensive lapses extended innings.

Brandon Woodruff News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Latest Brandon Woodruff update casts uncertainty over his availability for Opening Day

Brandon Woodruff has had a tough sequence of injuries over the past few years, both in regards to severity as well as timing. After being limited to just 11 starts in 2023, he ended up missing the postseason that year due to an issue with his shoulder capsule that required surgery.

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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.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

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

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 23

Brewers star Jacob Misiorowski reveals hilarious relationship with Pat Murphy: ‘He gives me s*** about everything’

The Milwaukee Brewers blew a late lead and lost their spring training game to the San Diego Padres in Arizona on Monday, with a bullpen collapse and some defensive miscues standing out as they fell to 0-4 in Cactus League play.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / February 23

Brewers' Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for 2026: Bullpen

When the Brewers held a lead after six innings in 2025, it was almost certain they would come out the winners at the end of the game. The bullpen remains a strength in 2026, especially since, in a way, it feeds off the rotation depth that the Milwaukee organization has built.

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Sal Frelick News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Brewers’ Sal Frelick keeps it real about Milwaukee’s quiet free agency

The Milwaukee Brewers are not the big spenders that the likes of the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets are. While the Dodgers and the Mets have payrolls for the 2026 MLB season upwards of $360 million, Milwaukee is 19th in that department with just $130.

MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / February 23

MLB Spring Training Recap: Padres Storm Back Score Six in Eighth to Beat Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres met for the first time this spring today. DH – Jackson Chourio SS – Joey Ortiz 1B – Andrew Vaughn C – Gary

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / February 23

Late collapse costs Brewers first spring win; Ortiz shines

The Milwaukee Brewers looked well on their way to picking up their first Cactus League win this afternoon when a late bullpen collapse by players you’ve probably never heard of meant another day with a zero in the win column for the Brewers.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 23

Brewers Already Getting Praise for $22 Million Offseason Signing

The Milwaukee Brewers were one of the busiest teams in the league this offseason. They made a lot of big moves, including three substantial trades. First, they traded Isaac Collins to the Kansas City Royals.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / February 23

Spring Tempature Check: Who's Hot and Who's Cold in Brewers Camp? (Feb 21-22)

Every fan wants to make judgments on the athletes who play for their team based on what they see in action. For MLB spring training, it is a bit more complicated.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / February 23

Spring Temperature Check: Who's Hot and Who's Cold in Brewers Camp? (Feb 21-22)

Every fan wants to make judgments on the athletes who play for their team based on what they see in action. For MLB spring training, it is a bit more complicated.

Coleman Crow News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Milwaukee Brewers: Coleman Crow named as 'dark horse' candidate to make 2026 Opening Day roster

Every year, it seems, the Milwaukee Brewers have a pitcher, whether it be a reliever or starter, who comes out of nowhere to have a significant impact on the team.

Logan Henderson News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Milwaukee Brewers: Logan Henderson relied on faith to overcome injury disappointment, but looks to prove himself in 2026

Last season, the Milwaukee Brewers saw multiple young pitchers play significant roles on the team. On their way to a franchise record 97 wins, Milwaukee had to rely on the organizational depth of their pitching staff to be competitive.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 23

Brewers 25-Year-Old Creating Buzz As Opening Day Roster Candidate

The Milwaukee Brewers have plenty of uncertainty on their pitching staff, which creates an ideal scenario for a relative unknown to step up. After acquiring Brandon Sproat and Kyle Harrison in trades, there should be intense competition on the pitching staff with several contenders in play for various roles.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 22

Brewers Not Yet Settled On Late-Game Bullpen Roles

The bullpen was again a strength for the Brewers in 2025, and closer Trevor Megill led the way with 30 saves, a 2.49 ERA over 49 innings, and an All-Star nod. As well as Megill has pitched in the ninth-inning role over the last two seasons, however, manager Pat Murphy was non-committal on the topic of who his closer will be in 2026.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 22

Power-needy Guardians take flier on Rhys Hoskins

The Cleveland Guardians lineup has been an ongoing weakness. A low-cost signing could make a significant difference.

Stephen Vogt addresses if Guardians will name captain after Steve Cohen comments

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Pat Murphy News / Field Level Media / February 20

Brewers extend contract of manager Pat Murphy through 2028

Back-to-back National League Manager of the Year Pat Murphy agreed to a multi-year contract extension with the Milwaukee Brewers, the team announced Friday morning.

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.