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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.

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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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The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 8

Brewers catcher William Contreras the only Milwaukee player going for arbitration hearing

The Milwaukee Brewers reached resolution with nearly their entire arbitration class, but one notable exception remains unresolved. Attention now centers on catcher William Contreras, who stands alone as the Brewers’ only unresolved case after the filing deadline passed.

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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.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 8

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.

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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.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / January 8

The Best of 26: The Top Milwaukee Brewers Players Who Have Worn the Number

If you're a baseball fan, someone can mention a number in a random conversation and you instantly picture a player or two, possibly related to your favorite team.

Tucker Davidson News / WI Sports Heroics / January 8

Former Brewers pitcher 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.

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Freddy Peralta News / WI Sports Heroics / January 8

Brewers rival reportedly in the mix for blockbuster Freddy Peralta trade

The Fredy Peralta sweepstakes appears to be heating up, and a National League team standing in the Brewers‘ way of a World Series appearance could be on the cusp of making a run at acquiring Milwaukee’s ace.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 7

Brewers Veteran Predicted To Bolt For 1-Year, $8M Deal With Rival Pirates

The Milwaukee Brewers came into the offseason with major question marks surrounding their pitching staff. Brandon Woodruff was a free agent to begin the winter, but he came back to Milwaukee on the qualifying offer.

Freddy Peralta News / Brew Crew Ball / January 7

Interest among other teams for Freddy Peralta reportedly growing

Even as the Milwaukee Brewers have downplayed potentially trading ace Freddy Peralta, there’s reportedly growing interest among several contenders across the league.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 7

2022 World Series Champion Could Be Game Changer For Brewers’ Bullpen

It’s been a quiet offseason for the Milwaukee Brewers. After re-signing Brandon Woodruff, the only move they made was the trade that sent Isaac Collins and Nick Mears to the Kansas City Royals for reliever Angel Zerpa.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / January 7

Latest updates on Brewers’ prospect Frank Cairone

Sad news out of the Brewers farm system: Last Friday, Brewers pitching prospect Frank Cairone — a 6’2” lefty who the Brewers picked No. 68 overall in the 2025 draft — was involved in a car accident near his hometown in New Jersey.

Freddy Peralta News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 7

Brewers, Freddy Peralta Trade Rumors Include National League Foe

There's been a lot of noise out there all offseason centered around Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta. He has one season of control left and then should mightily cash in with a lucrative deal in free agency.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 6

Milwaukee Brewers trade opportunity could top Corbin Burnes return

As we enter January, Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta remains a focal point of offseason trade chatter. Even with a higher-profile arms like Tarik Skubal still available, teams have already swung notable deals for starting pitchers such as Shane Baz and Mike Burrows.

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