Milwaukee Brewers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Milwaukee Brewers News / Inside The Diamonds / May 16

Milwaukee Brewers News & Notes 05/16/2026

The Milwaukee Brewers currently hold a 25-17 record after securing their seventh win in eight games. Over the last 24 hours, the club used a controversial eighth-inning rally to defeat the Minnesota Twins 3-2.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 16

Brewers, Twins navigating holes in lineups ahead of rematch

Both teams could use reinforcements in the middle of their lineups when the visiting Milwaukee Brewers square off with the Minnesota Twins on Saturday in Minneapolis.

Brandon Woodruff News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 16

Surging Brewers Got Even More Good Brandon Woodruff News

It sounds like another key injured piece is trending up for the Milwaukee Brewers. Milwaukee is thriving right now. The Brewers are in second place in the National League Central with a 25-17 record and have won seven of their last 10 games, including two straight.

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Shane Drohan News / Brew Crew Ball / May 16

With Shane Drohan, the Brewers are doing it again

When the Milwaukee Brewers sent Caleb Durbin and Andruw Monasterio to Boston before the season, the focus was, understandably, on the former top 100 prospect Kyle Harrison.

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Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 15

Brewers rally on controversial call to edge Twins

Jake Bauers' RBI double and a controversial eighth-inning call helped the Milwaukee Brewers edge the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Friday in Minneapolis. Jackson Chourio had two hits and two runs and Bauers was 2-for-4.

Christian Yelich News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 15

Brewers Get Optimistic Christian Yelich Injury News

The Milwaukee Brewers are still waiting to see if Christian Yelich can get back in the lineup in the coming days. It's been a season of bad luck for the former Most Valuable Player.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 15

Brewers Already Have Clear Trade Deadline Need for 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers are off to a strong start this season. They are 24-17 through their first 41 games of the year and are just 2 1/2 games back of the Chicago Cubs and the power-packed National League Central division.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / May 15

Updated MLB Pipeline Prospect Rankings: Jesús Made named baseball’s No. 1 prospect

MLB Pipeline just released their first updated top 100 prospect rankings of the season, and several Brewers prospects have dramatically changed their stock.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 15

Brewers Truths and Lies: What's Real and Fake After 24-17 Start

The Milwaukee Brewers are playing solid baseball, even after trading Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets. They are 7-3 in their last 10 games and are just 2 1/2 games behind the Chicago Cubs in the crowded National League Central.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 15

Brewers' No. 3 Prospect Could Soon See MLB Action

Much has been said about the Milwaukee Brewers' shortstop position so far this season. Joey Ortiz currently has the job, but the writing is on the wall.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 15

Brewers Hidden Gem Making Case for MLB Promotion at 21 Year Old

The Milwaukee Brewers seemingly always find some sort of gem down in the minors. Over the course of the 2026 season, we've already heard about a handful of prospects down at the top of the farm system making noise.

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Luis Rengifo News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 15

Brewers' Simple Explanation From Luis Rengifo on Recent Breakthrough

Luis Rengifo has given all Milwaukee Brewers fans and pundits, especially those of us who were wondering if he might be replaced by the trade deadline, a healthy dose of humility lately.

Jacob Waguespack News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 15

Brewers Score Quiet Win As 3-Year MLB Veteran Re-Signs on MiLB Deal

It came as a surprise to some when the Milwaukee Brewers "released" minor-league righty Jacob Waguespack earlier this month, but it seems fairly clear now what that transaction was really about.

David Hamilton News / Brewer Fanatic / May 15

David Hamilton Hasn't (Yet) Become What the Brewers (Still) Think He Can Be

From the moment they reacquired him from the Boston Red Sox a few weeks before spring training, the Brewers have raved about David Hamilton’s athleticism.

Christian Yelich News / Field Level Media / May 14

Brewers unsure if Christian Yelich (back) needs IL stint

The Milwaukee Brewers hope resting Christian Yelich the past two days will be enough to loosen up his tight back, but they won't know for certain until Friday.

Jacob Waguespack News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 14

Brewers Re-Sign Jacob Waguespack To Minor League Deal

The Brewers have a new agreement with right-hander Jacob Waguespack on a minor league deal, according to the MLB.com transaction log. He has been assigned to their Arizona complex.

Jackson Chourio News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Fantasy Baseball 2026: Who is Jackson Chourio Really?

I’ve got to hand it to Jackson Chourio: He really launched when he returned from injury. That’s his 2026 fantasy baseball story in a nutshell—a hand injury and launch angles.

Jacob Misiorowski News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14

Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski delivers another gem amid All-Star push

The Milwaukee Brewers are watching Jacob Misiorowski turn into one of baseball’s biggest stories again as the young ace continues building a serious MLB All-Star Game case.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues dominant run vs. Padres

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues dominant run with brilliant start vs. Padres

Milwaukee Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski was already one of the best young starting pitchers in baseball and one of the league's must-see players. Over his past three starts, including Wednesday, he has managed to reach an entirely new level of dominance.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Pat Murphy Announces Christian Yelich Update After Removal From Brewers Lineup

The Milwaukee Brewers are continuing to exceed expectations throughout the early part of the 2026 MLB season. Despite ranking in the bottom half of total payroll, the Brewers keep finding ways to win as they enter Wednesday’s matchup against the San Diego Padres with a 23-16 record.