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Christian Yelich News / Field Level Media / May 12

Brewers activate Christian Yelich ahead of Padres series

The Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday activated outfielder Christian Yelich from the 10-day injured list ahead of their series opener with the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee.

Angel Zerpa News / Brewer Fanatic / May 12

The Angel Zerpa Trade Looks Like a Rare Miss for Milwaukee’s Front Office

Matt Arnold’s tenure with the Brewers has been highlighted by some brilliant moves. The strategy of buying low and selling high has brought some intriguing talent to the team, like Caleb Durbin (acquired from the Yankees in the Devin Williams trade), Joey Ortiz (acquired from the Orioles in the Cor...

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / May 12

Brewers Activate Christian Yelich, Completing Pat Murphy's Best Lineup Yet

The Brewers offense rediscovered its stride after just a short wobble. They missed Christian Yelich, but they've done fine without him lately. He returns to the team's lineup Tuesday night against the Padres, joining a team that's currently fifth in MLB in runs per game and 10th in Baseball Prospec...

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Christian Yelich News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Brewers Make a Decision on Christian Yelich

The Milwaukee Brewers, after stumbling for a brief stretch, have quickly found their rhythm again, winning nine of their last 12 games. Now, the Brew Crew is getting its MVP back.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Brandon Woodruff News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 12

New Details Emerge as Brandon Woodruff Looks for Brewers Return

The Milwaukee Brewers got a bit of good news on Tuesday about one of their All-Stars. Two-time All-Star Brandon Woodruff hasn't made a start for Milwaukee since April 30 due to injury.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 12

Brewers Starting Rotation Still Not Getting Respect It Deserves

How good is the Milwaukee Brewers' rotation in comparison to its Major League Baseball peers? That question was posed (and answered) by Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller on Tuesday.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Trevor Megill News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 12

Brewers’ Trevor Megill Is Making Early Season Concerns Look Foolish

If you were in the cohort of Milwaukee Brewers fans worried about reliever Trevor Megill, you can let out a sigh of relief at this point. Megill had a tough start to the 2026 season, to say the least.

MLB News / Brewer Fanatic / May 12

Brewer Fanatic Minor League Hitter of the Month: April 2026

Offense has been an issue at times for the major-league club, and for the various affiliates. However, despite an arduous April, some Brewers farmhands did very well, indeed.

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Aaron Ashby News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 12

How Aaron Ashby Can Make MLB, Brewers History in 2026

There's a case to be made that Aaron Ashby is the biggest statistical outlier in Major League Baseball right now. With a quarter of the season gone, Ashby, a fifth-year reliever who came into the season with a career-high of five wins, has somehow earned seven already.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 12

3 Players Brewers Can Realistically Target Ahead of 2026 Trade Deadline

We can be fairly certain that the Milwaukee Brewers will remain in playoff contention up through the Major League Baseball trade deadline this season, but they'll likely still pursue modest targets.

Cooper Pratt News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 12

Brewers’ Cooper Pratt Gamble Isn't as Risky as Critics Think

The Milwaukee Brewers joined a growing trend around Major League Baseball earlier in the season and handed out a big extension early. Now, this isn't completely new to the Brewers.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / May 12

2026 Brewers Minor League Roundup: Week 7

Opponent: Louisville Bats (Cincinnati Reds) Record this week: 3-3 Standout performances: Jeferson Quero (No. 8): 7-for-19, 1 2B, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 3 BB, 3 K Eddys Leonard: 6-for-17, 4 2B, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 2 BB, 2 K Jett Williams (No.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 11

Padres, Brewers match up following dramatic victories

Right-hander Brandon Sproat will be seeking his first major league victory when the Milwaukee Brewers host the San Diego Padres on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series.

Jacob Misiorowski News / Brew Crew Ball / May 11

Breaking T drops new Miz Limit shirt

We’re back with another shirt from our partners at Breaking T, and it’s another one featuring Milwaukee’s young pitching phenom. Jacob Misiorowski is coming

Aaron Ashby News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 11

Brewers’ Aaron Ashby Is Turning Into MLB’s Most Unexpected Story of 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers have Major League Baseball's league leader in wins right now and it's certainly not who fans around the league would think. If you were a fan around the league just looking at the Brewers' rotation, the easy guess for the club's leader in wins would be starter Jacob Misiorowski.

Jackson Chourio News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 9

Brewers’ Jackson Chourio shares weird moment with his bat after foul ball

The Milwaukee Brewers have been the standard bearers in the National League Central Division in recent years. However, while they are off to a decent start in 2026 with a 21-16 record, it appears they have ceded their leadership in the division to the blazing hot Chicago Cubs.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Athlon Sports / May 9

Brewers' Pat Murphy Announces Brandon Woodruff Injury Update Before Yankees Game

The Milwaukee Brewers entered Saturday with a 20-16 record, sitting at third in the National League Central and clinging to the final National League Wild Card spot.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker / May 9

Brewers OF Brandon Lockridge lands on IL after crashing into wall

The Milwaukee Brewers have placed outfielder Brandon Lockridge on the 10-day IL.

Brewers’ Brandon Lockridge suffers a frightening injury slamming into concrete barrier

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski threw one of the most dominant innings in MLB history

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Jacob Misiorowski News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9

Jacob Misiorowski shatters Statcast records in dominant win vs. Yankees

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski delivered one of the most electrifying pitching performances in recent memory, shattering Statcast velocity records in a 6-0 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night.