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Milwaukee Brewers News / Inside The Diamonds / May 19

Milwaukee Brewers News & Notes 05/19/2026

The Milwaukee Brewers currently hold a 27-18 record and sit just a half-game behind the division-leading Chicago Cubs. Milwaukee began their road series at Wrigley Field with a powerful 9-3 victory.

Shane Drohan News / Brewer Fanatic / May 19

Shane Drohan Goes to Splitsville

Although his debut in Boston went pear-shaped, Shane Drohan has been pretty darn good ever since. He got the win after pitching 4 1/3 strong innings of relief Monday night at Wrigley Field, and now has a 1.47 ERA in seven appearances since his return to the majors on April 24.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / May 19

2026 Brewers Minor League Roundup: Week 8

Welcome back to the Minor League Roundup! As a reminder, you can find this roundup — covering everything you need to know about each of the Brewers’ minor league affiliates — every Tuesday morning right here on Brew Crew Ball.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 19

Brewers Suddenly Have Unexpected Offensive X-Factor

It seems like each year, the Milwaukee Brewers find some sort of significant breakout performance right when the team needs it the most. Last year, the big example was Quinn Priester.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

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.

Jacob Misiorowski News / Field Level Media / May 19

Amid struggles, Cubs now stuck facing Brewers' hard-throwing Jacob Misiorowski

In what could be another season-long battle to the finish line, a victory for the visiting Milwaukee Brewers over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday would propel them to the top of the NL Central division.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / May 19

A look back at some of the Brewers’ best pitching lab moments

Over the last nine years, Milwaukee Brewers fans have witnessed more success in this span of history than ever before. Two trips to the National League Championship Series and seven playoff appearances, which is nearly double the number of appearances in the previous 48 years (1981, 1982, 2008, 2011).

MLB News / Brew Crew Ball / May 18

Brewers come out swinging in 9-3 rout of Cubs

In the first of 13 meetings between the Brewers and Cubs this season, the Brewers set the tone for these matchups. Though the Cubs were riding a 15-game home winning streak and had their ace on the mound, it didn’t faze the Brewers at all.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Field Level Media / May 18

Jake Bauers, Christian Yelich spark Brewers' rout of Cubs

Jake Bauers homered and drove in four runs on Monday night to help the visiting Milwaukee Brewers earn a 9-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Christian Yelich homered and knocked in two for Milwaukee, which won its ninth game in 11 tries.

Brandon Woodruff News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 18

Brewers Rotation Will Soon Be Even Scarier for NL Central Rivals

The Milwaukee Brewers got a much-needed positive update about two-time All-Star Brandon Woodruff. Woodruff hasn't made a start since April 30 due to shoulder inflammation.

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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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 18

Brewers offense explodes to snap Cubs' home winning streak

Entering Monday, the Chicago Cubs had won 15 straight games at Wrigley Field. An offensive outburst from the Milwaukee Brewers stopped the streak right there.

Pete Crow-Armstrong signed the strangest autograph for a fan

Orioles' pitching woes continue with disastrous Trevor Rogers outing

Phillies are getting the best version of Bryce Harper this season

Bo Bichette candidly addresses slow start to tenure with Mets

The 'MLB Managers of the Year since 2000' quiz

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 18

What to Watch as Brewers, Cubs Renew NL Central Rivalry

The Milwaukee Brewers will begin their most interesting series of the season so far on Monday night on the road. Milwaukee will face off against the Chicago Cubs on the road at Wrigley Field with the first pitch scheduled for 6:40 p.m.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Inside The Diamonds / May 18

Milwaukee Brewers News & Notes 05/18/2026

The Milwaukee Brewers currently hold a 26-18 record and sit 1.5 games behind the first-place Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. In the past 24 hours, the club lost a close 5-4 series finale to the Minnesota Twins.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 18

Brewers' Triple-A Glove Theft Is Craziest Story You'll Read This Week

We cover a lot of prospect stories here at Milwaukee Brewers on SI, but none like this. On Sunday morning at 2:30 a.m. local time, the Brewers' Triple-A affiliate, the Nashville Sounds, became the victim of a mass baseball gear heist.

Jesus Made News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18

Brewers’ No. 1 prospect Jesus Made hits jaw-dropping homer with Double-A Biloxi

Winning three-straight NL Central crowns, the Milwaukee Brewers have proven they have plenty of talent on their roster. With the top prospect in all of baseball in their farm system, the Brewers stand to only get richer.

Jacob Misiorowski News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 18

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski is Dominating in One Key Area

The Milwaukee Brewers are once again a force to be reckoned with in the National League. Even after trading Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets, they have found a way to stay close to the top in the crowded NL Central.

Brandon Woodruff News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 18

Breaking Down Brandon Woodruff's Rehab, Potential Return Timeline for Brewers

For a team as good as the Milwaukee Brewers, they have had to use a surprising number of starting pitchers so far this season. There are 11 different guys

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17

Brewers Promote Robert Gasser, Designate Peter Strzelecki

The Brewers announced that left-hander Robert Gasser has been called up from Triple-A, and will start today’s game against the Twins. Gasser was already on Milwaukee’s 40-man roster, but to create a 26-man spot, the Brewers designated right-hander Peter Strzelecki for assignment.