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2026 Brewers Minor League Roundup: Week 2 
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 BrewCrewBall.
Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / April 7
Milwaukee Brewers: Willson Contreras issues threat after controversial hit by pitch
The Milwaukee Brewers won their first game of the road series against the Boston Red Sox by the score of 8-6. Starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff did not have his best stuff early in the game, and Boston was able to drop a few bloop hits in and take a 3-0 lead.
Andrew Vaughn News / Brewer Fanatic / April 7
Andrew Vaughn's Injury Started a First Base Crash Course for Trio of Brewers
At the end of last season, Brandon Lockridge approached Pat Murphy about playing infield to be more valuable to the Brewers. Primarily an outfielder as a professional, Lockridge played second base in college and started four games there for the New York Yankees' Triple-A team in 2024.
The 'Active MLB wins leaders' quiz
How many of the active pitchers to win at least 80 games can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / April 7
Brewers’ Christian Yelich unloads on Willson Contreras after controversial moment against the Red Sox
The series opener between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston included a heated moment because of a hit-by-pitch incident.
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
Willson Contreras News / WI Sports Heroics / April 7
Brewers trigger explosive reaction from Willson Contreras after HBP
Boston Red Sox Willson Contreras was not a happy man on Monday night, especially after he got hit by a pitch (again) by the Milwaukee Brewers. Contreras has been a frequent customer of Milwaukee HBPs.
Garrett Mitchell News / Field Level Media / April 6
Garrett Mitchell’s clutch hit lifts Brewers over Red Sox
Garrett Mitchell's two-out RBI single in the eighth inning broke a tie and helped the visiting Milwaukee Brewers defeat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Monday night.
MLB News / Brew Crew Ball / April 6
Brewers take down Red Sox at Fenway in hectic game, 8-6
Box Score The Milwaukee Brewers took down the Boston Red Sox in a chaotic, long, cold game by an 8-6 final on Monday night. The Crew looked like they’d get things going early, as William Contreras singled and Christian Yelich doubled off the Green Monster to put runners at second and third with one out.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 6
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 6
Willson Contreras rages at the Brewers after getting hit by a pitch
It has happened again with Willson Contreras. The Boston Red Sox first baseman Contreras was involved in a heated incident during Monday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Milwaukee Brewers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 6
Brewers Call Up Recently Acquired Pitching Prospect for MLB Debut
The Milwaukee Brewers are set to begin a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Monday. And now, one of the players Milwaukee acquired in the offseason trade that sent infielder Caleb Durbin to Boston could make his big league debut against his former organization.
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.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / April 6
2026 Transactions: Brewers Recall Drohan, White Sox Claim Nikhazy
More moves were made across Major League Baseball on April 6. The Brewers added left-hander Shane Drohan to their big league roster, while the White Sox will take a flier on former second-rounder Doug Nikhazy.
Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 6
Brewers Place Jared Koenig On Injured List, Recall Shane Drohan
The Brewers put reliever Jared Koenig on the IL with a left elbow sprain, the team announced. Manager Pat Murphy told reporters, including Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, that the plan is to try to rehab the injury.
Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / April 6
Milwaukee Brewers place Jared Koenig on 15-day IL; call-up LHP Shane Drohan
The Milwaukee Brewers have been battling some injuries to key players already early in the season. Jackson Chourio was put on the injured list on Opening Day after it was discovered that he had a hairline fracture in his left hand.
Jesus Made News / WI Sports Heroics / April 6
What would it cost the Brewers to extend Jesus Made?
The Milwaukee Brewers typically aim to stay a step ahead of their competition on the business side of baseball. They’ve benefited from team-friendly contracts with Freddy Peralta and Aaron Ashby in the past, and their deal with Jackson Chourio is already showing promising results.
Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / April 6
Milwaukee Brewers: 3 pleasant surprises early in the 2026 MLB season
The Milwaukee Brewers are tied for the best record in Major League Baseball at 7-2 through the first nine games of the season. While it is still early, they have needed contributions from multiple players that many had not considered to be among Milwaukee’s most important players.
Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / April 6
Milwaukee Brewers get top-3 spot in latest 2026 MLB power rankings
For years, the Milwaukee Brewers have flown under the radar. Every year, it seems, MLB experts predicted that the Brewers will finish lower than first in the National League Central Division.
Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 6
Brewers Have Bright Future, 2 Prospects Already Turning Heads
The Milwaukee Brewers have worked hard over the last few years to stay competitive at the top of the league. But they've traded their top talent, like Freddy Peralta, Josh Hader, Devin Williams, and Corbin Burnes in an attempt to sustain this success over a longer period of time.
Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 6
Brewers' Matt Arnold Reveals Reason Behind Cooper Pratt Extension
The Milwaukee Brewers are off to a red-hot start this season. The team is 7-2 through its first nine games and enjoys a one-game lead in the National League Central.
Milwaukee Brewers News / Field Level Media / April 5
Gary Sanchez HR helps Brewers take series at Royals
Gary Sanchez hit a two-run home run and William Contreras had two hits and two RBIs in the visiting Milwaukee Brewers' 8-5 series-clinching win over the Kansas City Royals.
Garrett Mitchell News / Field Level Media / April 5
Brewers' Garrett Mitchell bids for encore in finale vs. Royals
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy had to be convinced that center fielder Garrett Mitchell belonged on the big-league roster. Mitchell provided a strong case in Milwaukee's doubleheader split with the host Kansas City Royals on Saturday.
Milwaukee Brewers News / Athlon Sports / April 4
Pat Murphy Announces Jackson Chourio Update Before Brewers Game
The Milwaukee Brewers outfield depth has taken a big hit just two weeks into the regular season with both Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn currently on the injured list.
Steward Berroa News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 3
Brewers Designate Steward Berroa For Assignment
The Brewers have designated outfielder Steward Berroa for assignment, per a team announcement. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to top infield prospect Cooper Pratt, whose contract has been selected to the 40-man roster now that his previously reported eight-year extension has been finalized.
Cooper Pratt News / Just Baseball / April 2
What’s Next for the Brewers Following the Cooper Pratt Extension?
The Milwaukee Brewers shocked the baseball world on Monday, signing their 21-year-old shortstop prospect, Cooper Pratt, to an eight-year extension worth just over $50 million with two club options for at least $15 million apiece in 2034 and 2035.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 1
Recent contract extensions may benefit Pirates' Konnor Griffin
The Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle Mariners were the two latest teams to dish out contract extensions to minor league players. The Brewers gave shortstop Cooper Pratt an eight-year, $50 million contract with two club options, while shortstop Colt Emerson of the Mariners got an eight-year, $95 million contract with a club option for a ninth year.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 3
Umpire gets laughed at by Brewers, Rays for 'missing the easiest call of all time'
CB Bucknor does not even need to be behind home plate these days to prove how incompetent he is.
Cooper Pratt News / Yardbarker / March 30
Brewers locking in prospect Cooper Pratt before MLB debut
Pratt had not played above Double-A entering the 2025 season. That did not stop the Milwaukee Brewers from locking in their young shortstop.
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