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Milwaukee Brewers Notebook: Mitchell’s Perfect Night Leads Brewers Past Reds, Mills Big Night in Single-A, & More on Aaron Ashby’s Season

The Milwaukee Brewers currently hold a 53-31 record after moving a season-high 22 games over .500 on Wednesday night. In the past day, the club achieved its sixth consecutive win against the Cincinnati Reds.

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Misiorowski falters, Burns doesn’t as Reds win 7-2

Box Score Jacob Misiorowski versus Chase Burns was rightfully billed as one of the season’s top starting pitchup matchups. And we did get to see a bunch of really good pitching, from both pitchers.

Luis Lara News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / July 2

The Brewers Are Making a Mistake If Luis Lara Isn't Promoted Soon

The Milwaukee Brewers have handed out two long-term extensions this season to prospects already. One has been promoted to the big leagues and the other is still waiting for his opportunity.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Stadium Rant / July 2

Why Brandon Woodruff’s Health Could Determine The Brewers’ World Series Chances

With the 2026 MLB season half over, Brandon Woodruff, the Milwaukee Brewers‘ most tenured roster member, is shaping up to become a vital cog in the Brew Crew’s machine.

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How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Brew Crew Ball / July 2

Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (53-31) vs. Cincinnati Reds (39-46)

The Brewers will go for a rare four-game sweep this afternoon as they wrap up their series with the Reds, but that’s not the headline. This game will feature one of the most exciting pitching matchups of the season, when Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski faces off against Cincinnati’s Chase Burns.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Aaron Ashby News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / July 2

Aaron Ashby Is Putting On a Historic Show for Brewers Fans

Over the course of the 2026 Major League Baseball season, one of the most surprising stories of the campaign has been the performance of Milwaukee Brewers reliever Aaron Ashby.

William Contreras News / Just Baseball / July 2

William Contreras Looks Better Than Ever

Over the past few Major League Baseball seasons, the Milwaukee Brewers have become a powerhouse and a model organization for what player development should look like.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / July 2

Brewers’ top prospects Jesús Made, Luis Peña named to 2026 All-Star Futures Game

For the second straight year, the Brewers will have one of baseball’s premier prospects on the Futures Game stage. This time, he’ll have company. Baseball’s consensus top prospect, shortstop Jesús Made, will represent the Brewers for the second straight year at the annual prospect showcase.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / July 2

Reds vs. Brewers Thursday MLB picks: Potential stellar pitching duel between Chase Burns, Jacob Misiorowski

Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski leads Milwaukee against Chase Burns and the Reds on Thursday afternoon

Jake Woodford News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / July 2

Brewers 7-Year Veteran Opting Out of Deal With Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Brewers could very well end up losing a depth piece throughout the week. On Wednesday, Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors reported that Brewers hurler Jake Woodford triggered an opt-out in his minor league deal with the organization.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / July 2

Brewers trade deadline primer, part one: Needs and the landscape

It’s July — the trade deadline is in sight! Over the next few weeks, I’m going to publish a series of articles that survey the league’s trade landscape as it relates to the Brewers.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Jacob Misiorowski News / Field Level Media / July 2

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski ready to bring heat against Reds

Everything points to the Thursday afternoon game between the Cincinnati Reds and the host Milwaukee Brewers being a miserable contest for hitters. That's because the contest features a pitching matchup of the major league's ERA and strikeout leader, Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski (9-3, 1.45 ERA), and the Reds' ace, Chase Burns (9-1, 2.36).

Jake Woodford News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 2

Jake Woodford Exercises Opt-Out In Brewers Deal

Right-hander Jake Woodford has opted out of his minor league deal with the Brewers, reports MLBTR’s Steve Adams. Milwaukee has three days to decide whether to bring him back up to the majors or grant him his release.

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Garrett Mitchell News / Field Level Media / July 1

Garrett Mitchell's 4-hit effort powers Brewers past Reds

Garrett Mitchell capped a 4-for-4 game with a tiebreaking triple in the seventh inning, leading the host Milwaukee Brewers past the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 on Wednesday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 2

Brewers' Aaron Ashby moves up all-time list in win over Reds

A win is a win, but a win is also a bizarre statistic for a relief pitcher. Doing his part to help his team win again on Wednesday night, Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby earned another win.

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Cubs' Dansby Swanson is on an all-time hot streak

Cubs slug eight homers, score 23 runs in series finale vs. Padres

The '10-K games with less than 100 pitches' quiz

Tarik Skubal News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / July 1

Could Brewers Pull Off Blockbuster Trade for Tarik Skubal?

The Milwaukee Brewers continue to be floated for one of the best overall pitchers in Major League Baseball with the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline quickly approaching.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1

Brewers may get big pitching boost soon to help further build NL Central lead

The Milwaukee Brewers have been playing some solid baseball of late, currently sitting at 52-31 ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds. The Brewers sit atop the NL Central by 5.5 games over the Chicago Cubs and also have the second-best record in baseball overall, behind only the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Shane Drohan News / Field Level Media / July 1

Brewers tab hurler Shane Drohan to continue dominance of Reds

The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to rookie Shane Drohan as they look to clinch the four-game series and continue their recent dominance of the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 30

Brewers Select Garrett Stallings

The Brewers announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Garrett Stallings. Left-hander Robert Gasser has been optioned to the Arizona Complex League as a corresponding active roster move.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30

2 trades Brewers must make to completely run away with NL Central

The Milwaukee Brewers have been the class of the NL Central for most of 2026, sitting 50-31 atop the division with a staggering +120 run differential and a 97% chance of reaching the postseason according to FanGraphs.

Aaron Ashby News / Inside The Diamonds / June 30

Milwaukee Brewers Notebooks: Ashby Wins 11th, Ortiz Goes Deep, & Bullpen Help Needed at Deadline

The Milwaukee Brewers currently hold a 51-31 record after a dramatic night at American Family Field. The Crew staged a late-inning comeback. They defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-3.

Jacob Misiorowski News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27

Jacob Misiorowski tops his MLB record with blazing 105.5 MPH pitch

Milwaukee Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski continued his dominance with an electrifying performance Friday night, unleashing a 105.5 MPH fastball in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs that shattered his own record for the fastest pitch by a starting pitcher in the pitch-tracking era.

Jacob Misiorowski News / Yardbarker / June 27

Jacob Misiorowski throws another historically fast pitch

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues to defy physics with historically fast pitch

The 24-year-old has not wasted any time unloading his masterful dominance on the mound this season.

Bryce Harper addresses his gesture toward Nationals fans

Guardians' youth movement continues with Cooper Ingle promotion

Report: One Red Sox player is causing internal frustration

Report reveals what Red Sox could receive in Aroldis Chapman trade

Three potential landing spots for Marlins' Sandy Alcantara

Milwaukee Brewers News / Just Baseball / June 24

Biloxi Shuckers Showcase the Brewers’ Next Wave of Talent

Last week, two of the most intriguing prospects in the Brewers’ farm system were promoted from High-A Wisconsin to Double-A Biloxi: first baseman Andrew Fischer and outfielder Josh Adamczewski.