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Early home runs lead Brewers past Phillies for 99th win

Brice Turang and Christian Yelich hit early home runs as the visiting Milwaukee Brewers topped the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Wednesday evening. William Contreras knocked in two runs for the Brewers (99-59), who extended their franchise-record win total.

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Brewers strike early against Phillies, earn 99th win

Box Score There’s no slowing down for the Brewers this season. With the first 100-win season in franchise history on the horizon, and the Dodgers close behind them in the race for the best record, the Brewers still have work to do.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Baseball Now / September 23

Brewers Could Be Getting Two-Time All-Star Pitcher Back For Postseason

Brandon Woodruff had a 2.98 ERA through nine starts this season, but was once again battling injuries. He missed all of 2024 and suffered an injury just before the start of last year's postseason.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / September 23

Brewers Rookie Infielder Could Become An Unsung Postseason Hero

The Milwaukee Brewers have already clinched a first-round playoff bye and only need a couple more wins to secure the top record in baseball for the second straight season.

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Lyon Richardson News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / September 23

Brewers' Lyon Richardson Promotion Matters More Than You'd Think

The Milwaukee Brewers continued to tinker with their pitching on Wednesday afternoon. Over the weekend, the Brewers demoted righty reliever Garrett Stallings to Triple-A to make room on the roster for lefty Colton Gordon, who was acquired from the Houston Astros ahead of the 2026 trade deadline.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

MLB News / Brew Crew Ball / September 23

Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (98-59) @ Philadelphia Phillies (87-70)

With five games to go, the Brewers still need two wins to secure their first 100-win season in franchise history. They also have to stay ahead of the surging Dodgers for the top seed in the National League and best record in baseball.

Bishop Letson News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 23

Brewers' Bishop Letson Dominates in Latest Double-A Playoff Start

If Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Bishop Letson's most recent start was his last outing of the 2026 season, the right-hander picked a good time to turn in his best performance of the year.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Baseball Now / September 23

Brewers Clinch Bye, Home-Field Advantage In NLDS

The Milwaukee Brewers lost on Tuesday, but they still ended the day with some good news. The Brewers had no answer for Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler, who struck out the first seven batters he faced and 11 overall.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Milwaukee Brewers Announce Decision on 26-Year-Old Pitcher

The Milwaukee Brewers made a roster move Wednesday as they prepared for the second game of their series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / September 23

Brewers NLDS Path: Milwaukee's 4 Possible Opponents Ranked

The Milwaukee Brewers have already locked up the National League Central crown and at least a first-round bye in the postseason. Milwaukee will finish the regular season at worst with the No.

Lyon Richardson News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23

Brewers Select Lyon Richardson

The Brewers selected the contract of righty Lyon Richardson ahead of tonight’s matchup against the Phillies, per a team announcement. Left-hander Colton Gordon was optioned to Double-A.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / September 23

Brewers Disrespected Once Again, Despite MLB's Best Record

The Milwaukee Brewers may not have the most talent on paper in baseball, but they have been the best overall team in the league in the regular season once again.

Jackson Chourio News / Baseball Now / September 23

This Jackson Chourio Fact Is Nearly Impossible To Believe

Jackson Chourio of the Milwaukee Brewers is one of the young stars in the game right now and could develop into a superstar in the next couple of years.

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Dustin May News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Dustin May Shares Mindset After Another Bad Outing

Dustin May is unsure what his role will be for the Milwaukee Brewers in the postseason after another difficult outing Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 21

Brewers' Top Prospects Selected as Southern League All-Stars, MVP

Four highly touted prospects in the Milwaukee Brewers' farm system have been recognized for their strong 2026 seasons with the Double-A Biloxi Shuckers.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 21

Brewers chasing 100 wins, first-round bye against Phillies

The Milwaukee Brewers look to inch closer to the first 100-win season in franchise history Tuesday when they visit the Philadelphia Phillies in the opener of a three-game set.

Jackson Chourio News / Larry Brown Sports / September 21

Jackson Chourio makes MLB history in win against the Orioles

Sunday was a historic day for the Milwaukee Brewers in more ways than one. By completing a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 3-0 win in the series finale at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md., the Brewers set a new franchise record for most wins in a season.

Pat Murphy News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Pat Murphy Comments on Record-Breaking Brewers Win

Pat Murphy made sure the Milwaukee Brewers’ record-setting 98th win was about more than just the players on the field. The Brewers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 Sunday at Camden Yards to establish a new franchise record for wins in a single season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20

Brewers blank Orioles again to break franchise wins record

Jacob Misiorowski set the tone with three shutout innings and the Milwaukee Brewers blanked the host Baltimore Orioles for the second game in a row, winning 3-0 on Sunday night to complete a three-game sweep and set a franchise record for regular-season victories.

Jacob Misiorowski News / Viral Sports News / September 20

Milwaukee Brewers Cause Alarm With Jacob Misiorowski Decision

The Milwaukee Brewers took Jacob Misiorowski out of Sunday Night Baseball after just three innings, a move that looked abrupt on national television but was never a reaction to how he pitched.

Joshua Quezada News / Viral Sports News / September 20

Milwaukee Brewers Demote 22-Year-Old Pitcher in Sudden Move

The Milwaukee Brewers’ handling of 22-year-old right-hander Joshua Quezada this season has looked more like a development shuttle than a simple demotion, even if the box-score trail runs from Triple-A Nashville to Double-A Biloxi, via the MiLB transaction log.

Kyle Harrison News / Yardbarker / September 17

Kyle Harrison's season has gone from breakout to breakdown

He's all of a sudden gone from the clear No. 2 option in the Brewers rotation to potentially not even making postseason appearances.

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Rob Zastryzny News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 17

Brewers Designate Rob Zastryzny For Assignment

The Brewers have designated left-hander Rob Zastryzny for assignment, per Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Zastryzny was on the injured list and on a rehab assignment.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Just Baseball / September 16

Brewers Notebook: Gasser, Harrison, Mitchell

As the days of September count down, the Milwaukee Brewers have been looking to reduce the magic number for all of their different playoff scenarios. Last weekend’s home series against the Cincinnati Reds brought one to zero and some others even closer.

William Contreras News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16

William Contreras had an unhinged way to celebrate the Brewers’ NL Central title

It got literally wet and wild for the Milwaukee Brewers after their 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, courtesy of William Contreras. The Brewers star catcher grabbed hold of a hose following the victory at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa., and started spraying high-pressure water all over the field.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12

Brewers clinch playoff spot in historic fashion

Now locked into a playoff spot after an impressive win, the Milwaukee Brewers have reached an historic level of dominance in the final weeks of the regular season.

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