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Everyone has their version of the projected opening day roster for this year's Milwaukee Brewers team, but what about the players who could come up later in the year and make an impact?

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Milwaukee Brewers: William Contreras named team’s top projected player in 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers won a franchise record 97 games last season, but were swept out of the National League Championship Series by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / February 19

Brewers' Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for 2026: Right Field

Sal Frelick’s emergence as a crucial component of Milwaukee’s lineup has been overshadowed by the breakout of Brice Turang, the veteran presence of Christian Yelich, the day-to-day consistency of William Contreras, and the high ceiling of Jackson Chourio.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 19

Brewers $34 Million Slugger Linked to Rockies in Free Agency

The Milwaukee Brewers have made a lot of big moves this offseason, icluding trades that sent Freddy Peralta, Caleb Durbin, and Isaac Collins off the roster.

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The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

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Garrett Mitchell News / WI Sports Heroics / February 19

Milwaukee Brewers: Garrett Mitchell breaks down goals for 2026 season, including winning a World Series

The Milwaukee Brewers are returning most of their everyday players from 2025 as they begin Spring Training. And while they will be hoping for further improvements

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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.

Garrett Mitchell News / WI Sports Heroics / February 19

Milwaukee Brewers: Garrett Mitchell reveals changes he needs to make in 2026 MLB season

Milwaukee Brewers fans were ecstatic when the team was able to select outfielder Garrett Mitchell in the first round of the 2020 amateur draft. As they had the 20th overall selection, many did not expect Mitchell to fall that far given his five-tool talent.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 19

Milwaukee Brewers: Pat Murphy reveals his message to the 2 players from the Freddy Peralta trade

The Milwaukee Brewers made three trades this off-season as they worked to retool their roster for the 2026 MLB season. The most notable of these was sending two-time All-Star and staff ace Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets (Tobias Myers was also traded).

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 19

Brewers Should Be Just Fine Despite Major Trade With Mets

The Milwaukee Brewers have been an interesting team over the past several years. They continue to win despite losing key pieces seemingly every year. This offseason, they sent right-hander Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets in exchange for Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 19

Brewers Manager Sends Loud Message to Doubters in Spring Training

The Milwaukee Brewers are a small market team, so they're often overlooked at the beginning of every season. The sportsbooks project them to finish at or below .500 seemingly every season.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / February 19

3 Position Battles to Watch as Brewers Begin Cactus League Play

Spring training has two purposes. One is for all the players to get back up to game speed, following the offseason. The other is to figure out the best 26 players to put on your Opening Day roster, and which roles they ought to fill.

Garrett Mitchell News / WI Sports Heroics / February 19

Brewers’ Garrett Mitchell opens up about real status after battling injuries

Injuries have taken away so much time from Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell. Over the last three seasons, he was able to see action in just 113 games.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / February 19

The Brewers and the art of the multi-inning reliever

There was a time, not so long ago, when bullpen roles felt rigid. The setup man handled the eighth. The closer handled the ninth. Everyone else filled in the gaps and tried not to make a mess of things.

Logan Henderson News / Brewer Fanatic / February 19

Logan Henderson's Search for the Right Breaking Ball Has Led Him to a New, Old Pitch

Among the young pitchers vying for a rotation spot in Brewers camp, Logan Henderson may have the most impressive big-league résumé so far—except, it's one of those CVs that fits on an index card.

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Brandon Woodruff News / WI Sports Heroics / February 18

Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff put on bust watch for one obvious reason

Brandon Woodruff is elite when healthy. As Milwaukee Brewers fans know, the problem is the last part. Since 2023, Woodruff has made just 23 starts. He missed all of 2024 with a shoulder injury and suffered multiple setbacks during his recovery.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 18

Brewers organization sends 10 players to World Baseball Classic

The Milwaukee Brewers will send 10 players to the World Baseball Classic, representing seven different countries. That includes 2025 first-rounder Andrew Fischer, who will represent Italy.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 18

Former Brewers 2022 trade addition among first injured in spring training

The Milwaukee Brewers, along with the other 29 MLB clubs, are only days away from kicking off their first spring training games. Most teams now have nearly full rosters in camp, though a handful of players around the league are dealing with visa delays, and others are preparing to leave soon for World Baseball Classic duties.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 18

Brewers’ Christian Yelich’s role draws strong comment from Pat Murphy amid spring training

The Milwaukee Brewers have lost some key talents in the MLB offseason, but as they have proven consistently, they are a club that shouldn’t be overlooked regardless of their roster’s composition.

Jackson Chourio News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 18

Brewers' Jackson Chourio Has Simple Formula to Emerge As Superstar

A major key for the Milwaukee Brewers to keep pace in the National League Central this year will be the true breakout for outfielder Jackson Chourio. It's easy to forget, because we've seen him for two regular seasons and playoff runs already, but Chourio doesn't turn 22 until next month.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 18

Milwaukee Brewers offensive breakout candidate already on 2026 MLB roster

The Milwaukee Brewers won a franchise record 97 games last season. And while their stellar pitching (deservedly) received a great deal of the credit and recognition for that, they also received offensive boosts from some unlikely contributors.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 18

Brewers 25-Year-Old Star Quietly Emerging as 3B Solution

The Milwaukee Brewers made a shocking trade earlier this offseason that sent Caleb Durbin and two other infielders to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for Kyle Harrison, David Hamilton, and Shane Drohan.

Sal Frelick News / WI Sports Heroics / February 18

Milwaukee Brewers: Sal Frelick reveals why he backed out of representing Italy in 2026 WBC

The Milwaukee Brewers will be well-represented in the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC). Second baseman Brice Turang is the lone Brewer player who will be playing for Team USA, but many other players will be representing other countries.

Sal Frelick News / WI Sports Heroics / February 18

Brewers’ Sal Frelick sacrificed spot on Team Italy in WBC to prioritize 2026 MLB season

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick could have joined Italy for the World Baseball Classic. Instead, he prioritized his health for the upcoming MLB season.

Mark Attanasio News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 18

Brewers Owner Invokes Dodgers, Blue Jays in Confident Fan Address

Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio has a turbulent relationship with his fan base at times. On one hand, most fan bases in small markets often wish their ownership spent more money, and that's no exception with Attanasio.

Peter Strzelecki News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 18

Brewers Veteran Sends Emotional Message After Re-Signing With Milwaukee

Earlier this offseason, the Milwaukee Brewers opted to reunite with veteran pitcher Peter Strzelecki. Strzelecki was originally with the Brewers, working his way up to the big leagues in 2022 before landing with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cleveland Guardians in 2023 and 2024.

Christian Yelich News / Larry Brown Sports / February 17

Christian Yelich addresses doubts about the Brewers

Christian Yelich doesn’t pay much attention to projections, particularly those that have an unfavorable outlook for his Milwaukee Brewers. Amid an offseason that saw the Brewers lose some key talent, many believe Milwaukee is bound to suffer significant regression in 2026.