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Brewers activate INF David Hamilton from IL

The Milwaukee Brewers activated infielder David Hamilton off the injured list Friday and designated infielder Braden Shewmake for assignment. Hamilton was in the starting lineup at third base and batting ninth Friday for the series opener against Colorado.

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Brewers’ Pat Murphy Sends Message After Sal Frelick Update

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy offered an encouraging update on Sal Frelick before Friday's game, expressing confidence that the outfielder will return despite his recent shoulder issue.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / July 24

Brewers Star Needs to Be Next in Line for Contract Extension

The Milwaukee Brewers have done a phenomenal job this season locking up elite prospects on long-term deals before they even made their way to the big leagues.

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The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 51 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in seven minutes?

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The 'MLB Playoff strikeout-leaders' quiz

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Milwaukee Brewers News / The Lead / July 24

8 Brewers Prospects Are Being Overlooked, Despite No. 1 Farm System

The Milwaukee Brewers have the top farm system in baseball, according to pundits. The Brewers also have the top overall prospect in baseball in Jesús Made.

Jacob Misiorowski News / CBSSports.com / July 24

How the Brewers limiting Jacob Misiorowski's workload could affect the National League Cy Young race

Misiorowski is a heavy favorite, but Milwaukee's plan to save his arm could leave the door open for other suitors

MLB News / Brew Crew Ball / July 24

Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (64-38) vs. Colorado Rockies (41-63)

The Brewers and Rockies kick off their weekend series today with a rare Friday afternoon game (in order to accommodate the fun Brewers Legends game). The Brewers are hot, coming out of the All-Star break with five wins in six games over the Marlins and Mets.

Braden Shewmake News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 24

Brewers designate Braden Shewmake for assignment

The Brewers announced that infielder David Hamilton has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Fellow infielder Braden Shewmake has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / July 24

Four Popular Brewers Trade Deadline Targets, According To Fans

We recently asked our (smart, cultured, good-looking) forum community about which trade targets they'd like the Brewers to pursue at the deadline. After many users chimed in with their opinions, here are the players who received the most mentions.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / July 24

MLB Trade Deadline: Multiple Insiders Expect Brewers Infield Prospect To Be Moved

The 2026 MLB trade deadline is just 10 days away and the rumors surrounding the Milwaukee Brewers continue to fly. With Milwaukee jockeying for position atop the MLB standings with the Los Angeles Dodgers, most experts expect the Brewers to be among the most aggressive teams ahead of the Aug.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / July 24

Jesús Made Headlines 4 Brewers Prospects Drawing Trade Interest

With just over one week to go until the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline, the rumors are starting to get loud around the Milwaukee Brewers, to say the least.

Tarik Skubal News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / July 24

Tarik Skubal Is the Missing Piece Brewers Need Right Now

The 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline is approaching quickly and the Milwaukee Brewers could easily make a splash. The Brewers have the best farm system in baseball, led by No.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / July 24

Three players the Brewers should trade for at the trade deadline

The Brewers are in prime playoff position. They lead the National League Central by seven games, and they’re just a half game behind the Dodgers for the best record in baseball.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 23

Brewers aiming high with trade targets ahead of deadline

Brewers reportedly aiming high with trade targets ahead of deadline

The Milwaukee Brewers have been a perennial playoff team but have been unable to reach the World Series. That could change this season.

Framber Valdez's meltdown makes Tigers' Tarik Skubal mistake look even worse

Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon lay out Braves trade framework for Tarik Skubal

Tigers' Framber Valdez continues to be weakest link in rotation

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Shane Drohan News / Field Level Media / July 23

Shane Drohan takes ball for Brewers against visiting Rockies

The Milwaukee Brewers will look to continue their second-half surge behind rookie left-hander Shane Drohan when the Colorado Rockies visit on Friday to open a three-game series.

Greg Jones News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 22

Cubs Sign Greg Jones To Minor League Deal

The Cubs have signed infielder/outfielder Greg Jones to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He has been assigned to Triple-A Iowa and should make an appearance for that club in the near future.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 22

Joey Ortiz (three hits), Brewers take series from Mets

No. 9 hitter Joey Ortiz ripped a two-run double, collected three hits and scored twice to fuel the Brewers to a 4-3 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday afternoon in Milwaukee.

Peter Strzelecki News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 22

Peter Strzelecki Opts Out Of Brewers Deal

Right-hander Peter Strzelecki has opted out of his minor league deal with the Brewers, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. He is now a free agent and eligible to sign with any club.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Just Baseball / July 22

Where the Brewers Need To Improve at the Trade Deadline

We are officially less than two weeks from the 2026 MLB trade deadline, which means contenders will be scrambling to bolster their rosters before August 3 in hopes of making a deep postseason run.

Jacob Misiorowski News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Brewers Make Jacob Misiorowski Decision on Tuesday

The Milwaukee Brewers have finalized their rotation for this weekend's series against the Colorado Rockies, and Jacob Misiorowski is not scheduled to start.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Just Baseball / July 20

Brewers Notebook: Drohan Settles in, Shewmake, Mitchell Takeaways

The Milwaukee Brewers limped into the All-Star break after being swept in three games by the Pirates on the road in Pittsburgh, the culmination of a stretch of 18 games in 17 days.

William Contreras News / Larry Brown Sports / July 19

William Contreras celebrated his walk-off home run with an epic bat flip

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras unleashed what may be the bat flip of the season on Sunday when he walked off the Milwaukee Brewers. Contreras stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the ninth with two men on and the Brewers trailing 1-0.