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The Milwaukee Brewers are one of the best teams in the league, but they recently cut ties with Freddy Peralta in a blockbuster trade. Still, they have one of the better rosters in the sport, as long as all of their pieces can continue to trend in the right direction.

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Brewers Predicted to Lose 8-Year Veteran to Nationals in Free Agency

The Milwaukee Brewers have had a quiet offseason. They traded for left-hander Angel Zerpa and also sent right-hander Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets, but they haven't done much in free agency.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / January 30

Updating the Milwaukee Brewers’ payroll projection for 2026

At the start of the offseason, we looked at the initial payroll projection for 2026. While not much has changed to the roster since then, there have been some adjustments.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / January 30

Episode 83: Who's The Backup Catcher?

Jack and Spencer discuss what the Reese McGuire signing could mean for Jeferson Quero, how the Brewers could round out their rotation, and why Jackson Chourio should get more opportunities in center field.

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MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 30

Brewers Sign 3-Year MLB Veteran Away From Phillies

The Milwaukee Brewers know there's strength in numbers, and on a pitching staff now trying to replace Freddy Peralta, it doesn't hurt to bring in extra arms.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 29

Milwaukee Brewers 11th round pick cemented in ESPN’s top prospect rankings

Following the Milwaukee Brewers’ trade of Freddy Peralta for Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat, the organization’s farm system has drawn increased widespread praise.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / January 29

Cubs Hold Slight Edge Over Brewers In National League Central ZiPS Projections

The two rivals, who have finished in the top two spots in each of the last three seasons, don't figure to be challenged by any other division foe.View the full article

Caleb Durbin News / Brewer Fanatic / January 29

How Can Caleb Durbin Improve in 2026?

Caleb Durbin knows what Jett Williams is going through right now—and we aren't talking about dealing with both being 5-foot-7. Durbin was the other guy acquired by the Milwaukee Brewers in a trade for a popular pitcher.

Jacob Waguespack News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 29

Brewers, Jacob Waguespack Agree To Minor League Deal

The Brewers and right-hander Jacob Waguespack are in agreement on a minor league contract, reports Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. The Wasserman client receives a non-roster invitation to major league spring training.

Reese McGuire News / The Forkball / January 29

Milwaukee Brewers Sign Veteran Catcher Reese McGuire

The Milwaukee Brewers added experienced depth at catcher by signing Reese McGuire to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to major league spring training.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 29

Ex-Brewers infielder still seeking next team as 5th-youngest unsigned free agent

MLB free agency fever has died down somewhat with multiple marquee names off the market as spring camp nears. Kyle Tucker, Dodger. Dylan Cease, Blue Jay.

Jackson Chourio News / WI Sports Heroics / January 29

Milwaukee Brewers: Jackson Chourio update has Venezuela looking like a force in 2026 WBC

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio plans to represent Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic this March, the fifth notable big leaguer on the roster.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 29

ESPN says Brewers has MLB’s best farm system

Quinn Priester was one of the best players in the Milwaukee Brewers’ farm system last season who broke out. Now, ESPN has ranked the Brewers’ farm system, which helped develop Priester, Jackson Chourio, and Jacob Misiorowski, as the top in baseball, as explained by writer Kiley McDaniel.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 29

Brewers Platinum Glove Winner Projected to Sign 6-Year, $75 Million Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers have been one of the best teams in the league for the last few years, but their roster rarely stays the same from year to year. In fact, they've moved on from elite talent in each of the last three offseasons.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / January 29

Brewers Prospect Rankings Offseason Roundup

By this point in the year, most of the major publications — other than Baseball Prospectus, which deserves its own article — have released their list of the top 100 prospects in baseball heading into the 2026 season.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 29

Insider Pitches Brewers Reunion With Former All-Star Pitcher

The Milwaukee Brewers were quiet this offseason until making a blockbuster trade last week, sending Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets. They brought back right-hander Brandon Sproat and infielder Jett Williams, two top prospects from the Mets' system.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 29

Brewers Own MLB's No. 1 Farm System, Expert Claims

The Milwaukee Brewers are built on sustainability, and a huge piece of that core philosophy is always readying the next wave of big-leaguers. That doesn't always guarantee that the Brewers' farm system will be one of the top-ranked in the sport, because those measures are so subjective and can rapidly change based on big-league promotions.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28

Brewers, Reese McGuire Agree To Minor League Deal

The Brewers have signed catcher Reese McGuire to a minor league contract and invited him to major league spring training, per Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Athlon Sports / January 27

Brewers' William Contreras Sends Message to Jackson Chourio on Tuesday

As the Milwaukee Brewers prepare for the 2026 MLB season, two notable players are expected to lead the charge offensively alongside veteran left-handed slugger Christian Yelich.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 26

The Brewers’ Rotation Options After Peralta Trade

The Brewers traded ace Freddy Peralta and swingman Tobias Myers to the Mets last week. Milwaukee generally, though not always, trades its best players as they approach their final year before free agency.

MLB News / Just Baseball / January 23

Top Milwaukee Brewers Prospects Who Could Contribute in 2026

This feels like a fitting topic to cover following the blockbuster deal that went down earlier in the week. The Milwaukee Brewers already had a solid farm system that featured two of the top prospects in baseball in Jesús Made and Luis Peña.

Christian Yelich News / Athlon Sports / January 22

Christian Yelich Sends Message After Brewers Trade

The Milwaukee Brewers have continued to operate with one of the league’s lowest payrolls. Despite limited financial flexibility, the front office has consistently built a contender, capturing the NL Central division title four times in the last five years.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 21