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Brewers Announce Contract Decision On Jake Bauers Amid Non-Tender Rumors

Every roster spot and every dollar matters for the Milwaukee Brewers, and Jake Bauers could be a wise or a foolish use of both. Friday evening is the deadline for all 30 major league teams to either tender contracts to their arbitration-eligible players, or non-tender them and send them to free agency.

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Brewers Veteran At Risk Of Being Non-Tendered

The Milwaukee Brewers will be a team to watch ahead of the non-tender deadline on Friday. When it comes to the Brewers, the guy for Brewers fans to keep their eyes on the most arguably is utility man Jake Bauers.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / November 21

Two Tough Decisions Highlight Non-Tender Deadline Day for Brewers

It won't be a cheap run through the arbitration ringer for the Brewers this winter. They're likely to pay the quartet of William Contreras, Trevor Megill, Brice Turang and Andrew Vaughn somewhere between $25 million and $30 million in 2026, and that's despite all four having at least one more year...

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 20

Brewers outfielder formerly claimed on waivers in 2025 signs with NL West team

A former Milwaukee Brewers outfielder who was claimed off waivers in 2025 is on the move again, this time landing with a new club in the NL West. The change of scenery, despite being a minor league contract, offers a fresh opportunity as he looks to carve out a more defined role at the big-league level.

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Jackson Chourio News / Brewer Fanatic / November 20

What Jackson Chourio's Obliteration of Offspeed Stuff Teaches Us About Swing Paths

After a third-place finish in National League Rookie of the Year balloting in 2024, Jackson Chourio had a slightly less impressive sophomore campaign. Plagued by some erratic swing decisions and a hamstring strain that cost him a month of playing time, Chourio still demonstrated a strong blend of p...

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 20

With Rotation Set, Brewers Should Target Reunion With Two-Time All-Star Reliever

The Milwaukee Brewers got good news late on Tuesday when it was announced that right-hander Brandon Woodruff had accepted the qualifying offer and would return for at least one more season.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 20

Blockbuster Brewers $15 Million Trade Buzz Heating Up This Offseason

The Milwaukee Brewers could look to trade their ace, Freddy Peralta, during the offseason. Peralta is entering the final year of his contract and he's likely going to sign a massive deal next offseason.

Brandon Woodruff News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 20

Brandon Woodruff Provides Health Update After Sudden Brewers Return

Now that Brandon Woodruff is back with the Milwaukee Brewers, the main question is how many innings he'll give his team this year. The two-time All-Star hasn't thrown 100 innings or more since 2022, and this season, he began the year still recovering from shoulder surgery, then ended it unable to compete in the playoffs due to a lat strain.

Freddy Peralta News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 20

Conflicting Freddy Peralta Reports Paint Complicated Picture For Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers arguably have one of the best starting rotations on paper right now after it was announced that Brandon Woodruff is sticking around with the organization after accepting the qualifying offer.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / November 20

Depth Check: What Milwaukee Brewers Have at Shortstop in 2026

Much was expected of Joey Ortiz coming into the 2025 campaign. After spending most of the previous season at third base, Ortiz moved to shortstop to make up for the departure of Willy Adames to the San Francisco Giants.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / November 20

Potential Brewers offseason targets: Relief Pitcher

Earlier this week, I took a look at players outside of the Milwaukee Brewers’ organization that could be potential fits with the team this offseason. While

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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.

Brandon Woodruff News / WI Sports Heroics / November 20

Brandon Woodruff does Brewers’ young staff significant favor with return

Being able to sign the Milwaukee Brewers‘ $22 million qualifying offer in restricted free agency is, from Brandon Woodruff’s perspective, a major boon.

Brandon Woodruff News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 19

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff Breaks Silence After $22 Million Decision

The Milwaukee Brewers came into the offseason with two massive decisions pertaining to their pitching staff. Freddy Peralta is entering the final year of his contract.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 19

New Freddy Peralta Update Is Huge For Brewers

If the Milwaukee Brewers can keep this starting rotation together, it can be dangerous in 2026. Right now, the Brewers have Freddy Peralta, Brandon Woodruff, Jacob Misiorowski, and Quinn Priester as expected options with internal options for the last spot, like Chad Patrick or Tobias Myers.

Brandon Woodruff News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 19

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff Made 'Most Surprising' Decision, Per MLB Insider

Qualifying offer decisions have become rather intriguing theater in Major League Baseball. Milwaukee Brewers star Brandon Woodruff wound up accepting his $22.025 million qualifying offer on Tuesday, opting not to test the free-agent market with draft pick compensation attached to his name.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 19

New Update Reinforces Why Brewers Need To Lock Up 2x All-Star Ace

The Milwaukee Brewers got good news on Tuesday when it was announced that right-hander Brandon Woodruff had accepted the qualifying offer and ensured a return to Milwaukee.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / November 19

MLB rumors: A 'clear favorite' for Cody Bellinger, plus what Brandon Woodruff's QO means for Brewers rotation

Here are your hot stove rumors for Wednesday, Nov. 19

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 19

Brewers Owner Takes Stance On Possible Freddy Peralta Trade After Roster News

Tuesday was a surprising day for the fan bases of four teams whose players accepted qualifying offers, and the Milwaukee Brewers were one of them. Alongside

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 19

Brewers reveal Freddy Peralta trade stance after Brandon Woodruff news

The Milwaukee Brewers turned heads on Tuesday when it was reported that star pitcher Brandon Woodruff will be staying for at least one more season with the club after he accepted the team’s qualifying offer for the 2026 campaign.

William Contreras News / Athlon Sports / November 18

Brewers' William Contreras Announces Personal Decision on Tuesday

The Milwaukee Brewers’ 2025 season ended in disappointment after being swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. However, much of the core remains intact heading into 2026, including catcher William Contreras.

Brandon Woodruff News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18

Two-time All-Star accepts qualifying offer from Brewers

Brandon Woodruff has accepted the one-year, $22.025M qualifying offer from the Brewers. The team confirmed that he’ll be back for another season after an excellent but injury-shortened 2025 campaign.

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