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Jacob Misiorowski's History Vs. Cubs Sets Up Exciting 1st-Place Showdown

In Jacob Misiorowski's brief, must-watch Major League Baseball career, the Chicago Cubs have been one of the most important heels. Misiorowski will start against the Cubs on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field.

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Aaron Ashby and the Pursuit of Quirky Baseball History

When a starter builds an 8-0 record, it usually signals a Cy Young contender. When a reliever does it, the achievement carries a different tone. It's usually a mildly interesting statistical aberration, because it's usually a reliever's record at the end of a full season.

Caleb Durbin News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 19

Brewers' Caleb Durbin Trade Is Looking Better and Better by the Day

Over the course of the 2026 Major League Baseball season, it has already been talked about a lot how the Milwaukee Brewers seemingly fleeced the Boston Red Sox once again in the trade market.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 19

Brewers Need to Make This Roster Move to Fix Infield Problems

It's rare that the Milwaukee Brewers can't overcome a talent deficit, but in one area of the roster, that seems to be the case this year. Three players on the Brewers' roster have attempted to figure out the third base and shortstop positions: Joey Ortiz, Luis Rengifo, and David Hamilton.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The 'American League MVPs' quiz

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

Milwaukee Brewers News / Inside The Diamonds / May 19

Milwaukee Brewers News & Notes 05/19/2026

The Milwaukee Brewers currently hold a 27-18 record and sit just a half-game behind the division-leading Chicago Cubs. Milwaukee began their road series at Wrigley Field with a powerful 9-3 victory.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Pat Murphy News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 19

Brewers' Pat Murphy Just Gave Cubs Fans Masterful Rage Bait

Pat Murphy is such an effective manager because there's always a method to the madness. Known for his combination of tough love and wisecracks, Murphy has developed a bit of a running shtick whenever the Brewers play a big series against one of the league's powerhouses.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 19

Brewers Duo Completely Changed Milwaukee’s 2026 Season for the Better

The Milwaukee Brewers look like one of the best overall teams in baseball right now. Milwaukee's pitching has been carrying the load all season to this point with the offense a step behind.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 19

Brewers Have Obvious Area of Improvement for Trade Deadline

The Milwaukee Brewers have once again proven that trading away veterans on expiring contracts does not automatically take them out of postseason contention.

Logan Henderson News / Just Baseball / May 19

The Brewers Need to Keep Logan Henderson in the Rotation for Good

This past Saturday, rookie Milwaukee Brewers starter Logan Henderson faced one of the toughest tests of his young career. In the second inning of a 0-0 game, the Minnesota Twins already had a threat going.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / May 19

2026 Brewers Minor League Roundup: Week 8

Welcome back to the Minor League Roundup! As a reminder, you can find this roundup — covering everything you need to know about each of the Brewers’ minor league affiliates — every Tuesday morning right here on Brew Crew Ball.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 19

Brewers Suddenly Have Unexpected Offensive X-Factor

It seems like each year, the Milwaukee Brewers find some sort of significant breakout performance right when the team needs it the most. Last year, the big example was Quinn Priester.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Jacob Misiorowski News / Field Level Media / May 19

Amid struggles, Cubs now stuck facing Brewers' hard-throwing Jacob Misiorowski

In what could be another season-long battle to the finish line, a victory for the visiting Milwaukee Brewers over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday would propel them to the top of the NL Central division.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / May 19

A look back at some of the Brewers’ best pitching lab moments

Over the last nine years, Milwaukee Brewers fans have witnessed more success in this span of history than ever before. Two trips to the National League Championship Series and seven playoff appearances, which is nearly double the number of appearances in the previous 48 years (1981, 1982, 2008, 2011).

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The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz

The 'PGA Championship host courses' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

Milwaukee Brewers News / Field Level Media / May 18

Jake Bauers, Christian Yelich spark Brewers' rout of Cubs

Jake Bauers homered and drove in four runs on Monday night to help the visiting Milwaukee Brewers earn a 9-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Christian Yelich homered and knocked in two for Milwaukee, which won its ninth game in 11 tries.

Brandon Woodruff News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 18

Brewers Rotation Will Soon Be Even Scarier for NL Central Rivals

The Milwaukee Brewers got a much-needed positive update about two-time All-Star Brandon Woodruff. Woodruff hasn't made a start since April 30 due to shoulder inflammation.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 18

Brewers offense explodes to snap Cubs' home winning streak

Entering Monday, the Chicago Cubs had won 15 straight games at Wrigley Field. An offensive outburst from the Milwaukee Brewers stopped the streak right there.

Pete Crow-Armstrong signed the strangest autograph for a fan

Orioles' pitching woes continue with disastrous Trevor Rogers outing

Phillies are getting the best version of Bryce Harper this season

Bo Bichette candidly addresses slow start to tenure with Mets

The 'MLB Managers of the Year since 2000' quiz

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 18

What to Watch as Brewers, Cubs Renew NL Central Rivalry

The Milwaukee Brewers will begin their most interesting series of the season so far on Monday night on the road. Milwaukee will face off against the Chicago Cubs on the road at Wrigley Field with the first pitch scheduled for 6:40 p.m.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Inside The Diamonds / May 18

Milwaukee Brewers News & Notes 05/18/2026

The Milwaukee Brewers currently hold a 26-18 record and sit 1.5 games behind the first-place Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. In the past 24 hours, the club lost a close 5-4 series finale to the Minnesota Twins.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17

Brewers Promote Robert Gasser, Designate Peter Strzelecki

The Brewers announced that left-hander Robert Gasser has been called up from Triple-A, and will start today’s game against the Twins. Gasser was already on Milwaukee’s 40-man roster, but to create a 26-man spot, the Brewers designated right-hander Peter Strzelecki for assignment.

Jesus Made News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 17

Brewers Top Prospect Jesus Made Delivers Milestone Moment in Double-A

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jesús Made is only a few years into his minor league career, but he just accomplished something on the field for the first time as a professional.

Jackson Chourio News / Field Level Media / May 16

Jackson Chourio leads way as Brewers edge Twins

Jackson Chourio doubled and hit a go-ahead solo shot for his first home run of the season, and the Milwaukee Brewers held on for a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday evening in Minneapolis.

Jacob Waguespack News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 14

Brewers Re-Sign Jacob Waguespack To Minor League Deal

The Brewers have a new agreement with right-hander Jacob Waguespack on a minor league deal, according to the MLB.com transaction log. He has been assigned to their Arizona complex.

Jacob Misiorowski News / Just Baseball / May 13

Jacob Misiorowski Is Becoming All That Was Promised

Jacob Misiorowski is far from a finished product — that’s something that should have Brewers brass salivating and something that should invoke fear into the rest of MLB.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12

Brewers Note: Yelich, Black, Priester, Lockridge

Christian Yelich made his return to the Brewers lineup tonight, as the former MVP was activated from the 10-day injured list. Tyler Black was optioned back to Triple-A Nashville to open the needed active roster spot.