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Milwaukee Brewers News and Notes: 4-Game Skid Breakdown

The latest Milwaukee Brewers news highlights a four-game losing streak from April 7–11. During this period, inconsistent pitching command and defensive miscues stalled early-season momentum.

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Brewers Sign Former Padres Pitcher in Free Agency

The Milwaukee Brewers quietly added a bit more pitching depth to the organization earlier in the week. Milwaukee, which already is dealing with a few pitching injuries, quietly signed former San Diego Padres relief pitcher Reiss Knehr on April 9 to a minor league deal, per his official MLB.com player page.

Brandon Woodruff News / Field Level Media / April 12

Brewers ask Brandon Woodruff to salvage series finale vs. Nationals

The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to veteran Brandon Woodruff as they look to avoid a series sweep by the visiting Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon.

MLB News / Brew Crew Ball / April 11

Brewers offense flails in 3-1 loss to Nationals

Box Score The Milwaukee Brewers’ offense is struggling hard. After scoring in the first inning in their loss on Friday night, they didn’t score for the rest of that game, and that streak made it another eight innings—in which the team had only one hit—tonight.

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

Trevor Megill News / WI Sports Heroics / April 11

Milwaukee Brewers: Trevor Megill brutally torches himself after giving up 4 runs in loss to Nationals

The Milwaukee Brewers could only must three runs in their 7-3 loss to the Washington Nationals on Friday night. All three of their runs came in the bottom half of the first inning when first baseman Jake Bauers hit a three-run home run.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / April 11

Brewers hitting lineup: potential changes to consider

The Milwaukee Brewers are 8-5 after their loss to their frustrating loss to the Washington Nationals are Friday night. It was Milwaukee’s third consecutive loss, but the good news is that they are still tied for first place in the National League Central Division.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 11

Brewers Biggest Changes Since Opening Day

It doesn't seem to matter who the Milwaukee Brewers trade away or lose in free agency, they remain among the best teams in the league. The Brewers, they are in fact, inevitable.

Trevor Megill News / Brew Crew Ball / April 10

Trevor Megill implodes in ninth inning, Brewers lose 7-3

Box Score The homestand did not start well for the Brewers. After a burst by both offenses in the first, the pitching staffs kept it close until the Brewers buckled late.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 10

Brewers Sign Reiss Knehr to Minor League Deal

The Brewers signed right-handed pitcher Reiss Knehr to a minor league deal yesterday, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He has been assigned to the Arizona Complex League (ACL) Brewers squad, likely in an effort to build up following an injury-shortened (yet still effective) showing at Triple-A El Paso in 2025.

Milwaukee Brewers News / CBSSports.com / April 10

MLB picks for Friday: Baseball expert's best bets for another full slate include Braves, Brewers

SportsLine's Adam Thompson shares his best MLB picks for Friday's games

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 10

Brewers' 24-Year-Old Flashing Ace Potential After 3 Small Changes

The Milwaukee Brewers took a bold shot on starting pitcher Kyle Harrison when they traded Caleb Durbin to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for a package of players led by Harrison.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 10

Brewers' Jesús Made Off to Fast Start in First Six Double-A Games of 2026

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jesús Made has been putting on a show at the plate early in 2026, proving exactly why he's one of the top-ranked minor leaguers in all of baseball.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / April 10

Milwaukee Brewers prospect on pace to hit 138 home runs this season

The Milwaukee Brewers are 8-4, which is tied for the second-best record in Major League Baseball. Only the 9-3 Los Angeles Dodgers have a better record, though one of Milwaukee’s division foes, the Cincinnati Reds, are also 8-4.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / April 9

Brewers finally get shot against NL team, and it's the struggling Nationals

The Milwaukee Brewers will look to bounce back from a pair of road losses behind right-hander Chad Patrick when they return home to face the Washington Nationals on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

Shane Drohan News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 8

How Brewers Pitching Prospect Shane Drohan Fared in First MLB Start

After left-handed pitcher Shane Drohan was drafted in the fifth round in 2020 by the Boston Red Sox, he likely often thought about the day he'd make his big league debut at Fenway Park.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Pat Murphy Announces Brice Turang News After Removal From Brewers Lineup

The Milwaukee Brewers lineup features some of the best depth in baseball from top to bottom, thanks to the organization’s developmental success and ability to spot talent.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8

Which MLB hot starts can last?

Not every hot start to the MLB season is the same. Some teams use that strong start as a springboard to a playoff berth, while others prove to be a fluke as their record catches up with their talent level.

The '2004 Boston Red Sox (aka The Idiots)' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 6

Red Sox's misery continues with sloppy loss to Brewers

The Boston Red Sox's misery knows no end.

Garrett Mitchell’s clutch hit lifts Brewers over Red Sox

Red Sox still haunted by Rafael Devers trade

Roman Anthony calls out Red Sox for 'unacceptable' start

The 'Most MLB Opening Day K's by team' quiz

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 6

Brewers Place Jared Koenig On Injured List, Recall Shane Drohan

The Brewers put reliever Jared Koenig on the IL with a left elbow sprain, the team announced. Manager Pat Murphy told reporters, including Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, that the plan is to try to rehab the injury.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Pat Murphy Announces Jackson Chourio Update Before Brewers Game

The Milwaukee Brewers outfield depth has taken a big hit just two weeks into the regular season with both Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn currently on the injured list.

Steward Berroa News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 3

Brewers Designate Steward Berroa For Assignment

The Brewers have designated outfielder Steward Berroa for assignment, per a team announcement. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to top infield prospect Cooper Pratt, whose contract has been selected to the 40-man roster now that his previously reported eight-year extension has been finalized.