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After Brandon Woodruff’s $22M decision, MLB Insider suggests how Brewers could turn this to their advantage

The Milwaukee Brewers are known for making smart, calculated contract decisions. Sometimes that means one-year, higher-AAV deals like the ones given to Mike Moustakas and Yasmani Grandal in 2019.

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Brewers lose idolized coach after just 1 season on the staff

For the most part, the Milwaukee Brewers have had a stable and cohesive coaching staff for quite some time. Sure, they’ve lost hitting coaches Ozzy Timmons and Connor Dawson since their hires in 2021, and both Quentin Barry and Walker McKinven an offseason ago, but they’ve also retained familiar faces over the course of numerous years.

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 / WI Sports Heroics / November 18

Brandon Woodruff free agency decision makes Brewers payroll history

Brandon Woodruff and the Milwaukee Brewers will remain together for at least another season. The team announced Tuesday afternoon that Woodruff has accepted Milwaukee’s $22 million qualifying offer in restricted free agency, locking him in for his ninth Brewers season.

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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.

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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Ryan Braun News / WI Sports Heroics / November 18

Former Brewers MVP enters 1st-time bid on 2026 Hall of Fame ballot

Lifelong Milwaukee Brewers outfielder and 2011 MVP Ryan Braun will be featured on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time in 2026. Braun wrapped up his career in 2020 after 14 seasons, finishing with 352 home runs, 1,154 RBIs, and a slash line of .296/.358/.532.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 18

Red Sox Again Linked to Brewers Ace as Trade Rumors Heat Up

The Milwaukee Brewers have some decisions to make this offseason, with their biggest one being centered around their ace Freddy Peralta. The Brewers seem inclined to keep Peralta for at least one more year, but that hasn’t stopped any trade speculation from happening, nor will it stop teams from showing interest in him.

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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.

Danny Jansen News / Just Baseball / November 18

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Danny Jansen

The 2025 season acted as a “get right” one for free agent catcher Danny Jansen. After bottoming out with the Boston Red Sox in 2024, the veteran backstop signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays.

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MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 18

Brewers Linked To Mets Star OF In Potential Offseason Trade

The Milwaukee Brewers are in a difficult spot this offseason. They have a few key free agents on the market with the top one being pitcher Brandon Woodruff.

Freddy Peralta News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 18

Brewers' Freddy Peralta Trade Odds May Hinge On All-Star's Decision: Report

Milwaukee Brewers fans are on pins and needles this winter, and it's largely because they don't know if their favorite team's ace is sticking around. Freddy Peralta had another fantastic season in Milwaukee, pitching to a 2.70 ERA in 33 starts and finishing fifth in National League Cy Young voting.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 17

Brewers May Continue Exploring Trade Options For 2x All-Star Pitcher

The Milwaukee Brewers had the best record in Major League Baseball this year, winning a franchise-record 97 games during the regular season and clinching their third straight National League Central title.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 17

Brewers Expected To Keep All-Star Unless Blown Away

Who will be back in the Milwaukee Brewers' starting rotation in 2026? Right now, Quinn Priester and Jacob Misiorowski are the safest bets. Brandon Woodruff was tendered the qualifying offer, although there hasn't been an update on that yet as of writing.

Brice Turang News / Brew Crew Ball / November 17

Brewers Film Room: Brice Turang

Second baseman Brice Turang was, by most measures, the Brewers’ best hitter in 2025. Turang was named to the All-MLB Second Team after posting 5.6 bWAR and slashing .288/.359/.435, all career highs.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 17

Brewers Must Make 'Tough Decision' On 27-Year-Old's Future In Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Brewers' roster is in a good place heading into next season, but they still have tough decisions to finalize this week. Tuesday is the deadline to protect eligible prospects from the Rule 5 Draft, which takes place next month at the winter meetings.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 17

Brewers Expected to Keep 2x All-Star Pitcher Following Injury-Plagued Year

The Milwaukee Brewers had a dream season in 2025, winning 97 games, the most in Major League Baseball and advancing all the way to the NLCS. Unfortunately for the Brewers, they were swept by the now back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / November 17

Potential Brewers offseason targets: Starting Pitching

With Sunday night’s news that Josh Naylor signed a five-year free agent deal to remain in Seattle, the 2025-26 baseball offseason is officially in full swing.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / November 16

Five Under-The-Radar Free Agent Pitchers The Brewers Should Consider

While many baseball fans in the hot stove league are asking “will they or won’t they” on a Brandon Woodruff return to the Brewers, the free agent market might have some real bargains for the Crew to bolster their major-league pitching staff.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Last Word On Sports / November 15

Brewers Face Uncertain Free Agency Outlook This Offseason

The Milwaukee Brewers enter this offseason in a familiar position. Once again, they are the defending champions of the National League Central, and the organization is led by both the reigning NL Manager of the Year and Executive of the Year.

Rhys Hoskins News / Just Baseball / November 14

Top Landing Spots for Rhys Hoskins

Rhys Hoskins has had quite the journey over the past handful of years. Gearing up for his walk year in March of 2023, Hoskins suffered a torn ACL in spring training right before the season began.

Pat Murphy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 14

Brewers exec joins Pat Murphy in back-to-back club with MLB award win

When one reflects on the National League Championship Series appearance and MLB-best 97 regular season wins that the Milwaukee Brewers achieved during the 2025 campaign, it is important to acknowledge the groundwork that David Stearns and Craig Counsell helped lay down.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13

Brewers president downplays possibility of Freddy Peralta trade

Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta is a speculative trade candidate since he’s now just a year away from free agency. However, president of baseball operations Matt Arnold downplayed the possibility in speaking to Robert Murray of FanSided.

Pat Murphy News / Yardbarker / November 11