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What William Contreras wants from Brewers in arbitration

Salary arbitration is one of the toughest parts for any player or team come offseason time. The player has to file a salary number that they think they’re worth, while the team typically files a lower number and both sides have to argue each other’s merits.

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Milwaukee Brewers-William Contreras arbitration numbers revealed

The Milwaukee Brewers had six arbitration eligible players that they had to potentially reach a deal with today before exchanging figures. Those players were William Contreras, Trevor Megill, Garrett Mitchell, Brice Turang, Andrew Vaughn, and Angel Zerpa.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 8

Milwaukee Brewers agree to 1-year contract with key All-Star pitcher

The Milwaukee Brewers, in 2025, relied heavily on their brilliant pitching staff to lead their team to success. For the regular season, at least, it worked splendidly.

Garrett Mitchell News / WI Sports Heroics / January 8

Milwaukee Brewers and outfielder Garrett Mitchell agree on a 1-year contract

The Milwaukee Brewers are known for being one of the most fiscally responsible franchises in all Major League Baseball. Unlike big market teams in Los Angeles and New York (and elsewhere), they do not spend much money on free agents, and those that they do sign are not high-profile players and are signed for less than many expect.

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8

Brewers Hire Thad Levine As Special Advisor

The Brewers have hired former Twins general manager Thad Levine as a special advisor in baseball operations, relays Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. This is Levine’s first job in MLB since he stepped down as Minnesota GM at the end of the 2024 season.

Brice Turang News / WI Sports Heroics / January 8

Milwaukee Brewers reach 1-year deal with second baseman Brice Turang

The Milwaukee Brewers, like many Major League Baseball teams, rely on homegrown talent to form the true nucleus of their roster. Unlike big market teams

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / January 8

Brewers avoid arbitration with five players

The Milwaukee Brewers reportedly avoided arbitration with five of their six arbitration-eligible players on Thursday, as the team reported deals were reached with Garrett Mitchell, Brice Turang, Andrew Vaughn, Trevor Megill, and Ángel Zerpa.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 8

Brewers Set To Repeat Corbin Burnes Mistake With William Contreras

There have been some low points in the Milwaukee Brewers' recent five-year run of success, and souring the relationship with Corbin Burnes was one of them.

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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.

Freddy Peralta News / WI Sports Heroics / January 8

Brewers linked to Phillies second-half phenom

If the Brewers trade ace Freddy Peralta in the weeks ahead, Milwaukee could be big players among remaining free agents to fill out the roster before spring training gets underway.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 8

Yankees Targeting Trade For $15 Million Brewers Ace: Insider

The Milwaukee Brewers haven't made any blockbuster moves this offseason, but that's typically how they operate. They're not the kind of team that dives into free agency and spends a lot of money.

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Batting Around: Will the Brewers trade Freddy Peralta? Where will he land?

The Brewers ace has one more year before hitting free agency

Angel Zerpa News / WI Sports Heroics / January 8

Brewers reach $1.1 million deal with newcomer to preclude arbitration

The Milwaukee Brewers have reached a $1.095 million deal with southpaw Angel Zerpa for 2026, avoiding arbitration. The Brewers acquired Zerpa from the Royals in December for outfielder Isaac Collins and righty reliever Nick Mears.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 8

Brewers Quietly Added Righty With 2 Seasons Of MLB Experience

December minor-league signings often fly under the radar, but we like to cover them here because we never know when they might prove consequential for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / January 8

The Best of 26: The Top Milwaukee Brewers Players Who Have Worn the Number

If you're a baseball fan, someone can mention a number in a random conversation and you instantly picture a player or two, possibly related to your favorite team.

Tucker Davidson News / WI Sports Heroics / January 8

Former Brewers pitcher signs with Phillies

The Phillies are taking a flier on a former Milwaukee Brewers pitcher with a World Series ring on his finger. According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, Philadelphia is signing former Brewers veteran Tucker Davidson to a Minor League contract, as spring training nears.

Freddy Peralta News / WI Sports Heroics / January 8

Brewers rival reportedly in the mix for blockbuster Freddy Peralta trade

The Fredy Peralta sweepstakes appears to be heating up, and a National League team standing in the Brewers‘ way of a World Series appearance could be on the cusp of making a run at acquiring Milwaukee’s ace.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 7

Brewers Veteran Predicted To Bolt For 1-Year, $8M Deal With Rival Pirates

The Milwaukee Brewers came into the offseason with major question marks surrounding their pitching staff. Brandon Woodruff was a free agent to begin the winter, but he came back to Milwaukee on the qualifying offer.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 7

2022 World Series Champion Could Be Game Changer For Brewers’ Bullpen

It’s been a quiet offseason for the Milwaukee Brewers. After re-signing Brandon Woodruff, the only move they made was the trade that sent Isaac Collins and Nick Mears to the Kansas City Royals for reliever Angel Zerpa.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 6

Analyst believes Brewers should wait for Tarik Skubal trade before moving Freddy Peralta

The Milwaukee Brewers are operating on a shoestring budget (relative to other MLB teams), and that only means one thing: they are set to trade another key contributor for the team before he hits free agency.

Jon Duplantier News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5

Jon Duplantier Signs With NPB’s Yokohama BayStars

The Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball announced the signing of right-hander Jon Duplantier. The 31-year-old will remain in Japan for a second season after spending the ’25 campaign with the Hanshin Tigers.

Christian Yelich News / Athlon Sports / January 5

Christian Yelich Sends Message After Brewers News on Monday

The Milwaukee Brewers’ future looks bright as the club aims to maintain its momentum in 2026 and push for another trip to the NLCS. In 2025, Milwaukee finished with the best record in the National League while holding firm atop the NL Central.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker / January 5