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Milwaukee Brewers: 2026 closer situation is going to be different than in years past

The Milwaukee Brewers are well-known for the high-quality of their organizational pitching depth. And while many like to focus on the stellar starting pitchers that the Brewers have produced over the last several years, it is also true that they develop strong relief pitchers as well.

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Milwaukee Brewers: 2026 Opening Day pitching staff appears set after Sunday demotions

The Milwaukee Brewers have kept their fans guessing as to who players will make up their 13-man pitching staff on Opening Day. That may be because they did not know themselves.

Jacob Misiorowski News / WI Sports Heroics / March 22

Milwaukee Brewers: Jacob Misiorowski named to 2026 All-Breakout Team

The Milwaukee Brewers have built up a team that has become, over the last several years, a perennial contender. They have been able to accomplish this because of how well they draft and scout young talent.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 22

Milwaukee Brewers get excellent injury updates on Quinn Priester and Kyle Harrison ahead of 2026 season

The Milwaukee Brewers have announced that Jacob Misiorowski will be their Opening Day starter to kick off the 2026 regular season. However, they have not announced what pitchers will follow him in the starting rotation.

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The 'Active 40-homer 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?

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Reese McGuire News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / March 22

Brewers Lose 8-Year Veteran Backstop to Opt-Out

It's a big week for roster turnover across Major League Baseball, and the Milwaukee Brewers just saw one of their most experienced spring training pickups depart.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 22

Underrated Brewers’ 2024 Draft selection shines in Spring Breakout

The Milwaukee Brewers have quite an impressive roster for MLB’s third annual Spring Breakout event. Players like Jesus Made, Luis Pena, Cooper Pratt, Blake

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / March 22

An updated projection of the 2026 payroll before Opening Day

Opening Day is just four days away. Though the roster is not completely set, we are close enough to the start of the regular season that we can get an idea of what the payroll will be.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / March 22

Milwaukee Brewers 2026 Position Analysis: Corner Outfield

Last season, the Brewers used Jackson Chourio in center field most of the time, and Isaac Collins emerged as the team's regular left fielder. Rather than running that back, though, they dealt Collins to Kansas City this winter, and Chourio will be back in the corner outfield mix for 2026.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / March 22

2026 Brewers Positional Analysis: Designated Hitter

The Brewers didn’t use much variation at designated hitter in 2025, with only 12 players recording an appearance at DH. However, only two hitters had more than 20 appearances at the position, and both are still on the roster as Milwaukee heads towards Opening Day at American Family Field.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 22

Brewers 2025 draft pick finds way into spotlight with another stock-rising surge

It’s still far too early to judge the Milwaukee Brewers’ returns from last year’s draft, but their top pick, Andrew Fischer, is already looking like a slam dunk selection as he once again found himself in the spotlight.

Robert Gasser News / Brew Crew Ball / March 21

Robert Gasser shines as Brewers beat Padres

Box Score Robert Gasser has a real chance at making the Brewers’ rotation to start the season, but his spring hasn’t gone well so far; coming into today, Gasser had allowed seven runs in less than seven innings, giving him an ERA over nine.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 21

Brewers make 2 Opening Day roster announcements, release 1 catcher

The Milwaukee Brewers have announced a trio of moves that will affect their Opening Day roster, which is less than a week away. Making the team out of camp is outfielder Brandon Lockridge and starting pitcher Brandon Sproat.

Reese McGuire News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Reese McGuire Opts Out Of Brewers Contract

The Brewers announced that catcher Reese McGuire has become a free agent after exercising an out clause in his minor league contract. Rather than an Article

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / March 21

Spring Temperature Check: Who's Hot and Who's Cold in Brewers Camp? (March 16-19)

The clock is ticking down for the Milwaukee Brewers toward Opening Day. Some guys are in a groove, while others are still looking to get untracked. There are just three games left in Arizona before the Brewers host the Cincinnati Reds for two exhibition games at American Family Field on Monday...

Jacob Misiorowski News / WI Sports Heroics / March 21

Milwaukee Brewers name Jacob Misiorowski 2026 Opening Day starter vs Chicago White Sox

The Milwaukee Brewers traded away two-time All-Star Freddy Peralta earlier this off-season. This was significant for multiple reasons, not the least of which was that they were going to need a new Opening Day starting pitcher.

Jacob Misiorowski News / WI Sports Heroics / March 20

Jacob Misiorowski to be Brewers’ youngest Opening Day starter since 2002

To no surprise, Jacob Misiorowski has been named the Milwaukee Brewers’ Opening Day starter for 2026. A few months ago, giving him the nod over Brandon Woodruff or Quinn Priester might’ve raised eyebrows, but with Woodruff not yet at full strength and Priester headed to the IL, Misiorowski quickly became the clear choice.

Pat Murphy News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / March 20

Brewers' Pat Murphy Doesn't Hold Back on 'Difficult' Opening Day Demotion

One of the Milwaukee Brewers' outfielders was going to be very disappointed at the end of spring training, and on Thursday, the final decision came down.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / March 20

Brewers Righty Loses Roster Battle After Minor Injury Setback

Logan Henderson looked like a huge part of the Milwaukee Brewers' rotation plans entering spring training, but he couldn't quite stay on track for opening day.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 19

Brewers Option Logan Henderson, Blake Perkins

The Brewers made a few camp cuts on Thursday. Starter Logan Henderson, outfielder Blake Perkins, and corner bat Tyler Black were all sent out and will open the season with Triple-A Nashville.

Milwaukee Brewers News / LWOSports.com / March 17

2026 Milwaukee Brewers O/U: Why the Brewers Will Hit the Over

Alright, let’s talk about the 2026 Milwaukee Brewers. The Vegas oddsmakers have set the bar at 84.5 wins. They look at the roster, see some departures, and instantly think the Brew Crew is finally going to take a step back.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 15

Venezuela eliminates defending WBC champion Japan with stunning bullpen effort

There will be a new champion in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Italy's Cinderella run continues into WBC semifinal

Aaron Judge sums up anticipation for Team USA's WBC semifinals game vs. the Dominican Republic

Team USA, Paul Skenes face prolific Dominican Republic in WBC semifinal

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MLB News / Yardbarker / March 13

Is Brandon Sproat being fast tracked too quickly in Milwaukee?

When the Milwaukee Brewers pulled Brandon Sproat into the Freddy Peralta trade this winter, most people treated it like a classic prospect move. But turns out, it was a lot more than that.

The 'MLB sub-2.00 ERAs in the Divisional Era' quiz

Brewers RHP Quinn Priester (nerve) to start season on IL

Five MLB hitters ready for breakout seasons

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Quinn Priester News / Field Level Media / March 13

Brewers RHP Quinn Priester (nerve) to start season on IL

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester will start the regular season on the injured list and could be out into May with thoracic outlet syndrome.

Quinn Priester News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 12

Quinn Priester Dealing With Nerve Issue

Brewers starter Quinn Priester met with a specialist this afternoon after being nagged by wrist soreness. Testing revealed that the righty is dealing with a nerve issue in his shoulder, manager Pat Murphy told reporters (links via Curt Hogg of The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel and Adam McCalvy of MLB.com).

Jackson Chourio News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Brewers Receive Jackson Chourio Injury Update Amid World Baseball Classic

The Milwaukee Brewers have plenty of talent representing the club at the World Baseball Classic. But the team Milwaukee fans are watching most closely is Team Venezuela, which features two of the Brewers best players in outfielder Jackson Chourio and catcher William Contreras.