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Brewers Struck Gold, Landed Next Potential Ace in Freddy Peralta Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers opted to make a very aggressive move during the offseason when they decided to trade starting pitcher Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets in exchange for prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat.

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Could The Brewers Soar With A Supersub Bench?

Most Brewers fans enjoyed the bulk of the 2025 season, with the team setting a franchise record for wins and beating the Cubs in the National League Division Series (a bit of payback for the Cubs signing away Craig Counsell in the 2023-2024 offseason).

Freddy Peralta News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 7

Brewers Hit Jackpot, Landed Highly Touted Star in Freddy Peralta Trade

The Milwaukee Brewers need their farm system to continue churning out top end talent if they want to get back to the postseason and beyond this year. The biggest move the Brewers opted to make this offseason was the blockbuster trade that sent Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets for a pair of talented prospects.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 7

Brewers 21-Year-Old Slugger Eyeing Unlikely Big-League Debut

The Milwaukee Brewers have quite a bit of young talent coming through their farm system and they've done an incredible job at developing this talent over the years.

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MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / February 7

Milwaukee Brewers sign former Cincinnati Reds outfielder ahead of 2026 Spring Training

There was a time in the recent past when the Milwaukee Brewers had one of the deepest groups of outfielders in baseball. Now, though, many of those former prospects are on Milwaukee’s Major League roster.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Brice Turang News / Brewer Fanatic / February 7

Brewers’ Best and Worst Case Scenarios For 2026: Second Base

The Brewers were blessed in 2024 and 2025, as Brice Turang’s offense took some quantum leaps in each of those seasons. He went from a barely adequate starter to a perennial Platinum Glove threat with a lethal offensive profile, posting a 121 OPS+ and racking up 28 doubles and 18 home runs.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 7

Brewers to Send 14 Players to 2026 World Baseball Classic

The Milwaukee Brewers have a National League Central title to defend in 2026. They won 97 games last year and made it all the way to the NLCS before falling short against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 7

Brewers 27-Year-Old Shortstop Eyeing Bounce Back Season

The Milwaukee Brewers were one of the best teams in the league last season, which led to the best record in baseball during the regular season. But they're likely going to be a very different team this season compared to last.

Jacob Hurtubise News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 7

Brewers Sign Jacob Hurtubise To Minor League Contract

The Brewers signed Jacob Hurtubise to a minor league deal earlier this week, according to the outfielder’s MLB.com profile page. Hurtubise has been assigned to Triple-A Nashville, and his contract doesn’t appear to include an invitation to the Brew Crew’s big league spring camp.

Brent Suter News / WI Sports Heroics / February 6

Former Brewers fan favorite extending career with Angels

Followers of the Milwaukee Brewers from 2016-2022 will remember Brent Suter, otherwise known as The Raptor. The soft throwing southpaw worked a remarkably

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 6

Brewers’ William Contreras trending toward arbitration salary history following Tarik Skubal case

The Milwaukee Brewers and William Contreras are currently projected to go into an arbitration hearing in order to determine his 2026 salary. Contreras filed at $9.90 million, which would be a record high for a catcher in year two of arbitration, whereas Milwaukee filed at $8.55 million, which ties the previous high set by Will Smith.

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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.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / February 6

A look at the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Full 2026 World Baseball Classic rosters were announced on Thursday, and the Brewers have plenty of representation, with 14 players playing for eight countries, including a few of Milwaukee’s stars.

Robert Gasser News / Brewer Fanatic / February 6

Rotation, Bullpen, or Nashville: Analytically Breaking Down Robert Gasser's Arsenal

Perhaps flying a bit under the radar, left-hander Robert Gasser might be the most interesting starting pitcher to watch in Milwaukee Brewers spring training this year.

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Gerson Garabito News / Brewer Fanatic / February 6

Will the Brewers Apply a Familiar Blueprint to Gerson Garabito's Arsenal?

With a plethora of young starters set to compete for rotation spots in spring training—most of them already on the 40-man roster—minor-league signee Gerson Garabito probably won’t be in the running for the Brewers’ Opening Day roster.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 6

9 Milwaukee Brewers players (on 40-man roster) confirmed for WBC

Milwaukee Brewers pitchers and catchers report in the coming days to spring training, with position players coming in afterwards. Thrown into the mix this spring is the World Baseball Class (WBC), where players will depart from their camps and participate in meaningful games on the international stage.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / February 6