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Brewers spotlight: Get to know their expected top international signee before Jan. 15

The Milwaukee Brewers have been remarkably successful at signing international players, with Jackson Chourio, Jeferson Quero, Jesus Made, Luis Pena, Luis Lara, and others all initially joining the organization as teenage prospects out of their respective countries.

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Why roster flexibility has become the Brewers’ biggest advantage

As the Milwaukee Brewers continue to straddle the line between contending now and planning for the future, one theme keeps resurfacing: flexibility. It’s not a flashy concept, and it doesn’t always generate headlines, but flexibility has quietly become one of the most defining characteristics of the current Brewers era.

Freddy Peralta News / Brewer Fanatic / January 12

Sources: Brewers "Moving Toward" Freddy Peralta Trade, with Yankees in Lead

The Milwaukee Brewers are "moving toward a deal" that would send starting pitcher Freddy Peralta out of town for the final year of his team-friendly contract, according to a source familiar with the team's talks.

Bruce Zimmermann News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 12

Cardinals Sign Bruce Zimmermann To Minors Contract

The Cardinals signed Bruce Zimmermann to a minor league deal, as per the southpaw’s MLB.com profile page. He was outrighted off the Brewers’ 40-man roster at the end of the season and then elected minor league free agency.

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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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Bruce Zimmermann News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 11

Brewers Lose Free-Agent LHP Bruce Zimmermann To Division Rival

Bruce Zimmermann came to the Milwaukee Brewers as a four-year major league veteran, and he extended his streak to five consecutive seasons in the league by the slimmest of margins.

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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.

Tyler Black News / WI Sports Heroics / January 11

Brewers’ Tyler Black announced on 2026 WBC roster

In about six weeks time, Milwaukee Brewers position players will report to spring training in preparation for the upcoming season. This spring will not be a typical ramp up however, as numerous players will be competing in the World Baseball Classic.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 11

Brewers’ Worst-Case Scenario Unfolds After Cubs Land Key Bat

The Milwaukee Brewers have had a quiet offseason. Their only moves have been the trade for Angel Zerpa and the signing of Brandon Woodruff. Since then, not much has happened.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / January 11

Come See What's Brewing: The History of the 1982 Milwaukee Brewers, Part 1

Dear readers, today we are going to take you back to 1982, when the Milwaukee Brewers reached the World Series for the first and only time in franchise history.

MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / January 11

Have the Brewers’ rivals done enough to flip the division race?

The Milwaukee Brewers off-season has once again been relatively quiet, with no big free agent signings occurring. Freddy Peralta trade rumors are still amidst, but it appears as if Matt Arnold and company may be content rolling out the same players as a season ago, despite a massive hole offensively at shortstop.

Freddy Peralta News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 10

Brewers Predicted To Trade Freddy Peralta To NL Contender

The Milwaukee Brewers are stuck between a rock and a hard place with their ace Freddy Peralta. His contract expires after next season and it's unlikely the Brewers will have the money to re-sign him.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 10

Brewers Face Tough Choice On 2-Time All-Star As Trade Temptation Grows

The Milwaukee Brewers have had a quiet offseason to date. They traded for left-hander Angel Zerpa and re-signed Brandon Woodruff, but there hasn’t been much activity.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Thad Levine News / Brewer Fanatic / January 10

Who Is Thad Levine? And Why Is It A Big Deal That He's Joining The Brewers?

The Brewers added an experienced voice to their front office this week, hiring former Twins general manager Thad Levine as a special adviser to baseball operations.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker / January 10

Brewers reportedly set a steep asking price for Freddy Peralta

The Milwaukee Brewers have one of the most valuable trade assets in the league right now.

Bo Bichette's ridiculous contract demands could deter teams

Tarik Skubal makes unprecedented demand in arbitration

Kyle Tucker saga is down to three potential destinations

Tony Clark responds to Rob Manfred about free-agent signing deadline

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Freddy Peralta News / WI Sports Heroics / January 10

Brewers’ Freddy Peralta makes 2026 WBC decision (report)

In 2023, Freddy Peralta did not participate in the World Baseball Classic. He was coming off a 2022 campaign where he threw just 78 innings, with a latissimus strain and shoulder inflammation sending him to the injured list on multiple occasions.

Jesus Made News / Brewer Fanatic / January 10

Jesús Made's Front Leg Tendencies Are The Only Thing Holding Him Back

Jesus Made has some of the most freakish athleticism in baseball at just 19 years old. He stole 47 bases in 59 attempts last year. He was regularly sitting at 74 mph in bat speed as at May 2025 (MLB average 71.9 mph) per Brenton del Chiaro's interview on the Just Baseball Podcast.

Thad Levine News / WI Sports Heroics / January 9

Brewers add former successful Twins GM as Special Advisor

The Milwaukee Brewers have made an addition to their front office, bringing in Thad Levine as a special advisor. He marks the third former General Manager to hold an advisor title in the organizations front office, as Levine was formerly the Minnesota Twins GM from 2016-2024.

MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / January 10

Brewers sign 2024 MiLB Gold Glove award winning outfielder

The Milwaukee Brewers learned a season ago the importance of outfield depth. All of Garrett Mitchell, Blake Perkins, and Jackson Chourio spent time on the injured list, Sal Frelick sat out time with a knee issue, and Christian Yelich was an everyday designated hitter during his first season back following a recovery from lumbar spine surgery.

Eric Haase News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9

Giants, Eric Haase Agree To Minor League Deal

The Giants are in agreement with catcher Eric Haase on a minor league contract, reports Jon Morosi of The MLB Network. The Warner Sports Management client would lock in a $1.6MM base salary if he breaks camp and can opt out at the end of Spring Training if he’s not on the MLB roster.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / January 9

Brewers to have four 2026 games aired exclusively on Peacock

Even as the Brewers (and eight other franchises) deal with TV provider issues, the team has been chosen for four of Peacock’s 61 broadcasts in 2026, the inaugural season for Peacock as a streamer of MLB.

Freddy Peralta News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 9

Brewers Expected To Cut Ties With 29-Year-Old Star

The Milwaukee Brewers have one of the best trade chips in baseball in Freddy Peralta. The big question throughout the rest of the offseason will be whether the club wants to cash in on him.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 9