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Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff put on bust watch for one obvious reason

Brandon Woodruff is elite when healthy. As Milwaukee Brewers fans know, the problem is the last part. Since 2023, Woodruff has made just 23 starts. He missed all of 2024 with a shoulder injury and suffered multiple setbacks during his recovery.

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Former Brewers 2022 trade addition among first injured in spring training

The Milwaukee Brewers, along with the other 29 MLB clubs, are only days away from kicking off their first spring training games. Most teams now have nearly full rosters in camp, though a handful of players around the league are dealing with visa delays, and others are preparing to leave soon for World Baseball Classic duties.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 18

Brewers’ Christian Yelich’s role draws strong comment from Pat Murphy amid spring training

The Milwaukee Brewers have lost some key talents in the MLB offseason, but as they have proven consistently, they are a club that shouldn’t be overlooked regardless of their roster’s composition.

Jackson Chourio News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 18

Brewers' Jackson Chourio Has Simple Formula to Emerge As Superstar

A major key for the Milwaukee Brewers to keep pace in the National League Central this year will be the true breakout for outfielder Jackson Chourio. It's easy to forget, because we've seen him for two regular seasons and playoff runs already, but Chourio doesn't turn 22 until next month.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 18

Milwaukee Brewers offensive breakout candidate already on 2026 MLB roster

The Milwaukee Brewers won a franchise record 97 games last season. And while their stellar pitching (deservedly) received a great deal of the credit and recognition for that, they also received offensive boosts from some unlikely contributors.

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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 / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 18

Brewers 25-Year-Old Star Quietly Emerging as 3B Solution

The Milwaukee Brewers made a shocking trade earlier this offseason that sent Caleb Durbin and two other infielders to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for Kyle Harrison, David Hamilton, and Shane Drohan.

Sal Frelick News / WI Sports Heroics / February 18

Milwaukee Brewers: Sal Frelick reveals why he backed out of representing Italy in 2026 WBC

The Milwaukee Brewers will be well-represented in the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC). Second baseman Brice Turang is the lone Brewer player who will be playing for Team USA, but many other players will be representing other countries.

Sal Frelick News / WI Sports Heroics / February 18

Brewers’ Sal Frelick sacrificed spot on Team Italy in WBC to prioritize 2026 MLB season

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick could have joined Italy for the World Baseball Classic. Instead, he prioritized his health for the upcoming MLB season.

Mark Attanasio News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 18

Brewers Owner Invokes Dodgers, Blue Jays in Confident Fan Address

Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio has a turbulent relationship with his fan base at times. On one hand, most fan bases in small markets often wish their ownership spent more money, and that's no exception with Attanasio.

Peter Strzelecki News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 18

Brewers Veteran Sends Emotional Message After Re-Signing With Milwaukee

Earlier this offseason, the Milwaukee Brewers opted to reunite with veteran pitcher Peter Strzelecki. Strzelecki was originally with the Brewers, working his way up to the big leagues in 2022 before landing with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cleveland Guardians in 2023 and 2024.

Gerson Garabito News / Brewer Fanatic / February 18

Gerson Garabito Believes He's in the Right Place With the Brewers

Gerson Garabito navigated a long and winding path to the big leagues. Signed as an international free agent by the Kansas City Royals in 2012, the right-hander spent nine minor-league seasons with three different organizations before making his big-league debut with the Texas Rangers at age 28....

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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

Garrett Mitchell News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 18

Brewers 27-Year-Old Addresses Injury Issues, Plan to Stay Healthy

The best ability is availability, and Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell knows it all too well. Mitchell, the Brewers' 2020 first-round pick, has been nothing but good whenever he's been on the field in the majors.

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Brandon Woodruff News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 18

Brewers Already Under Fire for Controversial $22 Million Signing

The Milwaukee Brewers never really seem to make big moves in free agency, but this offseason, they extended the qualifying offer of just over $22 million to veteran pitcher Brandon Woodruff.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 18

The built-in advantage Milwaukee has with Luis Rengifo at third base

The Milwaukee Brewers have been a top defensive unit for the past several seasons now, both by advanced metrics and the eye test. Drafting and developing athletic players has been part of the formula, but they’ve also had excellent coaches guiding them.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / February 18

Four questions as the Brewers approach Cactus League play

We’re less than a week from baseball games! The Brewers get their Cactus League slate underway on Saturday afternoon against the Guardians. It won’t be

Mark Attanasio News / Brewer Fanatic / February 18

Takeaways From Mark Attanasio's Spring Training Remarks

Brewers principal owner Mark Attanasio, flanked by president of baseball operations Matt Arnold and president of business operations Rick Schlesinger, addressed the media on Tuesday morning.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 17

Former Brewers closer given 'strong case' to make Hall of Fame if dominance continues

In his Milwaukee Brewers days, Josh Hader was elite. Throw out the end of his time there in a blip of a 2022 campaign and that’s still been the case in two of his last three seasons.

Devin Williams News / WI Sports Heroics / February 17

Milwaukee Brewers: Mets banking on Devin Williams rebound after disastrous 2025 campaign

In 2025, Devin Williams‘ first season with a team not named the Milwaukee Brewers went about as poorly as it could have. The dominant closer the Yankees thought they had was nowhere to be found.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / February 17

Brewers release 2026 spring training broadcast schedule

After an offseason full of turmoil with the Brewers’ broadcast plan, the team has a new home on Brewers.TV, an offshoot of MLB.TV, which is now owned by ESPN as part of the league’s new media agreement.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / February 17

Brewers' Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for 2026: Center Field

In 2025, the Brewers had a revolving door in center field, due to injuries to Garrett Mitchell and Blake Perkins early in the season. The result was that Jackson Chourio ended up spending most of his games being flanked on both sides in the outfield, and he acquitted himself fairly well.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 17

Brewers' Next Star Already Has Milwaukee Buzzing This Spring

The Milwaukee Brewers opted to make a few big trades this offseason to bolster their farm system, but it crippled the big league club a bit. They're missing Isaac Collins and Caleb Durbin from the starting lineup while their former ace, Freddy Peralta, is with the New York Mets.

Christian Yelich News / Larry Brown Sports / February 17

Christian Yelich addresses doubts about the Brewers

Christian Yelich doesn’t pay much attention to projections, particularly those that have an unfavorable outlook for his Milwaukee Brewers. Amid an offseason that saw the Brewers lose some key talent, many believe Milwaukee is bound to suffer significant regression in 2026.

Christian Yelich News / Athlon Sports / February 16