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Jonathan Ornelas Elects Free Agency

Infielder Jonathan Ornelas, who was designated for assignment by the Brewers earlier this week, cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A Nashville.

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Why Brewers Should Call Up Andrew Fischer for MLB Debut This Year

The Milwaukee Brewers have the best record in the majors right now at 83-51. They've also hit the fewest home runs (123) in the big leagues this season.

MLB News / Brew Crew Ball / August 28

Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (83-51) vs. Texas Rangers (66-68)

Remember when the Brewers were swept by the San Diego Padres, and it felt like everyone on the team was injured and the season was falling apart? Well, it’s been over two weeks since that moment, and the Brewers enter today’s three-game series with the Rangers having won four straight series with the offense humming.

Jacob Misiorowski News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / August 28

Jacob Misiorowski Just Made Absurd Modern History for Brewers

It's hard to make an argument that anyone aside from Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski is worthy of winning the 2026 National League Cy Young Award.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / August 28

Where Brewers Would Stand if MLB Implements Salary Cap

The Milwaukee Brewers continue to truck along year after year. Despite trading big pieces away, they manage to get solid, MLB-ready pieces in return and are able to stay in postseason contention.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / August 28

Breaking T releases new “The Miz” shirt

We’re back with another Breaking T shirt, once again featuring Milwaukee’s ace. Jacob Misiorowski had another solid start on Thursday night in New York, even as he dealt with some issues with his footing on a wet mound.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / August 28

Brewers Insider Says There's No Chance Of Andrew Fischer Being Called Up

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Andrew Fischer hit his minor league-leading 39th home run of the season on Wednesday. Then he added numbers 40, 41 and 42 in a majestic three home run performance Thursday night during Double-A Biloxi's 8-1 win against Knoxville.

William Contreras News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / August 28

William Contreras' Brewers Future in Question Beyond 2026

Between now and the end of the 2026 season, the focus for the Milwaukee Brewers should be putting themselves in the best position to go on and make a deep run in the playoffs.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / August 28

Brewers Magic Number for NL Central Crown After Mets Series

The Milwaukee Brewers are well on their way to winning their fourth straight National League Central title. Milwaukee has just 28 games left in the regular season and now holds a seven-game lead over the Chicago Cubs for first place in the National League Central.

Pat Murphy News / Brew Crew Ball / August 28

Pat Murphy: Creating All-Stars by establishing dominance

Tuesday night, in the series opener against the New York Mets, we saw another episode of what makes Pat Murphy special. Now, whether you take that one way or another is up for interpretation.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 28

Andrew Fischer Keeps Rewriting the Brewers' Minor League Record Books

Milwaukee Brewers power-hitting prospect Andrew Fischer has now accomplished something that no other player in the organization's farm system has done in more than 50 years.

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The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

Jacob Misiorowski News / Field Level Media / August 27

Jacob Misiorowski's 6 sharp innings lift Brewers to series win vs. Mets

Milwaukee ace Jacob Misiorowski won his third consecutive start, tossing six solid innings as the Brewers recorded an 8-2 victory over the New York Mets on Thursday in the decisive game of a three-game set.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 27

The Brewers star who could be traded this offseason

The Milwaukee Brewers have navigated the constraints of having a shoestring budget in MLB to the best of their ability, and year-in, year-out, they manage to compete with the biggest spenders in the big leagues.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker / August 27

Should the Brewers be concerned about Jacob Misiorowski?

For most pitchers, a night that your top fastball velocity was 100.9 mph would be everything you could want. But Jacob Misiorowski isn't just any pitcher.

Jacob Misiorowski's 6 sharp innings lift Brewers to series win vs. Mets

What Brandon Woodruff’s New Prognosis Means for Brewers Pitching Staff

Report: Brewers could trade one All-Star this offseason

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

William Contreras News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27

Report: Brewers could trade one All-Star this offseason

The Milwaukee Brewers currently have the best record in baseball, but they could still be facing a reckoning come this winter. Milwaukee catcher William Contreras is a name to keep an eye on this offseason, Robert Murray of FanSided reported this week on “The Baseball Insiders” podcast.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Viral Sports News / August 27

Brewers Cut Ties With Disappointing 19-Year-Old Pitcher

The Milwaukee Brewers quietly closed the book on one of their youngest arms this week, releasing 19-year-old right-hander Merwin Manrique from their Dominican Summer League roster just as the major-league club prepared for the finale of its series against the New York Mets.

Josh Knoth News / Viral Sports News / August 27

Brewers Announce Decision Regarding Top Prospect on Thursday

The Milwaukee Brewers have moved one of their higher-ranked pitching prospects up another level in the minor leagues. Right-hander Josh Knoth was promoted from High-A Wisconsin to Double-A Biloxi, according to minor league transaction records.

Brandon Woodruff News / Just Baseball / August 27

What Brandon Woodruff’s New Prognosis Means for Brewers Pitching Staff

It was just over a month ago that Milwaukee Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff sat at the podium in American Family Field’s interview room and delivered some personal news to the media.

Jacob Misiorowski News / Field Level Media / August 27

Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers take aim at Mets in finale

After a pair of frustrating losses, the last thing the Milwaukee Brewers needed Wednesday night was to see starting pitcher Dustin May depart after one pitch.

Dustin May News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27

Watch: Dustin May leaves start after getting hit by a 106 mph line drive

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Dustin May had a very short (and painful) night on the mound Wednesday. May was done for the rest of the evening after just one pitch against the New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., as he was hit in the back by a 106 mph line drive from Mets leadoff hitter A.J.