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Blue Jays' $45 Million Veteran Projected To Sign Big Deal With Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers could be looking to trade their ace, Freddy Peralta, this season. Peralta's contract is expiring after next season and the Brewers seemingly don't have the money to re-sign him in free agency.

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Promotions Within and Expansion of Brewers Scouting Staff

The Brewers have updated their front office roster across all departments. We will detail many of the changes in baseball operations and player development for you this week (Tuesday, 12/9, and Wednesday, 12/10), but for now, we'll focus on updates within the scouting staff.

Aaron Ashby News / Brewer Fanatic / December 8

Is 2026 a Make or Break Year For Aaron Ashby?

It might seem odd to view 2026 as a make-or-break year for Aaron Ashby. In 2024 and 2025, he’s combined for a 2.37 ERA in 95 innings pitched across 57 games, with 109 strikeouts.

Cooper Pratt News / Brewer Fanatic / December 8

Is Now the Time for Milwaukee Brewers to Trade Cooper Pratt?

In 2023, the Brewers made a significant change in how they approached the MLB Draft. They selected a large number of high-school players and were able to sign many of them to overslot bonuses, stocking the lower levels of their minor leagues with raw talent and potential.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / December 7

How Pitcher Evaluation Is Changing, and How It Might Affect Milwaukee Brewers’ Offseason

Because I’m a proud Zoomer and enjoy doomscrolling, I spend a good amount of time on the “For You” section of my Twitter feed. It’s primarily AI shilling and rabid opinions on sports, but like a bag of jelly beans, every so often, something good shows up in the middle of the gooey multi-colored mes...

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa News / Brewer Fanatic / December 7

Why The Brewers Should Sign Isiah Kiner-Falefa To Balance Joey Ortiz's Offensive Struggles

It is no secret that the Brewers are not totally happy with the offense of shortstop Joey Ortiz. Although Ortiz appeared in a career-high 149 games last season, he was removed for a pinch-hitter 34 times by manager Pat Murphy.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 6

Coaching staff clarity tops Brewers’ to-do list at Winter Meetings

Like many organizations, the Milwaukee Brewers use MLB Winter Meetings as a valuable information-gathering hub. While free-agent signings and trades will grab the headlines, the real benefit often comes from the chance to connect with front-office personnel, scouts, and coaching minds across the league.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / December 6

It's Rule 5 Draft Time - MLB Phase, MiLB Phase, here are the Eligible Brewers

Discussing the art of the MLB vs. MiLB phases of protection, here's some background via the ultimate Rule 5 guru, JJ Cooper of Baseball America, and we thank him for these insights: "Any Rule 5-eligible player who is not on a 40-man MLB roster is available to be picked in the MLB phase of the...

William Contreras News / Brewer Fanatic / December 6

Three Free-Agent Catchers The Brewers Should Target In Free Agency

William Contreras is back for his fourth year as the ironman behind the plate for the Brewers. His hitting fell off somewhat last season, as evidenced by a decline of all three slash numbers and a drop in home runs from 23 to 17.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / December 5

Brewers Could Cut Ties With 32-Year-Old All-Star After Breakout

The Milwaukee Brewers have more potential trade candidates that just Freddy Peralta. If you have been following along with the Brewers this offseason, Peralta's the name you've likely seen a lot.

Byron Buxton News / Brewer Fanatic / December 5

Why the Brewers Are the Best Fit for a Byron Buxton Trade

The Minnesota Twins are still in sell mode, after their fire sale at the 2025 trade deadline. One of their two top starters, Pablo López and Joe Ryan, could be moved to alleviate their payroll pinch, even after the team reduced spending by roughly $30 million from 2023 to 2024 and by another few mi...

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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.

Freddy Peralta News / WI Sports Heroics / December 5

Brewers GM reiterates team’s stance amid Freddy Peralta trade interest

If the Milwaukee Brewers made Freddy Peralta openly available, he would be perhaps the hottest commodity on the offseason trade market. In the course of a Cy Young-caliber season, Peralta went 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA and 204 strikeouts.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / December 5

Who Could Be Dealt at the Winter Meetings?

While the Brewers have a young and talented roster, improvements can always be made. GM Matt Arnold has shown that he’s unafraid to make a move during the Winter Meetings if the right offer presents itself.

Juan Sandoval News / WI Sports Heroics / December 4

Brewers reportedly promote Juan Sandoval to MLB staff in one of baseball’s most inspiring journeys

Juan Sandoval’s path to the major leagues has been anything but ordinary. After nearly two decades pitching across the minors, Mexico, and winter leagues, and overcoming the loss of vision in his right eye, Sandoval has climbed every rung of professional baseball.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / December 4

Red Sox to Acquire Johan Oviedo from Pirates: What to Make of Trade

Multiple reports on December 4 indicated that the Pirates and Red Sox pulled off a five-player trade. Jhostynxon Garcia, a power-hitting outfielder from the Boston system, is headed to the Pirates.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 4

Brewers announce change to 2026 road uniforms

The Milwaukee Brewers will be hitting the road with new away uniforms in 2026. Their new look is a familiar one, as they are going back to baby blue road uniforms, which were present throughout the 1970s and 80s.

Freddy Peralta News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / December 4

Brewers Executive Shares Honest Take On Freddy Peralta Trade Buzz

The Winter Meetings are now less than a week away, and the Milwaukee Brewers will be an interesting team to watch. They could potentially have one of the top trade chips in Major League Baseball.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / December 4

Brewers' Nostalgic Uniform Reveal Missed The Mark On One Crucial Detail

The Milwaukee Brewers played the nostalgia card on Thursday. In an announcement published on all their social media channels, the Brewers unveiled brand-new road jerseys for the upcoming season.

Freddy Peralta News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / December 4

Brewers Projected To Trade $15 Million Ace To Desperate NL Club

The Milwaukee Brewers are in a difficult spot with their dominant ace Freddy Peralta this offseason. Peralta's on an expiring contract and it seems like he's going to walk in free agency after next season.

Tyler Black News / Just Baseball / December 3

Has Tyler Black’s Time in Milwaukee Come to an End?

It’s been a tumultuous journey to the big leagues for Tyler Black. Selected 33rd overall in the 2021 MLB draft by the Milwaukee Brewers, Black has been featured on several top 100 prospects lists and was considered to be one of Milwaukee’s better prospects as recently as last season.

Jacob Misiorowski News / Larry Brown Sports / November 29

Notable update emerges about Jacob Misiorowski extension talks

Jacob Misiorowski is looking like the future for the Milwaukee Brewers, but there is still apparently a gap to bridge. Misiorowski’s talks on an extension with the Brewers have not gotten far yet, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Saturday.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 27

Brewers reportedly concerned about payroll

The Brewers are concerned about their 2026 payroll, according to reporting from Will Sammon, Ken Rosenthal and Katie Woo of The Athletic. The reporters then wonder if this will lead the Brewers to more seriously consider trading right-hander Freddy Peralta.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

The Best Options for Improving the Brewers Pitching Rotation in 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers enter 2026 with both opportunity and challenge when it comes to their pitching rotation. With veterans nearing free agency and a young core battling injuries and inconsistency, the front office faces a pivotal offseason that could determine whether the Brewers remain contenders in the National League Central.

J.B. Bukauskas News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 22