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Brewers use big inning to beat Padres, win fifth straight

Brandon Sproat pitched effectively into the sixth inning to earn his first career victory and Joey Ortiz homered for the first time since last July to pace the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-4 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres on Tuesday in the opener of the three-game series.

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Joey Ortiz helps power Brewers offense to series opening win against Padres

On the night where Christian Yelich returned to the lineup, one of the biggest punching bags of the offense had the big performance. Joey Ortiz has taken a lot of heat this year from fans for his slow start at the plate.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12

Brewers Note: Yelich, Black, Priester, Lockridge

Christian Yelich made his return to the Brewers lineup tonight, as the former MVP was activated from the 10-day injured list. Tyler Black was optioned back to Triple-A Nashville to open the needed active roster spot.

Christian Yelich News / Field Level Media / May 12

Brewers activate Christian Yelich ahead of Padres series

The Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday activated outfielder Christian Yelich from the 10-day injured list ahead of their series opener with the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee.

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Angel Zerpa News / Brewer Fanatic / May 12

The Angel Zerpa Trade Looks Like a Rare Miss for Milwaukee’s Front Office

Matt Arnold’s tenure with the Brewers has been highlighted by some brilliant moves. The strategy of buying low and selling high has brought some intriguing talent to the team, like Caleb Durbin (acquired from the Yankees in the Devin Williams trade), Joey Ortiz (acquired from the Orioles in the Cor...

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / May 12

Brewers Activate Christian Yelich, Completing Pat Murphy's Best Lineup Yet

The Brewers offense rediscovered its stride after just a short wobble. They missed Christian Yelich, but they've done fine without him lately. He returns to the team's lineup Tuesday night against the Padres, joining a team that's currently fifth in MLB in runs per game and 10th in Baseball Prospec...

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Christian Yelich News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 12

Brewers Strike Gold as Christian Yelich Returns for Padres Series

The red-hot Milwaukee Brewers are set to begin a three-game series against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night and just got a massive boost. Milwaukee announced on X that three-time All-Star Christian Yelich is back after spending a few weeks on the Injured List due to an adductor strain.

Brandon Woodruff News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 12

New Details Emerge as Brandon Woodruff Looks for Brewers Return

The Milwaukee Brewers got a bit of good news on Tuesday about one of their All-Stars. Two-time All-Star Brandon Woodruff hasn't made a start for Milwaukee since April 30 due to injury.

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Brewers Starting Rotation Still Not Getting Respect It Deserves

How good is the Milwaukee Brewers' rotation in comparison to its Major League Baseball peers? That question was posed (and answered) by Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller on Tuesday.

Trevor Megill News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 12

Brewers’ Trevor Megill Is Making Early Season Concerns Look Foolish

If you were in the cohort of Milwaukee Brewers fans worried about reliever Trevor Megill, you can let out a sigh of relief at this point. Megill had a tough start to the 2026 season, to say the least.

MLB News / Brewer Fanatic / May 12

Brewer Fanatic Minor League Hitter of the Month: April 2026

Offense has been an issue at times for the major-league club, and for the various affiliates. However, despite an arduous April, some Brewers farmhands did very well, indeed.

Aaron Ashby News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 12

How Aaron Ashby Can Make MLB, Brewers History in 2026

There's a case to be made that Aaron Ashby is the biggest statistical outlier in Major League Baseball right now. With a quarter of the season gone, Ashby, a fifth-year reliever who came into the season with a career-high of five wins, has somehow earned seven already.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 12

3 Players Brewers Can Realistically Target Ahead of 2026 Trade Deadline

We can be fairly certain that the Milwaukee Brewers will remain in playoff contention up through the Major League Baseball trade deadline this season, but they'll likely still pursue modest targets.

Cooper Pratt News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 12

Brewers’ Cooper Pratt Gamble Isn't as Risky as Critics Think

The Milwaukee Brewers joined a growing trend around Major League Baseball earlier in the season and handed out a big extension early. Now, this isn't completely new to the Brewers.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / May 12

2026 Brewers Minor League Roundup: Week 7

Opponent: Louisville Bats (Cincinnati Reds) Record this week: 3-3 Standout performances: Jeferson Quero (No. 8): 7-for-19, 1 2B, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 3 BB, 3 K Eddys Leonard: 6-for-17, 4 2B, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 2 BB, 2 K Jett Williams (No.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 11

Padres, Brewers match up following dramatic victories

Right-hander Brandon Sproat will be seeking his first major league victory when the Milwaukee Brewers host the San Diego Padres on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series.

Jackson Chourio News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 9

Brewers’ Jackson Chourio shares weird moment with his bat after foul ball

The Milwaukee Brewers have been the standard bearers in the National League Central Division in recent years. However, while they are off to a decent start in 2026 with a 21-16 record, it appears they have ceded their leadership in the division to the blazing hot Chicago Cubs.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Athlon Sports / May 9

Brewers' Pat Murphy Announces Brandon Woodruff Injury Update Before Yankees Game

The Milwaukee Brewers entered Saturday with a 20-16 record, sitting at third in the National League Central and clinging to the final National League Wild Card spot.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker / May 9

Brewers OF Brandon Lockridge lands on IL after crashing into wall

The Milwaukee Brewers have placed outfielder Brandon Lockridge on the 10-day IL.

Brewers’ Brandon Lockridge suffers a frightening injury slamming into concrete barrier

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski threw one of the most dominant innings in MLB history

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Jacob Misiorowski News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9

Jacob Misiorowski shatters Statcast records in dominant win vs. Yankees

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski delivered one of the most electrifying pitching performances in recent memory, shattering Statcast velocity records in a 6-0 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8