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Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / August 26

Brewers Schedule Analysis, as Team Heads into Home Stretch

The Milwaukee Brewers have spent much of the season making it look easy, but with August nearly in the rearview mirror, the real work is about to begin.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26

Brewers rookie benched for not hustling enough

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy taught rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt a big lesson Tuesday, benching the young player during the series opener against the New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y.

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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?

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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.

Cooper Pratt News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / August 26

Cooper Pratt's Surprise Benching Explained for Brewers

It was an intriguing day, to say the least for the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. First off, the Brewers got Sal Frelick back into the mix for the first time in over a month.

Jackson Chourio News / Brewer Fanatic / August 26

Jackson Chourio Has a Surprising Problem With Runners in Scoring Position

Jackson Chourio has been one of the Milwaukee Brewers' best hitters in 2026, sitting second behind Jake Bauers in home runs, wRC+ and slugging percentage.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / August 26

Might Pat Murphy and Matt Arnold make it three awards in a row?

Note: I wrote this before last night’s game, which had, we shall say, some controversial managing in it. I stand by what I say here but the timing of this is objectively funny.

Milwaukee Brewers News / EssentiallySports / August 26

Brewers Manager Makes Bold Call as He Benches Rookie Mid-game Over Effort Issues

Cooper Pratt had a blooped single behind first base. Instead of feeling confident about ending his dry spell in the last 6 games, he started walking straight toward the dugout.

Cooper Pratt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

Brewers’ Cooper Pratt makes promise after getting benched in Mets game

A bit of controversy arose for the Milwaukee Brewers in the early goings of what would eventually be a 3-2 loss to the New York Mets in 11 innings. After

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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Brewers walked off in worst possible way by Mets

Losing a baseball game via a walk-off is always heartbreaking. However, the Milwaukee Brewers experienced a walk-off loss in one of the most brutal ways possible.

MLB News / Brew Crew Ball / August 25

Brewers’ comeback falls short in bizarre 3-2 loss to Mets

Box Score The Mets edged the Brewers tonight, 3-2 in 10 innings, in a game that featured a lot of hits, not a lot of runs, and plenty of weirdness. Kyle Harrison ran into some trouble in the first, retiring leadoff man Francisco Lindor but allowing singles to the next three batters — Bo Bichette, Carson Benge, and Luis Robert Jr.

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Sal Frelick News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / August 25

Sal Frelick Playing With Torn Labrum For Rest Of Brewers Season

Sal Frelick told reporters on Tuesday that he would be playing through a torn labrum for the rest of the Milwaukee Brewers season. However, he was quick to attempt to dispel any concern that fact may create.

MLB News / Brew Crew Ball / August 25

Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (81-50) @ New York Mets (59-72)

After taking two of three from the Atlanta Braves, the team with the best record in the NL East, the Brewers will now head to the Big Apple to take on the worst team in the NL East.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / August 25

Moneyball? Brewers' Absurd 2026 Season Defies Modern MLB

The Milwaukee Brewers arguably are the most fascinating team in Major League Baseball. We are witnessing the golden age of Brewers baseball. Milwaukee has won three straight National League Central titles and currently has a 5 1/2-game lead over the Chicago Cubs in the division right now.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / August 25

Brewers 19-Year-Old 150-Pound Prospect Moving Through Minor League Ranks

The Milwaukee Brewers have an interesting prospect making his way through the Minor League ranks. Moises Polanco is a 19-year-old Venezuelan shortstop

Jake Bauers News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Jake Bauers Announces Update After Removal From Brewers Lineup

Now in his seventh big-league season, Jake Bauers has had by far the best year of his career. The 30-year-old has been the best hitter on MLB’s best team entering Tuesday’s slate of games.

Sal Frelick News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Brewers Make Significant Sal Frelick Announcement Before Mets Game

The Milwaukee Brewers are getting a big spark plug back on their roster ahead of their series opener against the New York Mets. Hours before first pitch, Milwaukee announced it activated outfielder Sal Frelick from the 10-day injured list.

Christian Yelich News / Viral Sports News / August 25

Brewers Raise Eyebrows With Surprising Christian Yelich Announcement

The Milwaukee Brewers will open a three-game set against the New York Mets at Citi Field on Tuesday night without Christian Yelich in the starting lineup, a decision that landed shortly before first pitch and immediately drew attention given the veteran’s standing in the clubhouse.

Jonathan Ornelas News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25

Brewers Designate Jonathan Ornelas For Assignment

The Brewers announced that outfielder Sal Frelick has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Infielder/outfielder Jonathan Ornelas has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

Abner Uribe News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Brewers Nearing Full Strength After Abner Uribe Update

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Abner Uribe has taken another step toward returning from the injured list after beginning a minor league rehab assignment with the High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Viral Sports News / August 25

Brewers Make Announcement on Rising 19-Year-Old Prospect

The Milwaukee Brewers opened their series against the New York Mets with more than a first-pitch storyline. Before Tuesday night’s game, the organization moved 19-year-old shortstop Moises Polanco from the Arizona Complex League Brewers to the Wilson Warbirds, Milwaukee’s Single-A affiliate in the Carolina League.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Just Baseball / August 25

Brewers Notebook: Bauers Keeps Raking, Henderson, Contreras Takeaways

After a semi-rocky start to the month of August, the Milwaukee Brewers appear to be cruising once again. They followed a huge series win against the Dodgers in L.A.

Jacob Misiorowski News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24

Little Leaguers get an unforgettable experience with Jacob Misiorowski

Jacob Misiorowski left many Little Leaguers with a core memory they’ll never forget. The hard-throwing Milwaukee Brewers ace is known to be a big fan and collector of Pokemon cards, and he shared that passion on Sunday.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Field Level Media / August 22

Jake Bauers, Logan Henderson lead Brewers past Braves

Jake Bauers blasted a two-run homer to cap a three-run third inning for the Milwaukee Brewers in a 4-1 win against the visiting Atlanta Braves on Saturday afternoon.