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Taylor Bretl

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Taylor Bretl writes about Major League Baseball with a focus on the Milwaukee Brewers. He is founder of Around the Globe Baseball. 

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Brewers pull off late deadline deals with NL West teams

The Milwaukee Brewers made a pair of late moves as the trade deadline closed.

Rays add two prized pitchers at trade-deadline buzzer

The Tampa Bay Rays made a pair of last-minute deals at the trade deadline to strengthen their pitching corps.

Yankees continue to enhance bullpen with Jake Bird acquisition

The New York Yankees have continued to fortify their bullpen.

Tigers acquire 2024 All-Star closer from Nationals

The Tigers have added veteran depth to their bullpen ahead of a postseason push.

Mariners reunite with former player in blockbuster with Diamondbacks

The Seattle Mariners landed the most sought-after bat on the trade market — All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suárez — in a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Mets continue to bolster bullpen by acquiring 2024 NL Reliever of the Year

Hours after acquiring Giants reliever Tyler Rogers, the New York Mets made another big trade to enhance its bullpen.

Andrew Vaughn lifts Brewers over Cubs with career-high RBI night

Andrew Vaughn’s arrival in Milwaukee has marked a season-changing chapter in both his career and in the Brewers' season.

Six young stars are leading Brewers to breakout season

After falling 2–1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 24, the Milwaukee Brewers held a 25–28 record through the first 53 games of the season. Since the loss, the Brewers have flipped its season, winning 36 of its last 50 games and vaulting to the top of the National League standings.

One player from each NL club who deserved more HOF consideration

Yardbarker's MLB writers look at identifying one player from each NL club who deserved more HOF consideration. 

Six takeaways from the 2025 MLB All-Star Game

On Tuesday, baseball’s brightest stars took the field at Truist Park in Atlanta for the 95th MLB All-Star Game. The best players from the American and National Leagues faced off in a showcase of the top talent in the majors.

Five takeaways from 2025 MLB Home Run Derby

Here are five key takeaways from this year's Home Run Derby.

Best National League draft picks of the last decade

Yardbarker's MLB writers took a look at the best draft pick each NL club has made in the last decade. 

Top five bats for Brewers to target at MLB trade deadline

With the trade deadline looming, the Brewers are in the market for a much-needed offensive boost to their lineup.

NL: What each team needs to focus on in baseball's second half

As teams continue fighting for playoff positioning, Yardbarker's MLB writers took a swing at identifying where each club needs to focus its efforts the rest of the way. 

Jose Quintana's Citi Field return didn't go as planned in loss to Mets

Jose Quintana’s Citi Field return lasted a few batters too long.

Grading NL teams at the halfway point

The MLB season passed its midpoint this past week. Yardbarker's MLB writers took the opportunity to come together to hand out some first-half grades for the National League teams. 

Joey Ortiz powers Brewers to victory with first multi-home run game

Joey Ortiz led the Milwaukee Brewers to a 9-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, capping a career night and continuing his hot stretch.

Brewers’ streak snapped as hot bats go quiet late against Pirates

The Milwaukee Brewers’ offense stayed hot — racking up at least nine hits for the eighth game in a row — but late-inning execution came up short, falling to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5–4.

NL: Picking a dream Home Run Derby participant

The 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby will take place on July 14, the day before the All-Star Game, at Atlanta's Truist Park. This week, Yardbarker's MLB writers got together to select one dream participant in the Home Run Derby from each club. 

Brewers offense stays hot to cap series sweep over Twins

The Milwaukee Brewers completed their three-game series sweep over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday with a 17-hit outburst in the series finale. 

Underrated National League All-Star candidates

Here's a look at one underrated potential All-Star on each National League team.

Drew Avans collects first major league RBI in Brewers debut

After his release from the Athletics, the Milwaukee Brewers claimed outfielder Drew Avans off waivers on June 8. Just three games into his Triple-A stint with the Nashville Sounds, he was promoted to Milwaukee’s major league roster.

A realistic dream scenario for every National League team

With roughly 40 percent of the Major League Baseball regular season completed, teams know where they stand. (Sorry, Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies.) But let's provide even the dregs with hope.

Most tradable asset for every National League team

Ahead of the big league trade deadline on July 31, Yardbarker MLB writers identify each National League team's most tradable asset.

Rhys Hoskins, Jackson Chourio lead Brewers' historic scoring surge vs. Phillies

The Milwaukee Brewers erupted for 17 runs in their 17-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, pushing their season-high win streak to six games.