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Brewers’ William Contreras trending toward arbitration salary history following Tarik Skubal case

The Milwaukee Brewers and William Contreras are currently projected to go into an arbitration hearing in order to determine his 2026 salary. Contreras filed at $9.90 million, which would be a record high for a catcher in year two of arbitration, whereas Milwaukee filed at $8.55 million, which ties the previous high set by Will Smith.

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A look at the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Full 2026 World Baseball Classic rosters were announced on Thursday, and the Brewers have plenty of representation, with 14 players playing for eight countries, including a few of Milwaukee’s stars.

Robert Gasser News / Brewer Fanatic / February 6

Rotation, Bullpen, or Nashville: Analytically Breaking Down Robert Gasser's Arsenal

Perhaps flying a bit under the radar, left-hander Robert Gasser might be the most interesting starting pitcher to watch in Milwaukee Brewers spring training this year.

Gerson Garabito News / Brewer Fanatic / February 6

Will the Brewers Apply a Familiar Blueprint to Gerson Garabito's Arsenal?

With a plethora of young starters set to compete for rotation spots in spring training—most of them already on the 40-man roster—minor-league signee Gerson Garabito probably won’t be in the running for the Brewers’ Opening Day roster.

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'First Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony' quiz

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 6

9 Milwaukee Brewers players (on 40-man roster) confirmed for WBC

Milwaukee Brewers pitchers and catchers report in the coming days to spring training, with position players coming in afterwards. Thrown into the mix this spring is the World Baseball Class (WBC), where players will depart from their camps and participate in meaningful games on the international stage.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / February 6

Five Brewers named to Baseball Prospectus’ top 101 prospects

Baseball Prospectus is widely regarded as one of the best sites for prospect analysis. While most major publications have already released their lists of the top prospects in baseball, BP didn’t release theirs until this Wednesday.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 5

Brewers prospect Frank Cairone takes big step in road to recovery after serious car accident

About one month ago Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitching prospect Frank Cairone was involved in a serious car accident. Per reports, Cairone was airlifted to a hospital when another vehicle ran a stop sign and struck his.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / February 5

Where Will the Brewers Find Power in 2026?

The Milwaukee Brewers won 97 games in 2025, winning the National League Central for the third straight time and earning the top overall seed in the postseason.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 5

Brewers 25-Year-Old Pitcher on Verge of Breakout Year

The Milwaukee Brewers traded Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets earlier this offseason, which is a step in the right direction for their future, but it puts the team in a tough spot this year.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 5

Brewers May Already Have Milwaukee's Next Slugger in Their System

The Milwaukee Brewers have become notorious for building their World Series roster without a big market budget. They turn dirt into diamonds by developing forgotten and overlooked prospects into star big leaguers.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 5

Why Brewers Can Win NL Central — and Why They Might Not

The Milwaukee Brewers pulled off another National League Central title last year, winning 97 games, the most in Major League Baseball. However, they fell short in the NLCS, as they were swept by the eventual back-to-back champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / February 4

Brewers’ notable 2024 trade addition released by White Sox

In January of 2024, the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a trade where southpaws Bryan Hudson and Justin Chambers switched organizations.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 4

Insider Hints at Brewers’ Next Move After Quiet Offseason

The Milwaukee Brewers are heading into spring training with a few question marks. They won the National League Central last year with 97 regular season victories and made it to the NLCS.