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Brewers Lose 27-Year-Old Speedster To Rockies In Free Agency

Speed is part of the identity of the Milwaukee Brewers, and that extended to the Triple-A roster this past season. The Nashville Sounds had two players steal 40-plus bases for them this season, and a third player who joined halfway through the year wound up with 40 in total.

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Could Zach McKinstry Be a Perfect Fit for Milwaukee Brewers?

Brewer Fanatic recently examined Milwaukee's positional depth at third base and shortstop. Readers can safely conclude that the current infield reserves are insufficient for a playoff-caliber roster in 2026.

Garrett Mitchell News / Brewer Fanatic / December 2

Is 2026 a Make-or-Break Season for Brewers' Garrett Mitchell?

Remember Garrett Mitchell? That question sounds glib, and almost preposterous. Seriously, though: it's not crazy to ask whether even intense Brewers fans think about Mitchell, these days.

Freddy Peralta News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / December 2

Insider Offers Blunt Reality Check On Freddy Peralta Trade Talk

The Milwaukee Brewers put together an impressive run this season, winning 97 games during the regular season and having the best record in Major League Baseball.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' 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?

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

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Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 2

Financial pressure pushes Brewers toward tough roster decision

The Milwaukee Brewers recently brought Brandon Woodruff back on a one season contract, which has sparked even more questions about what comes next for the rest of the roster.

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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.

Ketel Marte News / Brewer Fanatic / December 2

Can the Brewers Make a Statement with a Ketel Marte Trade at MLB Winter Meetings?

Ketel Marte has been the best second baseman in baseball over the last two seasons, producing 6.8 bWAR in 2024 and 4.4 bWAR (in a reduced workload) in 2025.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / December 2

2026 Milwaukee Brewers Opening Day Roster, v. 1.0

Even though Opening Day is 114 days away, Milwaukee Brewers fans cogitate, brainstorm, contemplate, imagine, envision, ponder, and ruminate over how the team can get better, or what next season is going to look like.

David Stearns News / WI Sports Heroics / December 1

Milwaukee Brewers: former 2x All-Star reliever reunites with David Stearns on New York Mets

The Milwaukee Brewers have a recent history of developing some of the best relief pitchers in all Major League Baseball. Their last three closers, in particular, have all made National League All-Star teams as members of the Brewers.

Corey Ray News / WI Sports Heroics / December 1

Former Brewers prospect Corey Ray lands massive coaching promotion

The Milwaukee Brewers drafted Corey Ray fifth overall out of the University of Louisville in 2016. He spent several years ranked among their top prospects, but after a 27-homer breakout season in the minors in 2018, he was never able to replicate that success or fully harness his tools, with strikeouts proving to be a consistent obstacle.

Freddy Peralta News / Brewer Fanatic / December 1

5 Good Suitors if Brewers Trade Freddy Peralta

It didn't take long for smoke signals about payroll pressure to emerge from the Brewers' camp this offseason. Those concerns are probably overblown, but they reflect a truth about winning in Milwaukee that doesn't apply to many other teams.

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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.

Tobias Myers News / Brewer Fanatic / December 1

A New Pitch Made Tobias Myers a New Pitcher in 2025

A spring training oblique strain and a handful of underwhelming starts limited Tobias Myers's opportunities in the Brewers' starting rotation in 2025. In those starts, Myers wasn't mixing speeds much, eschewing what had been an effective changeup the year before.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 30

Milwaukee Brewers: no 'momentum' on contract extension for All-Star starter ahead of 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers had the best regular season in franchise history in 2025, finishing with a team record 97 wins. They also won their first postseason series since 2018, this against their rival Chicago Cubs, but ended up getting swept in the National League Championship Series by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 30

Brewers Could Trade $8 Million 2x All-Star to Phillies If Key Veteran Leaves

The Milwaukee Brewers have been adamant that they will not be trading staff ace Freddy Peralta this offseason and have made clear that they’ll only consider it if they are blown away by an offer.

William Contreras News / Brewer Fanatic / November 30

The Robo-Zone Could Get William Contreras’s Defense Back On Track

In case you somehow missed it, MLB is officially instituting the long-awaited Automated Ball Strike System, or ABS, in 2026. Fans have had the chance to see the technology at work for years in the minor leagues, but they’ve only seen it sparingly in big league games.

Vinny Capra News / WI Sports Heroics / November 29

Milwaukee Brewers 2025 Opening Day 3B signs free agent deal

Just a few months ago, Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Vinny Capra was coming off a scorching hot Spring Training and in the starting lineup on Opening Day of the 2025 season.

Milwaukee Brewers 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 on ClutchPoints / November 28

Brewers rumors: Milwaukee could subtract from roster amid payroll concerns

The Milwaukee Brewers recently inked Brandon Woodruff to a one-year deal, leaving speculation about what might happen with other players. Specifically, Freddy Peralta’s future is uncertain, and there are some Brewers payroll concerns.

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