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Jake Woodford Elects Free Agency

The Brewers designated Jake Woodford for assignment on Friday. As of today, he has cleared waivers and rejected an outright assignment in favor of free agency (per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com).

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If Sal Frelick Isn't a Plus Defender, How Long Can He Keep His Job?

Finding playing time in the majors is all about demonstrating strengths. Teams don't play anyone because of their relative lack of weaknesses. Although it doesn't feel like a game as given to positional distribution of responsibility as football or soccer are, baseball has that same ethos.

Luis Lara News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / June 8

Brewers' Luis Lara Becoming Hotter Trade Topic by the Day

If the Milwaukee Brewers want to add a piece to move the needle before the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline, they certainly will have the prospect capital to do so.

Abner Uribe News / Brewer Fanatic / June 8

What Makes Abner Uribe So Dangerous?

Abner Uribe is one of the most dynamic closers in baseball, and this lightning rod of energy belongs to the Milwaukee Brewers’ pitching staff. Whether it’s his electric sinker or the mannerisms that follow a key out, this is someone who has the baseball world’s attention.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / June 8

3 Perfect Brewers Trade Deadline Fits As Market Heats Up

As the Milwaukee Brewers have continued to heat up with the weather, trade deadline chatter around Major League Baseball has detonated in record time this year. The Brewers aren’t usually an easy team to predict when it comes to trade deadlines.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Tarik Skubal News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / June 8

Brewers-Tigers Tarik Skubal Trade Would Be Pricey, But Milwaukee Could Handle It

As the chatter around Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has increased, the Milwaukee Brewers are a team that has been floated out there as a suitor who would make sense.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / June 8

Four Brewers Who Could Be Surprise Trade Candidates

Sitting atop the National League Central with a five-game cushion, the temptation might be for Milwaukee to stand pat. But perhaps some trades are in store, especially as top prospects keep making noise at Triple-A Nashville.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / June 8

Brewers Just Made History Even the 2025 Team Never Reached

If you're a Milwaukee Brewers fan, then it has been a very good few years for you, to say the least. Last year, the Brewers put together their best regular season team in franchise history.

Luis Lara News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / June 7

Brewers' Luis Lara's Triple-A Absence Is Raising Loud Questions

One of the Milwaukee Brewers' top prospects hasn't played in a game in a few days. Brewers No. 5 prospect Luis Lara hasn't played in a game for Triple-A Nashville since June 2.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 7

Brewers bang out 10 extra-base hits in rout of Rockies

Gary Sanchez hit a two-run home run and Brice Turang added a two-run single as the visiting Milwaukee Brewers scored seven runs in the sixth inning to beat the Colorado Rockies 12-4 Sunday.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / June 7

3 Biggest Questions Brewers Face As Trade Season Approaches

The trade deadline is a pivotal inflection point in many Major League Baseball teams’ seasons, and the Milwaukee Brewers are one of the teams with the biggest range of potential outcomes.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / June 7

Brewers Dream Bullpen Addition Is Stuck on Struggling Red Sox

The Milwaukee Brewers have been significantly impacted by injuries so far this season, especially when it has come to pitchers. On the starter front, Quinn Priester, Brandon Woodruff and Logan Henderson are all on the shelf.

Jacob Misiorowski News / Ball Exclusives / June 7

Misiorowski reaches 103.7 mph with newest record-breaking pitch

Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski is in just his second season in the majors, but he’s already etched his name in the history books. On Saturday night, he continued his blistering run with a 103.7 mph pitch, officially the fastest pitch thrown by a starter since pitch tracking began in 2008.

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The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound seasons' quiz

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

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Jacob Misiorowski News / Yardbarker / June 7

Jacob Misiorowski was throwing smoke at impressive rate in latest win

After losing the final two games of their last series, the Milwaukee Brewers are building a new win streak thanks to the latest quality start from ace Jacob Misiorowski, who was bringing the heat Saturday night.

Brewers, Royals feature two of the top five MLB duos

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

Drew Rom News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 6

Brewers Select Drew Rom

The Brewers selected left-hander Drew Rom ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the Rockies. Fellow lefty Brian Fitzpatrick was placed on the 15-day IL with an elbow injury.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 6

Brewers' 2025 First-Rounder Andrew Fischer Sets High-A Franchise Record

Milwaukee Brewers third base prospect Andrew Fischer has been putting on a clinic at the plate for the High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers this year. Fischer, Milwaukee's No.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Athlon Sports / June 5

Brewers Lose Key Reliever to Injured List

This isn't good news for the Milwaukee Brewers and their bullpen. On Friday, the Brewers placed left-handed relief pitcher DL Hall on the 15-day injured list with a left pectoral strain.

Jake Woodford News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5

Brewers Designate Jake Woodford For Assignment

The Brewers announced that they have recalled left-hander Brian Fitzpatrick and right-hander Craig Yoho from Triple-A Nashville. In corresponding moves, lefty DL Hall has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a left pectoral strain and righty Jake Woodford has been designated for assignment.

Jackson Chourio News / HITC / June 5

The Milwaukee Brewers got some great news despite their loss to the Giants on Thursday

Jackson Chourio hit two home runs Wednesday. The Brewers lost 12-9. If you want the 2026 Brewers in one line, that is it. Chourio, who missed the start of the season with a hand fracture, looked like the franchise cornerstone Milwaukee is counting on, including a two-run shot in the fifth.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Inside The Diamonds / June 4

Milwaukee Brewers Notes: Gasser Gives up One, Woodruff Building Up, & a Rumored Trade Package for a Southpaw

The Milwaukee Brewers currently lead the National League Central with a 37-22 record. In the last 24 hours, the club’s three-game winning streak ended in a pitching duel at American Family Field.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4

Brewers rumors: The player Milwaukee would love to trade to clear way for star prospect

The Milwaukee Brewers are atop the NL Central with a 37-22 record, following up their 97-win season from a year ago. Milwaukee’s superpower has been developing prospects and replacing solid major leaguers with even better ones.

Luis Lara News / Just Baseball / June 3

Luis Lara May Soon Force the Brewers’ Hand

One of the top hitters in all of Triple-A this season has been Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara. Lara, 21, started the year with the Nashville Sounds after spending the entirety of 2025 with Double-A Biloxi.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Brewers No. 2 Prospect Exits Minor League Game Early

Milwaukee Brewers prospect Luis Peña exited High-A Wisconsin’s game against Cedar Rapids on Tuesday night after falling ill, leading to immediate concern because of the health scare that sidelined him earlier this season.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker / June 3

The Brewers have brought out the best in Kyle Harrison

When the Milwaukee Brewers acquired left-hander Kyle Harrison from the Boston Red Sox in the offseason, they knew they were getting someone with potential, but not a Cy Young-caliber pitcher.

On deck: Yankees-Red Sox, Cristopher Sanchez scoreless streak, Jacob Misiorowski dominance, streaking Mariners, Tanner Bibee's bad start

Brewers' Jake Bauers making strong All-Star case

Jake Bauers News / Just Baseball / June 3

Milwaukee Brewers Slugger Jake Bauers Is Finally Reaching His Potential

It’s almost unfair being labeled a “top MLB prospect.” Huge expectations get placed on a player with said title and a litany of factors, from non-linear progression to injuries to poor organizational development, can lead to disappointment in the eyes of others, unfair as it can be.