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Garrett Mitchell News / Brewer Fanatic / April 9

Is This The Year Garrett Mitchell Finally Stays Healthy Enough To Make An Impact?

Garrett Mitchell is off to one of the hottest starts in baseball and has made a huge impact in the Brewers’ lineup so far this season. The lefty batter is currently hitting .333/.419/.556, with a .975 OPS.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / April 9

Milwaukee Brewers: 3 position players off to disappointing starts in 2026 MLB season

The Milwaukee Brewers are off to an 8-4 start in the 2026 MLB season. They most recently lost two out of three games on the road against the Boston Red Sox, but won their first three series of the season prior to that.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 9

Brewers' 24-Year-Old Stud on Verge of Major League Breakout

The Milwaukee Brewers opted for a bit of a hybrid rebuild this offseason, though it wasn't a rebuild in the typical sense. They opted to trade a few young bats as well as their ace, Freddy Peralta, in order to land a haul of young prospects.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / April 9

Hey, You 'Sconnies, Come Get Your Wisco: Brewers' New City Connect Uniforms Do a Lot Right and One Thing Wrong

The Brewers will open a homestand this weekend against the Nationals by donning their second edition of City Connect uniforms for the first time. In preparation for that, the team rolled out the new look in an elaborate multi-platform social media announcement.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

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Christian Yelich News / WI Sports Heroics / April 9

Milwaukee Brewers remain in top 3 of ESPN power rankings despite first series loss thanks to Christian Yelich

The Milwaukee Brewers are 8-4 following their frustrating series loss to the Boston Red Sox. On Wednesday, Milwaukee was shutout for the first time in 2026, dropping their second consecutive game (also for the first time in 2026).

Brandon Woodruff News / WI Sports Heroics / April 9

Milwaukee Brewers: refuting the notion signing Brandon Woodruff was the team’s biggest off-season mistake

As has been their usual way of doing things, the Milwaukee Brewers did not make many big splashes in free agency during the off-season. While they did add some bargain-bin players on team-friendly deals, the Brewers entered 2026 largely relying on the core of players that led them to 97 wins a year ago to lead them back to the postseason again.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / April 9

Brewers release new City Connect design

After a leak early last week, the Milwaukee Brewers have now officially released their new City Connect jerseys. The new design features “Wisco” across the chest and “Forward,” Wisconsin’s state motto, sewn into the collar.

Logan Henderson News / WI Sports Heroics / April 9

Milwaukee Brewers urged to call up Logan Henderson to fix starting rotation

The Milwaukee Brewers are 8-4 on the season following their 5-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Shutout for the first time this season, Milwaukee hitters could not figure out one of their old rivals, Sonny Gray, while Shane Drohan threw more balls than strikes in his Major League debut.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / April 9

The Case for Luis Matos

The Brewers are already pretty deep in the outfield. When healthy, Jackson Chourio, Sal Frelick, and Garrett Mitchell form a consistently productive core, while Blake Perkins and Brandon Lockridge serve as capable depth options.

Brandon Sproat News / Brewer Fanatic / April 9

Does Brandon Sproat Need to Tweak His Arsenal Against Lefties?

Brandon Sproat probably couldn't imagine a worse start to his Brewers tenure. With under 7 innings pitched and 11 earned runs to his name after two starts, Sproat needs to show some progress over his next few starts; Robert Gasser and Logan Henderson are waiting in the wings.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 9

Where We Were Right—and Wrong—About the Brewers Through 12 Games

The Milwaukee Brewers are off to a fast start, even if they just lost their first series of the season. At 8-4, the defending National League Central champions are well on their way to another playoff berth (no jinx, we swear).

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 8

Why Cooper Pratt, Scott Boras Signed Shocking Contract With Brewers

This offseason, the Milwaukee Brewers opted to sign top infielder prospect Cooper Pratt to an eight-year contract extension worth around $50 million. It's a rare contract extension for a player who hasn't debuted in the big leagues yet.

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Shane Drohan News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 8

How Brewers Pitching Prospect Shane Drohan Fared in First MLB Start

After left-handed pitcher Shane Drohan was drafted in the fifth round in 2020 by the Boston Red Sox, he likely often thought about the day he'd make his big league debut at Fenway Park.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 8

Evaluating Brewers-Red Sox Caleb Durbin Trade After Shane Drohan's Debut

The Milwaukee Brewers made a few big trades this offseason to push their team in the right direction. Following a 97 win regular season, the Brewers sent Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets, Isaac Collins to the Kansas City Royals, and Caleb Durbin to the Boston Red Sox.

Steward Berroa News / Field Level Media / April 8

Phillies acquire OF Steward Berroa from Brewers

The Phillies acquired outfielder Steward Berroa from the Brewers on Wednesday for cash considerations. Philadelphia optioned Berroa, 26, to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 8

Brewers Quietly Make Trade With Phillies, Send Outfielder to Philadelphia

Earlier this offseason, the Milwaukee Brewers made the huge decision to give infield prospect Cooper Pratt a massive contract extension ahead of his big league debut.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 8

Brewers Have Quietly Built MLB's Next Powerhouse Organization

The Milwaukee Brewers have quietly been one of the better teams in the league for the last few years, and they've built this roster without spending big in free agency.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / April 8

Milwaukee Brewers: Pat Murphy explains why he did not take Jacob Misiorowski out amid 6th inning struggles

For a while on Tuesday night, the Milwaukee Brewers and Boston Red Sox were locked in what was an intense pitching duel. The home team Red Sox sent last year’s AL Cy Young runner-up Garrett Crochet to the mound to face Brewers young ace Jacob Misiorowski in a battle of All-Stars.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8

Which MLB hot starts can last?

Not every hot start to the MLB season is the same. Some teams use that strong start as a springboard to a playoff berth, while others prove to be a fluke as their record catches up with their talent level.

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Garrett Mitchell News / Field Level Media / April 6

Garrett Mitchell’s clutch hit lifts Brewers over Red Sox

Garrett Mitchell's two-out RBI single in the eighth inning broke a tie and helped the visiting Milwaukee Brewers defeat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Monday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 6