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The Kansas City Royals acquired right-handed pitcher Easton McGee from the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. McGee has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 29

Bullpen faces more injuries with Nick Mears latest to IL

The Royals’ bullpen took another hit on Friday when the team announced Nick Mears has been placed on the Injured List with right shoulder impingement. The Royals recalled reliever Eric Cerantola from Triple-A Omaha to replace him on the roster.

Chicago White Sox News / Ball Exclusives / May 14

Fan at White Sox game hospitalized after falling over railing

A baseball fan was hospitalized on Wednesday after falling over a railing and into the Kansas City bullpen as the Chicago White Sox went head-to-head with the Kansas City Royals.

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 13

Kansas City Royals news: The latest in Vinnie and Bobby’s bromance

At The Star, Jaylon Thompson writes that we shouldn’t sleep on Nick Mears, the other player acquired in the Angel Zerpa trade: Mears has great analytical numbers.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / December 16

Brewers President Explains Logic Behind Puzzling Royals Trade In Just 3 Words

The Milwaukee Brewers are who they are because they win transactions on the margins. When much of the Major League Baseball community questioned the Brewers for trading Isaac Collins and Nick Mears to the Kansas City Royals over the weekend, it's highly doubtful the Milwaukee front office took the criticism to heart.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / December 14

What to expect from the newest Brewer, Ángel Zerpa

The Milwaukee Brewers bolstered their pitching staff on Saturday afternoon, acquiring left-handed pitcher Ángel Zerpa from the Kansas City Royals for outfielder Isaac Collins and right-hander Nick Mears.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / December 14

The Brewers Can Unlock Ángel Zerpa's Upside by Making Him More Deceptive

Every team must look ahead at all times to remain competitive. Not getting stuck in the past—or, in certain situations, the present—is especially crucial for the Brewers, who aim to compete every year in baseball’s smallest market.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / December 13

Brewers-Royals Trade Explained: Why Ángel Zerpa Was Ideal Fit

The Milwaukee Brewers are on the board. Milwaukee dipped its toes in the trade market on Saturday night and reportedly agreed to send Isaac Collins and right-handed reliever Nick Mears to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for left-handed reliever Ángel Zerpa, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 13

Royals, Brewers agree to intriguing offseason trade

The Kansas City Royals and Milwaukee Brewers agreed on a trade on Saturday. It’s a two-for-one player deal, as Kansas City is adding two players to its roster while Milwaukee gets one.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 10

Brewers' Nick Mears garnering trade interest

The Brewers are getting calls about right-handed reliever Nick Mears as teams around the league look for under-the-radar bullpen help, per Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 13, 2025

Brewers make roster swap for NLCS vs. Dodgers

The Milwaukee Brewers have announced their roster for the 2026 National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and it includes one key change from the previous round.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 17, 2025

Brewers place lefty starter on 15-day IL with calf strain

He started Sunday’s game against the Cardinals. He was pulled after throwing 67 pitches over four innings, having allowed three earned runs.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / September 17, 2025

Brewers To Get Significant Boost From 6-Year MLB Veteran

As the 2025 Major League Baseball regular season has started to wind down, the only big concern for the Milwaukee Brewers right now is the bullpen. Injuries have impacted this team left and right.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6, 2025

Brewers place right-hander on injured list

Prior to Friday's 5-2 win over the Pirates, the Brewers placed right-hander Nick Mears on the 15-day injured list.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Field Level Media / September 5, 2025

Brewers place reliever Nick Mears (back) on IL

The Milwaukee Brewers placed right-handed reliever Nick Mears on the 15-day injured list on Friday. The move is due to back tightness and is retroactive to Sept.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 25, 2025

Brewers’ Nick Mears suffered injury warming up before disastrous outing vs. Marlins

The Milwaukee Brewers’ 5-1 loss to the Miami Marlins on Friday resulted from a disastrous seventh inning, and now, a postgame revelation has shed light on the source of the collapse.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / April 17, 2025

Mechanical Changes Have Nick Mears Trending in the Right Direction in Brewers' Bullpen

After a rocky beginning to his Brewers tenure last season, Nick Mears has started his 2025 campaign strong. In five appearances, he’s thrown 4 ⅔ perfect innings with a 42.9% strikeout rate.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / March 18, 2025

Brewers 28-Year-Old Expected To Begin Season On Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers have been dealing with injuries and illnesses throughout Spring Training to this point. It seems like another injury or illness pops up each day and MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reported on Tuesday that veteran reliever Nick Mears will end up beginning the season on the Injured List as he was dealing with an illness himself.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / March 14, 2025

Brewers Pitcher Returns After Dealing With Unpleasant Illness

The Milwaukee Brewers are heading into the 2025 season looking to defend their back-to-back National League Central titles. They won the division by 10 games last year over the St.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / February 11, 2025

Limiting the Long Ball is the Key to a Nick Mears Breakout

The Brewers could trade former closer Devin Williams in December because they possess an embarrassment of riches in the bullpen. Even with each reliever ascending one notch on the totem pole, the group should remain one of baseball’s best in the coming season.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Field Level Media / September 26, 2024

Brewers activate reliever Nick Mears from injured list

The Milwaukee Brewers reinstated right-hander Nick Mears from the 15-day injured list on Thursday. The 27-year-old reliever last pitched on Aug. 22 before being sidelined with forearm inflammation.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / July 29, 2024

Brewers' Newly Acquired Hurler Immediately Takes Shot At Rockies Organization

The Milwaukee Brewers were among the first teams to get into trade news when they acquired right-hander Nick Mears from the Colorado Rockies -- who had a revealing conversation with media Sunday.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / July 28, 2024

How Nick Mears's Pitch Mix and Profile Bring Something Different to Brewers Bullpen

On Saturday evening, the Brewers traded for relief pitcher Nick Mears from the Colorado Rockies, giving up Yujanyer Herrera and Bradley Blalock. Mears has a 5.56 ERA this season, which doesn’t jump off the page, but it does initially appear that he’s been burned to some extent by his defense, given...