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The Milwaukee Brewers, like every other team across the MLB, are preparing for the upcoming 2025 campaign. However, for the Brewers in particular, the injury bug has already reared its ugly head, with the team getting dealt a tough blow involving center fielder Blake Perkins before the season even gets underway. Perkins enjoyed a consistent […]

While major league clubs have fought and scratched to sign the biggest names in free agency this offseason, smart franchises realize the importance of quality depth. While such signings aren’t flashy, they can prove the difference between overcoming an injury to make the playoffs and getting an early jump on vacation. The Milwaukee Brewers lost […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have signed veteran outfielder Manny Margot to a minor league contract with an invite to MLB spring training. Margot, 30, has a career that spans several MLB teams, including the Padres, Rays, Dodgers, and Twins. Known for his excellent defensive abilities and speed, Margot brings valuable experience to the Brewers’ outfield depth. […]

The NL Central is expected to be a tight race this season as there are a lot of solid teams in the division. The Milwaukee Brewers won the division last season, but after losing a couple of key players, they might not be quite as good this year. Meanwhile, teams like the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are mourning the loss of Bob Uecker, the legendary player and broadcaster, who passed away in January. Uecker had been a broadcaster for the Brewers since 1971, and they are now going to enter their first season without him in over 50 years. Spring Training games are starting in just a couple […]

The baseball season is just about here as Spring Training games will get going on Thursday, and the regular season will begin in less than one month. The Milwaukee Brewers are hoping for another run to the playoffs after winning the NL Central last year, but they are dealing with some heat from the fanbase […]

When the New York Yankees face the Milwaukee Brewers in the Bronx on Opening Day 2025, there will be a familiar voice behind the microphone. Joe Buck, who called 24 World Series for Fox, will return to the baseball broadcast booth on March 27 for the game, which will air on ESPN. It will be […]

The Milwaukee Brewers open spring training as defending National League Central champions with a similar team. But the loss of Willy Adames and improvements from the Chicago Cubs have the Crew as an afterthought. Those variables put a lot of pressure on soon-to-be-21-year-old outfielder Jackson Chourio. Coming into his second season as a Brewers’ outfielder, […]

The Milwaukee Brewers received good news as star outfielder Christian Yelich could be set to make a return from injury soon after only appearing in 73 games last season. The Brewers could have Yelich back in the lineup as soon as the 2025 campaign gets under way, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Christian Yelich is […]

As fans predict the record of the Milwaukee Brewers for the upcoming season, the team could be in store for a big return that will bolster their pitching. While Brewers star Freddy Peralta will get the nod on Opening Day, fans have been asking about the possible return of Brandon Woodruff, but Friday was a […]

No matter what you do, you should always put your best foot forward. In baseball terms, you go with your best arm. In the case of the Milwaukee Brewers, for manager Pat Murphy, he is putting his best arm forward by appointing Freddy Peralta as the Brewers Opening Day starter. And though this is his […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have made it official, right-hander Freddy Peralta will be their Opening Day starter for the second straight season. Manager Pat Murphy dropped the news on February 14, the very same day pitchers and catchers arrived at spring training in Phoenix. Peralta will take the ball on March 27 in the Bronx, squaring […]

The MLB season is right around the corner, and the Milwaukee Brewers are looking to make it back to the playoffs. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Brewers over/under win total prediction and pick. Here are the MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: Milwaukee Brewers 2025 Win Total Odds Over […]

The Milwaukee Brewers won the National League Central by ten games in 2024 despite low expectations. They lost their manager Craig Counsell to the rival Chicago Cubs and traded Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles. Heading into 2025, Counsell’s Cubs have gotten better and Milwaukee lost Willy Adames. But the Brewers can end the offseason […]

It’s not often that you hear “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” in an NBA arena. But the Milwaukee Bucks brought the ballpark staple to Fiserv Forum Friday as part of an extended tribute to Bob Uecker, the Milwaukee Brewers’ iconic broadcaster who died Thursday. ”Root root root for the Brewers,” the crowd sang as […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have had to operate under some considerable financial constraints even as they’ve managed to string together a run of consistently good baseball. This is simply the reality for the Brewers; they cannot compete with the financial giants of the league in free agency, so all they could hope for is to draft […]

The Milwaukee Brewers just signed catcher Jorge Alfaro to a minor league deal with an invite to major league spring training. Alfaro’s 31 now and has been in the majors off and on for eight seasons, but lately, his career’s been all over the place. The Chicago Cubs released him in 2024 during spring training, […]

Bob Uecker was known for his outstanding sense of humor that came to the forefront in movies like “Major League” and “Major League 2” along with his appearances on the Tonight Show and the sit-com Mr. Belvedere. However, the man whom Johnny Carson dubbed as “Mr. Baseball” was a baseball play-by-play announcer for the Milwaukee […]

The Milwaukee Brewers organization lost a legend on Thursday in radio broadcaster Bob Uecker. He is a Milwaukee native and spent 54 seasons as the team’s radio broadcaster. The team announced the passing on social media on Thursday. We are heartbroken to announce that Brewers icon & Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker passed away […]

The Chicago Cubs have added depth to their pitching staff, signing former Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Colin Rea to a one-year, $5 million contract, as first reported by Bob Nightengale on X. The deal includes a club option for the 2026 season, providing flexibility for the team. “Former Brewers reliever Colin Rea is reunited with Cubs […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are looking to return to the playoffs despite losing a lot in the offseason. While Willy Adames is a big loss they can’t replace, they have always succeeded around the edges. They are known for getting the best out of otherwise struggling pitchers, and they are going to try again this year. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers enter 2025 as the back-to-back defending NL Central champions. And Wide Miley is trying to get back on board for the three-peat. Miley is attempting to make a return for the 2025 campaign and is hoping to do so with the Milwaukee Brewers. While he is still rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, […]

Before Devin Williams was traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the New York Yankees on Friday, there was at least one more interested party. That team? None other than the Arizona Diamondbacks. A report Saturday morning indicated that Arizona is trying to improve their bullpen and asked the Brewers about Williams. “The Diamondbacks did inquire […]

The Milwaukee Brewers sent shockwaves across MLB when they traded star closer Devin Williams to the New York Yankees. Inside the Brewers’ trade return was standout pitcher Nestor Cortes. The left-hander had to miss the end of the regular season and New York’s first two postseason series due to an elbow flexor strain. However, as […]

The New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers shook up the MLB offseason with a trade that sent elite closer Devin Williams to New York in exchange for left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes, prospect Caleb Durbin, and cash considerations. While the deal addresses immediate needs for the Yankees and long-term concerns for the Brewers, its implications are […]

The New York Yankees had a closer problem last season, as Clay Holmes led the league with 13 blown saves despite making the All-Star team. Now, they’re replacing the embattled hurler with one of the best in the league. The Yankees are trading for Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams, via ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Williams is […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have operated on a relatively shoestring budget compared to the rest of their opposition, and yet they remain as one of the most consistent ballclubs in the MLB. But the way they operate means that they will have to cut costs nearly every year, costing them ace Corbin Burnes last offseason. This […]

With all 30 Major League Baseball teams in offseason mode at the 2024 Winter Meetings, Milwaukee Brewers general manager Matt Arnold met with the media to provide updates on Christian Yelich and Brandon Woodruff. Yelich last played on July 23 before a back injury ended his season early. In 73 games, he hit .315 with […]

The Milwaukee Brewers had a great season in 2024, winning the National League Central. Down the coast of Lake Michigan, the Chicago White Sox had the worst season in modern baseball history. They are looking to trade lefty ace Garrett Crochet this offseason and the Brewers are in the conversation, per MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have already been busy this offseason, signing free agent pitcher Blake Snell and extending super utilityman Tommy Edman. One part of their team they have not addressed yet is their bullpen. The Dodgers currently do not have an elite arm at the back-end of their bullpen, but this trade proposal from […]

The Milwaukee Brewers won the National League Central in a season with low expectations. While they faltered in the playoffs once again, it was a strong season for Pat Murphy’s club. The small-market team is looking to add but won’t be in on the big free agents this offseason. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported […]

Craig Counsell guided the Milwaukee Brewers to three divisional titles during his nine-year run with them, overcoming constant financial limitations to transform the ballclub into a consistent October presence. He was never formally recognized for his efforts, though, which left the Brew Crew as the only MLB franchise without a Manager of the Year winner. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are in a precarious position this offseason with closer Devin Williams. After declining his 2025 club option, all signs point towards the Brewers being open to trading Williams. Even though Williams is one of the best closers in baseball, the Brewers have a history of trading their star players as they approach […]

Milwaukee Brewers’ left fielder Jackson Chourio finished third for the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year Award. The NL ROTY honor ultimately came down to a two man race between Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitcher Paul Skenes and San Diego Padres’ center fielder Jackson Merrill, with Skenes winning NL Rookie of the Year. However, Chourio’s top-three […]

The Milwaukee Brewers won the NL Central and reached the postseason for the second-straight year. While the Brewers’ season ultimately ended with a painful meltdown against the New York Mets in the Wild Card round, the team boasted one of baseball’s top bullpens in 2024. However, Milwaukee is well known for its aversion to spending […]

The Milwaukee Brewers were the most surprising division winner of 2024. After trading Corbin Burnes to the Orioles, they won the NL Central by ten games and coasted into the playoffs. The postseason did not go well, losing in three games to the Mets, but it was a successful season that should lead to more […]

The Milwaukee Brewers surprised everyone by winning the National League Central in 2024. After trading Corbin Burnes, few expected them to be in the playoff race. They ran away with the division because of some incredible performances. One was from shortstop Willy Adames, who had a 118 OPS+ and played solid defense. Brewers manager Pat […]

Devin Williams is one of the best relievers in MLB. The Milwaukee Brewers were competitive in 2024, but they do not often sign their stars to long-term contracts. With Williams set to enter free agency following the 2025 season, the Brewers closer has emerged as a popular trade candidate. According to Will Sammon and Patrick […]

The Milwaukee Brewers will be fielding calls from teams across Major League Baseball this offseason about superstar closer Devin Williams. The Brewers recently declined Williams’ club option for 2025, making him a prime candidate to be traded. However, that trade may not come this offseason according to MLB.com insider Mark Feinsand. “A rival executive believes […]