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Brandon Woodruff has not pitched in a Major League Baseball game since September of 2023. Ankle and shoulder injuries have kept him away from the Milwaukee Brewers for over a year. Pat Murphy is without him and Nestor Cortes, but the team has survived without them. However, the 32-year-old has fans worried after his latest […]

The Milwaukee Brewers outrighted relief pitcher Joel Payamps to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday. He had been designated for assignment on May 22, the same day pitcher Easton McGee was optioned to Nashville. Both moves were made to make room on the Brewers’ 26-man roster for pitchers Aaron Civale, who was coming off the injured list, […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have been without Brandon Woodruff and Nestor Cortes for most of the season. Woodruff is closer than ever to re-joining Pat Murphy’s rotation with the completion of another rehab start on Wednesday. He underwent shoulder surgery in 2023 and hasn’t pitched since then. Aaron Ashby also had an encouraging outing as Brewers […]

The Milwaukee Brewers will have to wait longer for the return of starter Brandon Woodruff. The right-hander has suffered a setback in his rehab after sustaining an ankle injury that limited him to 39 pitches on Sunday in Triple-A, and he won’t pitch for at least another week, as reported by Sophia Minnaert. Woodruff hasn’t […]

Although the Milwaukee Brewers have struggled offensively, the team’s pitching staff has performed admirably despite dealing with a number of injuries early in the season. Now the Brewers are on the verge of improving an already impressive rotation. Brandon Woodruff looked sharp in his latest rehab start in Triple-A as he nears a return. And […]

Brandon Woodruff continues to give the Milwaukee Brewers reasons to be excited. The right-hander made his fifth MLB rehab start on Tuesday for Triple-A Nashville, allowing two runs over five innings while striking out six. The veteran threw 83 pitches– 60 for strikes– and his fastball topped out at 94.4 mph, another encouraging sign in […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have endured a brutal start to the 2025 season. The team has struggled to produce at the plate early in the year and the offensive ineptitude has been on full display this week as the Brewers were shut out in back-to-back games, getting outscored 18-0 by the Chicago White Sox and the […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are patiently waiting for pitchers to return from the injured list. They are missing Brandon Woodruff, Nestor Cortes, and Aaron Civale from their starting rotation. Woodruff is inching closer to a return, but his rehab start revealed a potential concern. The 32-year-old righty pitched in his third rehab start on April 17 […]

Pat Murphy and the Milwaukee Brewers were MLB’s surprise team of 2024. This year, however, the team has been a fair bit more inconsistent. The team will receive a boost with the return of Brandon Woodruff to a pitching staff that is missing Nestor Cortes, Aaron Civale, and others. Woodruff has received another assignment start […]

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff is preparing for a significant step in his comeback after missing the entire 2024 season due to shoulder surgery. Following months of rehab, Woodruff expects to pitch in a minor league spring training game as early as next week, marking his first game action since undergoing surgery. Woodruff, who underwent […]

The Milwaukee Brewers overcame crucial departures in 2024, winning the National League Central after losing manager Craig Counsell to the Chicago Cubs and trading ace Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles. The Brew Crew lost more this offseason, dealing away All-Star closer Devin Williams to the New York Yankees. This franchise needs stability. Fortunately, Brandon […]

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 […]

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 […]

Milwaukee Brewers’ veteran starting pitching Brandon Woodruff is one step closer to returning to the mound. After undergoing shoulder surgery for maintenance on the anterior capsule in his right shoulder last October, Woodruff participated in a 15-pitch bullpen session ahead of the Brewers’ three-game series opener against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, per MLB.com. […]

All eyes have been on Brandon Woodruff this offseason as Milwaukee Brewers fans hope to see the two-time All-Star pitcher back on the mound. However, he is bouncing back from shoulder surgery. Woodruff finally addressed his situation and revealed what his plans are for the 2024 season. The Brewers star pitcher will not play in […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are staying active after agreeing to a two-year deal with veteran starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff, per MLB insider Jon Heyman. With Corbin Burnes now a member of the Baltimore Orioles, fans will be happy to see a familiar face staying near the top of the rotation. When he comes back, that is. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are actively pursuing a deal to bring left-handed pitcher Wade Miley back into their fold following the release of Brandon Woodruff. As the free agency period unfolds, sources indicate that Miley, a seasoned veteran at 37, is likely to rejoin the Brewers for a third stint, with an agreement expected to materialize […]

Brandon Woodruff is now among the most intriguing names on the free-agent market following the Milwaukee Brewers’ decision to part ways with the pitcher. Woodruff is an interesting figure because while he’s certainly a talented pitcher, he is also coming off surgery last October, which likely means he will not be able to see action […]

The Milwaukee Brewers, despite winning 92 games and the NL Central crown in 2023, appeared headed for a tough offseason with a lot of roster churn. According to the rumor mill, the Brewers are looking for prospective trade partners that would give them pitching prospects for some of their veterans who are approaching free agency, […]

Brandon Woodruff is a free agent. The Milwaukee Brewers non-tendered the former All-Star Friday, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Woodruff underwent shoulder surgery and is expected to miss the entire 2024 season. Woodruff is hoping that he can defy the expectation and pitch at some point in the ’24 campaign though. The decision to non-tender […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have won 86 games or more in six consecutive 162-game seasons. They consistently possess one of the most productive pitching staffs in the MLB and just captured another divisional title despite lacking offensive firepower. Generally, the offseason would provide such a franchise with the opportunity to strengthen an already competitive roster. But […]

In this age of information, it is rare to genuinely blindside sports fans. But that notion got thrown out the window on Monday, as the baseball world is still processing the shocking decision by Craig Counsell to leave the Milwaukee Brewers for the Chicago Cubs. Brandon Woodruff put it best. “Lord have mercy,” the Brewers […]

Before the World Series even began, the Milwaukee Brewers were dealt with brutal 2024 Brandon Woodruff injury news. While his 2024 outlook doesn’t look great, Woodruff isn’t willing to rule himself completely out. The star pitcher underwent shoulder surgery in early October that is expected to hold him out for much of the 2024 season. […]

The bad news is already here for the Milwaukee Brewers at the start of the offseason. On Friday, it was reported that top pitcher Brandon Woodruff will likely miss the entire 2024 season after having surgery on his right shoulder, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com ‘News from the Brewers: RHP Brandon Woodruff underwent surgery today […]

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsel said that starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff is out for the Wild Card series against the Arizona Diamondbacks due to a right shoulder capsular injury, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “His availability for the postseason is up in the air at this point,” Craig Counsel said, via […]

Last year around this time, many Milwaukee Brewers fans were beside themselves after the organization traded top closer Josh Hader to the San Diego Padres. This year, instead of losing a pivotal pitcher during the postseason they are gaining one. The long-awaited return of right-handed starter Brandon Woodruff is expected to take place this Sunday […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have been without Brandon Woodruff since late April as the star pitcher battles back from a shoulder injury. But coming out of the All-Star break, it doesn’t seem like the Brewers will have to wait much longer for Woodruff’s return. The right-hander threw a bullpen session on Thursday that was described as […]

Milwaukee Brewers ace Brandon Woodruff is inching closer to a return from a right shoulder injury that has kept him out since April 8. Woodruff is throwing a bullpen session on Tuesday after he threw one on Sunday and said that if all goes well, he and the Brewers will lay out plans for his […]

The Milwaukee Brewers made a few injury moves Monday ahead of a key NL Central series. In the hours before starting a three-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals, the Brewers put first baseman Luke Voit on the 10-day injured list and moved starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff to the 60-day injured list. Brandon Woodruff has […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have one of the best one-two punches of any starting rotation with Corbin Burnes and Brandon Woodruff. They could decide to move on from one or both of them this season. Some rival executives across the MLB think the Brewers could deal their aces this summer, regardless if they are in playoff […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are patiently waiting for the return of Brandon Woodruff. After Woodruff’s latest injury update, the Brewers have much more clarity on when their star will be pitching in Milwaukee again. Woodruff’s follow up MRI was, “very positive relative to what it could have been, Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said, via Adam […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have absorbed a huge blow to their pitching staff, with star pitcher Brandon Woodruff landing on the 15-day disabled list due to an upper-body injury, as announced on the team’s official Twitter account. “RHP Brandon Woodruff placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, retroactive to April 8,” the Brewers […]

The Milwaukee Brewers didn’t score this season until the eighth inning of their second game. Nevertheless, they are now 1-1 after defeating the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Saturday. Starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff, who spun six innings of one-run baseball while striking out eight, was all smiles after the game, per Adam McCalvy. https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/1642278641450070021 “Not that […]

The Milwaukee Brewers dealt Kolten Wong to the Seattle Mainers for Jesse Winker and Abraham Toro on Friday. The trade led some to believe that Milwaukee was on the verge of a complete fire-sale. But the Brewers are opting for a different course of action following the Wong trade, per Bob Nightengale. “The #Brewers, who […]

Milwaukee Brewers All-Star pitcher Brandon Woodruff provided some positive news regarding his injured ankle. He played catch for the first time Thursday since being placed on the 15-day IL retroactive to May 28th. The Brewers righty told reporters that he felt encouraged with how he felt afterward, according to MLB Brewers beat writer Adam McCalvy. […]

The Brewers have gotten off to a strong start to the 2022 MLB season, but the injury bug has made its way to Milwaukee. After losing Freddy Peralta to the 15-day IL, the Brewers revealed on Monday that starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff would also be headed for a stint on the shelf. Woodruff is reportedly […]

In the midst of yet another chance at making the MLB playoffs, the Milwaukee Brewers have made themselves known to their fellow National League Central counterparts with a hot start to the month of June. With the Trade Deadline fast approaching, they are hitting their stride just when determining if you are a contender or […]

Traded to the Milwaukee Brewers all the way back in December 2015, starting pitcher Freddy Peralta has shown impressive glimpses of the kind of pitcher that he can become, which has made the franchise proud that they went out and acquired him. And while his performance on the diamond has been much more than the […]

After 162 games, playoff baseball is finally upon us. October is indeed in full swing, and the Washington Nationals and Milwaukee Brewers will kick things off in the National League Wild Card game on Tuesday night in Washington, D.C. Let’s break it down: How did they get here? The Nationals and Brewers are two teams […]