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The Milwaukee Brewers have found motivation from an unlikely source — manager Pat Murphy’s 10-year-old son. After the Brewers dropped the first two games of the 2025 NLCS to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the club needed a spark. They got one when Murphy’s son, Austin, confidently told reporters why he believes this team will come […]

The Milwaukee Brewers entered the MLB postseason as the No. 1 seed in the National League. However, after two games of the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Brewers are in a 2-0 hole. The Brewers fell to the Dodgers on Tuesday, 5-1, as Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominated for LA in a complete game. Now, […]

The Milwaukee Brewers face a similar predicament as the Toronto Blue Jays do; despite having homefield advantage in the NLCS, the Brewers now find themselves down 2-0 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with the reigning World Series champion putting up pitching masterclasses to begin the series. Milwaukee, as a result, will be heading to Dodger […]

Despite not displaying the flashiest of lineups, the top-seeded Milwaukee Brewers managed to disarm pitchers during the regular season by putting the ball in play and stringing together hits. Their offensive versatility seemingly made them dangerous entering the National League Championship Series, but the bats have been ice cold in the face of the Los […]

There are two ways the Milwaukee Brewers and their fans could look at Monday’s 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series. On the one hand, the club nearly stunned the defending World Series champions in the ninth inning after recording only one hit off fantastic starting […]

Game 1 of the 2025 National League Championship Series will be remembered for Dodgers starter Blake Snell delivering one of the best performances from a pitcher in postseason history. That’s not hyperbole. The two-time Cy Young winner became the first pitcher to face the minimum number of batters through eight innings in a playoff game […]

The Milwaukee Brewers were one pitch away from tying Game 1 of the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday night, but second baseman Brice Turang’s instinctive move to avoid a pitch instead became the game’s defining moment. With the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth, Turang leaned back from a Blake Treinen […]

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy is embracing the role of the underdog against the Los Angeles Dodgers — even if the Brewers swept the regular season series against the reigning champs and finished with the best record in baseball. “I’m sure that most Dodger players can’t name eight guys on our roster,” he told the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts gets the superstar treatment — even from Milwaukee Brewers clubhouse attendants. Brewers manager Pat Murphy proved as much on Monday before his team faces the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS when he explained what he witnessed the day before. Pat Murphy shared that a Brewers clubhouse attendant […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will begin to take on the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS on Monday night, and one of the matchup’s most prominent figures has already dropped a take that will ensure a fiery set. Despite their modest payroll and scrappy disposition, Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts refuses to take the Pat Murphy-led […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers are set up for a National League Championship Series matchup. They faced off in 2018, with Los Angeles winning and advancing to the World Series. But this year, Milwaukee took all six games against the defending champions. Brewers manager Pat Murphy revealed the text he got from Dodgers […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers survived a less-than-stellar regular season and the first two rounds of the National League playoffs. As they prepare to face the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, manager Dave Roberts’ team appears to be rounding into its best and healthiest forms. The Dodgers swept the Cincinnati Reds in the […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the NLCS, after defeating the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Milwaukee was pushed by the Cubs, who extended the NLDS series to five games. Following Saturday’s victory, Brewers manager Pat Murphy had a message to send about his scrappy team. “To win this series the way we did, I am […]

There is a ton of pressure on Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy as he prepares his team for the fifth and final game of the team’s National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. The fifth game will be a winner-take-all matchup, and it could turn out to be an epic battle between […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have named Trevor Megill as the starter for Game 5 of the NLDS vs. the Chicago Cubs. First pitch is set for 7:08 p.m. ET on Saturday at American Family Field, with the series tied 2-2. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Todd Rosiak took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to break the […]

The Milwaukee Brewers started their 2025 postseason run with a bang. Brewers manager Pat Murphy watched as his offense dominated in the first two games of the National League Divisional Series against the Chicago Cubs. However, the series shifted from Milwaukee to Chicago and the Brewers lost the next two, setting up a win-or-go home […]

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy receives plenty of attention for his unique personality, which is comprised of pocket pancakes and impromptu William Shakespeare quotes, but he can also be brutally honest. That was the case following a 6-0 road loss to the Chicago Cubs in Game 4 of the National League Division Series. The Cubbies […]

The Milwaukee Brewers missed their first opportunity to clinch the NLDS when the team lost Game 3 to the Chicago Cubs. Freddy Peralta will take the mound on Thursday as Milwaukee seeks to end the series in Chicago. Peralta tied a Brewers record with nine strikeouts in Game 1 of the NLDS. But despite the […]

The Milwaukee Brewers were not able to get the win against the Chicago Cubs in Game 3, and some would say it was because of the way they started. Quinn Priester started for the Brewers in this game, and the feeling was that he would be prepared to handle his business. Unfortunately, things did not […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from making it to the NLCS for the first time since 2018 after they took a 7-3 win over the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of the NLDS on Monday night. It was a home-run fest that gave the Brewers the victory, with Andrew Vaughn and Jackson Chourio […]

The prognosis is not looking good after Milwaukee Brewers star Jackson Chourio, who suffered a hamstring injury in the team’s 9-3 NLDS Game 1 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Chourio underwent an MRI, and manager Pat Murphy did not have the most optimistic answer when asked about his status going forward. “Obviously, it’s real scary […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are taking an aggressive mental approach into Game 1 of the NLDS. Just hours before the series opener against the Chicago Cubs, manager Pat Murphy gave a message to ace Freddy Peralta that immediately set the tone for the postseason, act like the “closer.” The mindset was more psychological than literal. It […]

There is no telling the story of the Milwaukee Brewers without mentioning Bob Uecker. After his passing in January, the Brewers continue to keep his spirit alive in everything they do. As for Brewers manager Pat Murphy, he does it through ink. On Friday, Murphy made a big reveal of a new tattoo featuring Uecker’s […]

There was uncertainty about whether Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff would pitch in the NLDS due to a shoulder injury. However, on Friday, it was confirmed that Woodruff would not be throwing in the series against the Chicago Cubs. Nevertheless, Brewers manager Pat Murphy managed to say that Woodruff was making progress, per Jesse Rogers of […]

The Milwaukee Brewers secured their playoff berth more than a week ago. With Jackson Chourio back from the injured list, Milwaukee has as much momentum as anyone else heading into the playoffs. Brewers manager Pat Murphy has been key to the team’s success, even if his methods are unconventional. Despite his quirks, fans in Milwaukee […]

The Milwaukee Brewers added more than just a win to the standings Wednesday —they added a defining moment to their 2025 identity. After a 3-1 victory over the San Diego Padres, Brewers manager Pat Murphy offered a simple statement that summed up the 2025 season perfectly. Following the win, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Todd Rosiak […]

The Milwaukee Brewers were the first team in MLB to clinch a spot in the postseason in 2025, and they have clinched a bye to the NLDS, as they no longer can be overtaken by the NL West division leader in the standings. Thus, one would think that the Brewers would prioritize getting their key […]

With the Milwaukee Brewers clinching their third straight division title and chasing the National League’s top seed, focus has shifted to their October pitching strategy. The latest injury update on starter Brandon Woodruff has sparked speculation among fans about whether rookie Jacob Misiorowski could enter the Brewers playoff rotation—but that scenario is quickly losing traction. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are a few games away from clinching the top seed in the National League. Brewers manager Pat Murphy is setting up his playoff strategy with his starting rotation. However, Trevor Megill’s injury has thrown the bullpen into question ahead of the postseason. In order to remedy the issue, Milwaukee brought in Bruce […]

Christian Yelich has been worth every penny and asset the Milwaukee Brewers have given up to have his services on the team for the past eight seasons. Yelich is aging like fine wine, and his excellent age-33 season continued on Tuesday, when he went 3-5 from the plate with one home run and three runs […]

With the New York Mets losing on Saturday, the Milwaukee Brewers have become the first team in MLB to clinch their spot in the playoffs. The Brewers will take the help, but they crafted their path to the postseason all on their own. After a slow start, Milwaukee has climbed back in tremendous fashion and […]

The Milwaukee Brewers responded to the Texas Rangers’ sweep by winning back-to-back games against the St. Louis Cardinals. Milwaukee erased a five-run deficit on Saturday to win on a walk-off single in extra innings. The Cardinals appeared in control after taking a 6-1 lead in the sixth inning. But the Brewers battled back for the […]

Veteran pitcher Brandon Woodruff has had a rough go of it with injury woes this season, but he appears to be healthy and ready for the upcoming playoffs. With the postseason right around the corner, Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy revealed his strategy to help ensure Woodruff remains as healthy as possible. Murphy, who is […]

Freddy Peralta’s incredible scoreless inning streak ended at 30 when Jake Burger hit a leadoff home run against him in the second frame of Wednesday’s series finale. It was the first of two homers Burger hit off Peralta as the Texas Rangers completed the sweep against the Milwaukee Brewers. It’s the first time Milwaukee has […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are rolling toward the playoffs in the National League and are trying to secure the top seed and home-field advantage in the playoffs over the final few weeks of the regular season. At the moment, the task at hand is knocking off the Texas Rangers in a three-game set in the Lone […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have been the best team in Major League Baseball since the All-Star Break. Pat Murphy has found a good mix of snacks and lineup tweaks to lead his team to dominance. However, one of the team’s unsung heroes is outfielder Isaac Collins. The young standout is a National League Rookie of the […]

Regardless of how the year ends, the Milwaukee Brewers can look back on the 2025 regular season and be happy. Pat Murphy has used out-of-pocket snacks and cagey moves to guide his team to success. For now, the only team that can stop Jackson Chourio and Co. is itself. However, Quinn Priester moved the bar […]

A few weeks after Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy whipped out a pocket pancake during a game, he outdid himself one better.  On Friday, during an in-game interview, Murphy whipped out a syrup-filled quesadilla in the middle of the Brewers game against the Pirates, per Foul Territory.  Pat Murphy just pulled a quesadilla out of […]

The Milwaukee Brewers’ stunning ascension to the best record in baseball has been a true team effort. Milwaukee’s run has been supported by a strong rotation. But Freddy Peralta has emerged as the staff’s ace. On Thursday, Peralta extended his consecutive scoreless innings streak to 29. Peralta now has the second-longest scoreless inning streak in […]