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  • Brew Crew Ball

    Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (85-51) vs. Texas Rangers (66-70)

    The Brewers seek to complete a sweep of the Rangers with Dustin May on the mound against Kumar Rocker. May has been inconsistent since joining Milwaukee from the Cardinals, posting a 1-1 record with a 5.87 ERA over four starts, though his command and ability to generate swings and misses remain concerns. Rocker, the 2022 third overall pick, carries a 4.41 ERA but has particularly struggled against teams that see many pitches per plate appearance—the Brewers rank second in baseball in that category. The Brewers will deploy a modified lineup with Jackson Chourio batting cleanup in place of William Contreras, with first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m.

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  • Reviewing the BrewOwen Jonas

    Brewers' series victory over Rangers continues dominant stretch at American Family Field

    The first-place Brewers defeated the Rangers to improve to 47-24 at home this season, extending their home winning streak to nine consecutive series victories dating back to late June. Milwaukee's .662 home winning percentage ranks second in baseball behind only Atlanta's .671, significantly better than their .584 road winning percentage. The Brewers have not lost a series at American Family Field since dropping two of three to the Cubs from June 26-28. With a 4.0-game lead over the Dodgers and Braves for the top playoff seed, securing home-field advantage throughout the postseason is critical given Milwaukee's 0-9 record in road playoff games since 2018.

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  • Reviewing the BrewOwen Jonas

    What makes Jackson Chourio’s 20-homer season streak even more impressive

    Jackson Chourio reached 20 home runs for the third time in his career at age 22, joining an elite group that includes Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, Ken Griffey Jr., Mike Trout, Bryce Harper, and Juan Soto. What makes the achievement particularly remarkable is that Chourio has reached the 20-homer mark in each of his first three MLB seasons despite missing significant time to injuries in both 2025 and 2026. In his 2024 rookie season, he hit 21 homers despite a slow start and reduced at-bats in May and June, and in 2025 he surpassed 20 homers even after missing a month with a hamstring strain.

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  • Brew Crew Ball

    Brewers strike early, hold on late for 5-3 win over Rangers

    The Brewers defeated the Rangers 5-3 for their fourth consecutive win and fifth straight series victory. Jackson Chourio and William Contreras hit solo home runs in the first inning against Rangers starter Cal Quantrill, who had allowed just three runs all month entering the game, and the Brewers added another run in the second to build a 3-0 lead. Brewers pitcher Shane Drohan allowed only one run across five innings while striking out six, and the offense tacked on two more runs in the seventh inning to put the game out of reach despite a late Rangers rally that brought the score to 5-3.

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  • Brew Crew Ball

    Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (84-51) vs. Texas Rangers (66-69)

    The Brewers enter tonight's game against the Rangers riding a three-game winning streak and four-series winning streak, looking to extend both. Shane Drohan starts for Milwaukee after allowing two runs over five innings against the Braves, while the Rangers counter with Cal Quantrill, who has posted a 0.72 ERA through five August appearances. The Brewers will make several lineup adjustments, moving Garrett Mitchell to fifth and benching Joey Ortiz in favor of Cooper Pratt at shortstop. First pitch is at 6:15 p.m. on FOX.

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  • Reviewing the BrewTyler Koerth

    The Brewers' key offensive trio is heating up at just the right time

    The Brewers' offense remains among the league's best, with Jake Bauers leading the team with 23 home runs and 75 RBIs this season, a shift from Christian Yelich's role as top producer last year. Three key players—Yelich, Jackson Chourio, and William Contreras—are all heating up simultaneously as the team approaches the postseason. Yelich has reached base in seven of his last eight games with improved exit velocity and hard-hit rates since mid-August, posting a .300/.356/.450 slash line over the last 15 days. Chourio and Contreras have both rebounded strongly in August after struggling in July, with Chourio hitting six home runs this month and slashing .309/.391/.526 with a 150 wRC+.

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  • Reviewing the BrewTyler Koerth

    Predicting the Brewers' 2026 postseason bullpen as Abner Uribe and JoJo Romero's returns near

    The 2026 Brewers lead the Cubs by eight games and the Dodgers by three for the best record in baseball heading into September, positioning them to earn home-field advantage throughout the postseason and skip the Wild Card Series. Relief pitchers Abner Uribe and JoJo Romero are nearing returns from rehab assignments with the Timber Rattlers, with both throwing clean innings Friday and potentially available for activation soon. The Brewers' postseason bullpen is expected to feature a balanced mix of five right-handers and four left-handers, with Uribe and Romero joining other relievers capable of pitching multiple innings in high-leverage situations.

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  • Reviewing the BrewBrandon Glick

    What the 2026 Brewers must do to be deemed the best team in franchise history

    The 2026 Brewers set a franchise record with 97 wins and the best record in baseball, earning the top seed in the National League. To be considered the greatest team in franchise history, they would need to reach the World Series, as the 1982 team remains the standard by winning 95 games and reaching Game 7 of the Series. The Brewers can reach 98 wins with a 14-13 stretch down the road, and 100 wins would require maintaining their current 62.2% win rate. A World Series championship would end a 57-year title drought dating to the franchise's 1969 inception.

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  • Brew Crew Ball

    Offense, Henderson stay hot as Brewers shut down Rangers

    The Brewers defeated the Rangers 6-1 to extend their winning streak to three games and improve to 84 wins, the most in baseball. Christian Yelich went 3-for-4 with an RBI double and is batting .391 over his last seven games, while William Contreras contributed three RBIs. Pitcher Logan Henderson delivered a dominant performance with seven strikeouts over seven innings on just 91 pitches, lowering his career ERA to 2.30 in his first 19 starts, second-best all-time for that span behind Bill Parsons.

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  • Brew Crew Ball

    Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (83-51) vs. Texas Rangers (66-68)

    The Brewers host the Rangers tonight looking to extend their winning streak to five series after recent offensive success, while the Rangers aim to recover from allowing 21 runs over two games against Chicago. Brewers starter Logan Henderson will make his second consecutive home start after throwing six innings of one-run ball against Atlanta, facing Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford, who has a 3.05 ERA in four starts this season following a lengthy injury absence. Milwaukee's offense has scored eight runs in each of the final two games against the Mets, with Jackson Chourio hitting two homers in his last game and Christian Yelich batting .348 over his last seven games with six RBIs. A Brewers victory would extend their division lead to eight games over the Cubs.

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  • Reviewing the BrewOwen Jonas

    Rumors of the Brewers' next offseason blockbuster trade have already begun

    The Milwaukee Brewers have traded away All-Stars in each of the last three offseasons to replenish their roster despite limited payroll resources. These trades—involving Josh Hader, Corbin Burnes, Devin Williams, and Freddy Peralta—brought back key contributors like William Contreras, DL Hall, Kyle Harrison, and Brandon Sproat who helped the Brewers win three consecutive NL Central titles. MLB insider Robert Murray recently suggested that Contreras, an All-Star catcher entering his final arbitration year at age 29, could be the next Brewers star dealt away this offseason as rival teams express interest in acquiring him.

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  • Brew Crew Ball

    Breaking T releases new “The Miz” shirt

    Jacob Misiorowski pitched six innings with two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out six as the Brewers won their fourth consecutive game with him starting. The Milwaukee pitcher holds a 14-5 record with a 1.73 ERA, 2.14 FIP, and 222 strikeouts across 151 innings pitched this season. Breaking T has released a new shirt featuring Misiorowski, who leads the league in ERA and strikeouts and was selected to his first All-Star game.

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  • Reviewing the BrewOwen Jonas

    Slugging Brewers prospect breaks home run record just three weeks after teammate set new one

    Eric Bitonti, a 20-year-old third-round pick from 2023, broke the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers' single-season home run record with his 24th homer on Thursday, just three weeks after teammate Braylon Payne had set the previous mark. In 102 games this season, Bitonti has compiled 24 homers, 21 doubles, 80 RBIs, and is batting .271/.391/.532, though he strikes out at a 34.1% rate. The Brewers have been cautious with Bitonti's development and have not promoted him to Double-A despite his record-breaking performance, partly due to a crowded group of corner infielders in their farm system.

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  • Brew Crew Ball

    Pat Murphy: Creating All-Stars by establishing dominance

    Pat Murphy has won back-to-back Manager of the Year Awards while leading one of baseball's youngest rosters, establishing a pattern of benching players mid-at-bat to enforce fundamental standards. Murphy's approach includes pulling Sal Frelick and Caleb Durbin in April for defensive mistakes, Brandon Sproat in August for wild pitches, and Cooper Pratt in a recent game against the Mets for failing to execute a bunt and not running out a ball. While these moves have generally earned fan support and appear to improve player performance, the Pratt benching drew criticism when David Hamilton's replacement at third base threw wildly home in the tenth inning, allowing the Mets to win. Murphy maintains that establishing consequences for poor play sets the tone for the entire clubhouse and ensures winning baseball.

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  • Reviewing the BrewOwen Jonas

    3 Brewers prospects who won't be called up in September, but could have a major impact in 2027

    The Brewers have several top prospects unlikely to be called up during September roster expansion, but they could debut in 2027. Nineteen-year-old shortstop Jesús Made, ranked the top prospect in baseball, has performed well at Double-A this season with a .275/.350/.435 slash line, 40 extra-base hits, and 33 stolen bases across 110 games while maintaining strong plate discipline and clean defense. The Brewers will not rush Made to the majors this September to avoid jeopardizing his development and starting his service time clock prematurely. Made is following a similar path to Jackson Chourio and could potentially be part of the Brewers' 2027 Opening Day roster if he signs a long-term extension this offseason.

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  • Brew Crew Ball

    Bernie’s Dugout Open Thread: 8/28-9/3

    The Brewers face a demanding schedule with 16 games over 16 days and no days off until after Labor Day. Following their series against the Rangers, Milwaukee will play two significant matchups against the Cubs, including four games at Wrigley Field and three at home. This open thread invites fans to discuss the team's performance during this stretch and share thoughts on various topics beyond baseball.

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  • Brew Crew Ball

    Chourio’s two home runs back Misiorowski in Brewers’ 8-2 win over Mets

    Jackson Chourio went 4-for-5 with two home runs and four RBIs to lead the Brewers past the Mets 8-2 in the rubber match of their series. Jacob Misiorowski delivered another quality start, pitching six innings while allowing two runs on two hits with six strikeouts, despite dealing with mound issues throughout the game. The Brewers scored early and often, with Chourio's two-run homer in the fourth inning extending their lead to 4-0. Relief pitchers Antonio Senzatela, DL Hall, and Chad Patrick each threw a scoreless inning to close out the win.

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  • Brew Crew Ball

    Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (82-51) @ New York Mets (60-73)

    The Brewers and Mets play the deciding game of their series with Jacob Misiorowski starting for Milwaukee against Sean Manaea for New York. Misiorowski is having an excellent season with a 1.68 ERA and 216 strikeouts, though the Mets have had some success against him in previous matchups. Dustin May avoided serious injury after being hit by a pitch the previous night and could return to pitch on Sunday. The Brewers will be without several regulars including Brice Turang and Christian Yelich due to Manaea being a left-handed pitcher.

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  • Reviewing the BrewTyler Koerth

    Brice Turang could make Brewers history with deserved Silver Slugger Award this year

    Brewers second baseman Brice Turang is on pace to exceed his career highs in doubles, home runs, and RBIs this season and could become the first Brewers second baseman to win a Silver Slugger Award since the award's inception in 1980. With 59 games remaining, Turang has already matched his career-high 28 doubles and ranks second among National League second basemen in OPS and on-base percentage while leading the position in walks. No Brewers player won the Silver Slugger last year despite three finalists, including Turang, who many felt was more deserving than winner Ketel Marte.

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  • Reviewing the BrewOwen Jonas

    Jake Bauers managing lingering injury that worsened in recent weeks

    Jake Bauers is having a breakout season for the first-place Brewers, leading the team with 23 home runs and an .883 OPS while appearing in a career-high 119 games. However, shin splints that began in May have worsened recently due to his heavy workload, forcing him to sit out the last two games. The Brewers will need to carefully manage his availability over the final month of the season to ensure he's healthy for the postseason, potentially using rest days and adjusting his position assignments.

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  • Reviewing the BrewOwen Jonas

    Brewers’ teenage outfield prospect continues scalding stretch since midseason promotion

    Eighteen-year-old outfield prospect Brailyn Antunez has thrived since his late-July promotion to Low-A, hitting seven home runs with a 1.194 OPS in 25 games for the Wilson Warbirds. Antunez, signed as an international free agent in January 2025 and ranked 42nd among top international prospects, started the season in Rookie Ball where he posted 27 extra-base hits and an .887 OPS across 58 games. His strong performance demonstrates the Brewers' continued ability to develop talent in their farm system despite trading away top outfield prospects Alexander Frias and Josiah Ragsdale to the Cardinals at the deadline.

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  • Reviewing the BrewOwen Jonas

    Division rival Reds make Brewers’ top 2025 trade deadline target available on waivers

    The Cincinnati Reds have placed 35-year-old third baseman Eugenio Suárez on waivers, making him available to any team willing to cover his remaining $2.5 million salary for 2026. Suárez was the Milwaukee Brewers' top trade deadline target last year when he was with Arizona, but the Seattle Mariners acquired him instead for three top-20 prospects. His performance has declined significantly since then: after hitting 49 home runs in 2025, he has just 19 this season with the Reds, and his OPS has dropped over 110 points. While claiming him would cost the Brewers no prospect capital, his poor production against left-handed pitching and limited defensive value make him a questionable fit for their stretch run.

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  • Reviewing the BrewTyler Koerth

    Brewers' unconventional approach might be Billy Beane's best shot at redemption for Moneyball A's

    The Milwaukee Brewers under manager Pat Murphy have drawn comparisons to Billy Beane's 2002 Oakland Athletics for their unconventional approach to building a competitive team on a budget. Both organizations prioritize on-base percentage, defense, and pitching while targeting undervalued players, though Milwaukee's strategy emphasizes speed, stolen bases, and sacrifice bunts rather than home runs. The Brewers lead baseball with an .337 on-base percentage and have hit only 120 home runs while posting an 81-49 record, ranking first in walks and second in stolen bases. Like the A's teams that lost in the playoffs despite regular-season success, the Brewers have yet to prove their unconventional approach can deliver postseason results, though they did win a playoff series last year.

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  • Reviewing the BrewOwen Jonas

    Brewers' Dustin May exits start against Mets with injury after one pitch

    Brewers starter Dustin May was hit by a line drive off the bat of Mets leadoff hitter A.J. Ewing on the first pitch of the game and exited after throwing just one pitch. May was diagnosed with a right scapula contusion, though X-rays came back negative. Left-hander Robert Gasser replaced May on the mound, disrupting the Brewers' rotation plans as Gasser was scheduled to start Sunday against Texas.

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