Milwaukee Brewers News Roundup — September 24, 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers reached 100 wins for the first time in franchise history with a 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, finishing the regular season at 100-59. Multiple outlets confirmed the milestone, with Jackson Chourio hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning to seal the win. The achievement is particularly notable because preseason projections had predicted 80-85 wins, and the Brewers accomplished it while resting key players in preparation for October.

With four games remaining before the playoffs begin, manager Pat Murphy has shifted focus to postseason readiness rather than chasing additional wins. The team has already clinched the NL Central for the fourth consecutive year and secured a first-round bye. Murphy is managing workloads for pitchers and keeping injured players like Jake Bauers sidelined with shin splints out of the lineup. The Brewers still have the opportunity to secure the No. 1 overall seed if they win their remaining games or if the Dodgers lose, which would require just two more victories.

The roster entering October features largely the same position players as last year, with several notable improvements. Jackson Chourio has developed into a star with better offensive and defensive numbers than last season, entering the postseason healthy after dealing with a hamstring injury a year ago. Shortstop Joey Pratt has matched third baseman Joey Ortiz's production in fewer games as a rookie, representing an upgrade at that position. The team must still decide whether to use Dustin May or Robert Gasser as their third playoff starter, with May offering higher upside but inconsistency, while Gasser provides reliability.

The Brewers' success stands in sharp contrast to their division rivals. The Chicago Cubs have been hampered by Alex Bregman's facial fractures suffered from a foul ball and have lost all games without him, falling out of contention for the top Wild Card spot. Meanwhile, the Brewers have established themselves as a model for small-market success, making eight postseason appearances in nine years while operating with a bottom-half payroll in baseball's smallest TV market.