Milwaukee Brewers News Roundup — September 29, 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers will host the National League Division Series this weekend after winning 103 games, a franchise record, and securing the top overall seed in the National League. They will face either the San Diego Padres or Chicago Cubs, depending on the outcome of the Wild Card Series between those teams, with Games 1 and 2 scheduled for Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4.

Jacob Misiorowski, the Cy Young frontrunner, will start Game 1 for Milwaukee, while rookie Logan Henderson is expected to start Game 2 with a 1.93 ERA over his final seven starts. Manager Pat Murphy noted the Game 2 assignment remains subject to change, consistent with his history of keeping playoff pitching plans flexible. Brandon Woodruff has completed a five-week throwing progression and awaits doctor clearance to throw off a mound, leaving open a slim possibility he could pitch if the Brewers advance deep into the postseason.

The Brewers finished the regular season 2-4 against the Padres and 9-4 against the Cubs. Three Brewers defenders—Jackson Chourio, William Contreras, and Brice Turang—are positioned to win Gold Glove Awards, with Contreras notably committing zero errors while catching over 1,000 innings. Jake Bauers had a career-best season at age 30, finishing fifth in the National League in walks and OPS while adding 26 home runs and 11 stolen bases.

The Wild Card Series begins today across baseball, with the Brewers waiting to learn their opponent. The Braves will face the Phillies with two former Brewers on their roster: Rowdy Tellez and Brewer Hicklen. Tellez spent two and a half seasons with Milwaukee before being non-tendered in 2023 and spent most of this season in Triple-A before joining Atlanta's Wild Card roster.