Milwaukee Brewers News Roundup — September 30, 2026

Jacob Misiorowski capped one of the most dominant pitching seasons in recent baseball history, throwing a perfect game with 15 strikeouts against Philadelphia in June while recording the fastest pitch ever thrown by a starting pitcher at 104.5 mph. The 24-year-old right-hander maintained elite performance throughout 2026, posting a 0.46 ERA over his final four starts and establishing himself as one of baseball's premier arms after a breakout 2025 that included strong postseason work.

The Brewers enter the playoffs riding significant momentum, having scored 146 runs in September—12 more than any other team. Second baseman Turang led the charge with a .361 average and 199 wRC+ in the final month, while outfielder Chourio contributed five home runs and nine stolen bases. Rookie shortstop Pratt rebounded from an August slump to hit .304 in September with strong defensive contributions, giving Milwaukee three offensive threats heading into October.

The Brewers will face either the Padres or Cubs in the NLDS beginning October 3, with game times set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3:00 p.m. Sunday if they meet San Diego, or 3:00 p.m. for both Saturday and Sunday against Chicago. The Padres hold home-field advantage this year after dominating the Cubs 8-0 in Wild Card Game 1, with Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado hitting first-inning homers. Milwaukee finished the regular season 9-4 against Chicago but only 2-4 against San Diego, including an August sweep, making the Padres the more challenging matchup.

The Brewers will have a week to recover before the playoffs, with Andrew Vaughn eligible after being retroactively placed on the injured list to ensure his postseason availability, while Joey Ortiz and Jake Bauers use the time off to heal from late-season injuries. Right-hander Lyon Richardson elected free agency after being outrighted by the organization, ending his brief stint with the club.