Milwaukee Brewers News Roundup — October 16, 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers won the National League pennant for the first time in franchise history, sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS to advance to the World Series beginning October 23. The Brewers held Los Angeles to just 11 runs across four games, with Game 4 ending 6-4 at home. The victory carries particular resonance for the organization and its fans, who have rallied behind the motto "Do It for Ueck" following the death of legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker in January 2025. Uecker spent 54 years calling Brewers games but never witnessed the team reach the World Series before his passing.

Jake Bauers earned NLCS MVP honors after a series-changing performance that capped an unlikely career resurrection. The 31-year-old had nearly retired two years earlier following a .199 batting average in 2024, but returned on a minor league deal and eventually earned a roster spot. During the NLCS, Bauers delivered four hits and six RBIs, including a crucial 12-pitch walk in Game 2 that shifted momentum in Milwaukee's favor. His resurgence mirrors the broader narrative of the Brewers' postseason run, which has been characterized as one of baseball's most impressive achievements given the massive financial disparity between the teams. The Brewers operated on a $142 million payroll while the Dodgers spent $412 million, a $270 million gap that dwarfs the inflation-adjusted difference between the 2002 Oakland Athletics and Yankees.

David Hamilton's solo home run in the ninth inning of Game 4 provided crucial insurance in the pennant-clinching victory. Hamilton, acquired from Boston in February, hit only four home runs during the regular season but connected off Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz to extend Milwaukee's lead. Manager Pat Murphy's strategic approach earlier in the game, instructing Hamilton to attempt bunts to make opposing pitchers more aggressive, contributed to the decisive moment by setting up the at-bat against a pitcher confident in attacking rather than pitching carefully.

Brandon Woodruff, sidelined since July 4 with right shoulder inflammation, expressed confidence about joining the World Series roster despite not having pitched in months. The veteran right-hander would likely serve as a low-leverage reliever if he makes it back, as the Brewers' pitching staff performed well throughout the NLCS without him. Woodruff will have a seven-day break before the World Series begins to prove his readiness through simulations and scrimmages. The Brewers will host Games 1, 2, 6, and 7 against either the Guardians or Rays, with all seven games scheduled to start just after 7 p.m. CT on FOX, FOX One, and FOX Deportes.