Milwaukee Brewers News Roundup — October 18, 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982, and will begin play against either Tampa Bay or Cleveland on October 23.

The Brewers' victory came despite uneven performances from their top two starting pitchers. Jacob Misiorowski, the 24-year-old ace, threw just 4.1 innings in Game 1 while allowing five hits and three walks, with his fastball noticeably lacking the velocity he showed during the regular season due to late-season fatigue. Logan Henderson made his second career postseason start in Game 2 and allowed two earned runs on three hits and two walks across four innings, including a first-inning wild pitch and a throwing error on a pick-off attempt. The Brewers' overall strength proved sufficient to overcome these subpar outings from their expected anchors.

The team's youth and depth have been central to its success. The roster has an average age of just 27 and is led by 22-year-old Jackson Chourio and the aforementioned Misiorowski. Several in-season promotions contributed to the pennant, including rookies Cooper Pratt and Luis Lara, who both signed long-term extensions before debuting in June and July, and pitcher Shane Drohan, who appeared in 124.2 innings across 19 starts and 14 relief appearances after being called up in April.

The Brewers may have an additional reinforcement available for the World Series. Brandon Woodruff, a veteran ace who avoided surgery after his shoulder healed faster than expected, has progressed on schedule with his comeback and completed a high-intensity bullpen session during the NLCS. With available roster spots, the Brewers appear positioned to add Woodruff if his live batting practice goes well in the week before the series begins. Meanwhile, top prospect Jesús Made, a 19-year-old infielder, made an impressive debut in the Dominican Winter League with a home run in his first at-bat, a performance that could signal the organization may accelerate his timeline to the majors.