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Gary Sánchez contributed a walk in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 2 of the 2026 NLDS, helping load the bases before Jackson Chourio's game-winning single lifted the Brewers past the Padres. The veteran catcher has provided solid value for Milwaukee this season, batting .215 with a .793 OPS and 10 home runs while also unexpectedly pitching two scoreless innings, including one in the team's 22-0 shutout victory over Seattle.
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Jackson Chourio joins short list of Brewers postseason walk-off heroes with at-bat for the ages
Jackson Chourio delivered a two-run walk-off single in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the 2026 NLDS, lifting the Brewers past the Padres after Christian Yelich, Sal Frelick, and Gary Sánchez loaded the bases with walks. Chourio battled through a six-pitch at-bat against Padres closer Mason Miller, who had led the league with 38 saves and entered the postseason without allowing an earned run, before lacing a 109 mph single up the middle. At 22 years and 207 days old, Chourio became the third youngest player in MLB history to record a postseason walk-off hit and only the second since 1969 to do so against a league-leading save pitcher while trailing.
Reviewing the BrewUncharacteristic defense leads to characteristic Brewers comeback in Game 2 of NLDS
The Milwaukee Brewers overcame uncharacteristic defensive lapses to defeat the San Diego Padres in Game 2 of the NLDS. Three infield errors by Brice Turang, Cooper Pratt, and David Hamilton allowed two unearned runs and put the Brewers behind entering the ninth inning. Jackson Chourio delivered the game-winning play in a bottom-of-the-ninth rally that featured walks from Christian Yelich, Sal Frelick, and Gary Sánchez to load the bases with two outs.
Reviewing the BrewJackson Chourio delivers the heroics in walk-off Brewers win in Game 2
Jackson Chourio hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning with the bases loaded to give the Brewers a 2-1 victory over the Padres in Game 2 of the NLDS, extending Milwaukee's series lead to 2-0. The Brewers trailed 3-1 entering the ninth before Yelich's walk and stolen base, followed by walks to Frelick and Sanchez, set up Chourio's game-winning hit up the middle. The Brewers' defense struggled throughout the game with errors by Turang, Hamilton, and Pratt, but Milwaukee overcame a strong performance by Padres starter Michael King, who retired the first 14 batters he faced.
Brew Crew BallMisiorowski, Brewers finish regular season with 6-4 win over Cardinals
The Brewers defeated the Cardinals 6-4 to finish the regular season with 103 wins, a franchise record. Jacob Misiorowski pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings in a tune-up appearance, recording his 16th win and 250th strikeout while posting a 1.80 ERA for the season, the best in Brewers history for a qualifying starter. Jackson Chourio went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBIs, while Gary Sánchez added a two-run homer. The Brewers scored six runs in the first four innings before the Cardinals scored four runs late to make the final score closer.
Brew Crew BallGame Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (99-59) @ Philadelphia Phillies (87-71)
The Brewers seek their first 100-win season in franchise history against the Phillies, with Milwaukee entering at 99-59. Both teams feature hot offenses facing pitchers with ERAs above 4.00, as the Brewers' Shane Drohan makes his first start since September 12th against Phillies rookie Andrew Painter. Milwaukee will be without Jackson Chourio, Christian Yelich, and Andrew Vaughn, with Garrett Mitchell leading off and Gary Sánchez catching. The game starts at 5:05 p.m. and will be broadcast on Brewers.TV and WTMJ 620.
Brew Crew Ball3 players who could be surprise additions to Brewers' 2026 postseason roster
The Brewers are one win or Braves loss away from clinching a first-round bye and advancing directly to the NLDS, which they'll begin on October 3. For their playoff roster, Milwaukee is expected to carry 14 position players and 12 pitchers, creating roster construction decisions heading into the postseason. Pitcher Garrett Stallings, a 29-year-old rookie with a 0.00 ERA across 14 innings this season, could be a surprise addition if the team needs an innings eater, though he faces competition from 12 other pitchers who appear to be locks. Catcher Bo Naylor, recently called up when rosters expanded, has seen limited action behind William Contreras and Gary Sánchez but could emerge as a playoff roster candidate.
Reviewing the BrewGasser wins 1-0 pitchers’ duel in Baltimore thanks to Ortiz’s “sun-triple”
Robert Gasser pitched seven innings of three-hit ball to lead the Brewers to a 1-0 victory over Baltimore, allowing no runs while walking three and striking out two. The game's only run scored in the second inning when Joey Ortiz reached third on a sun-aided triple and Gary Sánchez drove him in with a groundout. With this win, Milwaukee tied the franchise record with 97 wins and has seven games remaining to break it, with Jacob Misiorowski scheduled to start tomorrow's season finale.
Brew Crew BallKyle Harrison gets roughed up again, Brewers lose series finale in Pittsburgh, 7-4
Kyle Harrison lasted just 1 2/3 innings as the Brewers fell to the Pirates 7-4 in Pittsburgh. Harrison allowed five runs in the second inning after a shaky performance that included two walks and two hit batters, effectively ending any chance he makes the postseason roster. The Brewers scored early with Gary Sánchez, Sal Frelick, and David Hamilton recording singles in the second, but Pittsburgh's five-run outburst in that same inning proved too much to overcome despite Milwaukee chipping away with solo home runs from Bo Naylor and late scoring.
Brew Crew BallMLBTR Podcast: Dodgers Hot Topics, The D-Backs Claim Jesús Sánchez, And Prospect Evaluation Time
The latest MLB Trade Rumors Podcast episode covers several roster moves and offseason questions. Host Darragh McDonald and Steve Adams discuss the Dodgers placing Shohei Ohtani on the injured list while calling up Josue De Paula, the team's consideration of leaving Edwin Díaz off the playoff roster, and the Diamondbacks claiming Jesús Sánchez off waivers from the Blue Jays after designating Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment. The episode also features prospect promotions for the Mariners (Michael Arroyo) and Twins (Emmanuel Rodríguez), plus listener questions about potential free agent signings for the Brewers and MLB's proposed quiet period in labor negotiations.
MLB Trade RumorsBrewers’ early lead slips away in 7-4 loss to Rangers
The Brewers scored first against Texas but couldn't maintain their lead, falling 7-4 to the Rangers on Sunday. Dustin May struggled with command in the fifth inning, walking Corey Seager and Wyatt Langford before Ezequiel Duran hit a ground-rule double to give Texas a 4-2 advantage that proved decisive. The Rangers added three insurance runs, including a solo homer by Joc Pederson off Grant Anderson in the sixth. Milwaukee managed only a two-run homer by Gary Sánchez in the seventh, finishing with four runs despite scoring twice in the opening inning.
Brew Crew BallTwo-way star Gary Sánchez has given the Brewers exactly what they needed from him this year
Gary Sánchez has delivered significant value for the Brewers in his second stint with the team after signing a one-year, $1.75 million deal. The veteran catcher is batting .215 with a .793 OPS and 10 home runs while posting a career-best 17.0% walk rate and 119 OPS+, providing leadership to Milwaukee's young pitching staff. Unexpectedly, Sánchez has also pitched two scoreless innings this month, including one in the Brewers' 22-0 shutout victory over Seattle that tied the modern era record for largest shutout win.
Reviewing the BrewWhere Jacob Misiorowski's NL Cy Young case stands ahead of matchup against top challenger
Jacob Misiorowski of the Milwaukee Brewers is the heavy favorite to win the 2026 NL Cy Young Award, with betting odds of -750 compared to his main competitor Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves at +850. The two pitchers are set to face off in an upcoming series opener, with the Cy Young race essentially narrowed down to these two contenders as the regular season enters its final month. Philadelphia's Cristopher Sánchez remains technically in contention but is considered a long shot. A Misiorowski victory would make him the fourth Cy Young Award winner in Brewers franchise history, following Rollie Fingers, Pete Vuckovich, and Corbin Burnes.
Reviewing the BrewUnder-the-radar trade deadline acquisition crushes first two homers in Brewers' organization
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired catcher Bo Naylor from the Cleveland Guardians at the trade deadline in exchange for Craig Yoho and Blake Perkins, viewing him as a reclamation project to provide depth behind the plate. Currently playing for Nashville in Triple-A, Naylor hit two home runs in a recent game, with exit velocities of 106 and 107.3 mph traveling 428 and 420 feet respectively. The Brewers expect Naylor to factor into their catching plans starting in 2027, as he remains under team control through 2030 and could eventually replace Gary Sánchez or William Contreras.
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