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Jacob Misiorowski won the NL Cy Young Award after a dominant regular season with a 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts, but his postseason performance has shown signs of fatigue. In two playoff starts, he posted a 3.24 ERA with two wins but failed to complete five innings in either game, with notably declined spin rates and reduced movement on his fastball and curveball. The decline appears tied to workload, as Misiorowski threw 174⅔ innings in the regular season—far exceeding his previous career high—and has now surpassed 180 innings with his playoff appearances.
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Breaking T releases new three new shirts for your NL Champion Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers have reached the 2026 World Series for the first time since 1982, and Breaking T has released three new commemorative shirts to celebrate. The designs feature players including Jake Bauers, Garrett Mitchell, Jacob Misiorowski, William Contreras, and Brice Turang, with one shirt highlighting Bauers' performance in the League Championship Series where he hit a go-ahead two-run homer in Game 3 after lengthy at-bats.
Brew Crew BallUnsurprising late-season trend explains Jacob Misiorowski’s pair of laborious postseason starts
Jacob Misiorowski won the NL Cy Young Award after posting a 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts in the regular season, but his postseason performance shows signs of fatigue despite solid results. In two playoff starts against the Padres and Dodgers, he recorded a 3.24 ERA with two wins but failed to complete five innings in either game. His spin rates have declined noticeably, particularly against the Dodgers, resulting in less movement on his fastball and curveball, which has reduced opposing batters' whiff rates from his season-leading 37.3% to below 25%. The decline appears tied to workload, as Misiorowski threw 174⅔ innings in the regular season—far exceeding his previous career high of 129⅓—and has now surpassed 180 innings with his playoff appearances.
Reviewing the BrewBrice Turang lifts Brewers to tone-setting victory over Tarik Skubal, Dodgers in Game 1 of NLCS
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS, with Brice Turang hitting a home run in the fourth inning to break a 1-1 tie. Jacob Misiorowski pitched 4.1 innings for Milwaukee despite not being at his sharpest, while Tarik Skubal allowed the go-ahead run on Turang's blast. The Brewers won through strong defense, solid pitching, and timely hitting rather than capitalizing on Dodgers mistakes, demonstrating the formula manager Pat Murphy's 103-win team relies on.
Reviewing the BrewNLCS Game 1 Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (0-0) vs Los Angeles Dodgers (0-0)
The Brewers and Dodgers meet in the NLCS for the third consecutive time, with Milwaukee seeking its first postseason series victory against Los Angeles. Jacob Misiorowski will start for the Brewers against Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal, the same player Milwaukee attempted to acquire at the trade deadline. The Brewers enter with three well-rested starting pitchers after a four-game NLDS win, compared to limited depth last season. Manager Pat Murphy benched Christian Yelich for Game 1 in favor of Andrew Vaughn at DH, citing matchup considerations.
Brew Crew BallBrewers, Dodgers Announce NLCS Rosters
The 103-win Brewers and 100-win Dodgers begin their NLCS matchup tonight in Milwaukee, with Jacob Misiorowski starting for the Brewers and Tarik Skubal taking the mound for Los Angeles. The Dodgers added Justin Wrobleski to their 13-pitcher roster, replacing bench player Hyeseong Kim, while the Brewers kept their NLDS roster unchanged. Miguel Rojas remains available for the Dodgers as a bench option against left-handed pitchers after receiving a cortisone injection for a back injury. The Brewers will need improved offensive production from Brice Turang and others, while the Dodgers hope Shohei Ohtani can bounce back after managing just two hits in the NLDS despite ongoing knee and biceps issues.
MLB Trade RumorsBrewers officially name Misiorowski Game 1 starter for NLCS vs. Dodgers
MLB.com Brewers3 matchups that will define the Brewers and Dodgers' NLCS rematch
The Brewers and Dodgers meet in the NLCS for the second consecutive year, with Milwaukee seeking its first World Series title since 1982 and Los Angeles pursuing a third straight championship. Both teams won 100 games this season, with the Brewers holding home-field advantage after winning their regular season matchup 4-3. The Brewers defeated the Padres in the NLDS while the Dodgers beat the Braves, setting up a rematch after Los Angeles swept Milwaukee in four games last year. Game 1 will feature Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski against Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal, who the Brewers had pursued at the trade deadline before Los Angeles acquired him.
Reviewing the BrewBreaking T releases new “Chourio-Miz ’26” & “Win Our Way” shirts
The Brewers have reached the NLCS for the second straight year and will face the defending champion Dodgers, with young stars Jackson Chourio and Jacob Misiorowski playing key roles in their postseason run. Breaking T has released two new shirts to commemorate the 2026 season: "Chourio-Miz '26" and "Win Our Way," both celebrating the team's success and its star players.
Brew Crew BallAbsolute fire: A Q&A with Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski
MLB.com Brewers3 reasons to believe this year's Brewers-Dodgers NLCS matchup will end differently than last year's
The Brewers face the Dodgers in the NLCS for the second consecutive year after defeating the Padres in the NLDS. Last year Milwaukee was swept in four games while scoring just four total runs, but this year their pitching staff is significantly stronger, led by NL Cy Young front-runner Jacob Misiorowski, who had the best single-season performance by a Brewers pitcher in franchise history. The rotation is also deeper than last year, with rookie Logan Henderson, Dustin May, and Robert Gasser providing additional options beyond Misiorowski, along with arms like Shane Drohan and Kyle Harrison available for the series.
Reviewing the BrewWinners and losers from Games 1 and 2 of Brewers-Padres NLDS matchup
The Milwaukee Brewers won Games 1 and 2 of their NLDS matchup against the San Diego Padres with one-run victories, giving them a 2-0 series lead heading to San Diego. Jackson Chourio was the standout performer, hitting a two-run homer in Game 1 and delivering a walk-off single in the ninth inning of Game 2, becoming the franchise record holder for postseason home runs. The Brewers' bullpen was dominant across both games, allowing no earned runs over nine combined innings despite starter Jacob Misiorowski struggling in Game 1.
Reviewing the BrewBrewers NLDS Game 2 notes: Logan Henderson rematch, Michael King matchup, bullpen availability
The Brewers lead the Padres 1-0 in the NLDS after winning Game 1 on Saturday, with Game 2 scheduled for Sunday afternoon in Milwaukee. Logan Henderson will start for the Brewers, looking to improve on his mid-August outing against the same Padres lineup when he allowed three earned runs over 6.1 innings before surrendering a two-run homer to Jackson Merrill in a loss. Henderson said he plans to review his scouting reports and film from that previous matchup as he prepares for the rematch. The Padres set a postseason record by fouling off 30 pitches against Jacob Misiorowski in the first four innings of Game 1.
Reviewing the BrewNLDS Game 1 Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (0-0) vs San Diego Padres (0-0)
The Brewers and Padres begin their NLDS matchup with Jacob Misiorowski, the NL Cy Young favorite with a 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts, starting for Milwaukee against Padres veteran Robbie Ray. Manager Pat Murphy chose Christian Yelich as DH over Andrew Vaughn and moved hot-hitting Cooper Pratt into the sixth spot in the batting order, while the Padres countered with four left-handed batters mixed among their lineup of established hitters. Brandon Woodruff remains sidelined but will soon begin throwing off a mound, with the earliest possible return being the World Series.
Brew Crew BallBrewers prioritize late-game matchups with starting lineup for Game 1 of NLDS
The Brewers set their Game 1 NLDS lineup against the Padres with Jacob Misiorowski starting on the mound opposite Robbie Ray. Manager Pat Murphy chose to start Christian Yelich as designated hitter, Luis Lara in right field, and Jake Bauers at first base, leaving Andrew Vaughn on the bench. The decision prioritizes favorable matchups in late-game situations, since Ray is expected to pitch only a few innings and the Padres have left-handed relievers Yuki Matsui and Adrian Morejon available later in the game.
Reviewing the BrewBrewers, Padres Announce NLDS Rosters
The Brewers and Padres announced their 26-man NLDS rosters, with Game 1 starting tonight in Milwaukee featuring Jacob Misiorowski facing Robbie Ray. The Padres made a last-minute roster change, replacing Walker Buehler with Randy Vasquez after Buehler was placed on the paternity list, which could affect San Diego's pitching plans for the first two games. Milwaukee's Joey Ortiz and Andrew Vaughn are both available after recent injuries, with Ortiz returning from a knee bruise and Vaughn activated from the injured list following an illness. The Padres kept the same roster from their Wild Card sweep of the Cubs, indicating their pitching staff remained fresh enough for the series.
MLB Trade RumorsBrewers announce 2026 NLDS roster complete with stacked pitching staff
The Milwaukee Brewers announced their 2026 NLDS roster with 13 pitchers and 13 position players, departing from the typical 12-pitcher format most teams use for best-of-five series. This decision allowed the Brewers to include both Kyle Harrison and Dustin May on the roster while forgoing a third catcher. Jacob Misiorowski and Logan Henderson are scheduled to start Games 1 and 2, with the Game 3 starter still uncertain, making the extra pitching depth potentially valuable for the series against the San Diego Padres.
Reviewing the Brew2026 MLB Division Series Preview
The 2026 MLB Division Series begin Saturday with four matchups: the Brewers hosting the Padres in the NL, the Dodgers facing the Braves in the NL, and the Rays playing the Yankees and the Guardians taking on the White Sox in the AL. The Rays finished with the best home record in baseball at 55-26, while the Yankees advanced by defeating the Red Sox 9-0 and 9-2 in the Wild Card Series but have already used key pitchers Cam Schlittler and Max Fried. The Brewers feature a balanced roster with strong starting pitchers Jacob Misiorowski and Logan Henderson, while the Dodgers boast top-five rankings in both offense and pitching despite having an aging roster with several players in their 30s.
Brew Crew BallHow Brewers starters Jacob Misiorowski and Logan Henderson fared against the Padres this year
Jacob Misiorowski will start Game 1 for the Brewers against the Padres, while rookie Logan Henderson is slated for Game 2, though manager Pat Murphy indicated the latter assignment could change. During the regular season, Misiorowski pitched seven scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts against San Diego on May 13, allowing just four hits including two singles to Fernando Tatis Jr. Henderson also performed well in his regular season start against the Padres, though specific details of that outing were not provided in the article. The Brewers finished the regular season 2-4 against San Diego despite strong performances from both starters.
Reviewing the BrewBrewers still face several key roster decisions ahead of NLDS matchup with Padres
The Milwaukee Brewers will face the San Diego Padres in the NLDS starting October 3 at American Family Field, with Jacob Misiorowski scheduled to start Game 1. The Brewers earned a first-round bye after winning 103 games, while the Padres swept the Cubs in the Wild Card Series. With their roster construction still incomplete, the Brewers must decide whether to include pitcher Kyle Harrison, who was dominant early in the season but struggled after returning from injury in August before showing improvement in a relief role down the stretch.
Reviewing the BrewBrewers to face red-hot Padres in NLDS after Cubs suffer sweep in San Diego
The top-seeded Brewers will face the San Diego Padres in the NLDS after the Padres swept the Cubs in the Wild Card Series, marking the first playoff matchup between these franchises. Both teams enter the series on hot streaks, each posting 18-6 records during September, though the Brewers finished their regular season with a franchise-record 103 wins. The Padres' sweep was powered by strong pitching from Michael King and Nick Pivetta, who limited the Cubs' top-ranked offense to just one run across 10.1 innings, combined with early offensive explosions in both games. The Padres will face a stiffer pitching challenge in the NLDS against the Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski and Logan Henderson, but their elite bullpen will be well-rested heading into Game 1 on Saturday.
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