Jacob Misiorowski
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Where things stand
Jacob Misiorowski continues his dominant 2026 season as the heavy favorite to win the NL Cy Young Award, with betting odds of -750 ahead of an upcoming matchup against his main challenger, Chris Sale of the Braves. The Milwaukee pitcher recently reached 200 strikeouts in just 129.1 innings, the second-fastest in MLB history, while maintaining a 1.76 ERA. Misiorowski has delivered multiple quality starts in recent weeks, including a six-inning shutout against Atlanta and another six-inning performance allowing two runs in a win over the Mets. Despite his individual accomplishments, Misiorowski has emphasized his focus on team success over personal milestones.
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Breaking T releases new “The Miz” shirt
Jacob Misiorowski pitched six innings with two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out six as the Brewers won their fourth consecutive game with him starting. The Milwaukee pitcher holds a 14-5 record with a 1.73 ERA, 2.14 FIP, and 222 strikeouts across 151 innings pitched this season. Breaking T has released a new shirt featuring Misiorowski, who leads the league in ERA and strikeouts and was selected to his first All-Star game.
Brew Crew BallChourio’s two home runs back Misiorowski in Brewers’ 8-2 win over Mets
Jackson Chourio went 4-for-5 with two home runs and four RBIs to lead the Brewers past the Mets 8-2 in the rubber match of their series. Jacob Misiorowski delivered another quality start, pitching six innings while allowing two runs on two hits with six strikeouts, despite dealing with mound issues throughout the game. The Brewers scored early and often, with Chourio's two-run homer in the fourth inning extending their lead to 4-0. Relief pitchers Antonio Senzatela, DL Hall, and Chad Patrick each threw a scoreless inning to close out the win.
Brew Crew BallGame Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (82-51) @ New York Mets (60-73)
The Brewers and Mets play the deciding game of their series with Jacob Misiorowski starting for Milwaukee against Sean Manaea for New York. Misiorowski is having an excellent season with a 1.68 ERA and 216 strikeouts, though the Mets have had some success against him in previous matchups. Dustin May avoided serious injury after being hit by a pitch the previous night and could return to pitch on Sunday. The Brewers will be without several regulars including Brice Turang and Christian Yelich due to Manaea being a left-handed pitcher.
Brew Crew BallLatest MLB power rankings finally give Brewers long-overdue respect
The Milwaukee Brewers have finally reached the top of MLB.com's power rankings after leading baseball with the best record and run differential through late August. With 81 wins already and on pace to exceed 100 for the first time in franchise history, the Brewers have joined the Dodgers, Braves, and Cubs as teams holding the No. 1 spot this season. Their pitching staff ranks third in ERA at 3.25 in the second half, led by Cy Young candidate Jacob Misiorowski alongside Logan Henderson, Shane Drohan, and Aaron Ashby. Recent series victories over the Dodgers and Braves demonstrate their ability to compete with the league's elite teams heading into the playoffs.
Reviewing the BrewBrewers' "paper cut" offense defeats Chris Sale, NL East-leading Braves in Friday's series opener
The Brewers defeated the NL East-leading Braves 2-1 behind Jacob Misiorowski's six-inning shutout in a matchup against Chris Sale on Friday. Milwaukee's offense manufactured both runs in the third inning through a series of singles, with William Contreras and Andrew Vaughn driving in the runs. The Brewers' approach of working deep counts and stringing together singles forced Sale to throw 23 pitches in the first inning alone, ultimately wearing down the veteran pitcher despite his quality start.
Reviewing the BrewBrewers’ avoid Kade Anderson challenge that Cubs will now have to endure
The Brewers won their series against the Mariners and continue pursuing baseball's best overall record for the second consecutive year. The Mariners, now 60-68 and struggling in the AL West, called up top pitching prospect Kade Anderson to face the Cubs this weekend. Anderson, the third overall pick in last year's draft, has posted a 1.06 ERA with a 40.5% strikeout rate across 18 Double-A starts. The Cubs previously faced a similar situation in 2024 when they encountered Paul Skenes in his MLB debut, while the Brewers prepare for their own important series against the Braves featuring a matchup between Cy Young contenders Chris Sale and Jacob Misiorowski.
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 BrewShane Drohan's surprise relief appearance won't impact Brewers' upcoming rotation plans
The Milwaukee Brewers plan to continue using a six-man rotation for at least one more cycle before shifting Shane Drohan to a long-relief role, as he approaches his career high of 129 innings. Drohan's surprise relief appearance on Tuesday, where he pitched two scoreless innings, was simply a way to delay his next start rather than signal an end to the six-man rotation strategy. The Brewers adopted the six-man rotation during a grueling stretch of 17 games in 17 days and have maintained it with recent additions Dustin May and Kyle Harrison joining the rotation alongside Misiorowski, Henderson, Gasser, and Drohan.
Reviewing the BrewBrewers news: Cooper Pratt reinstated, Brandon Lockridge optioned, Jacob Misiorowski vs. Chris Sale
The Brewers reinstated shortstop Cooper Pratt from the injured list after a 10-day absence due to a hamstring strain, completing a brief one-game rehab assignment with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Pratt's return restores the Brewers' middle infield to full strength alongside second baseman Brice Turang, who recently returned from knee soreness. The team will face Seattle's ace Logan Gilbert tonight, with Dustin May taking the mound for Milwaukee in the second game of their series following a 22-0 victory.
Reviewing the Brew4 key takeaways from Brewers' momentum-restoring series win over Dodgers
The Brewers won three of four games against the defending champion Dodgers despite missing key players including Brice Turang, Sal Frelick, Cooper Pratt, and Abner Uribe. Strong pitching from Jacob Misiorowski and Logan Henderson helped Milwaukee capitalize on a struggling Dodgers bullpen that has posted a 4.55 ERA since the All-Star Break. The series victory provided the Brewers momentum after being swept by San Diego and demonstrated they can compete with Los Angeles heading into a potential postseason matchup.
Reviewing the BrewBrewers' upcoming pitching schedule reveals continuation of recent rotation strategy
The Milwaukee Brewers will continue their six-man rotation for one more cycle before moving Shane Drohan back to the bullpen, according to beat writer Curt Hogg. The team adopted the six-man rotation after acquiring Dustin May at the trade deadline and activating Kyle Harrison from the injured list, allowing them to manage workload for young arms during a grueling stretch of games. While the rotation has helped protect their young pitchers from excessive innings, it has strained the bullpen, forcing the team to briefly lose reliever Bryse Wilson to waivers before he re-signed. Misiorowski, Harrison, Henderson, and May are locked into the rotation for the remainder of the season and postseason, with Gasser securing the final spot for now.
Reviewing the BrewWhere Jacob Misiorowski's attention lies after reaching 200 strikeouts in record time
Jacob Misiorowski reached 200 strikeouts in just 129.1 innings, making him the fastest pitcher in Milwaukee Brewers history to hit that mark and the second-fastest in MLB history, behind only Spencer Strider's 123.1 innings in 2023. With a 1.76 ERA, Misiorowski could still pursue several franchise records this season, including the lowest single-season ERA and potentially joining Gerrit Cole as the first pitcher since 2019 to reach 300 strikeouts. Despite these accomplishments, Misiorowski downplays individual milestones and focuses on team success, telling reporters that he will appreciate his achievements more after his playing career ends. His manager and pitching coach have noted his tendency to prioritize what comes next rather than dwelling on past accomplishments.
Reviewing the BrewPredicting the Brewers' postseason pitching rotation after the trade deadline
The Milwaukee Brewers, with a 74-44 record and a 5.5-game lead in the NL Central, are positioned to earn a first-round bye in the postseason but still need to determine their third and fourth starting pitchers behind Jacob Misiorowski and Kyle Harrison. The team acquired Dustin May at the trade deadline in exchange for two top-15 prospects, creating competition with Logan Henderson for the number three spot. Henderson, a 24-year-old right-hander, has posted a 6-1 record with a 2.70 ERA in 10 starts this season despite missing time with injuries, and has allowed three or fewer earned runs in all 15 of his major league starts. Both pitchers are likely to make the postseason roster, but the Brewers must decide which one will be their primary third starter over the final two months of the season.
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