Logan Henderson
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Where things stand
Logan Henderson continues to establish himself as a cornerstone of the Brewers' rotation after delivering seven strikeouts over seven innings in a 6-1 victory over Texas, lowering his career ERA to 2.30 through 19 starts—the second-best mark all-time for that span. The 24-year-old right-hander has become a playoff-caliber starter who was deemed untouchable at the trade deadline, validating Milwaukee's decision to protect him rather than include him in packages for other acquisitions. Henderson's strong performances, including a dominant outing against the Dodgers earlier in the season, have made him a locked-in member of the Brewers' rotation for the remainder of the season and postseason.
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Offense, Henderson stay hot as Brewers shut down Rangers
The Brewers defeated the Rangers 6-1 to extend their winning streak to three games and improve to 84 wins, the most in baseball. Christian Yelich went 3-for-4 with an RBI double and is batting .391 over his last seven games, while William Contreras contributed three RBIs. Pitcher Logan Henderson delivered a dominant performance with seven strikeouts over seven innings on just 91 pitches, lowering his career ERA to 2.30 in his first 19 starts, second-best all-time for that span behind Bill Parsons.
Brew Crew BallGame Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (83-51) vs. Texas Rangers (66-68)
The Brewers host the Rangers tonight looking to extend their winning streak to five series after recent offensive success, while the Rangers aim to recover from allowing 21 runs over two games against Chicago. Brewers starter Logan Henderson will make his second consecutive home start after throwing six innings of one-run ball against Atlanta, facing Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford, who has a 3.05 ERA in four starts this season following a lengthy injury absence. Milwaukee's offense has scored eight runs in each of the final two games against the Mets, with Jackson Chourio hitting two homers in his last game and Christian Yelich batting .348 over his last seven games with six RBIs. A Brewers victory would extend their division lead to eight games over the Cubs.
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MLB.com BrewersLatest 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 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 BrewMLB's revealed postseason schedule rewards Brewers' starting pitching depth
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-hander Dustin May from the St. Louis Cardinals at the trade deadline and have developed rookie Logan Henderson into a playoff-caliber starter, giving them four strong pitching options. MLB's 2026 postseason schedule features fewer off-days in the Divisional Series than last year, with games running October 3-9 with only two rest days instead of three. This compressed schedule means starting pitchers will have just three days of rest between potential starts in Games 1 and 4, or Games 2 and 5, giving teams with deeper rotations like the Brewers a competitive advantage.
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 BrewLogan Henderson validates Brewers' trade deadline decision in dominant victory over Tarik Skubal, Dodgers
Logan Henderson pitched seven innings of one-run ball to lead the Brewers past the Dodgers on Sunday, outperforming Tarik Skubal in a matchup between the pitcher Milwaukee refused to trade for and the ace Los Angeles acquired at the deadline. Henderson allowed three hits and struck out six while Skubal gave up two runs over six innings on 109 pitches as the Brewers kept him working with runners in scoring position. The performance vindicated Milwaukee's decision to keep the 24-year-old rookie untouchable rather than include him in a package to acquire Skubal from Detroit.
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 BrewJake Bauers offers the exact level-setting NSFW quote the Brewers needed
The Brewers' offense has collapsed in August, batting just .212 with 3.33 runs per game compared to .255 and 5.06 runs before the month began, resulting in a 6-6 record. A three-game sweep by the Padres, during which Milwaukee scored only seven total runs despite strong pitching from Logan Henderson and Dustin May, highlighted the offensive struggles. First baseman Jake Bauers attributed the problem to mental approach, saying the team needs to "chill the f*** out a little bit," noting that the Brewers have abandoned their typically patient plate discipline by increasing their swing and chase rates since August began. Bauers pointed to specific examples like Jackson Chourio swinging at pitches well out of the strike zone against Padres relievers as evidence the team is pressing rather than sticking to their disciplined approach.
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.
Reviewing the BrewScathing Brewers trade deadline review fails to capture how impressive Matt Arnold's pivot truly was
The Milwaukee Brewers pursued Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline with multiple packages featuring prospects Luis Peña, Jett Williams, and Alexander Frias, but the Tigers chose the Los Angeles Dodgers' offer instead. After missing out on Skubal, the Brewers quickly pivoted to acquire catcher Bo Naylor and pitchers Dustin May, JoJo Romero, and Antonio Senzatela, while protecting prospect Logan Henderson from any trade discussions. Though national evaluators criticized Milwaukee's deadline haul as insufficient compared to moves by other contenders, advanced metrics suggest Dustin May was an excellent fit and the best available rental starter the Brewers could have obtained.
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