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RF · Age 26 · Bats Left
Where things stand
Sal Frelick remains in the Brewers' postseason lineup as they face the Dodgers in the NLCS, with manager Pat Murphy bringing him back for Game 2 against right-handed ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Frelick had emerged as an unsung hero during the NLDS victory over San Diego, collecting hits in all three games he played while also contributing a sacrifice fly in the clinching Game 4. The 26-year-old outfielder is part of Milwaukee's intended homegrown outfield alongside Jackson Chourio and Garrett Mitchell as the Brewers pursue their first-ever 2-0 series lead in an LCS.
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The glue that’s been holding it all together: Garrett Mitchell
Garrett Mitchell finally stayed healthy for a full 2026 season, playing 145 games for the Milwaukee Brewers after injuries limited him to just 141 games combined from 2022-2025. The center fielder posted solid defense with three errors and made key postseason contributions, including a go-ahead home run in recent games, though he struck out 12 times in the playoffs. Manager Pat Murphy noted that Mitchell's injury history had created uncertainty about the team's potential, but his availability this year allowed the Brewers to field their intended homegrown outfield alongside Jackson Chourio and Sal Frelick.
Brew Crew BallNLCS Game 2 Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (1-0) vs Los Angeles Dodgers (0-1)
The Brewers seek a 2-0 series lead in Game 2 of the NLCS, a milestone they've never achieved in franchise history despite four previous LCS opportunities. Logan Henderson, a 24-year-old rookie, starts for Milwaukee against Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who has dominated the Brewers this season and carries a 2.14 ERA across 11 postseason appearances. Manager Pat Murphy made several lineup adjustments, bringing back Christian Yelich and Sal Frelick to face the right-handed Yamamoto, while the Dodgers swapped Will Smith and Teoscar Hernandez in the batting order and inserted Tommy Edman at second base. The Brewers' bullpen has been heavily taxed early in the postseason, and an off day Tuesday provides some relief, though Milwaukee's hitters will face a significant challenge against one of baseball's most effective pitchers.
Brew Crew BallBrewers, Dodgers announce NLCS rosters
The Brewers kept their NLCS roster identical to their Division Series roster, featuring 6 infielders, 5 outfielders/DHs, and 13 pitchers. The Dodgers added left-handed reliever Justin Wrobleski and removed utility infielder Hyeseong Kim from their Division Series roster, bringing their pitcher count to 13 and addressing depth concerns for the longer series. Key questions for Milwaukee include how manager Pat Murphy will handle left-right platoons with outfielders Sal Frelick and Luis Lara, and whether Andrew Vaughn will see more playing time against Dodgers left-handed starters Blake Snell and Tarik Skubal after limited at-bats against San Diego.
Brew Crew BallUnsung hero from Brewers' NLDS victory over Padres creates difficult lineup decision going forward
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the San Diego Padres 3-1 in the NLDS, with standout performances from Jackson Chourio, William Contreras, Aaron Ashby, and Garrett Mitchell. Outfielder Sal Frelick emerged as an unsung hero despite not starting Game 1, collecting hits in all three games he played while scoring two runs, driving in two runs, drawing two walks, and stealing a base with just one strikeout. Frelick's strong performance creates a difficult decision for manager Pat Murphy heading into the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers, as the 26-year-old has proven he deserves regular at-bats against right-handed pitchers despite being benched initially to start rookie Luis Lara against left-handed starter Robbie Ray in Game 1.
Reviewing the BrewNLCS Bound: Strong pitching, home run robbery by Mitchell leads Brewers to Game 4 win
The Brewers defeated the Padres 3-1 in Game 4 to advance to the NLCS, clinching the series in four games. Brewers pitcher Robert Gasser allowed just one run on three hits over four innings, while the bullpen was equally dominant in keeping the Padres' offense in check. Garrett Mitchell drove in a run with a single in the third inning and later made a spectacular leaping catch in the ninth to rob Manny Machado of a potential game-tying home run. The Brewers scored their other runs on a Chourio single in the fifth and a Frelick sacrifice fly in the sixth.
Brew Crew Ball4 defensive plays that prevented Brewers' NLDS sweep of Padres in Game 3
The San Diego Padres defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in Game 3 of the NLDS, preventing a sweep and forcing a Game 4. Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill made multiple exceptional defensive plays that proved decisive, including a sliding catch on Jackson Chourio's leadoff fly ball in the first inning that had a .750 expected batting average, and a diving catch on Sal Frelick's line drive in the third inning with an expected batting average of .540. Both plays robbed the Brewers of extra-base hits that could have given Milwaukee early leads, with Frelick's catch particularly costly as it stranded Joey Ortiz on first base after he singled on the next pitch. The Padres' defensive excellence combined with Milwaukee's miscues ultimately made the difference in the one-run game.
Reviewing the BrewBreaking T releases new “Jackson Chourio: Made for the Moment” & “This Is My Crew” shirts
The Brewers merchandise company Breaking T released two new shirt designs celebrating Milwaukee's walk-off victory over the Padres in Game 2 of the NLDS. One shirt honors Jackson Chourio, the 22-year-old who hit a walk-off two-run single to win the game 4-3, while the other features Christian Yelich, Brice Turang, and William Contreras signaling Sal Frelick to slide home for the winning run. The Brewers need one more win to advance to the NLCS and return to the postseason for back-to-back seasons for the first time in franchise history.
Brew Crew BallHow Jackson Chourio's teammates and coaches reacted to his walk-off hit
Jackson Chourio hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning against All-Star closer Mason Miller in Game 2 of the 2026 NLDS, giving the Brewers a victory over the Padres at American Family Field. The hit was only the third walk-off in Brewers postseason history, coming with the bases loaded and two outs. Chourio's teammates and coaches erupted in celebration, with William Contreras pounding the field to signal Sal Frelick to slide home, and Christian Yelich attempting to tackle Frelick before chasing down Chourio at second base.
Reviewing the BrewJackson 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 BallBrewers survive blown save, beat Orioles 6-5 in extras
The Brewers defeated the Orioles 6-5 in 10 innings despite early struggles from starter Dustin May, who lasted less than three innings. Jackson Chourio hit a three-run home run in the second inning to give Milwaukee an early lead, but the Orioles tied the game in the third when Pete Alonso homered off May with runners on base. The teams remained scoreless for several innings before the Brewers scored twice in the ninth on a double by William Contreras and a single by Christian Yelich, then added the go-ahead run in the 10th when Brice Turang scored on a single by Sal Frelick. Trevor Megill blew a save in the ninth but Chad Patrick closed out the 10th to secure the victory.
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 BallStunning fielding statistic shows Brewers’ once-consistent strength has taken a step back in 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers' historically strong defense has declined in 2026, posting a minus-1 Fielding Run Value, their worst mark since 2021. While individual standouts like Brice Turang and Jackson Chourio have excelled defensively, struggles from Jake Bauers, Andrew Vaughn, and unexpectedly from Sal Frelick and David Hamilton have dragged down the team's overall performance. Despite this defensive slip, the Brewers remain on pace to exceed 100 wins for the first time in franchise history, powered by a more potent offense that has compensated for the fielding weakness.
Reviewing the BrewGame Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (87-54) @ Cincinnati Reds (67-73)
The Brewers-Reds game has been delayed due to rain in Cincinnati, with first pitch now scheduled for 6 p.m. CT instead of the original 5:10 p.m. start. Milwaukee will start Shane Drohan, who has pitched twice against Cincinnati this season with two wins, while the Reds counter with 24-year-old Rhett Lowder, who has posted a 5.14 ERA in 24 appearances this year. The Brewers have made lineup adjustments, moving the struggling Brice Turang to sixth and inserting Sal Frelick as the leadoff hitter.
Brew Crew BallPat Murphy: Creating All-Stars by establishing dominance
Pat Murphy has won back-to-back Manager of the Year Awards while leading one of baseball's youngest rosters, establishing a pattern of benching players mid-at-bat to enforce fundamental standards. Murphy's approach includes pulling Sal Frelick and Caleb Durbin in April for defensive mistakes, Brandon Sproat in August for wild pitches, and Cooper Pratt in a recent game against the Mets for failing to execute a bunt and not running out a ball. While these moves have generally earned fan support and appear to improve player performance, the Pratt benching drew criticism when David Hamilton's replacement at third base threw wildly home in the tenth inning, allowing the Mets to win. Murphy maintains that establishing consequences for poor play sets the tone for the entire clubhouse and ensures winning baseball.
Brew Crew BallBrewers take down Mets 8-1, but Dustin May exits with injury early
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the New York Mets 8-1 on Wednesday, with Sal Frelick recording three hits and two RBIs while Brice Turang hit a three-run homer. Brewers starter Dustin May exited after just one pitch when he was struck by a line drive, suffering a right scapula contusion, forcing Robert Gasser into an early relief appearance. Gasser pitched 5 1/3 innings and allowed just one run, earning the win as Milwaukee's offense scored four runs in the second inning alone. The Brewers snapped a two-game losing streak with the victory.
Brew Crew BallFrelick rejoins Brewers after IL stint despite torn labrum
MLB.com BrewersBrewers DFA recent trade addition to make room for Sal Frelick's return from IL
The Brewers designated Jonathan Ornelas for assignment to make room for outfielder Sal Frelick's return from the injured list. Ornelas was acquired from the Athletics just ten days earlier on a post-trade deadline deal, but saw limited playing time after Cooper Pratt returned from his own injury. Frelick has been sidelined since shortly after the All-Star Break with a right shoulder strain, though medical staff cleared him to play despite discovering a labrum tear during evaluation.
Reviewing the BrewBrewers Designate Jonathan Ornelas For Assignment
The Brewers reinstated outfielder Sal Frelick from the injured list and designated infielder/outfielder Jonathan Ornelas for assignment. Ornelas appeared in just three games for Milwaukee after joining the team in a post-trade deadline deal with Oakland, collecting two hits in nine at-bats while filling in at second base. Frelick has been sidelined since mid-July with a right shoulder strain, though he revealed he's been playing through a torn labrum. Frelick's return could affect the playing time of outfielders Garrett Mitchell and Luis Lara.
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