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We’re back with another daily question, and today’s question is: How will MLB’s new ABS challenge system change baseball? After an ongoing conversation that has seemingly lasted for a decade, MLB’s automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system is officially here. The new system, which has been tested in the minor leagues since 2022 and made an […]
The Milwaukee Brewers traded away their entire third base depth chart on Monday. It seemed they were going to be in need of bringing in additional infield depth right as spring training was getting started. They were left with just David Hamilton as the only infielder as an option at third base on the 40-man […]
Every year it seems like there is at least one player who enters spring training nowhere near the roster picture that just goes on an incredible run to earn a spot on the team or at least come very close. The Brewers have seen this happen time and time again. From Vinny Capra to Eric […]
We’re back with another daily question, and today’s question is: Are any Brewers “untouchable” in trade talks? The Brewers have become a franchise known for trading away players before their team-friendly contracts come to an end. In recent years, that list has grown to include Corbin Burnes, Josh Hader, Devin Williams, Freddy Peralta, and more. […]
People who closely follow the Brewers have been wondering: when is William Contreras’ arbitration hearing? In January, the two sides were separated by $1.35 million and did not come to an agreement. We’ve been waiting for news since then, especially in the last two weeks, as the remaining arbitration cases have been heard. Well, Contreras […]
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is slated to begin in less than a month, as Team Japan will look to repeat as champions and capture their world-best third title. Team USA, the winners of the 2017 title, are looking to get revenge on Shohei Ohtani & Co. after losing the first-place game 3-2 in 2023. […]
The Brewers put together a historical season in 2025. They won a franchise-record 97 games and broke their postseason losing streak, advancing to the NLCS for the first time since 2018. Though the postseason run ended with a thud, it was an overall positive year for the team. With the full core of the team […]
We’re back with another daily question, and today’s question is: What is the Brewers’ biggest weakness? While the Brewers led the majors in wins last season, finishing with a franchise-best 97-65 record, the team completely fell apart in the NLCS against the Dodgers, losing the series 4-0 as they were outscored 15-4, scoring exactly one […]
The Milwaukee Brewers entered the offseason with a potential need at backup catcher. Danny Jansen was hitting free agency and was unlikely to return, ultimately signing with the Texas Rangers. That left just William Contreras and prospect Jeferson Quero as the only catchers on the 40 man roster. While Quero is still viewed by many […]
The Milwaukee Brewers entered the offseason with a potential need at backup catcher. Danny Jansen was hitting free agency and was unlikely to return, ultimately signing with the Texas Rangers. That left just William Contreras and prospect Jeferson Quero as the only catchers on the 40-man roster. While Quero is still viewed by many as […]
The Milwaukee Brewers revealed the full promotional giveaway schedule for the 2026 season on Wednesday, including 23 gate giveaways. The promotional schedule includes the return of the Wisconsin Artist Series, as well as a new Kids Giveaway series. As a reminder, theme nights & community nights were announced last week, and individual tickets go on […]
Milwaukee’s pitching development staff has a reputation around the league as a “pitching lab.” As an organization, the Brewers have done a great job of developing pitchers with talent who were either unheralded or underperformed previously. In 2024, Tobias Myers turned into arguably the Brewers’ best starting pitcher. In 2025, Quinn Priester didn’t lose a […]
It has been a long winter — and who are we kidding, most of us are in Wisconsin, where it may yet feel like winter for another two months — but we’ve finally made it to the first real day on the 2026 baseball calendar. Brewers’ pitchers and catchers report to spring training today, and […]
We’re back with another daily question, and today’s may be one of the more polarizing topics: would you rather watch a pitchers’ duel or a slugfest? Pitchers’ duels are entertaining in that you’re watching to see who will break first. Slugfests are entertaining in that you’re watching to see who gets the last laugh at […]
Baseball Prospectus’ PECOTA (Player Empirical Comparison and Optimization Test Algorithm) standings projections are out. Brewers fans won’t like them much. At BP, Jonathan Judge has described the challenges that projection systems face with teams like the Brewers. Those challenges can be boiled down as such: Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal adds another thought to […]
As you probably already saw, I provided my knee-jerk reaction to the Durbin trade last night. Despite Harrison’s willingness to publish the articles that I send him, Brew Crew Ball doesn’t keep me around for my hot takes — they keep me around for my analysis. As BCB’s resident optimist (usually), I figured it would […]
Who’s on third? I don’t know. An Abbott & Costello sketch has turned into reality for the Milwaukee Brewers after Monday’s trade with the Boston Red Sox. The Brewers had seven different players spend time at third base last season. The leading returner at the position is Sal Frelick, who played one inning in one […]
We’re back with another daily question, and today’s is a look at yesterday’s deal between the Brewers and the Red Sox. In a deal just about nobody saw coming, the Crew sent three infielders (Caleb Durbin, Andruw Monasterio, and Anthony Seigler) and a draft pick (No. 67 overall) to the Red Sox for a pair […]
Matt Arnold has certainly earned the benefit of the doubt. In his time as the Brewers’ general manager, he’s swung a few trades that have worked out swimmingly for the Brewers. One of those happens to be last offseason’s trade for Caleb Durbin, who became an integral part of a team that led the league […]
In a move that seemingly came out of nowhere, the Milwaukee Brewers have traded third baseman Caleb Durbin, utility infielders Andruw Monasterio and Anthony Seigler, and their competitive balance B pick to the Boston Red Sox. In return, Milwaukee has acquired left-handed starter Kyle Harrison, infielder David Hamilton, and minor league left-hander Shane Drohan. Harrison, […]
NOTE: This article was written prior to the Durbin/Monasterio/Siegler trade Monday morning. I did update the positional battle section, as Milwaukee no longer has a clear third baseman. We’re back with another daily question, and today’s is a look ahead at spring training. The Brewers have brought back a roster filled with returning players, but […]
We’re back with another daily question, and today’s is football themed for Super Bowl Sunday. Credit to BCB user Brew Crew Buster, who commented the discussion idea last week. I don’t want to prejudice anybody’s “Brewer football team” here by giving any sort of insight into my hypothetical roster, so I’ll just leave this one […]
Baseball season is, finally, just around the corner. It’s also Saturday, a perfect time to fire up some baseball movies to get you ready for spring training. I am, in addition to my life as a musician and my baseball fandom, a Movie Guy. I teach classes about movies, I have a crippling physical media […]
The World Baseball Classic is back in 2026, as Team Japan will look to defend their 2023 title after taking down Team USA in Miami behind Shohei Ohtani and Co. I ran down the Brewers’ participants in this year’s Classic yesterday, but I’m interested in who you think will win this year’s edition. Will Team […]
Full 2026 World Baseball Classic rosters were announced on Thursday, and the Brewers have plenty of representation, with 14 players playing for eight countries, including a few of Milwaukee’s stars. Let’s take a country-by-country look at the Brewers participating in this year’s WBC. Canada: Tyler Black & Rob Zastryzny Tyler Black and Rob Zastryzny will […]