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Spring Training Game Thread #1: Milwaukee Brewers (0-0) vs. Cleveland Guardians (0-0)
Baseball is back! The Milwaukee Brewers kick off their Cactus League slate Saturday afternoon in Phoenix as they’ll welcome the Cleveland Guardians in a battle of the two two-time reigning Managers of the Year in Pat Murphy and former Brewer Stephen Vogt. Today’s game is one filled with non-roster invitees, including a few you may […]
Brew Crew Ball Daily Question: You’re the GM for one move: What’s one trade, signing, or extension you’d make?
We’re back with another daily question, and today’s question is: You’re the GM for one move: What’s one trade, signing, or extension you’d make? Everyone loves to be an armchair general manager, so now’s your chance to make the move you want. What are you doing? Weigh in in the comments, and join us throughout […]
Bernie’s Dugout Open Thread: 2/20-2/26
We’re trying something new to continue our goal of starting (and continuing) conversations within the Brew Crew Ball community. As part of this effort, we’re implementing “Bernie’s Dugout,” a weekly open thread that we’ll drop each Friday. Feel free to use this thread to chat about (almost) anything you want: video games, food, movies, non-baseball […]
A recap of 2026 post-arbitration deadline contracts
Back in January, arbitration-eligible players and teams who did not come to an agreement on a salary for the 2026 season at the deadline had to file for the salary they thought the player deserved. This year, 18 players exchanged figures with their clubs to head to arbitration. The Brewers had just one player among […]
Brew Crew Ball Daily Question: If you could change one moment in franchise history, what would it be?
We’re back with another daily question, and today’s question is: If you could change one moment in franchise history, what would it be? The Brewers have had their share of heartbreak over the years, losing the 1982 World Series, the 2018 NLCS, the 2019 Wild Card Game, and the 2024 Wild Card Series in heartbreaking […]
Brewer manager Pat Murphy’s contract extended through 2028 with club option for 2029
The Milwaukee Brewers have reworked manager Pat Murphy’s contract, locking up the reigning two-time NL Manager of the Year through 2028 with a club option for 2029, multiple sources have confirmed. Murphy, who was entering his final season of a three-year deal signed after the departure of Craig Counsell in the 2023-24 offseason, will stick […]
The Brewers and the art of the multi-inning reliever
There was a time, not so long ago, when bullpen roles felt rigid. The setup man handled the eighth. The closer handled the ninth. Everyone else filled in the gaps and tried not to make a mess of things. But if there’s one quiet constant of Brewers baseball over the last several years, it’s this: […]
Brew Crew Ball Daily Question: Who is your least favorite Brewer?
We’re back with another daily question, and today’s question is: Who is your least favorite Brewer? Props to user keephopealive for suggesting the question earlier this week. There are tons of good options, as you’ll see in the comments section from Tuesday. Jesse Winker is probably the most recent “Brewer villain,” but we’ve also had […]
Four questions as the Brewers approach Cactus League play
We’re less than a week from baseball games! The Brewers get their Cactus League slate underway on Saturday afternoon against the Guardians. It won’t be a typical spring training, necessarily — the World Baseball Classic adds a (fun) twist to the proceedings, and several prominent Brewers will be absent from camp for a week or […]
Brew Crew Ball Daily Question: Which opposing team do you hate the most?
We’re back with another daily question, and today’s question is: Which opposing team do you hate the most? Given that this is a community of Brewer fans, I’d guess roughly 95% of the fans in here will say either the Cubs or the Cardinals, with the other 5% dispersed to teams all over the league […]
Brewers release 2026 spring training broadcast schedule
After an offseason full of turmoil with the Brewers’ broadcast plan, the team has a new home on Brewers.TV, an offshoot of MLB.TV, which is now owned by ESPN as part of the league’s new media agreement. While the team has not yet announced local carrier information — you can keep track of that here […]
The option status of the Brewers’ roster in spring training
As spring training gets underway, one main factor for many players competing for major league jobs is their option status. Having a roster of players with options gives the Brewers’ flexibility on how to build their roster. They can move players between the majors and minors throughout the season, giving them depth for injury replacements […]
Brew Crew Ball Daily Question: Which Brewer do you defend no matter what the numbers say?
We’re back with another daily question, and today’s question is: Which Brewer do you defend no matter what the numbers say? For me, it’s Rickie Weeks. The No. 2 overall pick in 2003, Weeks never quite lived up to the hype, at least from a numbers perspective. Across 11 seasons in Milwaukee, he accumulated just […]
Digging into the Luis Rengifo data
After they traded away their third base depth chart last week, it was widely expected that the Brewers would add someone to the mix in their infield. Without doing so, Milwaukee would enter the season relying on a whole bunch of promising prospects who have never played a meaningful number of games above Double-A. Remember, […]
You should be more excited about Kyle Harrison
While Brandon Sproat is my pick to be the next Brewers “pitching lab” success story, I started writing that article before the Brewers traded for left-hander Kyle Harrison (4.09 ERA in 2025). Harrison — the main piece acquired in the trade that sent Caleb Durbin to Boston— might have an even more intriguing profile. He’s […]
Brew Crew Ball Daily Question: Which Brewer will take the Quantum Leap this season?
We’re back with another daily question, and today, it’s all about the Quantum Leap. In 2024, Brice Turang took a huge step forward, going from 1.5 bWAR in 2023 to 4.7 the following year (and then progressing to a team-best 5.6 WAR in 2025). In 2025, it was Sal Frelick’s turn, as he went from […]
Brew Crew Ball Daily Question: Which non-roster invite has the best chance of making the Brewers?
We’re back with another daily question on this unseasonably warm Sunday! We asked a few weeks ago which prospect you’re most looking forward to seeing this spring, and on Friday, Dave covered a few dark horse roster candidates, which got me thinking: Which non-roster invite has the best chance of making the Brewers? There are […]
Brew Crew Ball Daily Question: How will ABS change baseball?
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 […]
Brewers sign veteran Luis Rengifo to shore up infield depth
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 […]
3 dark horse Brewer roster candidates to watch in spring training
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 […]
Brew Crew Ball Daily Question: Are any Brewers “untouchable” in trade talks?
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. […]
Brewers, William Contreras avoid arbitration hearing
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 […]
2026 World Baseball Classic TV schedule released
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’ offseason was not a traditional one for a league-leading team
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 […]
Brew Crew Ball Daily Question: What is the Brewers’ biggest weakness?
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 […]
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