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Four-run second proves enough for Brewers vs. Pirates

Sal Frelick hit a two-run homer and Joe Ross pitched five effective innings for his first win in more than a month as the Milwaukee Brewers held on for a 4-3 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.

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Brewers sneak away with 4-3 win over Pirates despite struggles with runners in scoring position

Brewers do just enough to escape with victory Box Score The Brewers escaped with a victory Tuesday night, as a four-run second inning was just enough for Milwaukee to beat the Pirates in a 4-3 victory highlighted by Sal Frelick, who had a pair of nice catches and his first homer of the season.

Rhys Hoskins News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Brewers place 1B Rhys Hoskins (hamstring) on IL

The Milwaukee Brewers placed first baseman Rhys Hoskins on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a strained right hamstring and recalled infielder/outfielder Owen Miller from Triple-A Nashville.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / 2 hours ago

Brewers lose team-leading home run hitter to injured list

Losing that kind of production will obviously hurt the Milwaukee offense.

Yankees young stud takes major step in return from injury

Orioles designate OF for assignment

Cubs designate reliever for assignment

Cardinals release reliever

Veteran reliever opts out of minors deal with Nationals

Jackson Chourio News / Brewer Fanatic / 6 hours ago

Is It Time To Option Jackson Chourio To Nashville?

It’s not like such a move would alter the service time dynamics--not with that massive extension Jackson Chourio signed over the winter. But in the series against St.

Rhys Hoskins News / ClutchPoints / 7 hours ago

Brewers’ Rhys Hoskins has encouraging outlook on hamstring injury before MRI

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins left his team’s loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night due to a hamstring injury, but there is some good news here.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / 3 hours ago

What does Statcast’s new bat-tracking data tell us about the Brewers?

What does this data mean, and what can we learn? You may have heard that MLB’s Statcast added something new over the weekend: it now has bat-tracking data.

Colin Rea News / Brewer Fanatic / 30 minutes ago

Problem-Solving in an Unexpectedly Demanding Role, with Colin Rea

One look at the Brewers depth chart is all it takes to realize just how grim the starting pitching picture is. Jakob Junis and Wade Miley were both placed on the 60-day IL, joining Brandon Woodruff.

Pat Murphy News / Brewer Fanatic / 1 hour ago

Pat Murphy and the Brewers Are Trying to Avoid Complacency

Sunday afternoon’s series finale against the Cardinals marked the Brewers’ 40th game and the near quarter-mark of the 2024 season. With that in mind, Pat Murphy was asked the following afternoon for his thoughts on his club’s performance so far.

Rhys Hoskins News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

Rhys Hoskins (hamstring) likely out as Brewers battle Pirates

The Milwaukee Brewers likely will be without injured slugger Rhys Hoskins when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday in the middle game of the three-game set.

Rhys Hoskins News / Last Word On Sports / 5 hours ago

Rhys Hoskins Hamstring Injury Doubles Pain of Brewers Loss to Pirates

MILWAUKEE — After their comeback bid fell short Monday night in an 8-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Milwaukee Brewers turned their attention to a potentially more significant loss: their first baseman.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Last Word On Sports / May 13

The Brewers Have Two Early NL MVP Candidates on Their Hands

MILWAUKEE — At long last, William Contreras finally got a day off. Well, sort of … at least by Contreras’ standards. As he has been for each of the Milwaukee Brewers’ first 39 games this season, Contreras was once again in the starting lineup Sunday afternoon.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Total Apex Sports / May 12

Milwaukee Brewers Win 8th Straight In Continued Shellacking Of Divisional-Foe

With a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, the Milwaukee Brewers won their eighth straight game over the Cardinals. Milwaukee has won all six of their games against the Cardinals this season and their final two matchups of the 2023 regular season.

Willy Adames News / Just Baseball / 13 hours ago

What Exactly Are the Brewers Going To Do with Willy Adames?

Willy Adames is in the midst of an early-season bounce-back, and he’s doing it at the most opportune time in his career. Set to hit free agency at the

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 50 minutes ago

Brewers acquire RHP from Giants

The Giants have traded right-hander Mitch White, whom they designated for assignment earlier this week, to the Brewers for cash considerations.

Brewers expected to promote intriguing pitching prospect

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Milwaukee Brewers News / ClutchPoints / May 10

2 early-season trades Brewers must make

Despite predictions of a dropoff in 2024, the Milwaukee Brewers have started the season surprisingly well. Last year’s 92-win club lost two of the best starting pitchers in franchise history plus manager Craig Counsell, yet manages to sit in first place in the National League Central.

Robert Gasser News / The Forkball / May 10

Brewers’ Robert Gasser Set for MLB Debut Against Cardinals

Milwaukee’s left-handed pitcher, Robert Gasser, is set to make his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut today as the Brewers face the St. Louis Cardinals.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / 3 hours ago

Brewers expected to promote intriguing pitching prospect

The Milwaukee Brewers are promoting southpaw pitching prospect Robert Gasser, who is expected to make his major league debut against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday.

Pirates announce date for 2023 No. 1 overall pick's MLB debut

With Paul Skenes to make first MLB start, how have No. 1 picks fared in their debuts?

Paul Skenes, other top prospects who made MLB debuts after short minor league stays

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Christian Yelich News / ClutchPoints / May 9

Christian Yelich’s injury return sends Brewers top prospect back to minors

The Milwaukee Brewers are tied for first place in the National League Central and saw the return of one of their best bats on Wednesday. 2018 NL MVP Christian Yelich missed 24 games with a lower back strain before slotting back into the three-hole of Milwaukee’s lineup Wednesday in a 6-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals.

Monte Harrison News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7

28-year-old former MLB player commits to Arkansas to play football

He was a star wide receiver in high school before he was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2014 MLB Draft.

Brewers pursue offensive improvement vs. Royals

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The '2003 Florida Marlins' quiz

Milwaukee Brewers News / FanNation Fastball / May 6

Milwaukee Brewers' Former MVP Taking Big Steps Towards Return From Back Injury

After going on the injured list three weeks ago with a back injury, former MVP Christian Yelich took a big step forward in his recovery on Monday. The Brewers' star hit on the field, according to Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports: Christian Yelich is hitting on the field for the first time since his back injury.

Milwaukee Brewers News / FanNation Fastball / May 6

The Milwaukee Brewers Could Be Calling Up a Top Pitching Prospect This Week

The Milwaukee Brewers could be preparing to call up No. 5 overall prospect Robert Gasser this week. He would take the place of the recently-suspended Freddy Peralta.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Just Baseball / May 6

How Have the Milwaukee Brewers Stayed On Top of Their Game?

The Milwaukee Brewers are off to an impressive start to their 2024 season. They have the fourth-best record in the National League at 20-13, and they sit atop the NL Central standings despite being a popular regression candidate heading into Opening Day.