Brewers Roundup, Oct 29: 2024 Postseason Performance, 2026 World Series Win, DL Hall's Sinker

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Here is some of the latest Brewers analysis and history from around the internet. The pieces cover the 2024 postseason dominance, the 2026 World Series victory, DL Hall's sinker success, Commissioner Manfred's comments on the Brewers' long drought, and the 2021 championship, featuring players like William Contreras, Jackson Chourio, and Cooper Pratt.

• A closer look at just how dominant the Brewers were this October (MLB.com). Notes the Brewers' dominant 2024 postseason, highlighting their 11-2 record, 1.38 bullpen ERA, Aaron Ashby's 18 scoreless innings, and William Contreras winning World Series MVP, while also detailing franchise history and young players' achievements.
• 'It’s reality now': Crew execs, former players embrace title decades in the making (MLB.com). Looks back at the Milwaukee Brewers' 2026 World Series victory, highlighting former players like Robin Yount and current stars such as Jackson Chourio and Cooper Pratt, emphasizing the team's long journey, organizational continuity, and the significance of the win for fans and players alike.
• How the Sinker Unlocked Everything for Brewers’ DL Hall (Just Baseball). Notes how DL Hall's adoption of a sinker helped him overcome velocity loss and injury struggles, leading to a 1.91 ERA in 2026 with a .153 batting average against the pitch and key contributions to the Brewers' World Series run.
• A Commissioner Wonders: What Took the Brewers So Long? (Baseball Prospectus $$$). Argues that Commissioner Rob Manfred's comments on the Brewers' long World Series drought highlight the league's ongoing debate over a salary cap, noting the Brewers' 20th-place payroll and their 2026 World Series appearance, along with historical context of their past success and spending trends.
• Ring Out a Song of Good Cheer: The Milwaukee Brewers Are World Champions (FanGraphs $$$). Notes the Milwaukee Brewers' 2021 World Series victory as the culmination of a nine-year run marked by eight postseason appearances, six division titles, and 869 regular-season wins, with key contributions from players like Cooper Pratt and Jacob Misiorowski.