https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/page/105/?d=1enhttps://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/with-increased-bat-speed-is-an-andruw-monasterio-bounceback-in-order-r3078/Last year was a rough sophomore campaign for the Brewers utility man, but he made an adjustment that could serve him well in the long run—if he can better harness it, moving forward. Andruw Monasterio was a pleasant surprise for the Brewers two years ago. The versatile infielder carved out a...3078Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:16:01 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/nestor-cortes-and-the-two-strike-fastball-r3077/One of the league's most aggressive fastball guys just joined the league's most fastball-heavy pitching staff. It's not hard to guess where this goes. The mission statement of most modern pitchers (and the teams who employ them) is simple: Throw your best pitch most often, and most often, yo...3077Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:00:30 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/make-or-break-players-on-the-2025-milwaukee-brewers-rhys-hoskins-r3072/The Brewers' big external addition of the 2023-24 offseason didn't turn out well in Year One. After a rough first season, the worst of his career, can the Crew's slugging first baseman recapture his former glory? Last winter, the Brewers signed Rhys Hoskins to a two-year, $34-million deal wi...3072Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:24:00 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/william-contreras-sights-raised-has-a-lot-more-power-in-reach-in-2025-r3075/After a winter in which they lost their top 2024 slugger, the 2025 Brewers need their MVP-caliber catcher to come out bashing the ball—in the air. He's ready. Almost no matter where a pitcher throws the ball, William Contreras is a lot more likely to hit a ground ball than the average hitter...3075Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:10:02 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/make-or-break-players-on-the-2025-milwaukee-brewers-sal-frelick-r3068/Two years after his debut, it’s time for the Brewers' annual spring training hot topic to decide who he wants to be: potential All-Star, or eventual liability. What Went Wrong in 2024? After 747 major-league plate appearances, I think we have enough data to describe Sal Frelick fairly accu...3068Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:31:02 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/can-a-dark-horse-push-aside-tyler-black-and-jake-bauers-for-backup-brewers-first-baseman-r3074/Two members of the 2024 Milwaukee Brewers have a logistical advantage in the push for the final position-player spot on the active roster, come Opening Day. Could a non-roster invitee and two-time minor-league free agent overcome those obstacles? Ernesto Martinez Jr. hasn’t popped up on many...3074Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:51:00 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/make-or-break-players-on-the-2025-milwaukee-brewers-joey-ortiz-r3060/For any team shy of juggernaut status, the outcome of the season can swing wildly and unexpectedly, based on the performance of a few high-variance, highly important players. With their erstwhile shortstop now in San Francisco, the Brewers have one such player stepping into his shoes. Joey O...3060Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:12:02 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/unlocking-more-power-internally-will-be-key-for-2025-brewers-offense-r3069/Replacing the power of Willy Adames is non-negotiable for the Brewers' success this year. After they failed to do so externally, all eyes are on several incumbent hitters to take steps forward. One of the main questions regarding the Brewers' offseason was how they would replace the power ou...3069Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:42:00 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/sal-frelick-says-hes-in-the-best-shape-of-his-life-is-that-a-good-thing-r3066/The diminutive former first-round pick had trouble keeping weight on his frame during his first full season in MLB. Can his rebuilt physique better withstand the grind? Sal Frelick finished last season at just 167 pounds. It’s completely normal for players' weights to decrease throughout a s...3066Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:04:02 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/make-or-break-players-on-the-2025-brewers-tyler-black-r3057/Going into spring training in 2024, Tyler Black seemed poised to compete with Jackson Chourio for best rookie on the Brewers, if not National League Rookie of the Year. Yet he only got 49 at-bats in Milwaukee and rode the Milwaukee-Nashville shuttle multiple times. It's not exactly the long leas...3057Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:09:02 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/how-both-sides-could-find-value-in-a-brice-turang-brewers-extension-r3064/Milwaukee's speedy defensive whiz also has some latent offensive upside. Could the team capture it with an extension reminiscent of some others of the last decade? His first full, uninterrupted big-league season set Brice Turang up to make some real money in MLB. The son of ex-player Brian T...3064Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:17:01 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/lets-road-trip-brewers-2025-trip-11-centralized-focus-r3032/In the middle of August, the Brewers take their shortest, but potentially most important, road trip of the season. It's off to take on the Reds and Cubs on their home turf. What awaits the team on this dog days journey? Cincinnati Reds – August 15-17 Great American Ballpark - Capacity 43,5...3032Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:16:02 +0000