https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/page/129/?d=1enhttps://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/the-anchor-of-the-leagues-best-defense-brice-turang-turned-out-not-to-need-a-quantum-leap-r2665/Though playing a bigger role in the Brewers offense than would be expected or ideal, the Brewers' second-year second baseman has been extremely valuable--and a joy to watch, all year. The more you watch Brice Turang play, the more involved you want him to be in your team. Maybe that, as much...2665Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:12:48 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/can-this-outfielder-be-the-brewers-sparkplug-in-october-r2664/Recent World Series contenders have often had a high-octane hitter leading the charge. From Randy Arozarena in 2020 to Jeremy Pena in 2022, Corbin Carroll in 2023, and maybe this young Brewers star in 2024? The young, energetic sparkplug isn’t a requirement of a world series team, but it is...2664Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:53:01 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/brewers-rookie-joey-ortiz-makes-his-own-strike-zone-just-like-his-veteran-teammate-r2663/With superb bat-to-ball skills and an impressive awareness, the team's third baseman has earned himself a bunch of valuable calls at the edges of the strike zone. Early this season, I wrote about the skill at which Rhys Hoskins excels, but which many fans probably didn't realize existed: bat...2663Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:08:02 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/these-two-situational-keys-will-determine-how-good-freddy-peralta-is-for-brewers-in-playoffs-r2659/Every pitcher has different keys to success. These are the ones that will unlock or imprison the prodigious talent of the Brewers' live-armed ace. Freddy Peralta would confess that this season hasn’t gone to plan. He has tinkered a lot with his approach and his release point over the course...2659Wed, 25 Sep 2024 13:22:02 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/hoby-milner-is-making-a-strong-push-for-the-brewers-playoff-bullpen-r2662/He seemed like the odd man out a month ago, but the veteran has put himself back into the conversation with a resurgent September, while other contenders remain on the injured list or in the minor leagues. When the Brewers activated Hoby Milner from the injured list and optioned Bryan Hudson...2662Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:46:01 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/brewers-defense-carries-the-heavy-load-for-pitching-staffs-run-prevention-r2661/The Milwaukee Brewers have long relied on an effective pitching and defense strategy, as evidenced by their six playoff appearances in seven seasons, including four NL Central titles. However, over the last two years, the defense has taken on a greater role than the pitching in the team’s succes...2661Tue, 24 Sep 2024 23:07:02 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/jackson-chourio-batting-order-lefties-blake-perkins-playoffs/Jackson Chourio has made history for the Brewers, as the first rookie to notch a 20-20 season for them--a milestone that eluded Ryan Braun, Paul Molitor, Rickie Weeks, and Robin Yount, among other luminaries. But could the Brewers be making a big mistake with this incredible talent? Jackson...2650Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:24:01 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/a-rhys-hoskins-breakout-is-underway-just-in-time-for-brewers-playoff-power-up-r2654/With a tweak in his approach, this Brewers slugger may be finding his form just in time for the playoffs. Rhys Hoskins has had a down year. He hasn’t been as productive as many hoped, despite lambasting 25 home runs on the year, but it seems important to break the year down into two segments...2654Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:11:02 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/two-out-offense-has-been-a-specialty-for-the-brewers-offense-can-it-be-so-in-october-r2660/Pat Murphy's 200 Club doesn't let up on the opposing pitching staff, even when they get two outs and the hurler starts sniffing the barn. Will they be able to transplant that regular-season skill into the very different beast that is the postseason? In the comment section of a piece I wrote...2660Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:31:58 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/the-five-keys-to-playoff-success-for-the-milwaukee-brewers-r2658/October. World Series. The chalice by which every team is measured. The Brewers have a ticket to the dance once more, but what key factors will govern their success or failure on the big stage? For the sixth time in seven years, the Milwaukee Brewers have had a bite of the apple. However, si...2658Mon, 23 Sep 2024 23:14:02 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/wild-card-series-matchups-mets-braves-dbacks-position-battles-rea-myers/With the regular season conquered, Milwaukee must now look to October to find their next challenge. The Brewers managed to clinch the NL Central last week, to cap off what has been a dominant season. Their run differential of +124 is the third-highest in MLB, behind only the Yankees (+147) a...2656Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:25:20 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/no-offense-quite-like-the-2024-milwaukee-brewers-has-ever-graced-october-r2655/No team good enough to reach the postseason has ever had the balance of power and speed the Brewers bring, and they add their offensive value in those dimensions with an extra benefit, too: efficiency. It's not really the identity of this Brewers team, but something wild happens when you sit...2655Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:11:02 +0000