https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/page/186/?d=1enhttps://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/matching-up-with-the-orioles-in-a-trade-for-a-big-bat-r1617/We know the Brewers need to add a big bat in an infield or outfield corner this winter. We also know some of what they'll have to offer in trades. With that information, a good potential match can start to come into focus. There are several ways the Brewers and the Baltimore Orioles can fit...1617Fri, 27 Oct 2023 11:20:01 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/the-craig-counsell-situation-is-coming-to-a-head-r1615/On Wednesday, news broke that the New York Mets obtained permission to interview Craig Counsell for their managerial vacancy, even before his contract officially expires next week. One way or another, this thing is about to ratchet up a notch. It's no surprise to anyone that the Mets, having...1615Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:45:00 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/willy-adamess-fastball-folly-and-the-future-of-the-brewers-lineup-r1612/At this extremely early juncture of the Brewers' offseason, most of the attention has centered on the fates of the two Milwaukee starting pitchers due to hit free agency next fall. Let's take a beat to focus on the other in their triumvirate of arbitration-eligible stars. It was an uneven se...1612Wed, 25 Oct 2023 11:06:02 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/brewers-winter-decisions-wade-miley-mutual-contract-option-edition-r1607/This is the second piece of a series in which I will take a look at individual decisions that Matt Arnold and his team will have to make over the next couple of months. I'm looking at each as if I were the GM, and will go through the factors that I consider in making the decision. Today: Th...1607Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:17:00 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/a-short-term-extension-for-brandon-woodruff-could-be-a-win-win-r1608/Brandon Woodruff was one of the Brewers’ best players in 2023 and has been an integral piece of the pitching staff since his first full season as a starter in 2019. Given his current injury status and contract situation, could we see Woodruff sign on for another year in 2025? Brandon Woodruf...1608Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:13:02 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/the-sweet-spot-for-pulling-a-starter-in-2023-and-how-the-brewers-found-it-r1609/There's no one time at which it's always correct to take out a starting pitcher. Situations vary. So do both pitchers, and the lineups they're facing. We can identify the places where it most often makes the most sense to remove a starter, though, and in 2023, the Brewers were the masters of doi...1609Sun, 22 Oct 2023 11:39:01 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/brewers-winter-decisions-mark-canha-contract-option-edition-r1604/This post is the first of a series, in which I will take a look at individual decisions that Matt Arnold and his team will have to make over the next couple of months. I'm looking at each as if I was the GM of the Brewers, and will go through the factors that I consider in making the decision. ...1604Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:09:01 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/destination-the-show-episode-9-r1602/Draft tandem JD Cameron and Jeremy Nygaard team up for a new podcast to discuss prospects on their way to the big leagues. In our first ever mailbag episode, Jeremy, JD and Theo discuss Kim Ng stepping down as the GM of the Marlins and talk through Twins, Brewers and Cubs prospects in the AF...1602Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:21:01 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/do-the-brewers-have-a-second-baseman-for-2024-r1601/In 2023, the Brewers got below-average production from second base, but it came from an exciting young player with excellent defensive chops. Does that mean the job is spoken-for going into the offseason? Much of any evaluation of Brice Turang as a rookie depends on how you slice and dice hi...1601Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:15:02 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/is-playoff-craig-counsell-a-lesser-beast-than-the-regular-season-version-r1589/Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has been one of the best skippers in MLB since he took over in May 2015. He enjoys a glowing reputation throughout the league and has won more regular-season games than any other manager in team history. In the playoffs, alas, the story changes. It's...1589Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:13:01 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/brewer-fanatic-2023-awards-most-valuable-player-r1592/   It’s nearly done to dea...]]>1592Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:15:02 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/the-josh-hader-trade-may-have-hurt-in-2022-but-its-present-future-are-bright-r1585/The conventional wisdom is that the Josh Hader trade was an unmitigated disaster for the Brewers. If you listen to the critics, the deal sent away a superb closer and wrecked the team’s hopes for the playoffs in 2022. But did that deal ultimately get the Brewers to the 2023 postseason? Augus...1585Sat, 14 Oct 2023 16:11:02 +0000