https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/page/189/?d=1enhttps://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/can-craig-counsell-trust-josh-donaldson-at-third-base-against-the-bunt-happy-diamondbacks-r1564/There are many great things about postseason baseball, but the very best one is this: In the playoffs, everything matters. Details that are hard to unpack or even notice during the long, all-smoothing grind of a 162-game schedule become unmistakable, urgent, and enthralling. Something tiny will...1564Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:39:59 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/william-contreras-and-gabriel-moreno-make-excellent-foils-in-wild-card-series-r1558/The Brewers would not have claimed their place in the Wild Card Series that starts Tuesday night, if not for a brilliant offseason trade that netted them their catcher of the present and future, plus extra help. Funny: the same is true of their opponents. For almost anyone you ask, William C...1558Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:40:01 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/playoff-matchup-scenarios-for-the-brewers-entering-the-final-day-updated-r1555/Entering the final day of the regular season, it's still not quite clear whom the Brewers will face in the Wild Card Series starting Tuesday. We're down to two options, though, and one is much more likely than the other. It figures to be a somewhat strange day for the Houston Astros and Ariz...1555Sun, 01 Oct 2023 11:48:00 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/a-fond-goodbye-to-a-few-brewers-who-will-be-left-behind-next-week-r1554/The Brewers' thrilling walkoff win Friday was more than the final nail in the coffin of their closest rival. It was a great start to a final weekend in which fans get a final chance to appreciate some players who helped get the team this far. Obviously, Colin Rea can't go any further. He's d...1554Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:07:00 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/milwaukee-brewers-postseason-roster-outlook-the-bench-r1533/It isn’t just the starting nine on which a baseball team has to rely. They also need a deep bench to obtain the necessary postseason victories. Bench players have been heroes in playoffs past. Perhaps one of the more notable performances was that of Mickey Hatcher in the 1988 World Series. Filli...1533Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:14:00 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/destination-the-show-episode-7-r1552/Draft tandem JD Cameron and Jeremy Nygaard team up for a new podcast to discuss prospects on their way to the big leagues. In this episode, Jeremy, JD and Theo discuss whether the Twins last World Series was in 1987 or 1991, whether the team is fraudulent, and show some love for an amazing T...1552Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:15:00 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/can-two-ground-ball-hitters-be-the-engines-of-a-world-series-champion-r1551/The 2023 Milwaukee Brewers have earned the right to play on past Game 162. Their hitters will face a stern test, there, against teams whose pitching staffs got them this far. Can they meet that challenge? The Brewers are, offensively, a unique team. Their two best hitters, Christian Yelich a...1551Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:02:00 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/milwaukee-brewers-postseason-roster-outlook-rotation-r1547/The starting rotation takes a unique form in the postseason, often shifting from five men to four. Starters get more rest and miss fewer games. So, who’s getting left behind or sent to the bullpen? Thanks to a very strange schedule for the NLDS that has three off days in a best-of-five serie...1547Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:18:00 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/what-can-you-expect-from-the-brewers-now-the-division-is-clinched-r1548/The missing ingredient for a deeper playoff run from the Milwaukee Brewers in 2021 was a sense of preparation and momentum. This time around, with a deeper roster and better health, Craig Counsell will try to ensure that those things are on his side entering the Wild Card Series. The Brewers...1548Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:22:01 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/milwaukee-brewers-postseason-roster-outlook-outfield-and-designated-hitter-r1527/The Brewers have a very deep outfield mix. Several players have emerged as solid options for the long term. But with the Brewers needing to secure 13 playoff wins to come out as World Series champions, which of those guys will likely be on the postseason roster? We can put those outfielders...1527Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:07:00 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/the-brewers-should-go-bold-add-a-new-top-prospect-to-the-playoff-roster-r1549/As the Milwaukee Brewers look ahead to the Wild Card series to open their postseason run, a surprise player could be on their initial playoff roster. Teams always look for lightning in a bottle during a short series, particularly one who is scorching hot holding a bat right now. With the ope...1549Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:14:00 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/with-true-team-baseball-the-brewers-claim-a-well-earned-division-title-r1546/The clinching moment had a whiff of anticlimax to it. The Brewers didn't get to record a triumphant final out and dogpile immediately. They can save that for next time, because there will be one. One of the unhappy byproducts of the revolution in the understanding of baseball over the last 4...1546Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:22:08 +0000