https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/page/233/?d=1enhttps://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/brewers-by-the-jersey-numbers-23-52-eric-lauer-r720/720Tue, 07 Feb 2023 05:52:51 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/looking-back-at-the-career-of-chris-carter-r714/Chris Carter is a name that many may not remember. The former Major League Baseball player played for several teams throughout his career but always managed to make an impact wherever he played. Selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 15th round in the 2005 draft, Carter was a highly-touted...714Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:16:02 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/why-the-devin-williams-airbender-is-a-screwball-and-why-that-matters-r715/On any list of the most devastating individual pitches in MLB, the primary weapon of Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams would have to be near the top. It’s a bat misser, but he can throw it for a strike and catch a batter staring on occasion. It neutralizes power as well as any offering in...715Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:35:01 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/brewers-by-the-jersey-numbers-23-53-brandon-woodruff-r718/Wisconsin's weather might be in the 30s today, but BBtJN is in the mid-to-low-50s as we continue counting down to Opening Day. Who wears #53 on the back whilst pitching for our favorite nine? I'm glad you asked. If you think about it, there are only a few meaningful fifty-threes in acti...718Sun, 05 Feb 2023 22:10:00 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/brewers-by-the-jersey-numbers-23-54-jake-cousins-r716/February 4 is 54 days away from Opening Day on March 30. Jake Cousins wears #54 when he's pitching out of the Brewers' bullpen. Let's review Cousins' recent performance and see how things look for 2023. So you have your cousins, and then you have your 1st cousins, and then you have your...716Sun, 05 Feb 2023 15:30:00 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/the-five-best-closers-in-brewers-history-r712/The Brewers have had some legendary closers in their 54-year franchise history. Let's look at the five best. Baseball has evolved over the years, with the relief pitcher’s role climbing in importance since the 1970s. Where once, the bullpen was where fringe arms were left to follow a struggl...712Sun, 05 Feb 2023 13:36:00 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/brewers-by-the-jersey-numbers-23-55-hoby-milner-r710/Opening Day 2023 is 55 days away. Hoby Milner wears #55 on his Milwaukee Brewers jersey. Feels like there might be something there...   Welcome to Brewers By the (Jersey) Numbers '23! There is no clever lede written for this first BBtJN article of the year, but rather with the...710Fri, 03 Feb 2023 18:15:01 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/why-the-milwaukee-brewers-will-handle-2023-mlb-shifting-ban-better-than-anyone-r709/Five years ago, the Milwaukee Brewers used defensive shifts as much as any team in baseball. Under the 2023 MLB rules changes, though, they shouldn’t suffer much, because they’ve phased out shifting as a primary run prevention tool over the last two seasons. It's one way they've stayed ahead of...709Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:17:00 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/the-five-best-starting-pitchers-in-brewers-history-r707/Over their half-century existence, the Milwaukee Brewers have been known primarily as an offensive-first ball club. But the franchise has had some outstanding pitchers over the years. Let's look at the five best. Pitching has long been a keystone for teams that win the World Series. In 1988,...707Thu, 02 Feb 2023 16:01:00 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/milwaukee-brewers-corbin-burnes-only-have-one-relevant-extension-comp-r706/A fortnight before spring training begins, the Milwaukee Brewers and their ace, Corbin Burnes, seem unlikely to reach agreement on a contract extension. Their only hope of doing so might be to look to an extension signed at a similar career stage in 2019, by then-Mets superstar Jacob deGrom. ...706Thu, 02 Feb 2023 13:26:03 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/the-five-best-utility-players-in-brewers-history-r702/The bench or utility players are often not thought of much. Sometimes, it's bad news for the team if they are a factor. Over a 162-game season, depth always plays a factor, and here are the five best "tenth men" in Brewers' history. That said, the Brewers have had some very versatile players...702Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:11:50 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-news/brewers/should-the-brewers-choose-garrett-mitchell-or-sal-frelick-as-their-opening-day-center-fielder-r700/The Milwaukee Brewers will be relying on a rookie outfielder in some capacity in 2023. There could be a mix of players, or one prospect might step up to take hold of a starting spot. Since center field is the biggest question mark on the diamond in Milwaukee, it likely comes down to Garrett Mitc...700Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:35:02 +0000