https://brewerfanatic.com/news-rumors/milwaukee-brewers/page/128/?d=1enhttps://brewerfanatic.com/news-rumors/milwaukee-brewers/how-mets-will-line-up-and-look-against-brewers-in-wild-card-series-r2675/Fresh off beating them twice in three games, the Brewers get to welcome the Mets back to Milwaukee with everything on the line. What are their opponents' strengths and weaknesses? The Brewers played well against the Mets this year, going 5-1. In fact, they seem to do well against them nearly...2675Mon, 30 Sep 2024 23:05:51 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/news-rumors/milwaukee-brewers/the-other-pat-murphy-maxim-to-which-the-brewers-must-adhere-in-the-postseason-r2672/It’s not the more marketable slogan adorning the team’s October promotional campaign, but it’s just as vital when every pitch assumes added implications. Pat Murphy has proven to be a media-friendly manager in his first full season in the role. His authentic and straightforward communication...2672Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:30:02 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/news-rumors/milwaukee-brewers/brewers-playoff-scenarios-wild-card-series-start-times-where-to-watch-sitting-pretty-r2673/The combination of wins by Arizona and New York and an Atlanta loss Sunday forced a doubleheader today in the shadow of the highway interchange in Georgia. The Brewers can sit at home, cozy and relaxed, and wait for their potential playoff opponents to wear each other down. Sunday brought cl...2673Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:45:01 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/news-rumors/milwaukee-brewers/the-turbulent-flight-of-joel-payamps-has-finally-come-in-for-smooth-landing-r2667/After a campaign stained by inconsistency, he’s rediscovering what made him great in years past at the perfect time. In 2023, Joel Payamps was an integral part of the Brewers bullpen. He was the main setup man for the team, pitching to a 2.55 ERA with a 1.05 WHIP and a 26.8% strikeout rate....2667Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:31:01 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/news-rumors/milwaukee-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/news-rumors/milwaukee-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/news-rumors/milwaukee-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/news-rumors/milwaukee-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/news-rumors/milwaukee-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/news-rumors/milwaukee-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/news-rumors/milwaukee-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/news-rumors/milwaukee-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 +0000