https://brewerfanatic.com/news-rumors/milwaukee-brewers/page/209/?d=1enhttps://brewerfanatic.com/news-rumors/milwaukee-brewers/brewers-acquire-fredonias-owen-miller-from-cleveland-r638/Owen Miller was born in Mequon and went to Ozaukee High School in Fredonia where he starred on the diamond, and on the court. He went to Illinois State and was the Padres third round pick in 2018.  In August of 2020, he was traded to Cleveland in a huge trade that sent Mike Clevinger and Gr...638Wed, 14 Dec 2022 23:08:00 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/news-rumors/milwaukee-brewers/brewers-free-agency-hitters-relievers/After the Milwaukee Brewers acquired William Contreras, one major item of need was checked off the list. As the free agent rumor mill continues to churn and signings have been filing in, there are a few more logical places for the Brewers to add talent to their roster. Here is an attempt to play...637Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:04:09 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/news-rumors/milwaukee-brewers/breaking-down-the-william-contreras-trade-r634/  Before I say anything about the numbers, data, stats, or anything else, it has to be said that this deal was an absolute steal from the Brewers' standpoint. Even if you question the methodology or accuracy of sites like Baseball Trade Values, the Brewers got a fantastic deal, value-wise,...634Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:08:00 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/news-rumors/milwaukee-brewers/brewers-acquire-catcher-william-contreras-r632/In a somewhat surprising move, the Atlanta Braves were the team to acquire catcher Sean Murphy from the Oakland A's on Monday.  The Braves already had a couple of All Star catchers on their roster. Veteran Travis d'Arnaud has been an All Star, and William Contreras was an All Star in 2022,...632Mon, 12 Dec 2022 20:39:00 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/news-rumors/milwaukee-brewers/the-brewers-need-to-extend-willy-adames-r630/  Willy Adames, Milwaukee’s star shortstop, is the most obvious extension possibility for the Milwaukee Brewers this offseason. Adames has been a fan favorite for many since being traded to the Brewers from Tampa Bay back in May of 2021.  What kind of extension would be required if the...630Mon, 12 Dec 2022 18:14:38 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/news-rumors/milwaukee-brewers/how-will-the-2023-brewers-benefit-from-the-shift-ban-r629/However you feel about the new rules regarding infield defensive alignment, they're coming and probably here to stay. With strikeout totals soaring, defenses shifting on nearly every batter, and batters favoring launch angle and exit velocity over putting the ball in play, league-wide offense pl...629Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:15:00 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/news-rumors/milwaukee-brewers/bill-schroeder-retrospective-good-catcher-great-announcer-r626/  Alfred William Schroeder was born in Maryland in 1958. He grew up in New Jersey, where he earned all-state honors. After attending Clemson University, he was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 8th round of the 1979 draft.  The right-handed hitting Bill Schroeder displayed good p...626Sat, 10 Dec 2022 13:05:01 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/news-rumors/milwaukee-brewers/free-agent-shortstops-raising-the-price-for-adames-and-brewers-r625/  Figuring out the best time to offer guaranteed contract extensions in MLB is like a financial game of chicken. Timing is paramount as free agents set the market for everyone else in the league. Thus, having four of the best shortstops available this offseason might price Willy Adame...625Fri, 09 Dec 2022 08:50:25 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/news-rumors/milwaukee-brewers/questioning-the-process-behind-the-brewers-offseason-trades-r624/  Before teams got to San Diego and the Winter Meetings, the Milwaukee Brewers swung two significant trades to shake up their lineup and payroll. Did they make the right moves, or will they regret sending their two best offensive players from 2022 packing?  Trading Kolten Wong and Hunt...624Fri, 09 Dec 2022 01:07:53 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/news-rumors/milwaukee-brewers/brewers-select-rhp-gus-varland-in-rule-5-draft-r623/As the Winter Meetings came toward a close in San Diego, the Rule 5 draft took place. A year ago, due to the lockout, there was no Rule 5 draft, so there were a lot of questions as to how this year's draft would go.  Ultimately, just 15 players were selected in the MLB portion of the Rule 5...623Wed, 07 Dec 2022 22:17:00 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/news-rumors/milwaukee-brewers/brandon-drury-is-a-perfect-fit-for-the-brewers-r622/  There are many aspects to Brandon Drury's game that fit perfectly within the Milwaukee Brewers' philosophies. And without a rock-solid third baseman readily available for GM Matt Arnold on the free agent or trade markets, adding value in other ways makes sense. Drury isn't a star, and som...622Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:08:15 +0000https://brewerfanatic.com/news-rumors/milwaukee-brewers/should-brewers-be-concerned-about-jesse-winkers-character-r619/  From 2017-2021, Jesse Winker posted some terrific numbers with a .385 OBP, .504 SLG, and 129 OPS+. However, he averaged only 83 games played during that stretch, partly due to struggles against left-handed pitching and a handful of injuries. Winker played in 136 contests for the Sea...619Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:00:03 +0000