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Here is some of the latest Brewers analysis from around the internet. The Brewers' bullpen, key players like Aaron Ashby and Abner Uribe, prospect Braylon Payne's development, and arbitration projections for Andrew Vaughn, William Contreras, and Brice Turang are covered. Brewers' bullpen walks NLDS-long tightrope flawlessly (MLB.com). Notes that the Brewers' bullpen outperformed the Padres' in the NLDS, allowing three runs compared to seven, with Aaron Ashby and Abner Uribe key in Game 4's 3-1 victory that ended Milwaukee's 12-game road postseason losing streak. Brewers' No. 6 prospect Payne puts focus on improving contact in Fall League (MLB.com). Notes that Brewers' No. 6 prospect Braylon Payne is focusing on improving his contact rate in the Arizona Fall League, despite hitting 25 home runs and stealing 25 bases in 2026, and highlights his 28 homers and 25 steals in 102 games between Biloxi and High-A Wisconsin. Milwaukee Brewers Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions (Just Baseball). Breaks down the Milwaukee Brewers' arbitration projections and tender decisions, analyzing players like Andrew Vaughn ($9.25M, $1.6M raise), William Contreras ($12.5M, $3.1M raise), and Brice Turang ($10.35M, $6.2M raise), with predictions on whether each will be tendered or non-tendered.

Jack and Spencer break down the first two games of the NLDS, from overcoming an off night for Jacob Misiorowski to Jackson Chourio's big hit against Mason Miller. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brewer-fanatic-podcast/id1740648724 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CY8mWsQayqjDXqw9OT2Td iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-brewer-fanatic-podcast-166534588/ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/ommzz627 Watch On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brewerfanatic View full article

Jake McKibbin and Jason Wang talk about the first two games of a riveting NLDS matchup between the Brew Crew and the Friar Faithful. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brewer-fanatic-podcast/id1740648724 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CY8mWsQayqjDXqw9OT2Td iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-brewer-fanatic-podcast-166534588/ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/ommzz627 Watch On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brewerfanatic View full article

Here is some of the latest Brewers analysis from around the internet. The roundup covers Game 2 of the NLDS, Jackson Chourio's historic postseason performance, the Brewers' defensive struggles, high-leverage innings in Game 1, and the NLDS preview focusing on key players and matchups. That Padres-Brewers Game 2 was a whirlwind. Let's break it all down (MLB.com). Breaks down Game 2 of the Padres-Brewers NLDS, highlighting Jackson Chourio's historic postseason performance, including his walk-off single, eight game-tying/go-ahead RBIs, and his status as the fourth-youngest player with a walk-off RBI in postseason play, as well as Mason Miller's rare blown save and the Brewers' defensive struggles. The Brewers and Padres Made the Entire Game Out of High-Leverage Innings (FanGraphs). Notes that the Brewers' Game 1 NLDS win over the Padres was defined by high-leverage innings, highlighting Milwaukee starter Jacob Misiorowski's struggles as his fastball generated only 14.3% whiffs and 24.1% chase rates, far below his season averages, against a patient Padres lineup. At just 22, Chourio takes place as Brewers' postseason HR leader (MLB.com). Notes that 22-year-old Jesús Chourio became the Milwaukee Brewers' postseason home run leader with his fifth career postseason home run, breaking a tie with Orlando Arcia and Prince Fielder and joining Kyle Schwarber and Juan Soto as players with the most postseason home runs before turning 23. San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers: NLDS Preview (Just Baseball). Notes that the Milwaukee Brewers are the NLDS favorites due to their superior regular-season performance, including a 103-59 record and +214 run differential, but highlights the San Diego Padres' strong second-half surge, 18-6 September record, and key players like Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill. NLDS Game 1 Preview: Padres vs. Brewers (Baseball Prospectus $$$). Notes the Padres' reliance on Robbie Ray in Game 1 against the Brewers, highlighting his inconsistent performance and the Brewers' matchup advantage, while emphasizing Jacob Misiorowski's historic 2026 season with a 40.2% whiff rate and 0.802 WHIP.