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Craig Counsell made the right call with Corbin Burnes
Counsell did not let a single-game accomplishment distract him from his team’s real goal: a World Series title.
Milwaukee’s Tailgate Podcast: Don’t Say Christian Yelich is Back
But we really, really want to say it
Throwing fewer fastballs is hurting Brandon Woodruff’s Cy Young Award chances
The big right-hander needs to find a better balance with his pitch selection.
Christian Yelich needs an adjustment outside the strike zone
Could the former MVP get back to his old form by expanding his zone?
Poll: Grade the Milwaukee Brewers trade deadline moves
How do you think the Brewers did at the trade deadline?
Trade Analysis: Brewers Add Proven RHP John Curtiss
While Curtiss wins with control, the Brewers win trade with four years of club control on Curtiss’ contract.
Trade Analysis: Milwaukee Brewers take a chance with Daniel Norris
Daniel Norris isn’t the big name you would want to see the Brewers acquire at the deadline, but could be valuable down the stretch.
What to expect from Eduardo Escobar
Supremely versatile, Escobar brings depth along with power bat.
Trade Analysis: Eduardo Escobar gives Milwaukee Brewers a potent and crowded offense
Eduardo Escobar adds a big bat to the lineup, but his exact position on the team is unclear.
“Expect the Brewers to land at least one reliever” before the MLB trade deadline, per report
You can never have too much pitching!
Milwaukee Brewers one of the teams connected to Kyle Gibson trade talks, per report
Gibson is having a career season at 33 years old.
Brandon Woodruff has taken the next step as the Brewers’ rotation stalwart
Woodruff has conquered what was his only glaring weakness as a starting pitcher.
Milwaukee Brewers trade target: Joey Gallo
Elite power and on-base skills along with defensive versatility
Milwaukee Brewers trade target: Richard Rodríguez
Rodríguez, under high demand, offers high leverage arm to round out bullpen before trade deadline
Poll: Milwaukee Brewers approach at the trade deadline
The Brewers have a 7-game lead in the division and over a 90% chance to make the playoffs, but larger goals still loom.
Grade the Milwaukee Brewers first half of the season
How do you think the Brewers did in the first half of the season?
What to expect from Rowdy Tellez
Left-handed power with quality bat-to-ball skills
Milwaukee Brewers should consider converting Adrian Houser to relief role to bolster bullpen
The Brewers need to acquire a reliever... or do they?
Quick scouting report on Milwaukee Brewers call-up Miguel Sánchez
Sánchez (hopefully) brings effective pitch mix for middle innings.
Milwaukee Brewers to prioritize corner infield and bullpen help at trade deadline, per report
With the paltry production from the cast of characters playing first and third, Milwaukee might look to upgrade
What to expect from Hunter Strickland
RHP Strickland brings newly improved command and sequencing to accompany a still above-average fastball.
MLB Releases All-Star Ballot
Fan Voting Runs Through July 1.
The Brewers will bunt when the moment is right
Craig Counsell has typically been willing to call for a sacrifice when it makes sense. It just doesn’t make sense very often.
What to expect from Willy Adames
A power bat with a dependable glove...or a dependable glove with a power bat? Ceiling TBD.
What to expect from Trevor Richards
Another dominant (if unproven) fastball-change-up combination in the bullpen
Poll: Rate the Milwaukee Brewers management
How do you think the Brewers management has been doing this season?
What to expect from Hoby Milner
Milner brings mid-inning relief, called strikes, and barrels
A passive approach at the plate is a major problem for the Milwaukee Brewers
Swinging more often at strikes could be the key to an offensive turnaround
The Milwaukee Brewers current Injured List is big enough to feature a starting lineup
With 14 players on the list, a reasonable starting lineup could be made from the injuries.
What to expect from Zack Godley
A subpar rotation stand-in for injured Brett Anderson
What to expect from Pablo Reyes
Another defensively reliable super-utility player
The good, bad, and weird stats for the Milwaukee Brewers so far
Breaking down the team’s most interesting stats three weeks into the season