Brewers

The Brewers kept fighting, clinging on to the smallest glimmer of hope heading into the final series of the season. They mounted a big, ninth-inning comeback. They fell behind in the tenth, but came back and got a big win, keeping their playoff chances alive. Minutes later, they were eliminated from playoff contention. 

I think we can all agree that it will be a very interesting offseason for the Milwaukee Brewers. Between free agency and possible trades, the front office should be busy. The idea of locking up some key players to long-term deals may also be a theme this offseason. Today, we start this series by considering what a contract extension with Brandon Woodruff look like?

If we are to believe that the Brewers intend to build around Corbin Burnes and Brandon Woodruff, and they want to extend Willy Adames, and they want to do so within a realistic budget, the team may have to trade Christian Yelich. 

The Milwaukee Brewers have been hit hard on the pitching front when it comes to injuries this season. Key starters Brandon Woodruff and Freddy Peralta have both missed time, while a host of relievers have cycled through the injured list as well. Now both Peralta and Justin Topa are nearing a return as they begin rehab assignments.

On Saturday evening, the Milwaukee Brewers announced that they have traded right-handed reliever Justin Topa to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor-league righty Joseph Hernandez. 

The new shift restrictions went into place this offseason, but teams still find a way to implement the fielding alignment.

On Sunday, the eyes of the baseball world will be upon San Diego and the Winter Meetings. Let’s take a look at what the Milwaukee Brewers need to accomplish this offseason. Obviously not all of it will be completed over the next week, but it is an opportunity to get all parties in one location, able to have discussions. 

MLB and the MLBPA have agreed on a number of new rule changes. Some were part of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Others have been tacked on in recent weeks. To varying degrees, the rule changes will impact the game on the field. Many of the rules being passed lately feel as if they are targeting smart mid-market teams, such as the Brewers. How will these rule changes actually affect the team?

Welcome to an all-new front page here at Brewer Fanatic! Along with being the most active and knowledgeable forum for fans of the Milwaukee Brewers, we will now provide fans with thoughtful articles from fellow Brewers fans and writers. It is all part of an ongoing effort to create a one-stop-shop, a community for passionate Brewers fans. 

Now is the time of year to see how much (or little) we think we know. Typically my Milwaukee Brewers' record prediction is accurate, likely because I pay so much attention to them. As for the rest of MLB, there are good and bad seasons, ugly predictions, and lucky ones. Please take a peek, give us your thoughts, and post your own MLB predictions in the comments!

When Milwaukee Brewers President of Baseball Operations David Stearns looks to build a roster, he targets cost-effective ways to eliminate weaknesses on the club. Before the 2021 season, Stearns shored up the defense by acquiring Kolten Wong and Jackie Bradley, Jr. The focus for this past offseason has centered on improving production against left-handed pitchers, an area the Brewers floundered in all of last season.

Less than two years removed from looking like he might be done as a major leaguer, Eric Lauer might be the best pitcher on one of the best pitching staffs in baseball. How did he do it, and how much better can he reasonably get?