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Gasser Leads Brewers Past Orioles 1-0 — 5dGasser escaped a bases-loaded jam and threw seven scoreless innings on a career-high 107 pitches as the Brewers shut out the Orioles 1-0.

Chris Dalton The Brewers keep finding ways to win close games like this one. That kind of depth should help them stay on top of the NL.

Brewers Clinch National League First-Round Bye — 4dMilwaukee clinched a first-round playoff bye by securing the NL Central and preserving the best record, positioning the Brewers for home-field advantage and a potential No. 1 seed in the NL playoffs. The team has set a franchise win record and is on the cusp of a 100-win season, with ongoing milestones like Chourio’s 20-20 potential highlighted as they close the season.

Brewers Set Franchise Record With 98th Win — 4dThe Milwaukee Brewers set a franchise-record with their 98th win by shutting out the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 to complete a sweep and secure the NL Central while holding the majors' best record. William Contreras homered, Cooper Pratt drove in two, Jackson Chourio joined the 20-20-20 club to start his career, and Trevor Megill earned the save as Jacob Misiorowski worked a brief, workload-managed start.

Marcus Bell Chourio hitting the 20-20-20 mark so early is a big reason this team keeps breaking records.

Brewers Near Division Clinch Entering Pirates Series — Sep 14, 2026"The Milwaukee Brewers, leading the NL Central late in the season, travel to Pittsburgh for a pivotal three-game series as they push to clinch the division and seek the top NL seed, powered by ace Jacob Misiorowski who has been dominant this year. The Pirates, with slim playoff chances and a bullpen-by-committee approach, look to finish strong as scheduling uncertainties loom and the Brewers’ recent form raises the stakes for the playoff race."

Priya Raman Brewers pushing for the top seed makes this matchup bigger than a normal division game.

Phillies Near Playoff Berth After 6-4 Win — 2dZack Wheeler struck 11 batters, including a franchise-record seven in a row to start, as the Phillies defeated the Brewers 6-4 with Bryson Stott delivering the tiebreaking RBI in the eighth. Brandon Marsh homered and drove in three, Wheeler’s early dominance helped Philadelphia inch toward a playoff spot, while Jhoan Duran earned the save to preserve the win and the Phillies closed in on clinching with their magic number shrinking.

Maya Lindstrom Stott's eighth-inning RBI single after Marsh's homer shows this offense can deliver when the starter hands them a lead.

MLB Sets Multiple Weekend Matchups Including Giants at Dodgers — Sep 17, 2026This round of MLB previews highlights upcoming September games across several teams, including Giants at Dodgers, Nationals at Cardinals, Royals at Pirates, Brewers at Orioles, and Mariners at Rockies, with listed start times and accompanying ticket and broadcast details. The articles repeatedly promote StubHub tickets and game broadcasts as part of the schedule coverage.

Brewers place Anderson on injured list, recall Sproat from Triple-A — Sep 8, 2026Milwaukee placed Grant Anderson on the 15-day IL with right biceps inflammation and recalled Brandon Sproat to bolster a stretched bullpen; Sproat will handle long-relief duties as Anderson recovers, as the Brewers push for the postseason with a strong lead in the NL Central and a heavy late-season schedule.

Chourio powers Brewers past Cubs 9-5 — Sep 3, 2026Jackson Chourio went 4-for-6 with his 21st homer and drove in a run as Milwaukee downed Chicago 9-5, earning MVP honors and helping the Brewers extend their NL Central lead. Milwaukee’s bullpen silenced the Cubs after a shaky start from Jacob Misiorowski, as the win moved the Brewers to 87-53 while Chicago fell to 78-62 with 22 games remaining.

Orioles Rally in Ninth but Fall to Brewers 6-5 in Extras — 6dThe Orioles’ late-season push remains hampered by a flawed roster, flawed fundamentals, and costly misplays from Rece Hinds, as the team’s depth and decision-making are repeatedly scrutinized while the bullpen keeps them in games only to see late leads slip in extra innings against Milwaukee. With elimination looming, Baltimore fights to stay alive in the wild-card race, but continued offensive droughts and baserunning errors highlight a rebuilding process under fire from fans and critics alike.

Elena Vasquez Our bullpen keeps fighting to hold leads but the lack of depth and those late extra inning mistakes are killing our wild card hopes.

Chourio Lifts Brewers Past Cubs, Extends Division Lead — Sep 8, 2026Jackson Chourio delivered the tying and go-ahead runs in the eighth and followed with a ninth-inning sliding catch to seal a 4-3 Brewers win over the Cubs, underscoring his late-inning impact and defensive play. The victory gives Milwaukee a 7-4 edge in the season series and strengthens their position in the playoff picture, with Yelich providing insurance via a sac fly.

Orioles place Jackson Holliday on injured list for second time this season — Sep 16, 2026Jackson Holliday was placed on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation and will be eligible to return around Sept. 25, forcing Baltimore to lean on Jeremiah Jackson at second base with Jose Barrero being recalled to bolster infield depth. The move comes as the Orioles near the end of the season with upcoming series against the Yankees and Brewers, while Holliday’s absence has already shifted lineup planning and depth options.

Nicole Hardy Bringing Barrero back helps the infield depth but this timing with the Yankees series makes it tougher overall.

Brewers open series at Cincinnati with playoff berth possible by Sunday — Sep 4, 2026The Milwaukee Brewers maintain an eight-game NL Central lead and could clinch a playoff spot this weekend after a split with the Cubs, as they prep for a three-game set with the Cincinnati Reds. Trevor Megill’s streak of 14 scoreless appearances highlights a shutdown bullpen as Milwaukee rides into the Reds series with Shane Drohan and Rhett Lowder set as the starters for Milwaukee and Cincinnati respectively.

Marcus Bell Curious how Drohan handles a Reds lineup that's been scrappy lately. If the bullpen keeps this up though it won't matter much.

Brewers' Chourio earns third straight 20-HR season — Aug 30, 2026Brewers star Jackson Chourio added to an exclusive club by posting his third straight 20-homer season before turning 23, making him the 17th player to achieve the feat and one of the youngest in MLB history. Despite a late return from injury in 2026, he’s continued to post power numbers and is on pace for career highs in other stats.

Brewers activate catcher Bo Naylor, reliever JoJo Romero for playoff push — Sep 2, 2026The Milwaukee Brewers activated left-hander JoJo Romero from the injured list and promoted catcher Bo Naylor as rosters expanded to 28 ahead of a playoff push, following deadline-day trades with the Cardinals and Guardians. Naylor provides left-handed power while Romero, a high-leverage reliever returning from an appendectomy, strengthens Milwaukee’s bullpen and catching depth as the team evaluates postseason options.

Priya Raman Trading for depth then expanding the roster to fit these guys in shows Milwaukee's serious about October.

Brewers Lead NL Central; Mets Sign Bichette — Aug 25, 2026The Milwaukee Brewers own the MLB's best record at 81-50 and sport a potent, balanced offense, setting up a tough test for the Mets as they open a three-game series. New York will counter with Zac Thornton against Kyle Harrison as they try to rebound from a rough stretch marked by walk-off losses and a fading season outlook.

Brewers bench Pratt amid Mets 10-inning loss — Aug 26, 2026Brewers manager Pat Murphy benched rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt during a 3-2 loss to the Mets for not bunting and for failing to hustle on a bloop single, signaling that effort and focus are non-negotiable in Milwaukee. Pratt apologized and Murphy emphasized the message is for the whole team, with the benching intended to build accountability and long-term improvement.

Brewers Beat Rangers 5-3 to Extend NL Central Lead — Aug 28, 2026Logan Henderson one-hit seven innings and Jake Bauers, back from shin splints, reached base five times as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Texas Rangers 6-1, extending their NL Central lead to a season-high eight games. Milwaukee's offense supported him with early and late runs, while Texas continued a rough road stretch.

Brewers Host Rockies Three-Game Series After Break — Jul 24, 2026The Milwaukee Brewers sit atop the NL Central at 64-38 with a seven-game lead and open a three-game home series against the struggling Colorado Rockies, aiming to extend their recent winning run. Milwaukee’s power and offense are led by Jake Bauers and Brice Turang with steady production from Contreras, while Colorado relies on hitters like Hunter Goodman and Mickey Moniak as Tomoyuki Sugano faces off against Brewers lefty Shane Drohan in the series opener.

Braves place Lane Thomas on injured list after batting cage tweak — Sep 10, 2026Braves outfielder Lane Thomas was scratched with left-side tightness and placed on the 10-day IL, with Dominic Smith stepping in at DH and Brewer Hicklen moving to left field as Atlanta navigates the setback and contends in the NL East. Thomas had batted .171 with one homer in 21 games since the trade deadline, and his absence could affect his role going forward.

Chris Dalton Hicklen moving to left could work out if he shows more power than Thomas had lately.

Cubs Activate Shaw; Taylor Adds to Outfield — Aug 26, 2026The Cubs activated Matt Shaw from the injured list after a hand injury and a minor-league rehab stint, with the team preparing to reintegrate him into a lineup that could feature him at shortstop and in left field to balance Southpaw pitching matchups, while also noting Kevin Alcántara’s option to Triple-A. As Chicago chases a playoff spot, they sit seven games behind the Brewers in the NL Central and face a pivotal stretch against the Reds and Brewers as Shaw returns to bolster depth.

Mets blank Brewers 4-0; Thornton earns first win — Jul 22, 2026Zac Thornton earned his first major-league win by going six scoreless innings to lead the New York Mets to a 4-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, with Jared Young and Luis Robert Jr. homering to snap Milwaukee’s four-game win streak and boost Thornton’s 18-inning scoreless streak. The win came as Thornton faced his former team, while Milwaukee’s Brandon Sproat was the tough-luck loser in the rematch, and the Mets extended their series lead to 1-1 against the Brewers.

Brewers rout Mariners 22-0, tie shutout record — Aug 19, 2026The Milwaukee Brewers routed the Seattle Mariners 22-0 to tie the modern-era record for the largest shutout and match a franchise mark for most runs in a game, powered by three-run homers from Christian Yelich, David Hamilton, and Luis Lara and a 22nd homer from Jake Bauers. Kyle Harrison earned the win, and Milwaukee exploded for nine runs in the eighth while extending its league-best record to 78-48 amid a historic offensive showing.

Brewers Beat Dodgers 6-2 Bauers Four-Hit Game — Aug 16, 2026The Brewers organization highlighted a productive week across its affiliates, with Nashville and Wisconsin delivering wins and Biloxi seeking its first victory of the week amid strategic promotions of draft picks Brady and Trey Ebel. Meanwhile, Jake Bauers continued his scorching form, going 4-for-4 with four hits and driving in multiple runs as Milwaukee topped the Dodgers, part of his league-leading August and career-year pace.

Five Rock Legends Mark Birthday Milestones — Sep 3, 2026Celebrated rock figures mark birthday milestones and enduring legacies, including Clem Clempson’s long stint with Humble Pie after replacing Peter Frampton and Don Brewer’s pivotal role in Grand Funk Railroad. The lineup and contributions of Gene Parsons with the Byrds and Al Jardine’s lead vocal on “Help Me, Rhonda” highlight the era's diverse, multi-instrumental artists who shaped 1960s-70s rock.