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Dodgers vs. Brewers results: Dodgers stifle Brewers' bats, head to World Series with NLCS Game 7 win

Los Angeles and Milwaukee meet in a winner-take-all NLCS battle for a right to face the Boston Red Sox in the World Series.

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Brewers' voracious bullpen relies on velocity, versatility to dominate

There's no one way for Brewers' bullpen arms to get out batters, but there are a few keys to their success.

Joseph D'Hippolito

Brewers' voracious bullpen relies on velocity, versatility to dominate

There's no one way for Brewers' bullpen arms to get out batters, but there are a few keys to their success.

Joseph D'Hippolito

Dodgers vs. Brewers results: Milwaukee scores early, often to force Game 7 vs. Dodgers

The Brewers, facing elimination at home against the Dodgers, gave themselves one at least more game this season.

Drew Nantais

Manny Machado steps into more NLCS controversy as he clips Jesus Aguilar

It was more of a kick than a brush, but who are we to assume?

Joe Rivera

Brewers rip 'dirty' Manny Machado for kicking Jesus Aguilar during NLCS Game 4

The Dodgers infielder has a bad reputation in the game, and it only got worse Tuesday night.

Tom Gatto

Craig Counsell, Brian Snitker voted Sporting News NL Co-Managers of the Year

When asked to describe managers Craig Counsell and Brian Snitker, their players often put forth similar enthusiastic plaudits: a players’ manager, cares about his people, a motivator, the right guy for this team.

Jason Foster

Brewers' Jhoulys Chacin's major-league odyssey a reminder that baseball takes time

The Brewers starting pitcher didn't have all the answers right away, and that's fine — because he's in the process of figuring it out now.

Joseph D'Hippolito

MLB postseason 2018: Brewers' Lorenzo Cain robs David Freese of home run in Game 2

The Brewers center fielder made a highlight-reel catch look easy.

Jacob Janower

Milwaukee restaurant chain on the hook for free burgers after Brewers' streak strikes 12

The Crew has made fans hungry for more October victories. Those fans can take time out next week to satisfy their hunger for free eats.

Tom Gatto

NLCS Game 1: Brewers reliever Brandon Woodruff hits historic homer off Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw

Milwaukee's funky approach to postseason pitching worked big time early in the opener of its series vs. LA.

Tom Gatto

MLB postseason 2018: Four keys to the Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS matchup

The NL's two best teams meet with a trip to the World Series at stake. Here are four keys to the duel.

Jacob Janower

Craig Counsell on his managerial journey, style: 'I'm a product of my experiences'

Before he was hired in 2016, Brewers skipper Craig Counsell had essentially been an unofficial manager-in-training since his playing days.

Jared Wyllys

MLB postseason 2018: Ranking all eight playoff teams by their chances of winning the World Series

Ranking how each playoff team's chances at a title stack up to each other.

Ryan Fagan

Brewers' Mike Moustakas shows new crew, new home how to reign in October

It didn't take long for Mike Moustakas to acclimate himself in Milwaukee, and two clutch postseason hits have the Brewers ahead 2-0 in the NLDS.

Jared Wyllys

Bullpen-game victory in NLDS Game 1 another out-of-the-box success for Brewers

Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell asked his relievers to get 30 outs against Colorado in the series opener. The offense then did enough to help make the decision a successful one.

Jared Wyllys

MLB postseason 2018: Sporting News staff playoff predictions, picks

SN's staff makes its predictions for the 2018 MLB postseason.

Joe Rivera

Rockies defined by the adversity they have overcome to reach NLDS vs. Brewers

Colorado's path to a Division Series matchup against red-hot Milwaukee has been treacherous. The club is well-prepared to deal with any additional obstacles.

Jared Wyllys

Best player value for each MLB playoff club

SN analyzes 10 players, one from each team, whose cost per WAR made them highly valuable in 2018.

Christopher Carelli

Cubs vs. Brewers results: Brewers score late, take NL Central crown from Cubs in Wrigley Field

What better way to ring in October than with two teams chasing a division title in Game 163?

Joe Rivera

NL Rookie of the Year race: Ronald Acuna Jr., Juan Soto extend East battle to award vote

The NL East outfielders figure to be rivals for years to come. The competition began in 2018, when each became top-of-the-order producers.

Tom Gatto

MLB standings: Magic numbers, playoff picture as of Sept. 28

Keep track of the MLB postseason races all in one spot.

Drew Nantais

NL MVP race: Javier Baez, Christian Yelich, Freddie Freeman leaders of large pack

The 30 voters for National League Most Valuable Player can choose from a large group of candidates this season. Two Central Division rivals have a handful of games to stand out.

Tom Gatto

Tim Dillard, baseball's resident comedian, has entertained the masses by peeling back the curtain

Tim Dillard's humorous video content has made him a recognizable face throughout baseball.

Jacob Janower

NL wild-card race: Each wild-card contender's biggest flaw

With so many teams and so few playoff spots, here are the flaws of six teams heading into the final few weeks of the MLB season.

Jacob Janower

Christian Yelich rides to Brewers' rescue on cycle, keeps second-half roll going

Milwaukee needs all the offense Yelich (6-for-6 hitting) and friends can muster to win a 10-inning slugfest in Cincinnati. Big production by Yelich has become commonplace since the All-Star break.

Tom Gatto

MLB rookies Brett Graves, Nate Orf give strong St. Louis prep program its first big-leaguers

Never in Francis Howell High School's history had an alum made the big leagues. Then, in a span of two weeks and one day, two grads suited up in MLB uniforms for the first time.

Ryan Fagan

MLB trade deadline winners, losers: Dodgers, Pirates, Yankees make good first impressions

It takes years to accurately gauge moves, but there can still be initial observations. That's our basis for examining trades made during the two weeks leading to the 2018 non-waiver deadline.

Ryan Fagan

The financial implications of five star-studded MLB trade deadline deals

It's difficult to gauge who wins and loses at the MLB trade deadline now, but we can project how some players will play and their value the rest of the season.

Christopher Carelli

MLB Trade Grades: Pirates' deal for Chris Archer gutsy, great move for 2018 and beyond

After years of speculation, Chris Archer is on the move. The Pirates got their Robin to Jameson Taillon's Batman and set themselves up for the future.

Joe Rivera

Josh Hader's tweet apology not accepted in San Francisco; fans boo Brewers reliever

Josh Hader was not warmly received by fans at AT&T Park who told him what they thought of his racist, anti-gay and misogynistic teenage tweets.

Tom Gatto

Josh Hader hears cheers from Brewers fans day after latest apology for offensive tweets

Milwaukee fans voiced their support for the hard-throwing left-hander, who will be a key figure in the Brewers' drive toward an NL Central Division championship.

Tom Gatto

Manny Machado's new Dodgers number an homage to Kobe, not Cal

Manny Machado chose to wear No. 8 with his new team because of a Los Angeles legend, not a Baltimore one.

Gabe Fernandez

Josh Hader apologizes for racist, anti-gay tweets that resurfaced after poor All-Star Game outing

The Brewers reliever said he was an "immature" child when he wrote the tweets six and seven years ago. Major League Baseball is deciding whether to issue a statement on the matter.

Tom Gatto

Reds' Votto goes nose-to-nose with Brewers' catcher over ‘Canadian dollar’

Joey Votto and veteran backstop Erik Kratz had a confrontation in Thursday's game that both labeled a misunderstanding.

Mark Suleymanov

Danny Farquhar's 'miracle' recovery continues with first pitch before White Sox game

Chicago right-hander Danny Farquhar was on the hill prior to the Sox's game vs. the Brewers.

Tom Gatto

Danny Farquhar update: Reliever well enough to throw first pitch at White Sox game

Danny Farquhar is scheduled to make a special visit to Guaranteed Rate Field six weeks after suffering a brain hemorrhage during a game there on April 20.

Tom Gatto

Angel Hernandez once again shows why he's a bad major league umpire

Angel Hernandez calling balls and strikes is always a crapshoot. Sometimes, it's just . . . well, you get the idea.

Tom Gatto

Brewers' Freddy Peralta strikes out 13 in historic MLB debut; delivers Mother's Day gift to mom

Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta fanned 13 batters in his MLB debut and made history — and his mom happy — in the process.

Kenan Goyette

Derek Jeter expects Marlins to contend in 2018; 'Call me delusional'

Derek Jeter doesn't want to hear about tanking. The Marlins CEO says his players are expected to win.

Tom Gatto

MLB trade rumors: With Yelich and Cain, Brewers show rest of MLB how to do business

The Brewers have added two impact players to a team on the cusp of greatness, and now likely stand just a starting pitcher away from being a threat to win a pennant.

Nick Stellini

MLB trade rumors: Marlins' big trade with Brewers finally gives Miami a win

The deal Miami struck with Milwaukee brings a group of legit prospects and gives their beleaguered fanbase something, however small, to cheer.

Jared Wyllys

Predicting surprise: Young players who could shine for Brewers, Angels in 2018

The Brewers held the first-place spot in their division for almost all of the first half of the 2017 season, and to make a more serious run at the NL Central they’ll need prospects such as Lewis Brinson to make an impact. And the Angels made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason in signing Shohei Ohtani, who seems bound for success however they use him.

Jared Wyllys

MLB free agents 2017-18: Why Brewers could push hard for Jake Arrieta

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer? Perhaps Jake Arrieta, who has spent the past four seasons as a force in the NL Central, could become an asset with an upper hand for the title-hungry Brewers.

Cat Garcia

Terry Francona, Craig Counsell voted Sporting News Managers of the Year

Indians manager Terry Francona and Brewers skipper Craig Counsell have been named Sporting News' 2017 managers of the year, as selected by a panel of 19 MLB managers.

Jason Foster

Eric Thames reflects on Korea, predicts which KBO players could reach MLB next

While Eric Thames has enjoyed his success in MLB, his mind frequently returns to his adoptive land.

Sung Min Kim

Craig Counsell has Brewers motivated, believing: 'It's very easy to play for a guy like that'

If rebuilding Milwaukee reaches the playoffs this season, Craig Counsell would have a strong case for NL Manager of the Year after guiding the team to such a surprising start through 91 games.

Shlomo Sprung

Lucky 13? Remembering when the Braves and Brewers couldn't stop winning

Forget superstition. The number 13 has brought winning magic during this week in baseball history.

Jason Foster

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