Author: Tyler Koerth_

One year ago the Milwaukee Brewers signed 25 international free agents on day one of the 2024 international signing period.  Headlining that group of players was Jesus Made, who quickly ascended the organization’s prospect rankings list after an impressive showing in the Dominican Summer League.  To kick off the 2025 signing period, the Brewers signed 29 international free agents. The Milwaukee Brewers signed 29 international free agents on day one of the 2025 signing period  This year, the Brewers have an impressive $7,555,500 in international bonus pool money to work with.  They kicked off the new signing period by having…

The Milwaukee Brewers have made a laundry list of under the radar moves this off-season.  Their latest signing, per reports, is adding a 31 year old catcher who has eight years worth of big league experience. Milwaukee Brewers reportedly added a 31 year old catcher in their latest move While not confirmed by the team, MLB Insider Mike Rodriguez has reported that catcher Jorge Alfaro has signed a minor league contract with the Brewers that includes an invitation to big league camp.  Alfaro would make the third catcher to receive a non-roster invite to big league camp from Milwaukee this…

The Milwaukee Brewers have just one big transaction on their resume this off-season as they traded Devin Williams for Nestor Cortes and Caleb Durbin.  They’ve made several under the radar signings, but it seems like another relatively big more or two should be coming.  That being said, they’ve recently essentially been ruled out of the running for one star pitcher. One star pitcher is expected to make a decision on where to sign soon International free agent pitcher Roki Sasaki is expected to make a decision soon as his posting window closes on January 23.  He’s taken his time throughout…

Three former Wisconsin Badgers helped the Indy Ignite make history on Saturday, January 11.  Two players and one coach are members of the Indy Ignite, in which they are in their inaugural season as an organization in the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF). Three former Wisconsin Badgers are members of the Indy Ignite The Indy Ignite are currently coached by George Padjen, but one of his assistants is former Wisconsin Badgers volleyball player Izzy Ashburn.  On the court, former Badgers middle blocker CC Crawford and setter Sydney Hilley are teammates.  They just missed crossing paths in college, but now are working…

Sarah Franklin is one of three former Wisconsin Badgers volleyball players playing for LOVB-Madison.  On Friday, Madison took on Austin in their first ever match, which resulted in Austin winning via a sweep.  Here we recap the match, that includes diving into how Franklin did during her professional debut. LOVB Austin swept Madison on Friday, January 10 In Austin, the home team took care of business as they beat Madison in three sets with scores of 25-21, 25-23, and 25-18.  This match will go down as the first sweep in LOVB history.  Following the game, Madison’s opposite hitter Annie Schumacher…

A former All-Star with the Milwaukee Brewers has signed with the Chicago White Sox on a minor league deal.  This catcher will provide depth to the organization and does include an invite to big league camp. Former Milwaukee Brewers catcher signs with the Chicago White Sox Heading to the Chicago White Sox is catcher Omar Narvaez.  He spent the 2020-2022 seasons with the Brewers, was an All-Star in 2021, and was initially acquired via trade with the Seattle Mariners in a deal that involved RHP Adam Hill and cash.  After his Brewers tenure, Narvaez signed a two year, $15 million…

The Milwaukee Brewers and star catcher William Contreras have not yet reached an agreement on a 2025 salary.  Contreras, who is entering his first year of arbitration, filed for $900,000 more than the Brewers proposed.  If the two sides cannot come to terms, then an arbitration hearing will take place in February to determine Contreras salary.  Should it get that far, Contreras faces sims odds of winning his case. William Contreras has filed for the second highest salary of a first year arbitration eligible catcher  According to Mark Feinsand, William Contreras has filed for a $6.5 million salary for next…

The Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team has a strong incoming class of freshmen.  Recently, two of their former recruits, who have signed with the team, were announced as Gatorade Players of the Year in their respective states. Previewing the Wisconsin Badgers 2025 freshmen class There are five freshmen who will be joining the Badgers next season. Addy Horner – 6’3″ setter/opposite hitter Madison Quest – 6’3″ outside hitter Natalie Wardlow – 6’4″ middle blocker Aniya Warren 5’8″ libero Kristen Simon 5’8″ libero Madison Quest was announced as a Gatorade Players of the Year Winning her second Gatorade Player of the Year…

The Milwaukee Brewers, despite making just one major trade that saw Devin Williams head to New York and Nestor Cortes plus Caleb Durbin join the Brew Crew, have kept busy with several under the radar acquisitions this off-season.  Most recently, RHP Grant Anderson was acquired via trade with the Texas Rangers.  In order to make room for him on the 40-man roster a corresponding roster move had to be made. LHP Tyler Jay was designated for assignment following the Milwaukee Brewers acquisition of Grant Anderson  Last July, the Brewers sent RHP TJ Shook to the New York Mets in exchange…

The Milwaukee Brewers reached agreements on five out of their six unsigned arbitration eligible players today.  Settling on deals for 2025 was Trevor Megill, Joel Payamps, Nestor Cortes, Aaron Civale, and Nick Mears.  This leaves William Contreras as the lone player who the Brew Crew temporarily have failed to reach an agreement with. How much will the five Milwaukee Brewers who settled on deals make in 2025?  Listed below are the player names, 2025 salary figures, and their projected 2025 salary that MLB Trade Rumors provided earlier in the off-season. Aaron Civale – $8.0 million 2025 salary, was estimated at…