Author: Tyler Koerth_

The Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle Mariners have shared a lot of players with each other over recent years.  Two more players can now be added to that list as a position player and a pitcher have joined the organization.  Both were free agents and signed minor league contracts with the Mariners. Brian Anderson and Trevor Kelley have signed with the Seattle Mariners.   Per Ryan Divish of the Seattle times infielder/outfielder Brian Anderson and relief pitcher Trevor Kelley have signed minor league deals with the Mariners.  According to Jon Heyman Anderson will make a $2 million salary if he makes the…

Craig Counsell managed his first game with the Chicago Cubs on Friday, February 23 as he defeated the Chicago White Sox by a score of 8-1.  Even though this was a spring training game it did mark the first time that he had managed a game for an organization not named the Milwaukee Brewers.  During the broadcast Counsell made a comment that may not sit well with Brewers fans. Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell made an interesting comment on television against the Chicago White Sox. During the Cubs and White Sox game the broadcast had Craig Counsell answering questions…

The Milwaukee Brewers and Gary Sanchez have officially agreed to terms regarding a contract for the 2024 season, but it took nearly two weeks for the sides to come together after having to re-negotiate.  An issue during Sanchez’s physical was the hold up and it was related to the same right hand/wrist that caused his 2023 season to end prematurely. Gary Sanchez fractured his wrist last September with the San Diego Padres.  A 98 MPH fastball to the wrist in September of 2023 resulted in a fracture for Gary Sanchez.  This caused his season to end early.  Despite this history…

The Milwaukee Brewers have had an interesting addition of catchers this off-season.  William Contreras is returning, prospect Jeferson Quero was added to the 40-man roster in order to be protected from the Rule-5 draft, Eric Haase signed a major league contract, Austin Nola a minor league contract, and most recently Gary Sanchez joined the Crew as well. What role will all of these catchers have on the Milwaukee Brewers?  At the top of the depth chart is William Contreras.  He figures to see a lot of playing time behind the dish as well as the designated hitter.  The addition…

Milwaukee Brewers spring training is underway and one major story line has been Sal Frelick experimenting as an infielder.  He trained with Boston Red Sox legend Dustin Pedroia this off-season and was essentially labeled as “ready” by the four time gold glove award winner. Through Brewers media personnel and reporters we have seen glimpses of how Frelick looks playing both second and third base.  Some videos have provided a ton of hope that he will make it as an infielder, but he also has not been seen in game action yet. When will Sal Frelick make his infield debut?  Milwaukee…

The Milwaukee Brewers have brought the currently injured Brandon Woodruff back on a guaranteed two year, $17.5 million deal.  There is a mutual option for a third year that would increase the contracts total value to 27.5 million and his deal also features a full no-trade clause.  This appears to be a win-win for both sides as Woodruff gets financial security while rehabbing back from shoulder surgery and Milwaukee gets to retain a homegrown ace for a reasonable price. Brandon Woodruff indicated that he nearly signed with another team. After the deal was made official Brandon Woodruff was made…

The Milwaukee Brewers made the extremely difficult decision last November to non-tender starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff.  Woodruff just recently turned 31 years old but underwent shoulder surgery earlier this winter that may cause him to miss most or all of the 2024 season.  2024 also just so happened to originally be his final year of team control, so Milwaukee elected to cut ties with him rather than pay him an estimated $11.6 million. Brandon Woodruff has agreed to a back loaded deal with the Milwaukee Brewers.   Woodruff’s new contract with the Brewers will span a minimum of two years,…

Milwaukee Brewers players were involved in numerous rumors this past off-season.  Some, like Corbin Burnes being traded, came to fruition and others, like Willy Adames also being dealt, did not.  For one starting pitcher there were indications that he was seeking a contract to play with a Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) team.  This has been proven to be a false report. Janson Junk clears the air on a false report indicating that he was seeking to play overseas. This winter a report from Yakyu Cosmopolitan, a social media page that covers Japanese baseball, indicated that Junk was seeking a contract…

Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio met with the press to discuss his expectations for the 2024 season.  One line that he used was, “I hate to lose… I really hate to lose”.  He also touched on the sustained success of the organization throughout the years. Mark Attanasio likes the Brewers chances of winning the division and expects it to be competitive.  “I think the division is clearly better this year.  We talk about our young players, the Cubs have a ton of great young players. And the Cardinals are always good. They ran into some bad luck last year,…

The Milwaukee Brewers and Gary Sanchez reportedly agreed to a deal on February 7.  All free agent deals are pending physicals and occasionally restructures occur when issues arise.  Until recently the holdup was believed to be related to an issue with his physical, but now a report from Ken Rosenthal has confirmed that suspicion. There was concern regarding the right wrist of Gary Sanchez.   Last September Gary Sanchez took a 98 MPH heater to the right wrist resulting in a fracture.  This prematurely ended his season in which he was a bright spot in a disappointing San Diego Padres season. …