Author: Tyler Koerth_

The Milwaukee Brewers made a tough decision to non-tender their organizations all time leader in ERA Brandon Woodruff.  Recently he underwent shoulder surgery and his ability to pitch in 2024 is up in the air.  Between his health, entering his final year of team control, and being projected to make more than $11.00 MM next year he was non-tendered and is officially a free agent. After news broke about Brandon Woodruff being non-tendered fans had several reactions on social media.  Here are a few. Milwaukee Brewers fans react to Brandon Woodruff non-tender.   Brandon Woodruff: • 10 years in the org…

The Milwaukee Brewers have decided on the fate of 12 arbitration eligible players within their organization.  Their decision to tender (retain) nine players and let go (non-tender) three others came in correspondence with the non-tender deadline, which was Friday November 17 at 7:00 p.m. Nine Milwaukee Brewers players were tendered contracts for the 2024 season, three others were non-tendered and became free agents.   Nine players were tendered contracts for the 2024 season.  They include Corbin Burnes, Willy Adames, Adrian Houser, Hoby Milner, Devin Williams, Tyrone Taylor, Bryse Wilson, Joel Payamps, and newcomer Jake Bauers.  Jake Bauers was acquired via…

The Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees have agreed to a trade that is sending big league talent to the Brew Crew and prospects to the Bronx.  Milwaukee is receiving outfielder/first baseman Jake Bauers whereas New York gets outfielders Jace Avina and Brian Sanchez. Milwaukee Brewers-New York Yankees trade: Jake Bauers heads to the Brew Crew in exchange for Jace Avina and Brian Sanchez.   In this deal Milwaukee parted ways with their 29th ranked prospect Jace Avina.  Brian Sanchez was not a member of their top 30 prospect list.  This is the third top 30 prospect that the Brewers…

Milwaukee Brewers ace Corbin Burnes is one year away from entering free agency.  The former Cy Young award winner has been one of the best pitchers in the game since he broke out in 2020.  This has him set up for a massive pay day in the near future. On a recent episode of Foul Territory Corbin Burnes was fully transparent regarding his contract and future with the Milwaukee Brewers.  To nobody’s surprise there have been no contract extensions talks, he wants to test the market next off-season, and the front office knows that he is too expensive to retain…

The Milwaukee Brewers have a type.  They love versatile players who possess the ability to get on base and run.  Their most recent signing of a 25 year old switch hitting Venezuelan infielder in Yonny Hernandez is a text book copy of those characteristics. MLB Insider Robert Murray was the first to report the news of this signing. Yonny Hernandez has signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers that includes an invitation to big league camp.   Yonny Hernandez has marginal experience in the big leagues over each of the past three seasons.  He has spent time with…

The Milwaukee Brewers surprisingly lost Craig Counsell to the division rival Chicago Cubs earlier this month as he accepted a massive deal to become their next manager.  Craig Counsell, who was born in Wisconsin, played for the Brew Crew, regularly preached about the Milwaukee community being his family and being a Brewer for life, has taken a lot of heat for this decision. His departure forced GM Matt Arnold to begin searching for a new manager.  Turns out he did not have to look too far as he elected to hire Craig Counsell’s former right hand man Pat Murphy as…

The Milwaukee Brewers have given former player Rickie Weeks a big promotion within their organization.  He initially was hired in February of 2022 and had been serving in a player development role.  In 2024 he will be in the dugout serving as the associate manager to Pat Murphy. On Thursday morning both Pat Murphy and Rickie Weeks were introduced to the media and their new roles were made official.  It was a very entertaining press conference and personalities were on full display. This also gave Rickie Weeks the time to open up and speak about his new role. Milwaukee Brewers…

New Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy had his introductory press conference on Thursday morning.  Alongside him was his associate manager Rickie Weeks and in attendance was the remainder of his coaching staff as they all flew in for the event. In the grand scheme of opening media sessions one might say that both Pat Murphy and Rickie Weeks knocked this one out of the park.  There were plenty of laughs, enthusiasm, and seriousness as well.  Here we take a look at three eye opening quotes from the Brewers new skipper. Three quotes from Pat Murphy during his introductory press conference…

The Milwaukee Brewers have executed their second trade of the offseason.  A few days ago they traded away two top 30 prospects for Philadelphia Phillies breakout prospect infielder Oliver Dunn.  Now they have shipped Abraham Toro to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for right-handed pitcher Chad Patrick. Abraham Toro has been traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for Chad Patrick.     Infielder Abraham Toro was originally acquired by the Brewers last offseason in the deal that also involved Jesse Winker and Kolten Wong.  Prior to being a Seattle Mariner he was a Houston Astro.…

The Milwaukee Brewers, like several other teams around the league, are good about sharing key moments in players and coaches careers.  These are often seen in the form of videos and pictures.  This year we were let in on signature events such as Brice Turang making the opening day roster, Christian Yelich reaching 10 years of MLB service time, Wade Miley’s 100th career win, and major-league call ups for Sal Frelick and Abner Uribe. The latest news surrounding the Milwaukee Brewers is the promotion of Pat Murphy from bench coach to manager.  This is a big moment for the soon…