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The Milwaukee Brewers recently held their annual end of the year press conference.  During this time GM Matt Arnold answered questions from members of the media that ranged from injury updates, thoughts on the season, and plans for 2024.  One interesting comment made was unprompted and it mentioned a top infield prospect being in strong consideration for playing time in early 2024. Milwaukee Brewers GM Matt Arnold is strongly considering prospect Tyler Black figuring into the infield equation early on in 2024.   During the 2023 season Tyler Black exceeded expectations by a wide margin.  The former 33rd overall pick…

The Milwaukee Brewers organization was hammered with injuries to their pitching staff this past season.  Aaron Ashby was laid up before the season began and underwent surgery in early May, Brandon Woodruff made just 11 starts, and in the minor leagues stud prospect Jacob Misiorowski was shut down early. Following the conclusion of the 2023 season Matt Arnold provided an update on these three players at his end of the year press conference.  There was positive news regarding both Aaron Ashby and Jacob Misiorowski, but no real update in regards to the prognosis of Brandon Woodruff’s shoulder. Milwaukee Brewers GM…

The Milwaukee Brewers held their annual end of the year press conference on Tuesday in which members of the media met with Matt Arnold for what ended up being a 26 minute question and answer session.  One topic discussed was the likelihood of four key players returning for the 2024 season. Matt Arnold strongly suggests that Mark Canha, Corbin Burnes, Brandon Woodruff, and Willy Adames will return to the Milwaukee Brewers in 2024. Of this group of four players all have the ability to remain with the Brewers if management chooses to retain them.  Mark Canha has a $11.5…

An ex-Milwaukee Brewers pitcher from 2006-2010 was recently let go from his job duties as a pitching coach.  He had been with this American League East team since 2019, but was fired upon the conclusion of the 2023 season along with third base coach Carlos Febles. Former Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Dave Bush was fired by the Boston Red Sox.   Dave Bush initially joined the Red Sox when Ron Roenicke was the interim manager.  He remained on the staff when Alex Cora was re-hired.  Throughout his tenure Boston’s pitching staff ranked 23rd overall in ERA. Injuries to key members of…

The Milwaukee Brewers were linked to New York Mets star Pete Alonso at last year’s trade deadline.  This off-season those talks will likely continue, especially now that former Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns is with the Mets.  However, another National League Central team has reportedly been heavily pursuing the superstar first baseman and a recent pitcher heavy trade proposal has Pete Alonso heading to the windy city. Chicago Cubs, rival of the Milwaukee Brewers, land New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso in a pitcher heavy trade proposal. Joey Mistretta at ClutchPoints proposed this trade package between…

The Milwaukee Brewers reclaimed possession of the National League Central division in 2023 after the St. Louis Cardinals were the division champions in 2022.  St. Louis entered the year as the favorites, but they quickly fell out of contention and sold several key pieces via trade.  One area that they need to address this off-season is starting pitching and president of baseball operations John Mozeliak has a goal of adding three of them prior to opening day in 2024. Players don’t officially become free agents until the day after the final game of the World Series and teams cannot sign…

Milwaukee Brewers current manager Craig Counsell may become a highly coveted free agent this offseason.  His contract with the Brew Crew is set to expire on October 31 and any teams with hesitations regarding their current manager, or teams in need of one, may look to persuade him to join their organization. Up until this point the presumed primary reason behind why Craig Counsell would step back from the Brewers manager’s job was to spend time with his family.  One MLB Insider is now suggesting that he definitely wants to continue managing and has his sights set on bucking one…

The Milwaukee Brewers 2023 postseason run was brief and did not extend into the divisional round of the playoffs.  However there are eight former members of the organization who are on playoff rosters.  Teams with former Brewers on their divisional round rosters include the Texas Rangers, Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves, Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Which former eight Milwaukee Brewers players are on divisional round playoff rosters?  On the Texas Rangers is a pair of former Brewers relief pitchers.  Will Smith, who pitched with Milwaukee from 2014-2016 is a member of his third different playoff team in…

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell played the 2023 season without the security of a contract for 2024.  GM Matt Arnold has been open regarding his desire to retain the Wisconsin native as his manager and has indicated that if Craig Counsell desires to return to the Brewers that a deal will get done.  That being said one crucial piece of information regarding his contract was recently revealed. One crucial piece of information regarding the contract of Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell revealed.    According to a post from MLB Trade Rumors they indicated that Mark W Sanchez of the…

The Milwaukee Brewers unfortunately are in the offseason phase of the year as their 2023 postseason lasted just two games.  Already 2024 arbitration projections have been released and speculations have begun as to who will be tendered a contract or not.  Another thing to take into consideration is which players are set to become free agents and who have pending options. Six Milwaukee Brewers players are set to become free agents and four have pending options for the 2024 season. Players do not officially become free agents in Major League Baseball until the day after the World Series concludes…