BREWERS | NLCS Polzin: The only way for the Brewers to prove they're different is to finally slay the giant Jim Polzin Oct 10, 2026 Oct 10, 2026 Updated 18 mins ago × Jim Polzin Christian Yelich on how the Milwaukee Brewers’ expectations have changed during his nine seasons with the organization. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MILWAUKEE — It had to be the Los Angeles Dodgers standing between the Milwaukee Brewers and their first World Series appearance in 44 years.kAmtG6? qC6H6CD >2?286C !2E |FCA9J 25>:EE65 E92E $2EFC52J @? E96 6G6 @7 E96 EH@ 36DE E62>D :? 32D632== E9:D D62D@? 368:??:?8 E96 }2E:@?2= {628F6 r92>A:@?D9:A $6C:6D 2E p>6C:42? u2>:=J u:6=5]k^AmkAm“x’> 8C2E67F= 7@C E96 @AA@CEF?:EJ E@ 4@>A6E6 282:?DE E96 s@586CD[ 3642FD6 E96J @3G:@FD=J 92G6 AC@G6? 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H:== E96 qC6H6CDV DE@CJ3@@< 6?5:?8 36 4@>A=6E6]k^Am What the Brewers said after they clinched a spot in the NLCS by beating Padres Robert Gasser marvels over Garrett Mitchell's home run robbery Aaron Ashby on Robert Gasser's Game 4 start and getting a road win Pat Murphy says it's hard to win on the road in the postseason Aaron Ashby says the Brewers bullpen picks each other up Pat Murphy on resurgent nights for Garrett Mitchell, Jake Bauers Pat Murphy says the Brewers want to do something special for Wisconsin Pat Murphy gives credit to William Contreras after NLDS win Robert Gasser says preparations for the Dodgers start Thursday Locations Madison Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. 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Christian Yelich on how the Milwaukee Brewers’ expectations have changed during his nine seasons with the organization Christian Yelich on how the Milwaukee Brewers’ expectations have changed during his nine seasons with the organization.
Instant analysis from the Brewers' NLDS-clinching Game 4 win over the Padres The Brewers are headed back to the NLCS after ousting the Padres in Game 4 of an NLDS with timely offense and solid pitching.
Inside Garrett Mitchell's game-saving home run robbery on Manny Machado A look inside the catch that kept the Brewers lead in Game 4 of the NLDS intact.
Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski on how his role has changed since this time a year ago Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski on how his role has changed since this time a year ago.
Brewers second baseman Brice Turang takes BP during an NLCS workout Brewers second baseman Brice Turang takes BP during an NLCS workout.
Milwaukee Brewers infielders field grounders during an NLCS workout Milwaukee Brewers infielders field grounders during an NLCS workout.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy on whether familiarity with Dodgers Game 1 starter Tarik Skubal will be beneficial
Brewers manager Pat Murphy on whether familiarity with Dodgers Game 1 starter Tarik Skubal will be beneficial
Brewers manager Pat Murphy on whether familiarity with Dodgers Game 1 starter Tarik Skubal will be beneficial
Brewers manager Pat Murphy on whether familiarity with Dodgers Game 1 starter Tarik Skubal will be beneficial
