BREWERS NL Central Preview: Brewers lurking behind loaded Cubs for the division title JAY COHEN Associated Press Mar 25, 2026 Mar 25, 2026 Updated Jun 21, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save CHICAGO — Alex Bregman, welcome to the NL Central. Welcome back, Eugenio Suárez.kAmqC68>2? :D 9@A:?8 E@ =625 E96 r9:428@ rF3D E@ E96:C 7:CDE r6?EC2= E:E=6 D:?46 a_a_ 27E6C D:8?:?8 2 7:G6\J62C[ S`fd >:==:@? 4@?EC24E H:E9 E96 }@CE9 $:56CD :? 7C66 286?4J] qFE E96 4@>A6E:E:@? :D E@F89 :? 2 5:G:D:@? E92E AFE E9C66 E62>D :? E96 A=2J@77D =2DE J62C]k^AmkA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>25:D@?]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^g3e73gda\646c\cc23\hafe\c7f7ddbha7deQmu@C>6C qC6H6CD 7:CDE 32D6>2? D:8?D >:?@C =628F6 562= H:E9 r=6G6=2?5k^2mk^Am kAmr:?4:??2E: 25565 2 72>:=:2C 7246 H96? :E D:8?65 $FáC6K E@ 2 @?6\J62C[ S`d >:==:@? 562=] %96 bc\J62C\@=5 $FáC6K[ H9@ A=2J65 7@C E96 #65D 7@C D6G6? 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E96 A=2J@77D[ 96=A:?8 E96 qC6H6CD >2<6 :E E@ E96 }{ r92>A:@?D9:A $6C:6D]k^Am Locations Madison Get in the game with our Prep Sports Newsletter Sent weekly directly 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. Related to this story Former Brewers first baseman signs minor league deal with Cleveland Rhys Hoskins hit .237 with 12 homers in 279 at-bats last season for Milwaukee, where he spent the last two seasons. 2-time NL manager of the year Pat Murphy agrees to new deal with Brewers Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy will not enter the season with an expiring contract after agreeing to an extension this week. 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Former Brewers first baseman signs minor league deal with Cleveland Rhys Hoskins hit .237 with 12 homers in 279 at-bats last season for Milwaukee, where he spent the last two seasons.
2-time NL manager of the year Pat Murphy agrees to new deal with Brewers Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy will not enter the season with an expiring contract after agreeing to an extension this week. Here's what…
Brewers sign catcher to 1-year deal ahead of season Gary Sánchez agreed to a deal for $1.75 million with Milwaukee, including a mutual option for 2027Â
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Polzin: Talking points from No. 5 Badgers men's basketball upset 1st-round loss to No. 12 High Point State Journal columnist shares his thoughts on the Badgers' loss to the Panthers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday in Port…
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How it looked as Wisconsin women's hockey's practiced at the Frozen Four The Badgers spent a little more than an hour on the ice Thursday to get ready for the Frozen Four semifinals against Penn State.
Wisconsin women's hockey embraces challenge of playing against Frozen Four host The Badgers only have to look back to last season to know how to play against a Frozen Four host team.
How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin women's hockey's Frozen Four semifinal The Badgers are in the Frozen Four for the 17th time in the last 20 tournaments. Here's how to follow Friday's game.
Brewers add to their bullpen depth by acquiring right-handed pitcher from Rays Milwaukee made a splash in the trade market ahead of the regular season, dealing a minor-league pitcher to Tampa Bay in exchange for a bullpen arm.
Brewers add to their bullpen depth by acquiring right-handed pitcher from Rays Milwaukee made a splash in the trade market ahead of the regular season, dealing a minor-league pitcher to Tampa Bay in exchange for a bullpen arm.
