Milwaukee Brewers vs. Colorado Rockies - March 25, 2024

Brice Turang is absent from the Brewers lineup for their series opener at Dodger Stadium. We will effort an explanation.

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Welcome to LA 🌴 📺: https://t.co/vfk4xUdTIA 📻: WTMJ #ThisIsMyCrew x @NicoletLaw

Some new Brewers prospects in @MLBPipeline's Top 100. Here's the updated org Top 5 and where they rank overall. 1. Jesús Made, SS (MLB No. 1) 2. Luis Peña, SS (MLB No. 21) 3. Josh Adamczewski, OF (MLB No. 88) 4. Luis Lara, OF (MLB No. 89) 5. Brady Ebel, SS (MLB No. 99)

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🚨 NEW RANKINGS🚨 The Top 100 Prospects list, team Top 30s and Top 10 by position lists have been updated -- and now feature 2026 Draft picks. Check it out: https://t.co/uYYSwNYxtr

“You've got to not feel sorry for yourself and just keep your head up and not go, 'Oh, well now we've got the Dodgers. They're the best team.' You just get opportunity after opportunity, and take advantage.” https://t.co/PIU768vf6C

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Brewers have made clear which outfielder will be sent down upon Sal Frelick's return from ILBack on July 18, the Milwaukee Brewers placed outfielder Sal Frelick on the injured list with a right shoulder strain. He felt pain in his shoulder while execut

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Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2026: Numbers 35 to 31The players who finished just outside the Top 30

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Jake Bauers offers the exact level-setting NSFW quote the Brewers neededThe Milwaukee Brewers' offense is scuffling. Since the calendar flipped to August, the Brewers, as a team, have a brutal .212 batting average and are scoring ju

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Brewers should turn to this top prospect to fortify infieldLuke Adams has been a hot hitter in Triple-A Nashville

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Early returns on Brewers' key deadline swap with Cardinals suggest it was a win-win tradeWhile the Milwaukee Brewers didn't swing big for a Tarik Skubal blockbuster at the trade deadline, which was reportedly more than just a pipe dream from the Bre

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May’s flowers wilted by bullpen in Brewers 4-3 lossMay’s stellar outing spoiled by bullpen and offense’s lack luster production

Padres Win 5th Straight 🔥

San Diego walks off Milwaukee to secure sweep

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Unbelievable Joey Ortiz stat makes lack of playing time even more perplexingIs the solution a lot simpler than we realize?

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Kyle Karros placed on concussion injured list, Adael Amador recalledAn injury to a key member of the Rockies’ lineup prompts another call-up.

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Breaking T releases “Les Misiorowski” shirtLes Miz just keeps rolling

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Tyler Herro is excited to rep Milwaukee, for however long that may be“If it’s for two months, two years, whatever it is, I’m just excited to be here.”

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Rockies have a party at the snake farm, strike the D-backs 3-2The Rockies had just enough offense to edge the Snakes

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Harrison, Brewers hammered by Padres, 11-2Kyle Harrison allowed eight of the eleven runs from the pitching staff

Padres Demolish Brewers 😵

Tatis stays red-hot after hitting HR in 11-2 win

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Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks: Preview, picks and player props for Tuesday - Mile High SportsThe Rockies' offense, surprisingly, has been one of the best in the league over the last 10 games, posting a .797 OPS.

Veen feels “really blessed” to be back with the RockiesThe top prospect brings a hot bat to the Rockies roster.

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This Brewers rookie's Gold Glove-caliber defensive abilities have been as advertisedThe Milwaukee Brewers do things differently than most other win-now teams. Armed with baseball's best record, their active roster features just five players age

According to reports, Rockies recall Zac Veen, DFA Edouard JulienThe lefty outfielder will look to bring his scorching hot bat to a lagging Rockies offense.

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Bold MLB Predictions 🔮🏆 Ohtani loses MVP race 😯 Surprise division winners 📲 Hot takes for final 2 months

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Brewers' reliever elects free agency after second successful stint in MilwaukeeThe back of Bryse Wilson's baseball card is starting to show a clear pattern. The 28-year-old right-hander has struggled to find consistent success with every M

Rockies Reacts Survey: Who will the Rockies call up next?Who will be the next call-up as the summer winds down?

Brewers Reacts Survey: Building an outfieldSo many outfielders, so little space

Breaking T releases “Air Luis Lara” shirtLuis Lara made two of the best catches you’ll see on Sunday

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2026 Brewers Minor League Roundup: Week 20Blake Burke heads to Triple-A, Luis Peña and Brailyn Antunez have monster weeks

Brice Turang and the 2026 MVP raceHe’s not the favorite, but he’s firmly in the race

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Players on Trade Watch Before 2027 👀Zach Neto, CJ Abrams, more players who could move before Opening Day 📲

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Brewers' top prospect's second untimely injury challenges organization's infield depthFor the second time in a little over one month, a Milwaukee Brewers infielder has gone down with a hamstring injury that has required a stint on the injured lis

Seventh-inning homer sinks Brewers in 3-2 loss to PadresJackson Merrill’s two-run homer spoils strong outing from Logan Henderson

Rockies bit by Diamondbacks early and can’t dig out of deep hole, falling 9-0Gabriel Hughes melts down in the first, Rockies offense fails to launch in shutout loss

Rockies vs. Diamondbacks (08/10/2026)

Full highlights from Arizona Diamondbacks' 9-0 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Padres Win Series Opener ♨️

San Diego wins pitching duel against Brewers

Colorado Rockies recall Connor Norby, place Tyler Freeman on the ILThis will be Freeman’s second IL stint of 2026.

Jake McCarthy named NL Player of the WeekMcCarthy paced the NL in most offensive categories

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Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks: Game preview, picks and props for Monday - Mile High SportsRockies starter Gabriel Hughes has shown genuine swing-and-miss ability, but still needs to find more consistent command.

3 Brewers prospects who just earned a golden opportunity after the trade deadlineAt this year's MLB trade deadline, the Milwaukee Brewers parted ways with two players from their major league roster and four prospects from their minor league

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Zac Veen named PCL Player of the WeekVeen has earned Player of the Month honors three times in 2026.

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MLB Postseason Schedule 🍿Potential World Series Game 7 on Halloween. Full calendar here 📲

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Remembering Don NelsonA winner and pioneer, Don Nelson leaves a legacy as one of the most influential figures in Milwaukee Bucks history.

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2026 Brewers Week in Review: Week 20Brewers go 5-2 before heading out West

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Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers @ San Diego PadresBrewers head back to the West Coast to visit Padres, Dodgers

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Rockies drop yet another rubber match in 7-4 loss to the CardinalsThe Rockies are 3-for-13 in rubber matches this season.

Lara Robs Extra Bases AGAIN 😱

Brewers OF crashes into wall to save go-ahead run from scoring in the 10th

Misiorowski Hits 200 Ks ⛽

Brewers RHP becomes 2nd-fastest in MLB history to reach mark in a season 🎥

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Brewers' 2024 first-round pick validates high draft selection with new franchise record After a long string of unsuccessful first-round draft picks, the Milwaukee Brewers have flipped the script in recent years. Brice Turang (2018), Garrett Mitchel

Luis Lara Robs Extra Bases 🫴

Brewers rookie OF makes leaping catch at the wall 🎥

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Brewers' rookie shortstop lands on IL, former Pirates utility man signed to minor league contractThe "dog days" of the 2026 MLB season are upon us. New injuries are seemingly popping up every day, young pitchers are reaching career highs in innings pitched,

Jackson Chourio Leadoff HR 🚀

Brewers star can't stop mashing with 4th homer in six games 🎥

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This Week in Purple: Empty Chairs at Empty LockersColorado Rockies news and links for Sunday, August 9th, 2026

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Scathing Brewers trade deadline review fails to capture how impressive Matt Arnold's pivot truly was More details from this year's trade deadline are continuing to surface, with the rumored packages the Milwaukee Brewers offered for Tarik Skubal drawing plenty

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Jake McCarthy’s aggressive night powers Rockies past CardinalsJake McCarthy used his power and speed to drive the Rockies to an 8-6 win over the Cardinals, homering twice while creating plenty of pressure on the bases.

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Bullpen, Turang lead Brewers to 4-3 victory over TwinsIt wasn’t pretty, but they made it work

Rockies vs. Cardinals (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from Colorado Rockies' 8-6 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

McCarthy's 2 HR Night 🏔️

Rockies OF's 2-run blast extends lead vs. Cardinals 🎥

Twins vs. Brewers (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from Milwaukee Brewers' 4-3 win vs. Minnesota Twins 🎥

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Brewers' grueling August schedule forces difficult bullpen roster decisionTo start the month of August, the Milwaukee Brewers completed their three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on the West Coast. Without an off-day, the

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Social media reacts to Brewers' minor league outfielder's unbelievable catchThe term "catch of the year" gets thrown around quite often throughout the course of a baseball season. Generally involving a homerun robbery or full extension

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Brenton Doyle takes his stats, and heart, to the Chicago White Sox - Mile High SportsWith the trade of Brenton Doyle, the Colorado Rockies send a player with plenty heart to the Chicago White Sox.

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Breaking T releases new version of “William Contreras: Call the ’Pen” shirtAnother one!

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Former Brewers outfielders’ comments on Cubs rivalry ignores recent historyThere's been a surprising amount of players to cross the line in the sand between Milwaukee and Chicago in recent years. José Quintana, Aaron Civale, Drew Pomer

Failure to convert dooms the Rockies in a 3-2 loss to the CardinalsHits and baserunners don’t translate to runs as Colorado drops a low-scoring series opener

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Chourio Hits No-Doubter 💣

Off the batter's eye for his 3rd homer in 4 games 🎥

Brewers' recently DFA'd starting pitcher clears waivers, heads back to Triple-A NashvilleOne of the overlooked obstacles that buying teams face at Major League Baseball's midseason trade deadline is the need to open roster spots, both on the active

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New context from Brewers' Tarik Skubal pursuit proves Matt Arnold was serious about landing Tigers' aceSince the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers two days before Monday's MLB trade deadline, various reports have surfaced in regard

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Friday Rockpile: Former Rockie Eric Young making history as first-time manager in WPBLColorado Rockies news and links for Friday, August 7, 2026

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1 prediction for every player the Brewers traded for at the 2026 trade deadlineIn total, the Milwaukee Brewers netted four players at the 2026 trade deadline: RHP Dustin May, LHP JoJo Romero, RHP Antonio Senzatela, and C Bo Naylor. Codi He

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Purple Row After Dark: The Rockies in relation to Spider-ManHow have the Rockies done when the web-slinger has a new movie?

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Peyton Watson rumour round-upTidbits continue to emerge about Peyton Watson and the Bucks. Here they are in one convenient location.

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20th & Blake: Grading the Colorado Rockies 2026 Trade Deadline - Mile High SportsMark and Drew react to the Colorado Rockies underwhelming trade deadline. What they didn't do says as much as what they did.

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Wilder Dalis named California League Play of the Month for JulyThe Rockies prospect had a monster month.

Pirates vs. Brewers (08/06/2026)

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Infielder who Brewers passed up on finally makes MLB debut with GiantsIn a farm system as deep as the Milwaukee Brewers', there inevitably is not enough room on the big-league roster for every player that is performing well enough

Zac Veen named Pacific Coast League Player of the WeekThis is his second time to earn this accolade during the 2026 season.

Brewers fans can't help but smile at Pirates fans' fading patience with Paul SkenesPaul Skenes is the greatest thing to happen to Pittsburgh Pirates fans since...Andrew McCutchen? And yet, the 2025 NL Cy Young Award winner's recent cold stretc

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Strike 3: How the Dodgers could save MLB from itself - Mile High SportsThe Dodgers don't have to fully participate in revenue sharing, giving them at least a $66M payroll advantage every single season.

Deadline Trades We Wish Happened 😭Mason Miller and the players we wanted to move at the trade deadline

Thursday Rockpile: The Rockies may be attempting to “build their plane while flying it”Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, August 6th, 2026

MLB Farm System Risers & Fallers 🎭How the trade deadline shook up the MiLB hierarchy 📲

Christian Yelich's response to fans' support propels Brewers to win over Paul SkenesAhead of Tuesday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy made the difficult decision to drop his veteran leader, Chris

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Kyle Harrison outduels Skenes, but exits early in BrewersWilliam Contreras homered and Christian Yelich had a multi-hit game in support of Harrison

Purple Row After Dark: 2026 Trade Deadline ReactionsDiscussing the biggest surprises and potential impacts of this year’s moves

Kyle Harrison Left After 5 IP

Kyle Harrison left the game with cramping in both calves, the Brewers said. This has been the season of cramping.

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Rays vs. Rockies (08/05/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 4-0 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Brewers preserve organizational depth with corresponding move for Kyle Harrison's returnAfter just less than one month on the injured list due to left forearm tightness that popped up just before the All-Star Break, Milwaukee Brewers' breakout sout

NL World Series Contenders 📈

Insider Jon Heyman lists squads with best shot at title run

Remembering Blake Perkins' best moments during his four-year stint with the Brewers Over the weekend, the Milwaukee Brewers kicked off their string of deadline deals by sending outfielder Blake Perkins and right-handed reliever Craig Yoho to th

MLB Post-Deadline Buzz 🐝

👀 Skubal’s Dodgers impact 🎨 Potential playoff picture 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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Colorado Rockies vs. Tampa Bay Rays: Game preview, picks and props for Wednesday - Mile High SportsWilli Castro is swinging a hot bat of late, boasting a .649 slugging percentage and a 1.006 OPS over his last 10 games.

Freddy Peralta's Rays debut further underscored why Brewers didn't pursue trade deadline reunionAfter spending the first eight years of his major league career with one organization, 2x All-Star Freddy Peralta has added two new teams to his resume in the l

Wednesday Rockpile: Should Brennan Bernardino have been traded?Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, August 5, 2026

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Milwaukee looks poised to benefit from strong 2028 draft classHaving traded away their 2027 pick, the Bucks likely won’t be hitting the draft hard this year—but they will in 2028.

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Trade deadline part six: A reviewThe Brewers added, but are haunted by what they didn’t do

Ranking Top Prospects Traded at Deadline 📊Zyhir Hope, more top minor leaguers to change hands this August 📲

Sneaky-Good Deadline Pickups 📈Marcelo Mayer, more potential hidden gems 📲

Brewers quietly DFA'd former minor league standout to clear spot for recent trade acquisitionsWhen you're a buyer at the trade deadline, any time you're left thinking "Oh, what could have been?" is often in reference to a trade target that slipped throug

TB at COL Game Highlights

Colorado Rockies vs. Tampa Bay Rays - 08/04/2026

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Chourio, Henderson lead Brewers to 4-2 victoryPitching staff shines, Chourio and Vaughn homer in win

Brewers First to 70 Wins 👑

Milwaukee extends MLB-best record with 4-2 victory over Pirates

Rockies Light Up Peralta 😬

Rays tenure off to a rough start after allowing 7 earned runs in Coors

Brewers' manager Pat Murphy explains decision to change Christian Yelich's spot in the batting orderAfter turning in a resurgent performance in the last three seasons, during which he posted an .856 OPS and averaged nearly 20 homers per year, Milwaukee Brewers