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We're trained, in the modern game, to look for the knockout punch—the home run. Jackson Chourio is a good reminder that, for most of its history, the game has been won not with lone haymakers, but with flurries of small, surgical blows. His hands know the sweet… #brewers #milwaukee #thisismycrew

dlvr.itThe Hits Keep Comin': Jackson Chourio and the Old-Fashioned BarrageWe're trained, in the modern game, to look for the knockout punch—the home run. Jackson Chourio is a good reminder that, for most of its history, the game has been won not with lone haymakers, but with flurries of small, surgical blows. His hands know the sweet science.
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For most of the postseason, the Brewers’ lineup hasn’t needed much to break their way. They needed some well-placed hits and a defensive miscue to chase Freddy Peralta Monday night, and the floodgates opened from there. #brewers #milwaukee #thisismycrew

dlvr.itBrewers Made Their Own Luck Against Freddy Peralta in Game 3, Until They Didn't Have ToFor most of the postseason, the Brewers’ lineup hasn’t needed much to break their way. They needed some well-placed hits and a defensive miscue to chase Freddy Peralta Monday night, and the floodgates opened from there.
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Technically still a rookie, the left-hander was scintillating, facing the minimum over six innings, while his teammates had an eight-run explosion. The combination has Milwaukee one win away from a championship. #brewers #milwaukee #thisismycrew

dlvr.itAlmost Perfect: While Overshadowed, Robert Gasser's Masterpiece Has Brewers On Precipice Of World Series TitleTechnically still a rookie, the left-hander was scintillating, facing the minimum over six innings, while his teammates had an eight-run explosion. The combination has Milwaukee one win away from a championship.
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Game Thread: This is probably the most *interesting* pitching matchup in the series so far. On one side, you have Gasser, who is the biggest wild card the Brewers have pitched thus far. On the other side, the Rays have Freddy. This should be fun! #brewers #milwaukee #thisismycrew

dlvr.itWorld Series Game 3, Brewers (Gasser) vs Rays (Peralta): 10/26/26, 7:00pmThis is probably the most *interesting* pitching matchup in the series so far. On one side, you have Gasser, who is the biggest wild card the Brewers have pitched thus far. On the other side, the Rays have Freddy. This should be fun!
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From the Salt River Rafters: first baseman, Jack O’Dowd (Colorado Rockies), and second baseman, Kyle DeBarge (Minnesota Twins) were among this week’s top hitters. From the Peoria Javelinas it was outfielder Yerlin Confidan (Cincinnati Reds), and outfielder Tai… #brewers #milwaukee #thisismycrew

dlvr.itThe Best Arizona Fall League Hitters, Week 3:From the Salt River Rafters: first baseman, Jack O’Dowd (Colorado Rockies), and second baseman, Kyle DeBarge (Minnesota Twins) were among this week’s top hitters. From the Peoria Javelinas it was outfielder Yerlin Confidan (Cincinnati Reds), and outfielder Tai Peete (St. Louis Cardinals) who made th...
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Here is some of the latest Brewers analysis from around the internet. The roundup covers the Brewers' and Rays' old-school scouting success, Brice Turang's disputed contract comments, and a preview of Game 3 featuring Robert Gasser and Freddy Peralta. Brewers,… #brewers #milwaukee #thisismycrew

dlvr.itBrewers Roundup, Oct 26: Brewers-Rays Scouting, Turang's Contract, World Series PitchingHere is some of the latest Brewers analysis from around the internet. The roundup covers the Brewers' and Rays' old-school scouting success, Brice Turang's disputed contract comments, and a preview of Game 3 featuring Robert Gasser and Freddy Peralta. Brewers, Rays prove there's still room for old...
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During Game 2 of the World Series, impending free-agent pitcher Kevin Gausman engaged in a bit of good, old-fashioned vaguebooking. Let's see if there was anything to it. #brewers #milwaukee #thisismycrew

dlvr.itDoes William Contreras Give Away His Pitch Calls with His Stances? A Brief InvestigationDuring Game 2 of the World Series, impending free-agent pitcher Kevin Gausman engaged in a bit of good, old-fashioned vaguebooking. Let's see if there was anything to it.
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Popular Topic: In the end I think this is the right move. I could see myself pondering ‘what if Woodruff had been on the roster instead of Patrick’ for many years…I can’t say I would ever ponder the same about Patrick. Go big or go home. Congrats to… #BrandonWoodruff #WorldSeries #Baseball

dlvr.itBrandon Woodruff Makes World Series Roster, Replaces Chad Patrick (Full Roster Enclosed)In the end I think this is the right move. I could see myself pondering ‘what if Woodruff had been on the roster instead of Patrick’ for many years…I can’t say I would ever ponder the same about Patrick. Go big or go home. Congrats to Woodruff, he earned it. Here is to hoping it pays off.
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Even the playoff highlights that aren't William Contreras are William Contreras highlights. The Brewers' catcher and warrior-in-chief has led them from the batter's box, the catcher's box, the top step of the dugout or—when he can no longer be contained—wherever… #brewers #milwaukee #thisismycrew

dlvr.itThe Man on the Field: William Contreras is the Brewers' Indefatigable PowerhouseEven the playoff highlights that aren't William Contreras are William Contreras highlights. The Brewers' catcher and warrior-in-chief has led them from the batter's box, the catcher's box, the top step of the dugout or—when he can no longer be contained—wherever his roaring exhortations take him.
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Jack and Spencer discuss the Brewers' Game 2 win, coming back from a 4-0 early deficit against the Rays, capped by Sal Frelick's improbable game-tying home run and Cooper Pratt redeeming himself with a go-ahead RBI. #brewers #milwaukee #thisismycrew

dlvr.itThe Brewers Come Back AGAINJack and Spencer discuss the Brewers' Game 2 win, coming back from a 4-0 early deficit against the Rays, capped by Sal Frelick's improbable game-tying home run and Cooper Pratt redeeming himself with a go-ahead RBI.
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Cooper Pratt made a costly first-inning error in Game 2 of the World Series — then delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the seventh to win it. By Steve Drumwright on Brewer Fanatic. Full story at brewerfanatic.com #Brewers #ThisIsMyCrew #BrewerFanatic #MLB #BrewersWin #Rays

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Once again, the Brewers followed their familiar comeback formula: scrap their way back into the game, then deliver the big hit. This time, the scrapper took the big swing, just a few hours after his manager insisted he's still crucial to the operation. #brewers #milwaukee #thisismycrew

dlvr.it'He's Got the "It" Factor': Sal Frelick's Improbable Home Run Keys Another Comeback Postseason WinOnce again, the Brewers followed their familiar comeback formula: scrap their way back into the game, then deliver the big hit. This time, the scrapper took the big swing, just a few hours after his manager insisted he's still crucial to the operation.
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Five plate appearances into Game 2, the Rays had three hard-hit balls with an upward launch angle and four runs. Twenty-six outs later, they'd added just one to the former number, and none to the latter. #brewers #milwaukee #thisismycrew

dlvr.itSweet Suffocation: Brewers Pitching Staff Squeezes Life From Rays in Comeback Game 2 WinFive plate appearances into Game 2, the Rays had three hard-hit balls with an upward launch angle and four runs. Twenty-six outs later, they'd added just one to the former number, and none to the latter.
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The 22-year-old shortstop opened the game with an error that led to four first-inning runs. He knew he might have an opportunity to atone for that mistake, which he did in the seventh inning to put Milwaukee up 2-0 in the World Series. #brewers #milwaukee #thisismycrew

dlvr.itCooper Pratt Put Himself On the Hook. Then the Brewers Took Him Off and the Rookie Came Through With the Biggest Hit of His Career.The 22-year-old shortstop opened the game with an error that led to four first-inning runs. He knew he might have an opportunity to atone for that mistake, which he did in the seventh inning to put Milwaukee up 2-0 in the World Series.
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Game Thread: Last night's game wasn't pretty, but it was a win, and that's all that matters in late October. The Brewers face a very different challenge tonight in Drew Rassmussen. What do you think the Crew will get out of Henderson against this Rays lineup? #brewers #milwaukee #thisismycrew

dlvr.itWorld Series Game 2, Rays (Rasmusssen) vs Brewers (Henderson): 10/24/26, 7:00pmLast night's game wasn't pretty, but it was a win, and that's all that matters in late October. The Brewers face a very different challenge tonight in Drew Rassmussen. What do you think the Crew will get out of Henderson against this Rays lineup?
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Rookie right-hander Logan Henderson, following mixed results in his first two postseason starts, will aim to give Milwaukee a 2-0 lead. But it won't be easy as the Brewers will have to go up against one of their former top prospects, right-hander Drew Rasmussen,… #brewers #milwaukee #thisismycrew

dlvr.itBrewers-Rays World Series Game 2 Matchup By The NumbersRookie right-hander Logan Henderson, following mixed results in his first two postseason starts, will aim to give Milwaukee a 2-0 lead. But it won't be easy as the Brewers will have to go up against one of their former top prospects, right-hander Drew Rasmussen, one of the top starters in the AL.
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Grading Curves in Grad School: Brewers Win Game 1 of World Series with Tougher Questions Than Rays Can Answer #brewers #milwaukee #thisismycrew

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One reporter has asked Pat Murphy what he's brought to the big leagues from his career as a college coach (by Murphy's own sarcastic count) 46 times. In their first taste of the sport's capstone course since 1982, though, it felt like graduate school—and the… #brewers #milwaukee #thisismycrew

dlvr.itGrading Curves in Grad School: Brewers Win Game 1 of World Series with Tougher Questions Than Rays Can AnswerOne reporter has asked Pat Murphy what he's brought to the big leagues from his career as a college coach (by Murphy's own sarcastic count) 46 times. In their first taste of the sport's capstone course since 1982, though, it felt like graduate school—and the Brewers passed their first test.
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The right-handed reliever entered Game 1 of the World Series facing the Rays' most dangerous hitters and, with some help from William Contreras, looked sharp in getting four outs. That is good news for a Milwaukee bullpen that continues to carry a heavy load and… #brewers #milwaukee #thisismycrew

dlvr.itIt Wasn't A Roll of the Dice, But Brewers' Abner Uribe Proves His NLCS Hiccup Was Just ThatThe right-handed reliever entered Game 1 of the World Series facing the Rays' most dangerous hitters and, with some help from William Contreras, looked sharp in getting four outs. That is good news for a Milwaukee bullpen that continues to carry a heavy load and performs at a high level.
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In a surprise twist, Nick Martinez is the Rays' Game 1 starter in the World Series. He's a wily veteran hurler with strong command. How can the Brewers establish themselves in the World Series against him? #brewers #milwaukee #thisismycrew

dlvr.itWorld Series Blueprint: How The Brewers Can Take Down Nick Martinez For a 1-0 LeadIn a surprise twist, Nick Martinez is the Rays' Game 1 starter in the World Series. He's a wily veteran hurler with strong command. How can the Brewers establish themselves in the World Series against him?