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Padres Face Top-Seed Brewers in NL Division Series After Sweeping Cubs
sports8 days ago

Padres Face Top-Seed Brewers in NL Division Series After Sweeping Cubs

The San Diego Padres, riding a 43-18 record since late July, will face the top-seeded Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Division Series starting Saturday. The Padres advanced by sweeping the Chicago Cubs 2-0 in the Wild Card Series, outscoring them 21-8. The series pits the Padres' strong bullpen and speed against the Brewers' elite pitching and power. Key matchups include Padres closer Mason Miller against Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski, and the Padres' recent momentum against the Brewers' regular-season dominance.

2026 MLB Playoffs: Crow-Armstrong, Schlittler, and Misiorowski Lead Top 26 Rankings
sports11 days ago

2026 MLB Playoffs: Crow-Armstrong, Schlittler, and Misiorowski Lead Top 26 Rankings

The 2026 MLB postseason field is set with 12 teams, led by the Milwaukee Brewers' 103-win season. CBS Sports ranks Pete Crow-Armstrong as the top player, followed by Yordan Alvarez and Cam Schlittler. The bracket features key matchups like the Cubs vs. Padres and Yankees vs. Red Sox, with the World Series scheduled to begin October 23.

2026 MLB Season Defined by Historic Comebacks, Pitching Evolution, and Star Declines
sports12 days ago

2026 MLB Season Defined by Historic Comebacks, Pitching Evolution, and Star Declines

The 2026 MLB regular season concluded with a stark divide between the National and American Leagues, historic individual performances, and a resurgence of traditional small-ball strategies. The National League dominated the postseason field, with the Milwaukee Brewers securing the top seed and the Los Angeles Dodgers attempting a three-peat, while the American League saw three playoff teams finish with 86 or fewer wins, a historic low. Individual milestones included Pete Crow-Armstrong becoming the first Chicago Cub to achieve a 40-40 season and Jacob Misiorowski posting a sub-2.00 ERA with 100 mph average velocity. The season also marked the successful debut of automated ball-strike technology, a massive collapse for the New York Mets, and a dramatic turnaround for the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox.

Brewers Reach Historic 100 Wins, Leaving Five MLB Franchises Without a Century
sports14 days ago

Brewers Reach Historic 100 Wins, Leaving Five MLB Franchises Without a Century

The Milwaukee Brewers secured their first-ever 100-win season on September 24, 2026, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1. This milestone marks a historic breakthrough for the franchise, which had previously peaked at 97 wins in 2025. The victory also clinched the No. 1 playoff seed for Milwaukee. Meanwhile, the White Sox, Cubs, and Guardians clinched postseason spots, while the Dodgers secured a first-round bye. The Brewers' success is attributed to a dominant pitching staff led by Jacob Misiorowski and a strong offensive lineup.

Misiorowski’s One-Hit Masterpiece Draws Kerry Wood Comparisons on Anniversary Start
sports3 months ago

Misiorowski’s One-Hit Masterpiece Draws Kerry Wood Comparisons on Anniversary Start

Jacob Misiorowski crafted a historic complete-game one-hitter with 15 strikeouts in a 6-0 Brewers win over the Phillies, throwing up to 104.5 mph and becoming the first pitcher since 2000 to record 15 strikeouts on 95–100 pitches. On the anniversary of his MLB debut, the performance drew Kerry Wood–level comparisons and signals a breakout moment for a rising star in a game that captivated a full crowd and ranked as one of the season’s signature pitching feats.

Braves Claim No. 1 as April All-Stars Highlight Early MLB Power Rankings
sports5 months ago

Braves Claim No. 1 as April All-Stars Highlight Early MLB Power Rankings

Atlanta rises to No. 1 in the latest MLB Power Rankings after a strong April, with writers naming an April All-Star for each team and spotlighting breakout performers like Ben Rice (Yankees), Jacob Misiorowski (Brewers) and Kevin McGonigle (Tigers), while Shohei Ohtani’s two-way dominance and other early stars shape the early-season narrative.

Brewers Edge Through Chourio Delay as Vaughn Returns
sports5 months ago

Brewers Edge Through Chourio Delay as Vaughn Returns

Brewers notes: Chourio’s 2026 debut is delayed after an ankle scare with a negative X-ray; doctors will monitor progress and may keep him in Triple-A longer. Andrew Vaughn is set to be activated from the 10-day IL after hamate surgery; his bat should boost Milwaukee. Jacob Misiorowski avoided a hamstring issue and could start next Wednesday if pain-free. With Brandon Woodruff on the IL and Quinn Priester dealing with a shoulder nerve issue, Logan Henderson delivered a solid six-inning, two-run start in his latest outing, possibly earning more big-league opportunities as Milwaukee tightens its rotation and innings.

Misiorowski to Start as Brewers Unveil 2026 Opening Day Roster
sportsbaseball6 months ago

Misiorowski to Start as Brewers Unveil 2026 Opening Day Roster

Milwaukee finalized its 26-man Opening Day roster for 2026, with Jacob Misiorowski set to start the season as part of a rotation that includes Chad Patrick, Brandon Sproat, Kyle Harrison, and Brandon Woodruff; Jake Woodford was added via trade and will contribute in relief. The catching pair is William Contreras and Gary Sánchez; infielders are Andrew Vaughn, Jake Bauers, Brice Turang, Joey Ortiz, Luis Rengifo, and David Hamilton; outfielders are Jackson Chourio, Sal Frelick, Garrett Mitchell, Brandon Lockridge, and Christian Yelich. The bullpen features Trevor Megill, Abner Uribe, Aaron Ashby, Ángel Zerpa, Jared Koenig, DL Hall, Grant Anderson, and Jake Woodford. Three players are Opening Day rookies (Misiorowski, Sproat, Anderson); five players start the year on the injured list (Priester, Zastryzny, Akil Baddoo, Steward Berroa, Craig Yoho).