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Misiorowski's record strikeout run fuels Brewers as workload looms
sports29 days ago

Misiorowski's record strikeout run fuels Brewers as workload looms

Jacob Misiorowski dominated the Rockies, striking out seven to start and 12 of the first 13, becoming the first pitcher since 1920 to have 11 strikeouts and no hits through four innings; he finished with 12 Ks in five innings on 83 pitches as Milwaukee capped his workload. He leads MLB with 185 strikeouts and a 1.58 ERA over 20 starts (~120 innings), a pace that could influence his Cy Young bid as the Brewers push for their first World Series title.

The Miz’s Flow: Brewers’ Rookie Redefines Pitching Velocity
sports1 month ago

The Miz’s Flow: Brewers’ Rookie Redefines Pitching Velocity

Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski, nicknamed 'The Miz,' has stunned baseball with a 6'7" frame, extreme extension, and 100+ mph fastballs—peaking at 104.5 mph in a 15-strikeout complete game—contributing to a 0.17 ERA across eight starts and sparking talk that his effortless, flow-state pitching could shift the sport's limits, all while he shrugs off analytics in favor of pure execution.

Brewers' Misiorowski to Resume Throwing Next Week, Out of This Series
sports1 month ago

Brewers' Misiorowski to Resume Throwing Next Week, Out of This Series

Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski was scratched from his Sunday start due to fatigue and will resume throwing on Tuesday; he will not pitch in Milwaukee's three-game series vs. Miami this week and could be pushed to the end of the rotation to start next Tuesday against the Mets, as the club manages workload amid a number of rotation injuries.

Burns vs Misiorowski: A marquee clash of the league’s top young arms
sports1 month ago

Burns vs Misiorowski: A marquee clash of the league’s top young arms

Chase Burns and Jacob Misiorowski—two 23-year-old NL aces—square off in Milwaukee after major leaps in development, each boasting elite velocity and plus breaking balls. Misiorowski owns one of the league’s fastest fastballs and pairs it with a premier slider and curve, while Burns sits with a 97.9 mph heater from a high arm slot and a sharp slider, with both expanding their changeups as they pursue All-Star and Cy Young trajectories.

baseball1 month ago

Misiorowski Fires 105.5 mph, Sets Starter Velocity Record

Jacob Misiorowski unleashed a 105.5 mph fastball—the fastest ever by a starting pitcher—and logged six innings with two runs allowed in Milwaukee’s 6-2 win, while a busy night across MLB saw the White Sox steamroll the Royals 22-1, Derek Hill make a jaw-dropping catch to spark the Phillies’ 2-1 win over the Mets, the Rockies’ comeback bid fall short in an 8-7 loss to the Twins, and the Padres prevailing 7-1 against the Dodgers.

Miz's Fire, Shaw's Value, and the Cubs’ Trade Weather Forecast
sports1 month ago

Miz's Fire, Shaw's Value, and the Cubs’ Trade Weather Forecast

A Milwaukee night features Jacob Misiorowski overpowering the Cubs as Seiya Suzuki homereds off him and Pete Crow-Armstrong extends his on-base streak, while Matt Shaw continues to prove his value in a new role. The piece weighs Shaw’s trade value against the Cubs’ pitching needs, highlights Alcantara and Long as potential trade assets, notes Pedro Ramirez and other prospects could be involved, and looks ahead to David Peterson’s Cubs debut as the team evaluates assets for the deadline.

Suzuki’s homer not enough as Brewers rally to 6-2 over Cubs
sports1 month ago

Suzuki’s homer not enough as Brewers rally to 6-2 over Cubs

Seiya Suzuki gave the Cubs a brief lead with a fifth-inning homer off Jacob Misiorowski, but Milwaukee answered with a multi-run rally as the Cubs’ bullpen faltered; Garrett Mitchell hit a homer off Ethan Roberts to put the Brewers in front, David Hamilton’s two-out triple chased the Cubs’ starter, and William Contreras homered off Jayden Murray to push the lead to 5-1. In the eighth, Suzuki drove in a run with a sacrifice fly and Christian Yelich added an RBI double as Milwaukee padded its lead to 6-2. Cubs starter Colin Rea worked four scoreless innings before the bullpen meltdown, and Chicago’s club will debut newly acquired left-hander David Peterson in the next game against Milwaukee.

Brewers surge to 50th win, top Cubs 6-2
sports1 month ago

Brewers surge to 50th win, top Cubs 6-2

Milwaukee rallied with a late offensive outburst to beat Chicago 6-2, earning their 50th win and becoming the fastest team in franchise history to reach 50 wins. Six-inning starter Jacob Misiorowski allowed one run on two hits with eight strikeouts, while Garrett Mitchell homered and Christian Yelich added an RBI double after Cooper Pratt’s steal and a Hamilton triple to seal the win.

Misiorowski’s 103.7 MPH Record Powers Brewers’ Win Over Rockies
sports2 months ago

Misiorowski’s 103.7 MPH Record Powers Brewers’ Win Over Rockies

Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski threw a record 103.7 mph fastball—the fastest since tracking began—in a 7-1 win over the Rockies. It was one of 52 pitches in triple digits; Misiorowski went seven innings, allowing one run on four hits with eight strikeouts. Brewers manager Pat Murphy said velocity helps but must be in the zone, and MLB’s X account even cheekily referenced WWE rivals Danhausen and The Miz in relation to the moment.

Misiorowski’s 100+ MPH Run Redefines a Pitcher’s Ceiling
sports3 months ago

Misiorowski’s 100+ MPH Run Redefines a Pitcher’s Ceiling

Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski has been untouchable in May, posting a 0.29 ERA over 31 1/3 innings with 49 strikeouts, 11 hits and six walks, highlighted by a six-start stretch with 8+ strikeouts and no extra-base hits. His velocity is the story: he became the first pitcher in the pitch-tracking era to throw 50 pitches at 100+ mph in a game (57 at 100+ mph, 40 over 101 mph), with his fastball averaging about 99.7 mph (up to 100.7 mph recently). He’s the fastest to 100 strikeouts in a season since Spencer Strider (2023) and is among a small group to post 100+ Ks with 50 or fewer total bases in their first 11 starts, signaling Cy Young-caliber potential.

Misiorowski Masterclass Sends Brewers Past Cardinals 5-1
sports3 months ago

Misiorowski Masterclass Sends Brewers Past Cardinals 5-1

Jacob Misiorowski struck out a career-high 12 over seven strong innings, allowing just one run on two hits as the Brewers toppled the Cardinals 5-1. Milwaukee jumped out to a 3-0 lead on a William Contreras RBI single and Christian Yelich’s fourth homer, while St. Louis finally broke through with a sixth-inning run. The Brewers added two more in the seventh, capped by Vaughn’s RBI double and an RBI single by Mitchell, then rode a bullpen trio to seal the win. Misiorowski lowered his ERA to 1.83, and the series continues with Kyle Harrison vs. Michael McGreevy.

Misiorowski’s 103+ MPH Start Sparks Historic Pace for Brewers
sports3 months ago

Misiorowski’s 103+ MPH Start Sparks Historic Pace for Brewers

Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski dazzled in a 6-0 win over the Yankees, unleashing fastballs in the 103 mph range—the fastest by a traditional starter in modern history—and piling up 100+ mph pitches. Through eight starts, he owns a 2.45 ERA with strong strikeouts and is on a pace that could put him among Brewers single-season leaders in ERA, FIP and strikeouts, though innings limits and potential maintenance starts could temper the projections.