THE 2026 BREWERS ARE OFF TO A SLOWER START

Oh, what a difference a year makes.  Last year, the Milwaukee Brewers were 16-11 at the end of April.  They went on to become the fastest team in Major League Baseball history to win 70 games before finishing the season with a record of 97-65, the best in franchise history.  

This year, their record at the end of April is 16-14.  A little less impressive, but there’s no real reason for fans to panic.  There is a lot of baseball left.  And despite some early-season mediocrity, the Brewers still have the roster and track record to make the playoffs for a fourth straight season.

The Brew Crew looks different this year, especially after trading pitcher Freddy Peralta to the Mets with one year left on his contract.  Peralta is expected to command a hefty payday on the free-agent market, and the Brewers would rather allocate those resources toward keeping young pitching phenom Jacob Misiorowski in Milwaukee.  “The Miz” emerged as one of the Brewers’ most promising arms last season, going 5-3 with a 4.36 ERA over 15 appearances, including 14 starts, while striking out 87 batters over 66 innings pitched.  After a midseason call-up, he settled in quickly, finished strong, and was rewarded with a National League All-Star selection.

Christian Yelich, Brice Turang, William Contreras, and Jackson Chourio continue to anchor Milwaukee’s core after returning from last season.  Although Chourio and Yelich are on the injured list, both are expected to return soon.  Milwaukee is looking for Jackson Chourio to deliver a breakout season, one that could bring career-best totals in home runs, RBIs, and stolen bases.

The Brewers will be good in 2026. With their aggressive style of play, our hometown club is signaling that they have every intention of extending their postseason streak into 2026.