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Sarah Borus

Jacob Misiorowski #32 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws a pitch in the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at American Family Field on July 26, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I Need Jacob Misiorowski To Please Be Careful!

Ray Ratto

Jonah Heim of the Athletics celebrates a home run in the 10th inning during the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Athletics at Las Vegas Ballpark on Monday, June 8, 2026.

The A’s And Brewers Got Stupid In Las Vegas

Jacob Misiorowski #32 of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches

Jacob Misiorowski Is Throwing So Damn Hard

Why Did The Brewers’ VP Of Communications Retweet This Racist Crap?

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Chris Thompson

Willson Contreras reacts angrily to being hit by a pitch.

Willson Contreras Is Sick And Tired Of Being Plunked By The Brewers

Tom Ley

C.B. Bucknor stands with his arms crossed

C.B. Bucknor Fucking Up All Over The Place

Max Scherzer of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after striking out Randy Arozarena #56 of the Seattle Mariners in the fifth inning during Game Four of the American League Championship Series. He is making "the Tim Robinson face."

Night Of The Old Guy

Kelsey McKinney

Brice Turang’s Body Keeps The Score (2-1, Dodgers)

That’s Why You Pay For All Those Guys

Jackson Chourio of the Brewers looks bummed.

The Zippy Brewers Appear To Have Misplaced Their Magic

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

Drew Magary

Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers reacts during Game One of the American League Wild Card Series between the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Guardians.

Podcasts

Hunting For The Wettest Guys Of The MLB Playoffs, With Lauren Theisen

Kathryn Xu

Andruw Monasterio #14 of the Milwaukee Brewers doused with liquid after the game against the Cincinnati Reds.

Milwaukee Brewers Weird (Nerd Version)

William Contreras of the Milwaukee Brewers rounds first base after hitting a two run homer against the New York Mets at American Family Field on August 10, 2025 in Milwaukee.

The Milwaukee Brewers Are Baseball’s Weirdest Winners

Brandon Lockridge and Julio Borbon of the Brewers laugh together.

Fifty-Six Hits Is Too Damn Many

Barry Petchesky

MILWAUKEE - SEPTEMBER 28: Starting pitcher of the Milwaukee Brewers CC Sabathia pumps his fist after pitching a complete game as they celebrate clinching the National League Wild Card after the game against the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park on September 28, 2008 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Brewers defeated the Cubs 3-1. (Photo by Darren Hauck/Getty Images)

No One’s Ever Been Better Than CC Sabathia On The Brewers

Jacob Misiorowski throws a pitch against the Pirates.

Mighty Brewers Lad Out-Duels Paul Skenes

Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates with teammates after scoring during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park on May 22, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Pirates Avoid Historic Humiliation, Suffer Regular Kind Instead

Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.

Dan McQuade

A bunch of baseball cards behind. In front are two cards. One has this tip: "Never put poison in your mouth. And if you see someone put poison in their mouth, you should get help right away." The other says: "Drug dealers are always trying to tempt ballplayers. They like to hang around celebrities and try to get us to join them at parties. We learn to just say no. We tell them to get lost or we'll call police. Call it what you want, pot, grass, crack, speed, angel dust, or coke — it's dangerous stuff that can hurt you and even kill. If you're approached, just say no and then call your local police or tell your parents."

“Don’t Put Poison In Your Mouth,” And Other Great Tips From ’80s And ’90s Trading Cards

Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting a an RBI double in the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day at Yankee Stadium on March 27, 2025 in New York City.

Aaron Judge Destroys Pitchers, So Don’t Be A Pitcher And You’ll Be Fine

Bob Uecker walks onto the field to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the NLCS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.

Bob Uecker Was Just The Best

Devin Williams #38 of the Milwaukee Brewers delivers a ninth inning pitch.

Yankees Make Big Moves To Rebuild Juan Soto In The Aggregate

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 11: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws a pitch in the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on July 11, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Save Paul Skenes’s Arm, For The All-Star Game

The White Sox Are Ready To Kick Someone’s Ass, Just Not At Baseball

José Siri goes after Abner Uribe, with Rhys Hoskins in the middle.

Days Of Simmering Red-Assedness Lead To Sudden Basebrawl

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after drawing a walk during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 16, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Milwaukee Brewers