https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/brewer-fanatic/page/17/?d=1enhttps://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/brewer-fanatic/a-little-exposed-where-things-stand-for-brewers-padres-pitching-staffs-after-game-1-r13768/In a best-of-5 series that either extends or ends your season, every little thing matters. It's important to spot small mechanical issues and correct them before a hurler's whole day derails. It's important to have a thorough plan that sets up each hitter to make the right swing decision as ofte...13768Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:16:20 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/brewer-fanatic/it-wasnt-pretty-but-brewers-did-what-they-needed-to-do-in-nlds-game-1-win-r13764/It sounds dramatic to call a non-elimination game a must-win, but for the Brewers, a Game 1 win in the NLDS was as close as you can get. Generally speaking, the first game sets leverage for the rest of the series; under MLB's current playoff format, the team that wins Game 1 of the Division...13764Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:33:10 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/brewer-fanatic/clutch-slug-jackson-chourio-william-contreras-come-up-huge-for-brewers-in-game-1-win-r13761/It's not just their production. The effusive intensity matters, too. Jackson Chourio and William Contreras savor big hits like few other players in the game, and their energy not only inspires their teammates, but intimidates opponents, even in advance. Their will to come up with the big hit aga...13761Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:59:07 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/brewer-fanatic/brewers-unveil-roster-for-nl-division-series-r13755/The Milwaukee Brewers are going conventional when it comes to their 26-man postseason roster. While some teams carry an extra position player or two in the early rounds of the playoffs, the Brewers split their 26-man roster evenly with 13 pitchers and 13 position players for the NL Division...13755Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:39:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/brewer-fanatic/the-brewers-recipe-for-success-in-game-1-against-the-padres-r13752/  We’ve officially made it. Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres is right around the corner, and the importance of getting off to a strong start can’t be overstated. Whichever team comes out on top will capture some early momentum...13752Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:05:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/brewer-fanatic/how-the-brewers-can-beat-the-padres-in-the-nlds-r13750/The Brewers and Padres are coming off very different regular seasons, but both are playing some of their best baseball at the perfect time. Here’s what to expect in the NLDS.View the full article13750Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:00:24 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/brewer-fanatic/october-blueprint-how-to-handle-fernando-tatis-jr-and-the-padres-offense-r13746/As we prepare for the Brewers' NLDS showdown with San Diego, we’ve covered how the Padres may look to silence the Brewers’ key hitters. Now, let’s turn the tables and review how the Brewers plan to get on top of their counterparts in the Padres’ order. Four sluggers are likely to pose the...13746Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:50:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/brewer-fanatic/brewers-vs-padres-previewing-the-nlds-showdown-r13743/The Wild Card round of the playoffs is officially in the books. Now, the real fun begins. The Milwaukee Brewers earned a first-round bye, but their reprieve is all but over. They’ll be taking on the San Diego Padres in the NLDS beginning Saturday, and as rocky as the Padres' regular season was,...13743Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:21:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/brewer-fanatic/when-good-stuff-becomes-predictable-the-milwaukee-brewers-fastball-dilemma-r13735/When they arrived ahead of the MLB trade deadline, Dustin May and Antonio Senzatela looked like matches made in heaven for the Milwaukee Brewers. Each had a three-fastball mix of the kind the Brewers adore, while both had breaking balls (albeit with differing degrees of feel) to keep hitters fro...13735Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/brewer-fanatic/breaking-down-the-brewers-padres-nlds-r13733/Jack and Spencer preview the NLDS against the Padres, including roster predictions and storylines to watch. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brewer-fanatic-podcast/id1740648724 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CY8mWsQayqjDXqw9OT2Td iHeartRadio: http...13733Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:41:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/brewer-fanatic/can-brewers-wait-out-padres-bullpen-in-nlds-r13726/With their slumping offense and weak pitching staff, the Chicago Cubs would have been a better NLDS matchup for the Brewers. Instead, they'll face the red-hot San Diego Padres, who disposed of the floundering Cubs with ease in the NL Wild Card Series. The Padres swept the then-injury-riddle...13726Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:58:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/brewer-fanatic/shane-drohan-is-a-sinker-guy-now-will-it-work-in-october-r13716/Shane Drohan ended his season where he found the most success as a rookie: the bullpen. The 27-year-old was a full-time starter from June through the second week of September, but he excelled as a long reliever in May, and three of his last four outings came out of the bullpen. He posted a 1.47...13716Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:23:00 +0000