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Milwaukee Brewers emerge as “top suitor” for 2x All-Star Freddy Peralta ahead of MLB trade deadline
Back in the winter of 1977, the Milwaukee Brewers traded All-Star starting pitcher Jim Slaton to the Detroit Tigers for a package that included Ben Oglivie. After spending the 1978 season with Detroit, Slaton returned to Milwaukee as a free agent in 1979, and spent five more seasons in a Brewers uniform. He still is [...]
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy reveals good news and bad news on injury to 2B Brice Turang
When the Milwaukee Brewers first released their lineup for Saturday’s game against the Miami Marlins, Gold Glover Brice Turang was slotted into his usual spot at second base and batting third in the lineup. However, manager Pat Murphy said that Turang’s foot flared up this morning, and there was a chance he would not be [...]
Milwaukee Brewers: Brandon Woodruff breaks silence on needing 2nd surgery on injured shoulder
Prior to the the start of the 2026, one of the bigger questions the Milwaukee Brewers faced was whether or not Brandon Woodruff would start the season on the Opening Day roster or on the injured list. The two-time All-Star had made a triumphant return to the mound midway through last year, following near two-year [...]
This is the Milwaukee Brewers Biggest Trade Deadline Chip
The Milwaukee Brewers are looking like one of the top teams in baseball heading into the second half of the year. They have been leading the NL Central and are hoping to climb into the top spot in the National League as the trade deadline hits in a few weeks. Milwaukee has some players, both [...]
Milwaukee Brewers reveal lance McCullers Jr.’s new role after trade
Veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. is the newest addition to the Milwaukee Brewers after the team acquired him the from the Houston Astros. Although Milwaukee hopes he can eventually provide value as a starter, McCullers will begin his tenure with the club in a relief role as he works his way back into a larger [...]
MLB insider urges Milwaukee Brewers to make “All In” move before trade deadline
Few teams have been as consistently competitive as the Milwaukee Brewers over the past several seasons, qualifying for the playoffs in all but one year since 2018. Even with that impressive run, the franchise has yet to break through to the World Series. That is why Bob Nightengale believes the time has come for Milwaukee [...]
Green Bay Packers’ star could be a first-time Pro Bowler in 2026
The Green Bay Packers are hoping for some players to continue improving heading into the 2026 season. If they are able to do so, they can see the accolades roll in. There are some players who surprisingly have not been named to a Pro Bowl, despite its meaning lessening over the years, it is still [...]
Milwaukee Brewers receive major Jacob Misiorowski injury update before Mets series
Jacob Misiorowski headed into the All-Star break with uncertainty surrounding his health, but the Milwaukee Brewers ace now looks poised to rejoin the rotation as the second half of the season gets underway. Great news for the Brewers: Jacob Misiorowski is likely to return to the starting rotation during the July 20-22 series vs. the [...]
This Green Bay Packers QB Could be Cut Before Week 1
The 2026 Green Bay Packers are looking to lock up their quarterback room. After losing Malik Willis in free agency, they are looking to figure out who would be the backup quarterback behind Jordan Love. There is a discussion going on about one of the current quarterbacks battling for the roster spot being cut entirely. [...]
Brandon Woodruff Prognosis “Isn’t Good” Following 2026 All-Star Break
Brandon Woodruff is one of the more intriguing pitchers on the 2026 Milwaukee Brewers. He has been battling through injuries, pitching just 32 starts in the big leagues since the beginning of the 2023 season. While he is still effective on the bump, injuries have been a story for him over the last handful of [...]
Packers’ starter could be fighting for his job during training camp
When the Packers open training camp, at least one defensive starter could find himself fighting for his job. Green Bay spent significant resources upgrading the secondary over the past three offseasons, including selecting cornerback Brandon Cisse out of South Carolina in the second round, the Packers’ first pick in this past spring’s NFL Draft. Cisse’s [...]
Packers have major question to answer before 2026 NFL season kicks off
There is a groundswell of optimism about the Packers‘ upside in 2026, largely because of a young core built around still rising star quarterback Jordan Love, and a defense that features playmakers at all three levels. However, there are just as many concerns that Green Bay must navigate, and perhaps even temper expectations, because of. [...]
ESPN reveals why Packers’ Josh Jacobs tumbled from top-10 RB rankings by NFL Executives
Expectations inside the league have been tempered for Packers running back Josh Jacobs this season. Two years ago, in his first season in Green Bay, Jacobs was a driving force behind the Packers’ offense but even last season still rushed for 13 touchdowns amid what was a bit of a regression of a season for [...]
Jacob Misiorowski’s October push forces the Milwaukee Brewers into “creative” decisions
Jacob Misiorowski emerged as one of the biggest breakout stars in baseball during the opening half of the season, giving the Milwaukee Brewers a dominant presence at the top of their rotation. However, with October aspirations driving their decisions, Milwaukee is taking a careful approach to managing its young ace and ensuring he remains healthy [...]
Colston Loveland throws down gauntlet on Packers rivalry
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland hasn’t wasted any time adding fuel to the NFC North rivalry with the Packers. After surviving against the Packers on a frigid Saturday night, and later upending Green Bay in comeback fashion in the NFC Divisional Playoffs, Loveland isn’t shying away from just how seriously Chicago takes the task [...]
Milwaukee Bucks fans get emotional reminder as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis move on in Miami
The Milwaukee Bucks officially moved on from Giannis Antetokounmpo after a lengthy trade saga that eventually sent the 2021 NBA Finals MVP away from the franchise. The drawn-out process reportedly created significant tension between the superstar and the organization before the two sides parted ways. The Bucks officially entered a new era by sending the [...]
John Calipari weighs in on Gary Trent Jr.’s 64 million contract debate
Questions continue to surround the Milwaukee Bucks after Gary Trent Jr. agreed to a four year, $64 million contract earlier this offseason. The size of the deal immediately sparked debate across the NBA, especially considering Trent had spent each of the previous two seasons on minimum contracts and was coming off one of the least [...]
Bucks’ Tyler Herro catches subtle shot from Pat Riley during Giannis Antetokounmpo presser
Even Miami Heat President of Basketball Operations Pat Riley took a shot at new Milwaukee Bucks guard-forward Tyler Herro over the player’s recent physical altercation with Heat big man Bam Adebayo. During the Heat’s introductory press conference for Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday, Riley mentioned some of the greats to ever wear Miami colors, but initially [...]
Tucker Kraft ranked among NFL’s Best tight ends ahead of Green Bay Packers return
The Green Bay Packers believe their evolving group of offensive weapons can help them compete at the highest level in the NFC during the 2026 season. Leading the charge is tight end Tucker Kraft, whose continued development has given the team a reliable and explosive option in the passing game. Christian Watson and Jayden Reed [...]
Packers defender may be one of the biggest NFL Draft steals in recent memory
The Packers have traditionally been one of the premier draft and develop organizations in the NFL, but Green Bay may have drafted even better recently than given credit for. Certainly, Matthew Golden potentially making the leap to dynamic No. 1 receiver in his second season after being chosen in the first round, or Edgerrin Cooper [...]
Former Bucks forward Bobby Portis has been a ‘Heatle’ for longer than fans realized
Former Milwaukee Bucks power forward Bobby Portis is now also known as the “other guy” in the huge summer trade mainly centered on Giannis Antetokounmpo. But Portis is more than just that, as he is expected to provide ample production for the Miami Heat as he begins the next chapter of his NBA career. The [...]
Xavier McKinney’s insane coverage numbers prove the Green Bay Packers have defensive star
The Green Bay Packers are counting on Xavier McKinney and the rest of their safety group to anchor the defense as the franchise chases a deeper postseason run in 2026. After consecutive wild-card exits, Green Bay enters the new campaign with expectations of finally breaking through and making a meaningful playoff push. The Packers boast [...]
Lance McCullers Jr. breaks silence on waiving no trade clause for Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers made headlines this week by acquiring veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. from the Houston Astros. Following the blockbuster move, McCullers opened up about his decision to approve the trade, explaining his reasoning in an interview with Chandler Rome of The Athletic. “I’ve dedicated my life to this sport and this game and [...]
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s explanation for ditching No. 34 says everything about Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo is not just changing teams. The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player is also switching to a different number on his jersey. He wore the No. 34 during his entire time with the Milwaukee Bucks, but from this point forward, he will be donning the No. 7, as he begins a new chapter in [...]
Bucks’ Gary Trent Jr. contract lands under NBA microscope
The Milwaukee Bucks got the NBA’s attention for the wrong reason involving a recent move they made in the post-Giannis Antetokounmpo era. Among the moves the team has made after their shocking trade of the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player to the Miami Heat was the re-signing of veteran shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. to [...]