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What the Brewers NLDS roster tells me: -They don’t plan to use Gary Sánchez much, so no Bo Naylor. Could mean Bauers 1B/Vaughn DH against a righty? -Pitching Chaos in Games 3 and 4. They hadn’t carried more than 12 pitchers in a NLDS/NLWC during this run of 8 playoff app.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 2h

Kyle Harrison is on the roster.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 3h

The Brewers will announce their NLDS roster this morning. Remember: There is always a surprise.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 3h

It was a good bye week. Here are some meats that I smoked.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 19h

"Give me the ball." Fueled by a self confidence that blossomed last NLDS, Jacob Misiorowski is ready for his Game 1 start tomorrow. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

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'Give me the ball': Yep, Jacob Misiorowski is ready for the playoffs

Last year's NLDS served as the springboard for Jacob Misiorowsi's ascent.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 21h

Mark Attanasio is the only MLB owner so far, I believe, to take questions this postseason before his team plays. In what may have been his final media availability before a lockout, he largely deferred to commissioner Rob Manfred when asked about the league's position on a salary cap being needed.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 23h

Joey Ortiz is "progressing in the right direction," Pat Murphy said. He's still dealing with some pain, but the Brewers are planning on him being available.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This is the most important thing I will write about all postseason: Mrs. Chubs. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I, for one, cannot believe starting Aaron Nola in a winner-take-all game did not go well in 2026.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Carlos Gomez will throw out the first pitch before Game 1 of the NLDS along with Teddy Higuera. Nyjer Morgan and Eric Thames on duty for Game 2 duties.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A lot of “Analytics Bad” discourse flying around today. I would like to point to this example of a 103-win team making its lineup decisions based on analytics, having synergy between the manager and front office in doing so and it leading to better results. ⬇️⬇️

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Jake Bauers was the second best hitter in the NL. Two years ago, he signed a minor league deal with Milwaukee. I asked him about that contract. “It’s actually a wild story…” www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A couple stories from me this morning: The splits say Andrew Vaughn and Joey Ortiz hit righties well enough to play every day. But it’s largely because they’ve been deployed in the most optimal way of any Brewers hitters. A dive into Pat Murphy’s matchups: www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I had the most delicious fish tacos of my life at some spot in the Gaslamp last month. These tacos, I will be consuming you again soon.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I have seen Alex Bregman's haircut. That...might be what puts them over the brink.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The Cubs are officially Teetering On The Brink.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Jason Benetti, for my money is the best in the game. There’s the whimsy, the stage setting and big moments, sure. But do not overlook how damn well-informed he is. Miller comes in and he immediately knows Bellinger is one of the best slider hitters in the game — then Bellinger hits a slider.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Random guy walked up to me at the grocery store, asked if I was a baseball fan and then handed me this. Pennant fever is at unheard of levels in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Minor pet peeve: When the broadcaster spoils the result of the ABS challenge before we see it on the screen. We get it! You have access to the immediate result. But most of the fun is in seeing the animation and the crowd reaction.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

May I be the first to boldly proclaim what no man has ever said: Playoff Baseball.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Tyler Mahle would absolutely not be throwing his splitter this much if he was on the Brewers, and I wonder if there's a lesson in there.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Good morning. I ranked the Brewers (projected) playoff roster 1 through 26 by importance to winning a World's Series. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

That was a 2025 Spring Training Caleb Durbin play from Caleb Durbin.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We're still rocking with 14 position players and 12 pitchers for our Brewers NLDS roster prediction, but Kyle Harrison appears to be getting some strong consideration. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

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Predicting the Milwaukee Brewers roster for the NLDS

Here's how we see the 26-man roster shaking out for the Brewers' opening playoff series.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A light workout for the ball club has wrapped. Logan Henderson pitched, Grant Anderson threw one inning and some base runners worked on leads. They are now going to a team dinner complete with a “mentalist” for entertainment.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

“If I didn't get a hit that game, I would do something different the next day.” Joey Ortiz was tinkering himself into being the worst hitter in baseball. How he turned his year around to become the Brewers playoff X-factor. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

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How Joey Ortiz went from league-worst hitter to Brewers playoff X-factor

Of all the stories around the Brewers' 100-win season, Joey Ortiz's mid-year turnaround is among the most remarkable.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

If WWE is your jam, you may want to be tuned into Monday Night Raw on Netflix tonight. Jacob Misiorowski, Logan Henderson and Brice Turang are going to be on hand.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Sal Frelick hit .206/.271/.270 with no homers and a .275 xwOBA in a month after coming off the IL. I would say you probably just simply give Luis Lara the majority of right field ABs...but Lara had a .256 xwOBA in that span.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"We’re gonna make a great run and win the World Series." If you want optimism about the Brewers chances in October, this is the link for you to click. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Most 100+ mph pitches by team across MLB this year 30. DET - 5 29. HOU -7 28. NYM - 9 27. TEX - 14 ... 4. PIT - 370 3. LAD - 573 2. SD - 753 1. Jacob Misiorowski - 1,115

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Jake Bauers really slashed .268/.389/.484 over a full Major League Baseball season. There was a year in which Jake Bauers was second in the National League in wRC+. This actually happened.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

My 2026 Brewers MVP ballot: 1) Miz 2) Turang 3) @bachlaw.bsky.social

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Pat Murphy: “It’s amazing what these guys accomplished. 103 wins. I was looking at PECOTA today and they had us at 82 wins.”

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Jacob Misiorowski pulled out his best Sal Frelick impression for his parting words. “I love beer and go Brewers.”

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Final: Brewers 6, Cardinals 4 The Milwaukee Brewers cap the greatest regular season in franchise history with 103 wins. October awaits. They are confident. Joey Ortiz today: "We’re gonna make a great run and win the World Series.” The record: 103-59

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A season-high crowd at American Family Field for the final game of the year. The Brewers finished with 25 sellouts and an attendance of 2,778,934 - up more than 100k from last year.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Jacob Misiorowski's final 2026 numbers: 174.2 IP, 1.80 ERA, 2.17 FIP, 252 K, 44 BB, 31.3 K-BB%, .802 WHIP. The third-lowest WHIP by any qualified starter (excl. 2020) in MLB history, trailing only 1913 Walter Johnson and 2000 Martínez. One of the best pitching seasons ever.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Joey Ortiz on his status after yesterday’s MRI: “I’ll be ready to go. I’m ready to play.”

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Bring back Game 163. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Final: Brewers 3, Cardinals 2 In what was quite likely a preview of how the Brewers will handle games in the postseason on the mound (plus Uribe and Megill), Milwaukee picks up win number 102. One hundred and two. That is not a typo. The record: 102-59

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Colton "Braedyn Locke" Joseph

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

My God, Freddy looks *incredible* again. Tampa absolutely did the damn thing. He’s winning himself tens of millions.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The Milwaukee Brewers have won 100 games, you may have heard. Here are 10 of them that were particularly riveting. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Well I guess one perk of a night getaway and 3 hours of sleep on the east coast is tuning into the new Taylor at like 5 am?

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Even in win 100, Pat Murphy kept the foot on the pedal. He pinch hit for William Contreras late tonight because he didn’t run out a grounder he could have gotten a hit on, the skipper said.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Final: Brewers 5, Phillies 1 For the first time in franchise history, the Milwaukee Brewers have won 100 games. The record: 100-59

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