Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are more than just a Major League Baseball team; they are a vibrant reflection of their city's rich brewing heritage and resilient spirit. From a tumultuous beginning as the Seattle Pilots to their current status as National League contenders, their journey is packed with unique twists and turns. This story reveals a franchise that has consistently charmed its fanbase, even as it navigates a history marked by both glorious triumphs and enduring quests for a championship. The Brewers have a remarkably nomadic history, starting as the Seattle Pilots and navigating multiple league and division changes before settling in Milwaukee. Despite a single World Series appearance and no championships, the team has cultivated a passionate fanbase and a distinct identity tied to Milwaukee's brewing culture. Over the decades, the Brewers' uniforms and logos have evolved dramatically, showcasing a fascinating visual history from hand-me-down Pilots gear to the iconic 'ball-in-glove' emblem.
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The Milwaukee Brewers are more than just a Major League Baseball team; they are a vibrant reflection of their city's rich brewing heritage and resilient spirit. From a tumultuous beginning as the Seattle Pilots to their current status as National League contenders, their journey is packed with unique twists and turns. This story reveals a franchise that has consistently charmed its fanbase, even as it navigates a history marked by both glorious triumphs and enduring quests for a championship.
- The Brewers have a remarkably nomadic history, starting as the Seattle Pilots and navigating multiple league and division changes before settling in Milwaukee.
- Despite a single World Series appearance and no championships, the team has cultivated a passionate fanbase and a distinct identity tied to Milwaukee's brewing culture.
- Over the decades, the Brewers' uniforms and logos have evolved dramatically, showcasing a fascinating visual history from hand-me-down Pilots gear to the iconic 'ball-in-glove' emblem.
The Milwaukee Brewers
Today, the Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team competing in Major League Baseball's National League Central Division. They play their home games at the modern American Family Field, a stadium that's been their home since 2001. But their story began much further afield, and under a different name entirely.
From Pilots to Brewers: A Turbulent Genesis
The team's origins trace back to 1969, not in Milwaukee, but as the Seattle Pilots, an expansion team in the American League. They played just one season in Seattle, calling Sick's Stadium home. This short-lived tenure was plagued by financial troubles and an ownership group that quickly ran into deep trouble.
After only a single season, the struggling Pilots franchise was acquired in bankruptcy court by a Milwaukee businessman named Bud Selig. In an incredibly rapid turnaround, Selig moved the team to Milwaukee, renaming them the Brewers. This swift relocation, just days before the 1970 season, cemented their new identity and marked the true birth of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Initially, the newly minted Brewers continued in the American League, playing at Milwaukee County Stadium. However, their divisional journey was far from over. They are the only franchise in MLB history to have played in four different divisions since divisional play began in 1969, before making a historic switch to the National League in 1998—a rare feat in modern baseball.
Chasing the Pennant: The Early Highs and Heartbreak
The early 1980s brought the first taste of true success. In the strike-shortened 1981 season, the Brewers reached the postseason for the very first time. That year, legendary closer Rollie Fingers not only helped them to the playoffs but also made history by winning both the Cy Young Award and the American League MVP award.
The following year, 1982, proved to be their most iconic season. Led by AL MVP Robin Yount, the Brewers stormed through the American League, winning the AL East and then capturing the American League Pennant against the California Angels. This earned them their first and only trip to the World Series, where they faced their neighbors, the St. Louis Cardinals.
In a thrilling seven-game series, the Brewers ultimately fell to the Cardinals, losing 4–3. To this day, it remains their sole World Series appearance. They are one of only five current MLB teams never to have won a World Series title, and at 55 seasons, they hold the second-longest active championship drought in the league.
After the exhilaration of 1982, the Brewers entered a long dry spell, missing the playoffs for a challenging 26 consecutive years. The loyal Milwaukee fanbase waited patiently, and their patience was rewarded in 2008 when the team finally returned to postseason play, securing a National League wild card spot.
Further success followed in 2011, as the Brewers clinched their first division title in 29 years and made their first trip to the National League Championship Series. Since 2018, they have been consistent playoff contenders, clinching multiple division titles, though a deep World Series run has remained just out of reach.
A Visual Evolution: Uniforms and Logos
The Hand-Me-Down Era (1970-1977)
When the Pilots suddenly became the Brewers in 1970, there was no time to order new uniforms. The team literally wore hand-me-downs from Seattle, with 'BREWERS' hastily sewn over where 'PILOTS' once was. The blue and gold color scheme, initially a temporary fix, quickly became the team's enduring colors.
By 1972, the Brewers transitioned into the double-knit era, with uniforms featuring blue and yellow trim. This era saw future Hall of Famer Robin Yount begin his career and Hank Aaron play his final seasons in a Brewers uniform. This period also introduced the 'Beer Barrel Man' as a logo and the beloved mascot, Bernie Brewer, who would famously slide into a beer stein after every home run.
The Iconic 'Ball-in-Glove' (1978-1993)
The 1978 season brought a beloved, enduring logo: the 'ball-in-glove.' Ingeniously designed, it featured an 'M' and a 'B' forming the shape of a baseball glove. This iconic emblem became synonymous with the Brewers, gracing their pinstriped pullover jerseys and solid blue caps throughout their 1982 World Series run.
Minor changes occurred over these years, including a switch from powder blue road uniforms to gray in 1985. In 1990, the Brewers finally ditched the pullover style, becoming the last American League team to adopt button-down jerseys, with script lettering replacing the earlier block 'BREWERS' on the home whites.
Modernization and New Colors (1994-1999)
For their 25th anniversary in 1994, the Brewers underwent a complete visual overhaul. The classic 'ball-in-glove' was retired in favor of a stylized interlocking 'MB' on crossed bats and a diamond. Royal blue darkened to navy, yellow became metallic gold, and forest green was introduced as a new accent color, reflecting a more modern aesthetic.
Script and Barley (2000-2019)
Anticipating the opening of Miller Park, the Brewers debuted new uniforms in 2000. These featured a flowing script 'Brewers' across the chest and a new cap logo: a script 'M' underlined by a head of barley, a direct nod to Milwaukee's rich beer-making legacy. The green color was also removed, returning to a primary navy and gold palette.
During this era, the team also celebrated its past. Beginning in 2006, the Brewers introduced 'Retro Sundays,' bringing back the beloved 'ball-in-glove' uniforms with modern button-down styling. Fans were even invited to design alternate jerseys, showcasing the team's commitment to its community and history.
Embracing Heritage (2020-Present)
In 2019, the Brewers unveiled their latest branding, playfully titled 'Glove Story,' which brought back a modernized version of the iconic 'ball-in-glove' logo. The new uniform set included a distinctive cream-colored home jersey, a tribute to Milwaukee's 'Cream City' nickname, further embedding local identity into the team's look.
More recently, the Brewers have continued to innovate their on-field look. In 2022, they debuted a vibrant powder blue 'City Connect' uniform from Nike, featuring the nickname 'Brew Crew' and a unique baseball-shaped grill design. The 2023 season also saw the addition of a uniform sponsor, Northwestern Mutual, with its logo patch integrated into the team's colors.
Notable Achievements and Legacies
Awards and Immortals
The Brewers boast an impressive list of individual accolades. Four players have earned the MLB Most Valuable Player Award, including Rollie Fingers (1981), Robin Yount (1982, 1989), Ryan Braun (2011), and Christian Yelich (2018). Three pitchers have won the prestigious Cy Young Award, and three players have been recognized as Rookie of the Year.
Ten Brewers have been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, a testament to the talent that has passed through the franchise. Notably, Robin Yount stands as the only player to have spent his entire illustrious career with Milwaukee, earning him a special place in Brewers' lore. The team has also retired five uniform numbers, honoring legends who defined eras of Brewers baseball.
The Voice of the Game
For over half a century, the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers belonged to the incomparable Bob Uecker. 'Mr. Baseball' joined the team's radio booth in 1971 and delivered play-by-play with his signature wit and charm for 54 seasons until his passing in 2024. His distinctive voice and folksy humor made him a national treasure and an indelible part of the Brewers' identity.
Building on Uecker's legacy, today's Brewers broadcasts continue to connect with fans through WTMJ radio and FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin. For the 2025 season, in a special tribute, the Brewers' uniforms will feature a commemorative patch honoring Bob Uecker, adorned with a plaid pattern reminiscent of his iconic commercials and his signature, ensuring his memory lives on for generations of fans.
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Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are an American professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Brewers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central Division. The team's name alludes to the city's association with the brewing industry and has been used by several other baseball teams that have called Milwaukee home. Since 2001, the Brewers have played their home games at American Family Field, which was named Miller Park through the 2020 season and has a seating capacity of 41,900 people.
The team was founded as the Seattle Pilots, an expansion team that joined the American League (AL) and began play in Seattle, Washington, as part of the 1969 MLB expansion. The Pilots played their home games at Sick's Stadium. After one season, the team relocated to Milwaukee and started playing their home games at Milwaukee County Stadium as the Milwaukee Brewers. They remained in the American League through the 1997 season before joining the National League in 1998.
From 1969 through 2026, the Brewers' overall regular-season win–loss record is 4,508–4,654–4 (.492). Since moving to Milwaukee in 1970, they have an overall win–loss record of 4,444–4,556–3 (.494) through the end of 2026. The Brewers have qualified for the postseason 12 times, having won one AL pennant, one NL pennant, eight division titles, and three wild card berths. They met the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1982 World Series, losing 4–3. The Brewers are one of five current MLB teams that have never won the World Series. They and the San Diego Padres are the oldest MLB teams to never win the World Series; at 57 seasons, Milwaukee has the second-longest active championship drought in MLB behind the Cleveland Guardians.
History
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee County Stadium, home ballpark from 1970 to 2000
Milwaukee had been an American League city, albeit briefly, when the original Milwaukee Brewers became an AL charter team in 1901 before moving to St. Louis to become the Browns the following season. Between 1902 and 1952, Milwaukee was home to the Milwaukee Brewers of the American Association (AAA) and the Milwaukee Bears of the Negro National League. Both clubs played at Borchert Field. It became a National League city when the Boston Braves moved to Milwaukee in 1953 to become the Milwaukee Braves and played there until 1965.
Today's Milwaukee Brewers originated as an expansion team in 1969, in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Pilots played for one season in the American League West Division before being acquired in bankruptcy court by Bud Selig, who moved the team to Milwaukee. Renamed the Brewers, they played in the West Division for three years. Before the 1972 season, the Brewers agreed to switch to the American League East Division to make room for the Texas Rangers who, as the Washington Senators, had moved from Washington, D.C.
In 1981, Milwaukee won the American League East in the second half of the strike-shortened season. Rollie Fingers became the first Brewer and first relief pitcher in the history of the American League to win the MVP Award. In the playoffs, they lost the Division Series to the New York Yankees, three games to two. In 1982, Milwaukee, led by AL MVP Robin Yount, won the American League East Division and the American League Pennant, earning their first World Series appearance and only American League pennant. In the Series, they lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games. This would be the last playoff appearance for the team for the next two decades, during which they won 90 games in just two seasons. In 1994, the Brewers moved to the new American League Central division.
In 1998, the Brewers moved to the National League. The 2007 season saw them miss out on the NL Central title by two games, their closest finish to a division title since 1988 and also their first winning season since 1992. In 2008, under interim manager Dale Sveum (who won seven of 12 games) for the first time in the 26 years since their World Series appearance, the Brewers advanced to postseason play by winning the National League wild card. They were eliminated in the National League Division Series by the eventual World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies.
On September 23, 2011, the Milwaukee Brewers clinched their first division title in 29 years. They won the National League Division Series in five games over the Arizona Diamondbacks, but lost the National League Championship Series to the eventual World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals in six games.
In 2018, the Brewers clinched a spot in the post-season for the first time since 2011 with a 2–1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on September 26, 2018.
On September 29, they tied with the Cubs for first place in the National League Central, with a record of 95–67; at the end of the day on September 30, the Cubs and Brewers were still tied. This tie was broken on October 1, when the Brewers defeated the Cubs 3–1 in the NL Central tiebreaker to improve to 96–67 and win the division by one game. They went on to defeat the Colorado Rockies 3–0 to win the NLDS, but in the following NLCS, they lost out to the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games.
In 2019, the Brewers returned to the postseason, where they were defeated in the National League Wild Card Game, 4-3, by the eventual World Series champion Washington Nationals.
In 2020, the club made the postseason for a third consecutive year, making the expanded Playoffs as the 8th seed losing both games to the eventual champion Dodgers.
In 2021, Giannis Antetokounmpo became a minority owner of the Brewers.
In 2021, the Brewers clinched the NL Central title with a 95–67 record. However, they lost to the eventual World Series champions Atlanta Braves in four games in the NLDS.
In 2023, the Brewers won the NL Central with a 92-70 record, but were swept in the best-of-three Wild Card series by the eventual NL Champion Arizona Diamondbacks.
In 2024, the team won the NL Central again, with a 93-69 record, but lost the winner-take-all game three of the Wild Card series in Milwaukee to the New York Mets.
In 2025, the Brewers finished with a 97-65 record, the best in their history, and the best record in MLB that season. This secured them their third-straight NL Central title as well as a bye to the best-of-five NLDS. They played the division rival Chicago Cubs in the NLDS, taking the series to a pivotal game five, which Milwaukee won 3-1, advancing to the NLCS. They would be swept in the best-of-seven series by the eventual World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. During the 2025 NLCS, the Brewers offense tallied only 14 hits (or a team batting average of .118) through all four games of the series sweep by the Dodgers. This set a new record for the worst offensive performance by any team in a seven-game postseason series in MLB history.
In 2026, the Brewers won their fourth-straight NL Central championship, with the best record in baseball. They secured a bye to the NLDS for a second consecutive season, while achieving the first 100-win regular season in franchise history, finishing with a 103-59 record. In the NLDS, they faced the San Diego Padres, defeating them in four games to advance to the NLCS for the second year in a row. In the NLCS, they swept the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the NL pennant for the first time in their history, and will play in the World Series for the first time in 44 years.
Uniforms
1970–1977
Jim Slaton in the original uniforms of the 1970s
The first Brewers uniforms were "hand-me-downs" from the Seattle Pilots. Because the move to Milwaukee received final approval less than a week before the start of the season, there was no time to order new uniforms. Selig had originally planned to change the Brewers' colors to navy blue and red in honor of the minor league American Association's Milwaukee Brewers (and are the colors of the Braves), but was forced to simply remove the Seattle markings from the Pilots' blue-and-gold uniforms and sew "BREWERS" on the front. However, the outline of the Pilots' logo remained visible. The uniforms had unique striping on the sleeves left over from the Pilots days. The cap was an updated version of the Milwaukee Braves cap: solid blue, with a yellow block "M" on the front. Ultimately, it was decided to keep blue and gold as the team colors, and they have remained so ever since (even though the team darkened the shades of both colors in 1994).
The Brewers finally got their own flannel design in 1971, but only for their home jerseys. This design was essentially the same as the one used in 1970, but with blue and yellow piping on the sleeves and collar. Meanwhile, the road jerseys did not add the trim around the collar and kept the wide-banded striping on the sleeves from the Pilots era. Additionally, player numbers were added to the front of both jerseys for 1971.
In 1972, the Brewers entered the double-knit era with uniforms based upon their flannels: all white with "BREWERS" on the front and blue and yellow trim on the sleeves, neck, waistband and down the side of the pants; the uniform took on the form of a pullover jersey and an elastic waistband. The road uniforms remained blue, although a darker shade than those of 1970 and '71. In 1974, a yellow-paneled cap was added to the road uniforms, and the "sanitation sock" on the road uniforms were also changed from white to yellow. This is the uniform that Hank Aaron wore with the club in his final seasons and that Robin Yount wore in his first. During this period, the logo of the club was the Beer Barrel Man, which had been used by the previous minor league Brewers since at least the 1940s. The Brewers mascot, Bernie Brewer (a man with a large yellow mustache wearing a Brewers hat) was introduced in 1973.
1978–1993 (ball-in-glove logo)
Milwaukee's home uniform design in the 1980s as worn by Mike Felder
The Brewers unveiled new uniforms for the 1978 season. The uniforms continued to use the pullover jersey/beltless pants combo, and featured pinstripes with a solid-blue collar and waistband. The road uniforms continued to be powder blue, but for the first time the city name, "Milwaukee", graced the chest in an upward slant in script form (It was the first time "Milwaukee" appeared on any MLB jersey; the Braves never displayed the city name on their road jerseys during their 13 seasons in the city).
In addition, the Brewers introduced the ball-in-glove logo that contained an "M" and "B" in the shape of a baseball glove. The logo was designed by Tom Meindel, an art history student at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The home cap was solid blue, and the road cap was blue with a yellow front panel. Additionally, their batting helmets had a white front panel. The club wore these uniforms in their pennant-winning season of 1982. Only minor changes were made until 1990; the color of the road uniforms changed to gray in 1985 while the blue-yellow-blue road cap and white-paneled batting helmets were abandoned at the same time.
In 1990, the Brewers made significant modifications to their uniforms, switching from pullover to button-down jerseys (the last American League team to do so; four National League teams still wore pullovers in 1990). Their individual uniforms showed other changes as well; at home, the blue piping was removed and the block lettered "BREWERS" was changed to a script version with a tail similar to the script used on road uniforms, while those outfits had their piping changed from blue-yellow-blue to blue-yellow. The road jerseys were the first uniforms in franchise history to feature player names on the back, introduced in the first year of this uniform set; names were added to the home jerseys beginning in 1993, the last year of this set.
1994–1999
In 1994, to commemorate the Brewers' 25th year in Milwaukee, the team completely redesigned their uniforms. The ball-in-glove logo was removed and replaced with a stylized interlocking "M" and "B" set on a pair of crossed bats and a diamond background. The royal blue changed to navy blue, while the yellow changed to a metallic gold. Forest green was added as a third color. The jerseys swapped pinstripes for retro-themed piping around the collar, buttons, and sleeves, following a trend that was popular in the 1990s. The uniforms' lettering had the same style of letters as the new cap logo with heavily stylized "BREWERS" lettering on the home jerseys and "MILWAUKEE" on the road grays. For the first time, an alternative jersey was introduced. It was navy blue with the home "BREWERS" lettering on the front and featured the Brewers' logo on the lower left side. On all three jerseys, the first and last letters were larger than the rest. The caps featured the interlocking "MB" logo (without the bats or diamond) on both the home and away versions. The home cap was completely navy blue, while the away cap featured a navy blue crown and a forest green bill. Due to its similarity to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish colors and uniforms, the Brewers' uniforms from this era was nicknamed "Motre Bame" as a pun to both teams' designs.
In 1997, the uniforms were slightly modified, with the main logo being removed from the caps and replaced with an "M". All navy caps were worn with both the home and away uniforms; the home hats featured a white "M" and the road caps had a gold "M." The green socks that had previously been worn on the road were changed to navy blue. The blue alternate jersey placed the player's number on the lower left side instead of the logo, and numbers were also added to the lower left side of the white and gray jerseys. Also, all letters were made the same size.
2000–2019
Before the 2000 season, to coincide with the anticipated opening of Miller Park, the Brewers changed their uniforms again. The block letters on the front were replaced with "Brewers" in a flowing script, and green was removed as the third color. The cap logo was a script "M", similar in style to the Miller logo, with a head of barley underlining it, symbolizing Milwaukee's beer-making industry. The home uniforms also featured a patch on the left sleeve consisting of the cap logo with a gold outline of the state of Wisconsin behind it, showing the Brewers statewide appeal. The road uniforms were grey and featured the same script "Brewers" on the front, with a simple patch on the left sleeve bearing a script "Milwaukee". There was also an alternate navy blue jersey that had the same features as the home jersey.
The debut of the new uniforms was supposed to coincide with the opening of Miller Park, but a crane collapse in July 1999 which killed three workers and damaged the incomplete stadium delayed its opening until 2001.
In 2006, the Brewers introduced Retro Sundays, when the Brewers would wear uniforms featuring the "ball-in-glove" logo. The uniforms are similar to the uniforms worn from 1978 to 1989, but with some modern modifications, such as the uniforms having a button-down front instead of being a pullover jersey, displaying players' last names on the backs of the jerseys, and a "ball-in-glove" logo patch on the left sleeve. In 2007, the Retro day was changed from Sunday to Friday, though they may also be worn outside of those days if a starting pitcher chooses the retro uniforms to wear during his start. In 2010, the Brewers debuted a new alternate road jersey which, like the other alternate jersey, is navy blue, but bears a script "Milwaukee" on the front. In 2013, a gold alternate jersey with "Brewers" on the front was introduced, as well.
During the off-season before the 2013 season, the Brewers allowed fans to design their own Milwaukee Brewers uniforms. Three finalists were chosen, which fans were given the opportunity to vote for their favorite through the Brewers website. The winning uniform was designed by Ben Peters of Richfield, Minnesota, and was worn by the Brewers for two spring training games.
In 2016, the Brewers replaced their road navy and home gold alternates with a new navy alternate jersey. The uniform is similar to the previous road navy alternate but with yellow replacing gold as the trim color, and is paired with a navy cap featuring the "ball-and-glove" logo. From 2017 to 2019, both alternate navy uniforms were used for both home and away games, and each were worn more often than the traditional white and gray tops.
2020–present
In 2020, the Brewers changed the shade of gold for the outline of their jerseys with a modernized version of the "ball-in-glove" logo; from 2020 to 2025, the team wore a road uniform (as modelled by Christian Yelich) with gray before changing it to powder blue.
On November 18, 2019, the Brewers published "Glove Story", a series of videos and written work showcasing the new branding of the team, with a uniform unveiling event at Miller Park occurring the same evening. The look throws back to past iterations of designs used for the team, with a modernized version of the classic "ball-in-glove" logo being the centerpiece of the new identity. The navy blue from the previous logo and uniform set was retained, but the metallic gold was replaced with mustard gold, and royal blue was returned to the team's color scheme for the first time since 1993.
The set included a cream home uniform with "Brewers" and numbers in stylized block letters (a nod to Milwaukee's "Cream City" nickname), a home alternate pinstriped white uniform which shares the same features as the cream uniforms, a grey road uniform with "Milwaukee" and numbers in stylized block letters, and a road alternate navy uniform with "Milwaukee" in script letters and numbers in stylized block letters. The home sleeve patch features a navy baseball with stylized barley seams, while the road sleeve patch features the gold Wisconsin map with Cream City bricks and a baseball to represent Milwaukee's location. Initially, the gold-paneled navy cap was only used with the navy alternate uniform whereas the other uniforms were paired with the all-navy cap. However, beginning in 2022, the alternate gold-paneled cap was used exclusively on the road, with the all-navy cap worn only on home games. Both designs have the modernized "ball-in-glove" logo in front.
In 2022, the Brewers added a "City Connect" uniform in conjunction with Nike. The uniform is powder blue with white pants and features the "Brew Crew" nickname in stylized gold letters and navy trim. A stylized baseball shaped like an enclosed grill is emblazoned on the right sleeve. Caps are powder blue with navy brim and features both the "MKE" abbreviation in gold and the city's "414" area code in navy.
In 2023, the Brewers added a uniform sponsor in Northwestern Mutual, with the company's logo patch recolored to the Brewers' navy and white. The patch was prominently featured on either sleeve depending on a player's handedness; the other sleeve accommodated the team's "baseball and barley" logo on the home uniforms, and the "Wisconsin brick" logo on the road uniform.
For the 2025 season, the Brewers' uniforms had a commemorative patch on the right sleeve, honoring former Brewers radio broadcaster Bob Uecker, who died on January 16, 2025. The patch was circular, with the outer part featuring a plaid pattern, referring to the distinctive plaid sport coats Uecker wore in television commercials in the 1980s and 1990s, an inner circle with a baseball design, and Uecker's signature running through the center of the patch.
Ahead of the 2026 season, the Brewers tweaked their primary road uniform. This design essentially swapped the grey base on the uniform top in favor of powder blue, while keeping the grey pants. It served as a nod to the powder blue uniforms the team wore from 1970 to 1985. They also released a second City Connect uniform, featuring a blue base, cream and sunset accents with "Wisco" on the chest as a nod to Wisconsin. White shoulder stripes featuring a stylized barley grain are also added, as is a new "Fielding Barrelman" sleeve patch within the Wisconsin outline. Caps are blue with a stylized "W" in front of the state outline.
Achievements
Awards
Robin Yount won the American League MVP Award in 1982 and 1989.
Four Brewers have won the MLB Most Valuable Player Award during their careers with the team: Rollie Fingers (1981), Robin Yount (1982 and 1989), Ryan Braun (2011), and Christian Yelich (2018). Three pitchers have won the Cy Young Award: Rollie Fingers (1981), Pete Vuckovich (1982), and Corbin Burnes (2021). Three players have been named Rookie of the Year: Pat Listach (1992), Ryan Braun (2007), and Devin Williams (2020). Pat Murphy (2024 and 2025) is the only Brewer Manager to have won the Manager of the Year Award, winning it twice.
Two Brewers have won the Hank Aaron Award: Prince Fielder (2007) and Christian Yelich (2018 and 2019). Dave Parker (1990) is the only Brewer to have won the Edgar Martínez Award. Four players have been recognized with top relief pitcher honors. Rollie Fingers (1981) and John Axford (2011) won the Rolaids Relief Man Award, and Josh Hader (2018, 2019, and 2021) and Devin Williams (2020 and 2023) won the Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year Award. Cecil Cooper (1983) is the only Brewer to win the Roberto Clemente Award. Eight Brewers have won the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, two have won the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award, and 11 have won the Silver Slugger Award. Seventy-three Brewers have been selected to play in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, and eight have been named to All-MLB Teams.
Hall of Famers
Ten Brewers have been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame after spending some or all of their careers with the team. None of them were affiliated with the franchise when it was the Seattle Pilots. Robin Yount is the only member to have played his entire career with Milwaukee.
Ford C. Frick Award recipients
Two Brewers broadcasters have won the Ford C. Frick Award.
Retired numbers
The number 4 was retired in honor of Hall of Famer Paul Molitor (1978–1992)
The Brewers have retired five uniform numbers and a microphone in honor of former players and team personnel. This ensures that the number will be associated with one person of particular importance to the team. Additionally, the number 42 has been retired throughout professional baseball in honor of Jackie Robinson. Two numbers have also been unofficially retired by the Brewers, Number 17 has not been issued since Jim Gantner's retirement in 1992. Gantner, however, later wore the number from 1996 to 1997 when he returned as the Brewers' first base coach. Number 8 has also not been issued since the retirement of Ryan Braun in 2021.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
Nine individuals associated with the Brewers have been inducted in the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame.
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="6">Milwaukee Brewers in the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame</th></tr><tr><th>Name</th><th>Inducted</th><th>Position(s)</th><th>Years</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><th>Hank Aaron</th><td>1988</td><td>Designated hitter</td><td>1975–1976</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Cecil Cooper</th><td>2007</td><td>First baseman</td><td>1977–1987</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Jim Gantner</th><td>2005</td><td>Second baseman / coach</td><td>1976–1992 / 1996–1997</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Harvey Kuenn</th><td>1988</td><td>Manager / coach</td><td>1972–1975 / 1975, 1982–1983</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Paul Molitor</th><td>1999</td><td>Third baseman</td><td>1978–1992</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Bud Selig</th><td>2001</td><td>Owner</td><td>1970–1998</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Gorman Thomas</th><td>2003</td><td>Center fielder</td><td>1973–1976, 1978–1983, 1986</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Bob Uecker</th><td>1998</td><td>Broadcaster</td><td>1971–2024</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Robin Yount</th><td>1995</td><td>Shortstop</td><td>1974–1993</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
Team captains
• Christian Yelich (2026–present)
Season-by-season results
Milwaukee Brewers
<table><thead><tr><th rowspan="2">MLB season</th><th rowspan="2">Team season</th><th rowspan="2">League</th><th rowspan="2">Division</th><th colspan="5">Regular-season</th><th colspan="4">Postseason</th><th rowspan="2">Ref.</th></tr><tr><th>Finish</th><th>Wins</th><th>Losses</th><th>Win %</th><th>GB</th><th>Wins</th><th>Losses</th><th>Win %</th><th>Result</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2017</td><th>2017</th><td>NL</td><td>Central</td><td>2nd</td><td>86</td><td>76</td><td>.531</td><td>6</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2018</td><th>2018</th><td>NL</td><td>Central</td><td>1st</td><td>96</td><td>67</td><td>.589</td><td>—</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>.600</td><td>Won NL Central Division title Won NLDS vs. Colorado Rockies, 3–0 Lost NLCS vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 4–3</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2019</td><th>2019</th><td>NL</td><td>Central</td><td>2nd</td><td>89</td><td>73</td><td>.549</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>.000</td><td>Won NL wild card berth Lost NLWCG vs. Washington Nationals, 1–0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2020</td><th>2020</th><td>NL</td><td>Central</td><td>4th</td><td>29</td><td>31</td><td>.483</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>.000</td><td>Won NL wild card berth Lost NLWCS vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 2–0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><th>2021</th><td>NL</td><td>Central</td><td>1st</td><td>95</td><td>67</td><td>.586</td><td>—</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>.250</td><td>Won NL Central Division title Lost NLDS vs. Atlanta Braves, 3–1</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2022</td><th>2022</th><td>NL</td><td>Central</td><td>2nd</td><td>86</td><td>76</td><td>.531</td><td>7</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2023</td><th>2023</th><td>NL</td><td>Central</td><td>1st</td><td>92</td><td>70</td><td>.568</td><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>.000</td><td>Won NL Central Division title Lost NLWCS vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 2–0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2024</td><th>2024</th><td>NL</td><td>Central</td><td>1st</td><td>93</td><td>69</td><td>.574</td><td>—</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>.333</td><td>Won NL Central Division title Lost NLWCS vs. New York Mets, 2–1</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2025</td><th>2025</th><td>NL</td><td>Central</td><td>1st</td><td>97</td><td>65</td><td>.599</td><td>—</td><td>3</td><td>6</td><td>.333</td><td>Won NL Central Division title Won NLDS vs. Chicago Cubs, 3–2 Lost NLCS vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 4–0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2026</td><th>2026</th><td>NL</td><td>Central</td><td>1st</td><td>103</td><td>59</td><td>.636</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>Won NL Central Division title Won NLDS vs. San Diego Padres, 3–1 Won NLCS vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 4–0</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Totals</th><th>—</th><th>—</th><th>—</th><th>—</th><th>866</th><th>653</th><th>.570</th><th>—</th><th>11</th><th>20</th><th>.355</th><th>—</th><th>—</th></tr></tbody></table>
Franchise leaders
Milwaukee Brewers
These are records of players with the best performance in distinct statistical categories during their career with the Brewers.
Batting
Ryan Braun is the career leader in home runs (352).
<table><thead><tr><th>Statistic</th><th>Player</th><th>Record</th><th>Brewers career</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><th>Games played</th><td>Robin Yount</td><td>2,856</td><td>1974–1993</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Runs</th><td>Robin Yount</td><td>1,632</td><td>1974–1993</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Hits</th><td>Robin Yount</td><td>3,142</td><td>1974–1993</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Doubles</th><td>Robin Yount</td><td>583</td><td>1974–1993</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Triples</th><td>Robin Yount</td><td>126</td><td>1974–1993</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Home runs</th><td>Ryan Braun</td><td>352</td><td>2007–2020</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Runs batted in</th><td>Robin Yount</td><td>1,406</td><td>1974–1993</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Stolen bases</th><td>Paul Molitor</td><td>412</td><td>1978–1992</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Walks</th><td>Robin Yount</td><td>966</td><td>1974–1993</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Batting average</th><td>Jeff Cirillo</td><td>.307</td><td>1994–1999, 2005–2006</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
Pitching
Jim Slaton is the career leader in wins (117), starts (268), shutouts (19), and innings pitched (2,025+1⁄3).
<table><thead><tr><th>Statistic</th><th>Player</th><th>Record</th><th>Brewers career</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><th>Wins</th><td>Jim Slaton</td><td>117</td><td>1971–1977, 1979–1983</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Winning percentage</th><td>Brent Suter</td><td>.655</td><td>2016–2022</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Earned run average</th><td>Brandon Woodruff</td><td>3.10</td><td>2017–2023, 2025–present</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Games pitched</th><td>Dan Plesac</td><td>365</td><td>1986–1992</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Games started</th><td>Jim Slaton</td><td>268</td><td>1971–1977, 1979–1983</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Saves</th><td>Dan Plesac</td><td>133</td><td>1986–1992</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Innings pitched</th><td>Jim Slaton</td><td>2,025+1⁄3</td><td>1971–1977, 1979–1983</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Strikeouts</th><td>Yovani Gallardo</td><td>1,226</td><td>2007–2014</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
Roster
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<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Active roster</th><th>Inactive roster</th><th>Coaches / other</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Pitchers Starting rotation Bullpen Closer(s)</td><td>Catchers Infielders Outfielders Designated hitters</td><td>Pitchers Catchers Outfielders Designated hitters</td><td>Manager Coaches 60-day injured list</td></tr></tbody></table>
Managers
Milwaukee Brewers
Craig Counsell, manager from 2015 to 2023
Through 57 seasons of play, the Brewers franchise has employed 20 managers. The records of the last five managers are shown below.
<table><thead><tr><th>No.</th><th>Manager</th><th>Season(s)</th><th>G</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>Win %</th><th>PA</th><th>PW</th><th>PL</th><th>LC</th><th>WS</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>16</td><th>Dale Sveum</th><td>2008</td><td>12</td><td>7</td><td>5</td><td>.583</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>17</td><th>Ken Macha</th><td>2009–2010</td><td>324</td><td>157</td><td>167</td><td>.485</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>18</td><th>Ron Roenicke</th><td>2011–2015</td><td>673</td><td>342</td><td>331</td><td>.508</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>19</td><th>Craig Counsell</th><td>2015–2023</td><td>1,332</td><td>707</td><td>625</td><td>.531</td><td>5</td><td>7</td><td>12</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>20</td><th>Pat Murphy</th><td>2024–present</td><td>486</td><td>293</td><td>193</td><td>.603</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>8</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Totals</th><th>5 managers</th><th>19 seasons</th><th>2,665</th><th>1,696</th><th>1,455</th><th>.526</th><th>10</th><th>17</th><th>29</th><th>0</th><th>0</th><th>—</th></tr></tbody></table>
Minor league affiliations
Milwaukee Brewers
First Horizon Park in Nashville, Tennessee, home of the Nashville Sounds, the Brewers' Triple-A affiliate
The Milwaukee Brewers farm system consists of seven minor league affiliates.
<table><thead><tr><th>Class</th><th>Team</th><th>League</th><th>Location</th><th>Ballpark</th><th>Affiliated</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Triple-A</td><th>Nashville Sounds</th><td>International League</td><td>Nashville, Tennessee</td><td>First Horizon Park</td><td>2021</td></tr><tr><td>Double-A</td><th>Biloxi Shuckers</th><td>Southern League</td><td>Biloxi, Mississippi</td><td>Keesler Federal Park</td><td>2015</td></tr><tr><td>High-A</td><th>Wisconsin Timber Rattlers</th><td>Midwest League</td><td>Grand Chute, Wisconsin</td><td>Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium</td><td>2009</td></tr><tr><td>Single-A</td><th>Wilson Warbirds</th><td>Carolina League</td><td>Wilson, North Carolina</td><td>Wilson Ballpark</td><td>2026</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="3">Rookie</td><th>ACL Brewers</th><td>Arizona Complex League</td><td>Phoenix, Arizona</td><td>American Family Fields of Phoenix</td><td>2001</td></tr><tr><th>DSL Brewers Blue</th><td rowspan="2">Dominican Summer League</td><td rowspan="2">Santo Domingo Este, Santo Domingo</td><td rowspan="2">Dominican Republic Academy</td><td>2010</td></tr><tr><th>DSL Brewers Gold</th><td>2021</td></tr></tbody></table>
Radio and television
Milwaukee Brewers
Bob Uecker served as the play-by-play announcer for Milwaukee Brewers radio broadcasts for 54 seasons
Map of radio affiliates in 2017; note the map consists of data for stations by location of transmitter, thus WTMJ's location being in Racine County near Union Grove rather than Milwaukee.
The Brewers' flagship radio station is WTMJ (620 AM/103.3 FM). Bob Uecker, a winner of the Ford C. Frick Award from the Baseball Hall of Fame, joined the Brewers in 1970, when the team moved from Seattle, and served as the team's play-by-play broadcaster for 54 seasons from 1971 until his death after the 2024 season. Jeff Levering and Lane Grindle served alongside Uecker. Levering joined the team's radio broadcast in 2015 as a fill-in for Uecker on select road games and Grindle joined the team in 2016, replacing Joe Block, who had left to join the Pittsburgh Pirates after the 2015 season. Block replaced Cory Provus who had left to become the Minnesota Twins lead broadcaster on radio after the 2011 season. Provus, formerly of WGN radio in Chicago, replaced Jim Powell, who left Milwaukee for the Atlanta Braves radio network. Powell in turn replaced Pat Hughes, who departed to do play-by-play for the Cubs on WGN in 1996. The Brewers radio broadcasts usually featured a 2-2-2-1-2 format where Uecker did solo play-by-play for the first, middle and last 2 innings, while Levering did innings 3–4 and 7, and both doing analysis throughout and varied presentation for extra innings games. Starting with the 2014 season Uecker cut back on the number of road games he works due to health concerns, mainly involving West Coast trips and distant road games in Colorado and Atlanta; Block handled the play-by-play, with former Brewer and Met Darryl Hamilton on color for the first series at Atlanta.
Select daytime home games were formerly broadcast in Spanish over Waukesha-licensed ESPN Deportes Radio affiliate WRRD (1510), with Jaime Cano serving as play-by-play announcer. In 2017 the station was purchased by another party which instituted an English-language talk format, effectively ending that arrangement.
Prior to 2026, most of the team's television broadcasts air on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin. Brian Anderson, who has worked on The Golf Channel, took over as the Brewers' play-by-play announcer for the 2007 season. He replaced Daron Sutton, who joined the Arizona Diamondbacks. The color commentator is Bill Schroeder, a former major league catcher who played six of his eight seasons for the Brewers. As of 2014 Schroeder is in his 20th season as the Brewers' color commentator. The 2010 season was the first year where all of Fox Sports Wisconsin's games were broadcast in high definition. Anderson (who also is a part of TBS playoff coverage) also provided play-by-play for the 2011 NLCS due to Ernie Johnson stepping aside for the year due to a medical situation with his son. Since 2014, as Anderson's TNT Sports duties have increased along with the addition of NCAA college basketball and NBA on TNT play-by-play duties, Wisconsin Badgers football and men's college basketball radio announcer Matt Lepay has served as play-by-play man on days when Anderson has other assignments for TNT Sports. In 2022, Levering became the primary play-by-play television announcer with Anderson now calling only 50 games per season due to increased duties with both MLB and the NBA national broadcasts. In October 2024, as a result of bankruptcy proceedings involving former broadcaster Diamond Sports Group, Major League Baseball's local media division announced that it would take over the production and distribution of Brewers games starting with the 2025 season, with no changes in personnel, as all on-air staff are employed by the Brewers themselves. However, on December 31, 2024, the Brewers announced that they would return to FanDuel Sports Network for the 2025 season. Starting with the 2026 season, the Brewers officially moved to MLB Local Media, along with most of the remaining teams handled by Diamond Sports Group.
From 2007 to 2011, the Brewers and FSN Wisconsin subcontracted to Weigel Broadcasting a package of 15 games and one spring training game over-the-air on WMLW-CA (then-Channel 41/58.2) in Milwaukee each season with FSN Wisconsin producing the telecasts and Weigel selling air time for each of those games and additional games added depending on weather postponements and pennant race standings (WMLW-CA games would air on the outstate FSN Wisconsin network for the remainder of the state). The deal was ended before the 2012 season in order to facilitate full-season HD coverage on FSN Wisconsin and distribution complications, along with the addition of a "Plus" channel for Milwaukee Bucks play-by-play conflict situations. Weigel continues to air a few Sunday home broadcasts per year with Spanish language play-by-play on Telemundo affiliate WYTU-LD (Channels 63/58.4), which produces their own broadcasts using FSN's camera positions with Hector Molina on play-by-play and bilingual WDJT sports anchor Kevin Holden on color.
Five of the six major network television stations in Milwaukee, along with WMLW-CA, have carried game broadcasts over the years, with WTMJ-TV being the original broadcaster in the 1970s. WVTV carried the team for the bulk of the 1980s and early 1990s, with WCGV-TV following from 1994 until 2004, and WISN-TV carrying select Sunday games at the beginning of the 2000s. Before 2025, WITI was the only station not to have carried local coverage of the team through its history (though former WITI sports anchor and current Bucks play-by-play man Jim Paschke was the team's TV announcer during its time with WVTV and portions of WCGV's coverage contract), although it has aired national games from CBS and Fox involving the Brewers through the years.
On March 19, 2025, the team announced that through a deal made with WTMJ owner Good Karma Brands and FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin, WITI, along with a state network of stations within the team's territory, would carry three spring training and ten regular season games in the 2025 season locally in a simulcast with FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin.