Brewers Franchise Timeline

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Devin Williams became the third Brewers player overall and the first pitcher to win his league’s Rookie of the Year Award in 2020, taking that honor in the NL after yielding only one earned run all season and posting the highest strikeout rate in history for a pitcher who worked more than seven innings.
2023
  • The Brewers return to the postseason for the fifth time in six seasons as they go 92-70 to win the National League Central.
  • The Brewers lose to the Diamondbacks, two games to none, in the National League Wild Card Series.
  • Craig Counsell (1,181) passes Phil Garner (1,180) for the most games managed in franchise history on April 11 at Arizona.
  • The trio of Corbin Burnes (8ip), Devin Williams (1ip) and Abner Uribe (1ip) combine to throw a no-hitter through 10 innings on September 10 at Yankee Stadium before the Yankees get a hit with one out in the 11th inning and win, 4-3, in 13 innings. It marked the fourth time in Major League history (first time since 1965) that a team carried a no-hitter into the 11th inning.
  • David Stearns leaves the organization to become president of baseball operations for the New York Mets on October 2.
  • Craig Counsell leaves the organization to become manager of the Chicago Cubs on November 6.
  • Pat Murphy is named manager on November 15, joined by associate manager Rickie Weeks.
  • 19-year-old phenom Jackson Chourio is signed to an 8-year contract on December 4 through the 2031 season with club options for 2032 and 2033, marking an industry-record commitment for a player without any Major League experience.
2022
  • The Brewers finish 86-76 and are eliminated from postseason contention with two games remaining, ending a franchise record of four straight trips to the postseason.
  • Christian Yelich becomes the sixth player in Major League history to hit for the cycle three times and the first to do it three times against the same team on May 11 at Cincinnati.
  • Craig Counsell becomes the winningest manager in franchise history with #564 coming on June 15 at New York-NL. He breaks the record of Phil Garner (563).
  • All-Star closer Josh Hader is traded to San Diego on August 1 in exchange for four players.
  • The Brewers celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1982 American League champions on August 5 with many of the key members of that team returning to Milwaukee.
  • Corbin Burnes notches 243 strikeouts to become the first pitcher in franchise history to lead his league in that category. Only the Yankees’ Gerrit Cole (257) had more in 2022.
  • David Stearns steps down as president of baseball operations. Matt Arnold takes over the lead role in baseball operations.
2021
  • After 20 seasons as Miller Park, the home of the Brewers is renamed American Family Field.
  • The Brewers make the postseason for the fourth straight year, extending a franchise record, as they go 95-67 to win the National League Central. The team would lose to the Braves, three games to one, in the National League Division Series.
  • For the third straight time (no game in 2020), the Brewers send a franchise-record five players to the All-Star Game: Corbin Burnes, Josh Hader, Omar Narváez, Freddy Peralta and Brandon Woodruff. It marked the first time in franchise history that the team had three or more pitchers selected.
  • The Brewers introduce Milwaukee Bucks star and reigning NBA Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo as a new member of the team’s ownership group on August 20.
  • Corbin Burnes (8ip, 1bb, 14k) and Josh Hader (1ip, 2k) combine for just the second no-hitter in franchise history as the Brewers get a 3-0 victory on September 11 in Cleveland.
  • Ryan Braun officially announces his retirement on September 14. The team honors Braun in an on-field ceremony prior to their game with the Mets on September 26.
  • Corbin Burnes joins Rollie Fingers (1981) and Pete Vuckovich (1982) as just the third pitcher in franchise history to win the Cy Young Award. Burnes becomes the first Brewer to ever lead his league in ERA. His 2.43 ERA led the Major Leagues.
2020
  • Christian Yelich signs a nine-year contract on March 6, which runs through the 2028 season with a mutual option for 2029.
  • In a season shortened to 60 games - beginning July 24 - due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Brewers (29-31) qualify for the postseason for the third straight year, a feat previously never accomplished in franchise history. The team would go on
    to lose to the Dodgers in two games in the National League Wild Card Series.
  • The three-game series with St. Louis to begin the home schedule at Miller Park from July 31-August 2 is postponed due to multiple positive COVID-19 test results for the Cardinals.
  • Ryan Braun plays his 14th and final season - all with the Brewers - ending his career as the all-time franchise leader in HR (352) and among the top three in nearly every other major offensive category.
  • The Brewers and Reds elect not to play on August 26 in an effort to draw attention to racial injustice issues.
  • Alec Mills throws the fourth no-hitter ever against the Brewers as the Cubs win, 12-0, on September 13 at Miller Park.
  • Devin Williams is named National League Rookie of the Year, becoming the third Brewer ever to win the award as he joins Pat Listach (1992 - AL) and Ryan Braun (2007). Williams also wins 2020 National League Reliever of the Year.
  • Matt Arnold is promoted to vice president and general manager on November 19. David Stearns remains with the organization as president of baseball operations.
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