JOSH HADER NEWS

As he nails down the save, Hader makes history CINCINNATI -- Josh Hader made history in the Brewers’ 5-4 win over the Reds on Tuesday, though the story of how he came to be on the mound a...

MAY 11, 2022 • MLB.COM

Hader gets 500th K, Brewers stop Reds' 2-game win streak Josh Hader reached 500 career strikeouts, Luis Urías hit tying home run and made a clutch catch and the Milwaukee Brewers held off Cincinnat...

MAY 11, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Hader gets 500th K, Brewers stop Reds' 2-game win streak

Josh Hader reached 500 career strikeouts, Luis Urías hit tying home run and made a clutch catch and the Milwaukee Brewers held off Cincinnati 5-4 to stop the Reds’ season-high, two...

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches 11th save Hader struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 11th save of the season in a 6-3 win over Atlanta.

Impact A brief bout of back spasms couldn't derail Hader, as he fired 15 of 19 pitches for strikes in his first appearance since April 27. The southpaw has yet to give up a run or blow a save so far this year, and batters have managed only two hits off Hader in 10.1 innings.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers beat Braves 6-3; Acuña homers in return for Atlanta

Eric Lauer allowed one earned run, Christian Yelich’s infield single was the big hit in Milwaukee’s four-run sixth inning, and the streaking Brewers beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3

MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Thursday Hader said he's no longer experiencing mid-back spasms and will be available out of the bullpen for Thursday's series finale with the Reds, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Brewers have stayed away from Hader since April 27 while he tended to the injury, allowing Devin Williams to temporarily step in as the team's closer. In spite of the missed time, Hader still enters Thursday's action tied for second in the majors with 10 saves on the season. The three-time All-Star should immediately reclaim closing duties now that he's healthy again.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Battling back spasms Hader was unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Reds due to mid-back spasms, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact The All-Star lefty didn't enter for the ninth inning with the Brewers leading 6-3, and manager Craig Counsell revealed the injury following the contest. Hader hasn't pitched since April 27 and had the spasms surface Saturday, but he threw a successful bullpen session Tuesday and is expected to be available Wednesday or Thursday. Devin Williams secured the save in his place and could receive another save opportunity Wednesday should Hader be held out again.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns 10th save Hader walked two but struck out three across a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Pirates.

Impact Hader walked two of the first three batters he faced, but he struck out Yoshi Tsutsugo and Roberto Perez to end the game and earn his 10th save of the season. That mark leads the league, but perhaps more impressive have been the skills Hader has displayed. He has yet to allow an earned run across 9.1 innings while striking out 15 and walking only four.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ashby takes no-hitter into 6th, Brewers beat Pirates 3-1

Aaron Ashby combined with four relievers on a one-hitter, Tyrone Taylor singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3...

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies ninth save Hader earned the save in Tuesday's win over the Pirates, striking out the only batter he faced in the ninth inning.

Impact The Pirates brought the tying run to the on-deck circle, which prompted Brewers manager Craig Counsell to bring in his closer. Hader struck out Tucupita Marcano on a called third strike to earn his ninth save of the season. The rate of saves will almost certainly slow down, but the early returns have been greater than even Hader's loudest proponents could have hoped for.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adames 2 homers, career-best 7 RBIs as Brewers beat Pirates

Willy Adames homered twice and drove in a career-high seven runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-8

APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Maintains perfect record Hader saved Sunday's 1-0 win over Philadelphia, striking out one in a 1-2-3 ninth inning.

Impact Hader made quick work of the Phillies in the ninth inning to secure his eighth save in eight appearances on the season. He remains arguably the top closer in MLB and should receive ample opportunity moving forward on a strong Milwaukee team.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lauer strikes out 13, Yelich lifts Brewers over Phillies 1-0

Eric Lauer struck out a career-high 13 over six innings, Christian Yelich hit a sacrifice fly in the ninth and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0

APRIL 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches seventh save Hader struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his seventh save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Phillies.

Impact The southpaw was his usual dominant self, firing eight of 11 pitches for strikes. Hader has yet to allow a run or blow a save in 2022, posting a 10:2 K:BB through his first seven innings, and he's 41-for-42 on save chances since the beginning of last season.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adames steals home in Brewers' 5-3 win over Phillies

Willy Adames stole home, Hunter Renfroe homered, and Adrian Houser tossed six solid innings to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tacks on another save Hader picked up his sixth save of the season in Wednesday's victory over the Orioles.

Impact The save was Hader's sixth of the season and third since Sunday. Hader has been a fantasy force early on, as in addition to tying for the league lead in saves, Hader has not allowed a run and has given up just two hits while posting a 9:2 K:BB over six innings.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Woodruff dominates, Brewers beat Pirates for 3-game sweep

Brandon Woodruff pitched hitless ball into the sixth inning, Rowdy Tellez homered for the second straight day and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 for a three-...

APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snags fifth save of 2022 Hader earned a save against Pittsburgh on Tuesday, tossing a perfect ninth inning while striking out one.

Impact Hader was very efficient Tuesday, throwing six of his nine total pitches for strikes while striking out one and keeping the Pirates from reaching base. The save represents his fifth of the season, converting all five opportunities he's had. Due to his low pitch count Tuesday, it's very likely he'll be available out of the bullpen if needed again Wednesday.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches fourth save of season Hader clinched the save Sunday against the Cardinals after tossing a scoreless ninth inning, striking out two.

Impact The star reliever delivered a clean inning to record the 100th save of his career. Hader has been outstanding to begin the year, going 4-for-4 in save chances while striking out 40 percent of the batters he's faced. He owns a 3.0 K/BB and should remain one of the most dominant relievers in the National League as long as he remains healthy.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers Briefings: Josh Hader's milestone save, Devin Williams' rough stretch and other notes Manager Craig Counsell said: “No reliever has had a better start to his career than Josh Hader in the history of the game."

APRIL 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Taylor has key double, Hader saves 100th, Brewers beat Cards

Tyrone Taylor hit a two-run double in the seventh inning to give Milwaukee a cushion, and the Brewers outlasted Albert Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5

APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'It's a big deal': Josh Hader is on the threshold of a career milestone, and yes, the Brewers closer is thinking about it Josh Hader entered Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals with 99 saves. Only Dan Plesac and John Axford have topped 100 with the B...

APRIL 17, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Jordan Romano, Garrett Whitlock: AL East's most important relievers

Jake Mintz tells the story of how Jordan Romano and Garrett Whitlock became the two most important relievers in the AL East.

APRIL 15, 2022

Secures third save Hader earned a save against Baltimore on Wednesday, pitching a scoreless inning during which he walked one and didn't notch any strikeouts.

Impact Hader wasn't as dominant as usual Wednesday, as he threw only six of 12 pitches for strikes and didn't collect any punchouts. Still, the left-hander collected his third save in three chances and didn't allow any hits. Hader has yet to give up a run this season and looks to be on his way to another campaign as one of the game's elite closers.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers use Burnes' pitching, 2-run 9th to beat Orioles 4-2

Kolten Wong tripled in the tiebreaking run in the ninth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers squeezed past the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 after blowing a two-run lead in the eighth

APRIL 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS