JOSH HADER NEWS

A change of pace is making Brewers closer Josh Hader even tougher for opposing hitters to handle The Brewers' closer is throwing his changeup more than he has since his rookie season of 2017, giving hitters even more to think about.

MAY 25, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM

Padres rally in 9th vs Brews stalls, 9-game win streak ends

Brewers closer Josh Hader stopped San Diego’s rally in the ninth inning and the Padres’ nine-game winning streak ended with a 5-3 loss to Milwaukee

MAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up 11th save Hader allowed one hit and one walk over one inning Monday, striking out one batter and earning a save over the Padres.

Impact Hader coughed up an RBI double to Eric Hosmer but the run was charged to Angel Perdomo who started the inning. It was Hader's 11th save in as many chances and he lowered his season ERA to 1.02 through 17.2 innings. He's recorded a save in each of his last four appearances.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 10th save Hader struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 10th save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Reds.

Impact The fireballer continues his exceptional start to the season. Hader has yet to blow a save and has fanned multiple batters in three straight appearances and seven of his last nine, and he sports a 1.08 ERA and 30:7 K:BB through 16.2 innings.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robertson's 1st homer in 2 years leads Brewers over Reds 4-3

Daniel Robertson hit his first home run in more than two years, a tiebreaking, seventh-inning drive in his second game back from a concussion, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Ci...

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Escapes with ninth save Hader allowed a run on two hits and a walk in one inning Sunday, striking out two and earning a save over Atlanta.

Impact Hader gave up a walk and a single to put runners on the corners with one out in the ninth. After a sacrifice fly by Dansby Swanson, he allowed a two-out hit before punching out William Contreras to avoid blowing the save. Hader is still perfect through nine save opportunities despite allowing a run for the first time this month. He's sporting a stellar 1.15 ERA and 28:7 K:BB through 15.2 innings

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Peralta blanks Braves, bullpen falters, Brewers survive 10-9

Freddy Peralta struck out eight over six scoreless innings, Avisail Garcia homered and the Milwaukee Brewers blew most of an 8-0 lead before holding on to beat the Atlanta Braves 1...

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies eighth save Hader allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two across one inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Impact Hader came on in the ninth inning to protect a three-run lead. He allowed a double and walk to the second and third batters he faced, but retired the next two hitters to lock in his eighth save. Hader has also provided excellent ratios and strikeouts early on, highlighted by a 0.61 ERA and a 26:6 K:BB across 14.2 frames.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers capitalize on 2-out rally in 8th to beat Cards 4-1

Travis Shaw hit a tiebreaking double and Avisaíl García added a two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers capitalized on some good fortune to defeat the St. Louis...

MAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects win Sunday Hader (3-0) pitched a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts and earned the extra-inning win Sunday over Miami.

Impact Hader took care of business to keep the game tied at 1-1 in the ninth inning, and Milwaukee pulled ahead in the top of the 10th. With Hader and Devin Williams already done for the day, Drew Rasmussen was called on for the save, and he converted with a scoreless inning. The 27-year-old Hader has a 0.71 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 24:5 K:BB across 12.2 innings. He's been dominant and effective as the closer, converting all seven of his save opportunities so far. The southpaw hasn't pitched in a save situation since April 30, as Milwaukee has gone 2-7 in May.

MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor's 10th-inning RBI helps Brewers beat Marlins 2-1

Tyrone Taylor hit a two-out, tiebreaking single in the 10th inning, and seven Milwaukee Brewers pitchers combined on a six-hitter to beat the Miami Marlins 2-1

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hader becomes fastest to 400 K's  With his strikeout of the Marlins' Corey Dickerson to open the bottom of the ninth inning in the Brewers' 6-2 win over Miami on Saturday, Jo...

MAY 9, 2021 • MLB.COM

Houser homers, fans 10, Brewers stop 6-game skid, beat Miami

The Milwaukee Brewers snapped a six-game losing streak by beating the Miami Marlins 6-2

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records second save in as many days Hader struck out the side in the ninth to pick up his seventh save of the year in a 3-1 win over the Dodgers on Friday.

Impact Hader had no easy task facing Corey Seager, Justin Turner and Max Muncy, but he sat each one of them down on strikes, throwing just 12 pitches. The 27-year-old looks as dominant as ever this year with a 0.93 ERA and 19:4 K:BB over 9.2 innings while converting all seven of his save chances so far.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Peralta strong on mound, Brewers down scuffling Dodgers 3-1

Freddy Peralta pitched six strong innings, Jackie Bradley Jr. homered and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the scuffling Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1

MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up sixth save Hader pitched one inning Thursday, allowing one run on two hits with one strikeout, and shut the door on a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles.

Impact It wasn't the cleanest appearance as Hader allowed a leadoff single to Chris Taylor who eventually came around on a subsequent Austin Barnes single to cut the deficit to one, but he was able to induce a Mookie Betts flyout to earn the save. This is Hader's fifth straight appearance with a save.

APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Locks up save No. 5 Hader pitched a perfect ninth inning while recording one strikeout en route to his fifth save of the season in a 5-4 over the Marlins on Tuesday.

Impact Hader had a nice and easy 1-2-3 ninth inning on 13 pitches as he got the first two hitters to fly out before striking out Chad Wallach on a slider to end the game. The 27-year-old has been as dominant as ever to begin the year with one hit, zero runs allowed and a 14:4 K:BB over 7.2 innings.

APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Houser hits 1st HR, pitches Brewers past Marlins 5-4

Adrian Houser pitched effectively into the sixth inning and hit his first career home run, leading the Milwaukee Brewers over the Miami Marlins 5-4

APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches fourth save Hader walked one and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his fourth save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Cubs.

Impact The southpaw has been absolutely dominant to begin the season. Hader has yet to give up a run in 6.2 innings and has only allowed one measly hit while racking up a 13:4 K:BB. With two wins in addition to his four saves over seven appearances, Hader has more than earned his draft status as one of the first relievers off the board.

APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Piña's pinch-hit homer powers Brewers over Cubs 4-3

Pinch-hitter Manny Piña connected for a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers held off the Chicago Cubs for a 4-3 victory

APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures third save Hader recorded a three-out save, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out two in the win over the Padres on Wednesday.

Impact It wasn't Hader's most efficient save, but he got the job done. Fernando Tatis' double was the first hit that Hader has allowed all season. The southpaw managed to strike out the last two batters, stranding runners at second and third base for his third save. The 27-year-old has only surrendered one hit and three walks while striking out 11 in 5.2 innings this season.

APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Narvaez, Peterson homer, Brewers win 4-2 to sweep Padres

Omar Narvaez hit a two-run homer and and Jace Peterson added a solo shot for the Milwaukee Brewers, who beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 to complete a three-game sweep

APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Don't look now, but Brewers closer Josh Hader is off to another sensational start to a season Through his first five outings this season, Brewers closer Josh Hader has yet to allow a hit.

APRIL 20, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM

Locks down second save Hader pitched a scoreless ninth inning Monday, allowing a walk but striking out one for his second save of the year in a 3-1 win over the Padres.

Impact Hader's only blemish in the inning was surrendering a walk to Fernando Tatis to give the Padres a slim chance to make some noise with Manny Machado and Eric Hosmer following him up in the order. However, the hard-throwing left-hander closed the door and continued his stellar start to the season, as he's now thrown 4.2 scoreless innings and a 9:2 K:BB.

APRIL 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Ciely's fantasy baseball mailbag: The next Josh Hader, early add/drop options and more Jake Ciely opens up the fantasy baseball mailbag to help your closer concerns, early drops for slow starts and in-season strategies

APRIL 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM