2023 MLB winter meetings buzz: Shohei Ohtani's deciding factor in choosing a team
A compilation of notes, anecdotes and takeaways from MLB staff writers at this week's winter meetings.DECEMBER 8, 2023
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Cleveland Guardians win MLB draft lottery, will have No. 1 pick for 1st time in franchise history
Cleveland will have the No. 1 pick in next year’s amateur baseball draft for the first time, winning a lottery on the second try after Washi...DECEMBER 6, 2023
Wisconsin governor signs off on $500 million plan to fund repairs and upgrades at Brewers stadium
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bill that spends half-a-billion in taxpayer dollars to help the Milwaukee Brewers cover stadium repairs over the next three decadesDECEMBER 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joe Ross - Gets MLB deal from Brewers Ross signed a one-year, major-league contract with the Brewers on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Impact Ross has thrown a combined 17 innings over the last two seasons -- none of them at the major-league level -- following a second Tommy John surgery. However, that hasn't stopped the Brewers from handing the right-hander a major-league deal in hopes that he's healthy and ready to contribute in 2024. Ross, 30, holds a career 4.26 ERA and 403:141 K:BB over 443.1 innings at the big-league level.
DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chourio gets $82 million, 8-year deal with Brewers, largest before a player's big league debut
Outfielder Jackson Chourio agreed to the largest contract for a player with no major league experience, an $82 million, eight-year deal with the Milwaukee BrewersDECEMBER 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shohei Ohtani to the Dodgers? Staff predictions from the winter meetings (Pt. 1)
As the biggest decision-makers in MLB congregate at this week’s winter meetings, the FOX Sports MLB staff answers five burning questions han...DECEMBER 3, 2023
Why the Brewers gave Jackson Chourio $80 million before his MLB debut
Jackson Chourio is one of best prospects in baseball. But his stunning extension carries great risk and potentially greater reward.NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Milwaukee Brewers to Offer Richest Contract for Prospect Yet to Make MLB Debut, per Report Milwaukee prospect Jackson Chourio is expected to receive a historic payday even before making his MLB debut.
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Report: Brewers nearing record deal with top OF prospect Milwaukee Brewers prospect Jackson Chourio is pictured during minor league workouts at American Family Fields of Phoenix on March 6, 2023.
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Brewers top prospect Jackson Chourio nearing record-setting contract extension, sources say OF Jackson Chourio, the consensus No. 2 overall prospect in baseball, in line to receive the largest contract ever for a player with no MLB...
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Jackson Chourio - Agrees to record-breaking extension Chourio and the Brewers are expected to finalize an eight-year contract extension worth nearly $80 million Thursday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Impact The deal, which also includes two team options, is the largest contract ever for a player who has yet to reach the majors, easily topping Luis Robert's six-year, $50 million pact. Chourio, 19, began the 2023 season at Double-A Biloxi and finished it at Triple-A Nashville, slashing .283/.338/.467 with 22 home runs and 44 stolen bases between the two stops. The feeling is that this agreement greatly enhances Chourio's chances of being on the Brewers' Opening Day roster, if not cinching them.
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers Reportedly 'Enamored' With All-Star Trade Candidate Corbin Burnes The Dodgers are in need of a front-line ace this winter.
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Orioles' Félix Bautista, Brewers' Devin Williams win MLB's Reliever of the Year awards
Baltimore’s Félix Bautista is the unanimous winner of the Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year Award. Milwaukee’s Devin Willi...NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Baltimore's Félix Bautista and Milwaukee's Devin Williams win MLB's Reliever of the Year Awards
Baltimore’s Félix Bautista is the unanimous winner of the Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year Award and Milwaukee’s Devin Williams won the Trevor Hoffman National L...NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rosenthal: Brewers discussing deal with top prospect Jackson Chourio that could influence team's direction The deal for Chourio would establish a new standard for players with zero major-league experience who already were under team control.
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MLB offseason trade candidates: 9 pitchers who could be dealt
Ranking the top starting pitchers that could be traded this winter and which teams might be interested in them.NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Rosenthal: Interest in free-agent Brandon Woodruff, plus Braves likely planning another move Brandon Woodruff’s likely destination is a high-revenue team willing to entertain greater risk.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Can Woodruff's Fit Mets' Long-Term Plans? Brandon Woodruff is now a free agent after the Milwaukee Brewers chose to non-tender him on Friday.
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Phillies Can Pounce On Woodruff in FA Milwaukee’s release of Brandon Woodruff allows teams like the Phillies to roll the dice of a pitcher that could help them in the future.
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
MLB non-tender deadline: 10 most interesting players added to baseball's free-agent pool Which of the new free agents might move the needle this offseason? Here are 10 of Friday’s most interesting non-tenders.
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Brewers non-tender rehabbing RHP Brandon Woodruff Sep 23, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) throws a pitch against the Miami Marlins during...
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Brewers make tough decision to non-tender pitcher Brandon Woodruff Brandon Woodruff's October shoulder surgery and impending free agency after the 2024 season led the Brewers to non-tender the pitcher.
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
New York Yankees Pull Off Early Trade with Brewers for Outfielders The New York Yankees have traded Jake Bauers to the Milwaukee Brewers for two prospects.
NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Brandon Woodruff becomes free agent after Brewers fail to offer contract
Brandon Woodruff wasn’t offered a contract by the Milwaukee Brewers by Friday’s deadline, making the two-time All-Star right-handed pitcher a free agent as he recovers from surgery...NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jake Bauers - Dealt to Brewers The Yankees traded Bauers to Milwaukee on Friday in exchange for Jace Avina and Brian Sanchez.
Impact With a .211 batting average and .663 OPS through four seasons in the majors, Bauers has yet to establish himself as a threat at the plate. However, with no remaining minor-league options, he figures to be firmly in the running for the Brewers' first base job, and his ability to man the corner outfield positions could land him a bench spot if he doesn't start.
NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
