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10 things to know about the Brewers before they play for their first World Series title

The Milwaukee Brewers are set to compete in their first World Series in forty years, having defeated the two-time defending Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series to avenge a previous sweep. Entering the Fall Classic as the top-ranked team in baseball over the last six and a half months, Milwaukee will face either the Cleveland Guardians or the Tampa Bay Rays.

The squad features Jacob Misiorowski, who leads the major leagues in ERA, WHIP, strikeouts, and fastball velocity reaching 105.5 mph, while opponents batted just .157 against him during the regular season. Key position players include 22-year-old Jackson Chourio, Platinum Glove winner Brice Turang, and catcher William Contreras, who is currently enjoying the most effective postseason hitting of any active player.

Christian Yelich, recently named the first player-captain in franchise history, also remains a fan favorite despite a decline from his earlier MVP-caliber performance.

Manager Pat Murphy, who assumed the role in 2024 after serving as a bench coach since 2015, is the heavy favorite to claim a third consecutive National League Manager of the Year award. Murphy previously held front office positions with the San Diego Padres and spent decades coaching at the collegiate level before joining Milwaukee.

His current tenure has been marked by significant success, culminating in the team's deep playoff run and their status as the division's dominant unit for the majority of the season.

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