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The Milwaukee Brewers have arguably one of the best players at his position in the National League, and he's anticipated to have another great season. The Brewers are off to a slow start to the 2025 season, but there's hope the club will turn things around as the campaign rolls on.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / April 2

'He’s Just Scratching the Surface;' Milwaukee Brewers Manager Raves About the Next Player Fans Will Want Signed to an Extension

The Milwaukee Brewers finally have their first win of the 2025 MLB season following their 5-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Rookie

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 27

Milwaukee Brewers: 3 Studs and Duds from Opening Day Loss to Yankees

The Milwaukee Brewers started the 2025 MLB regular season with a 4-2 loss against the New York Yankees on Thursday. Prior to the game, ESPN’s broadcast gave an emotional tribute to long-time Brewers radio voice Bob Uecker, who passed away at the age of 90 this past January.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / March 25

The Joy and Value of William Contreras Stepping in the Bucket

There are many fun things about watching William Contreras hit. He makes wonderful adjustments within games, and within at-bats. He selects strategic moments at which to exploit the positioning of the defense by shoving the ball effortlessly through an open hole on the right side of the infield.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / March 18

'It Wore on Him Mentally': William Contreras and the Challenge of the Long Season

Want to see the last time in 2024 that William Contreras pulled a ball with a launch angle over 1°? No? Too bad. Here it is, anyway. Contreras Yank.mp4 At the time, you'd never have guessed that he wouldn't pull a ball in the air again all season.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

The Murphy/Contreras Trade Hasn’t Worked Out Thus Far for Atlanta

Atlanta Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos has an airtight resumé as one of the top executives in baseball. He has become a beloved figure among fans for his moxie and shrewd decision-making, pulling the team out of one of its darkest eras and building a perennially contending roster in his nearly eight years at the helm in Atlanta.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Field Level Media / February 19

Cardinals' muscled-up Willson Contreras swinging for fences

Willson Contreras is casting a broader shadow in St. Louis Cardinals' camp this spring, physical modifications resulting from a weight-room regimen he adopted to bulk up for a move to first base.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 17

ESPN's Insider Has Ringing Endorsement For Brewers' William Contreras

The Milwaukee Brewers have some seriously high-end talent. Milwaukee somehow has become underrated despite winning the National League Central for two straight years and three of the last four campaigns.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 12

Brewers' William Contreras Makes Huge Jump In MLB Top 100 Ranking

The Milwaukee Brewers certainly are fortunate to have William Contreras on the roster. The 27-year-old is entering his third season with Milwaukee and clearly is one of the best catchers in baseball.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 1

Brewers Avoid Distraction, Agree To New Deal With William Contreras

The Milwaukee Brewers seemingly have avoided a big distraction. One thing that is difficult about the Major League Baseball offseason is arbitration. There are plenty of players across the league who are arbitration-eligible meaning that the player and the team submit salary numbers for the following season.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Athlon Sports / February 1

Brewers Avoid Arbitration With Star Catcher, Lock in Deal for 2025 Season

The Milwaukee Brewers have avoided an arbitration hearing with All-Star catcher William Contreras, settling on a $6 million salary for the 2025 season. The deal also includes a $12 million club option for 2026, with a $100,000 buyout, ensuring Contreras remains under team control for another year.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Fastball on SI / February 1

Milwaukee Brewers Avoid Arbitration with William Contreras with Creative Contract

According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Milwaukee Brewers have avoided an arbitration hearing with standout catcher William Contreras. Feinsand posted the following on social media: William Contreras and the Brewers have settled to avoid arbitration, per source.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Field Level Media / January 31

Brewers All-Star C William Contreras agrees to one-year deal

Milwaukee Brewers All-Star catcher William Contreras agreed to a one-year, $6.1 million deal on Friday to avoid salary arbitration, according to MLB.com.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 31

Brewers avoid arbitration with one of their top players

In his two seasons in Milwaukee, he has slashed .285/.366/.462 for a wRC+ of 128.

The MLB players who have played in the most career games

The 'MLB managers of the year' quiz

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 28

Brewers' William Contreras Projected To Have All-Star-Level Season In 2025

The Milwaukee Brewers haven't added many pieces this offseason, but they still have some of the top talent in the National League. Milwaukee is loaded with exciting, young talent, and one player who stands out among the rest is All-Star catcher William Contreras.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 17

Ranking the 10 best players in NL Central

Here is our top-10 ranking of the best of the best in the NL Central.

Cubs avoid arbitration with Gold Glove acquisition

Pirates acquire struggling pitcher from Blue Jays

Notable ex-Astros champion signs with NL team

Who are the best MLB switch-hitters of all time?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

Milwaukee Brewers News / Fastball on SI / January 10

Here's How Far Apart William Contreras and Milwaukee Brewers Were in Arbitration Process

Milwaukee Brewers All-Star catcher William Contreras and the team will head to arbitration court after the two sides failed to come to a contract agreement before Thursday's deadline.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / December 3

New information emerges surrounding William Contreras trade

When the Braves included Contreras in a three-team trade that netted Sean Murphy, many Atlanta fans were left scratching their heads.

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

The '2022 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 9

Drake Baldwin makes the future at catcher very intriguing

The Braves organization has produced some amazing catchers over the last several years. Unfortunately, they don’t play for the home team in Atlanta. William Contreras was traded for Sean Murphy a couple of offseasons ago.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker / August 29

Watch: Brewers catcher steals home

It’s never good when an opposing player steals home against you. When it’s the opposing catcher, that's downright embarrassing.

Brewers back Freddy Peralta with 5-run 5th to down Giants

Top Three Rookie Of The Year Candidates

The hardest-throwing pitchers in MLB

The 'Left-handed Cy Young winners' quiz

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 14

Brewers’ William Contreras gets eye-opening ‘best hitting catcher’ take

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras is having an incredible season at the plate. While leading the Brewers to the top of the NL Central, Contreras as quietly become one of the best catchers in the sport.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 2

MLB HR props for Tue. 7/2: Everything points to dingers at Wrigley

That's how you start the week off strong! We cashed our ticket on William Contreras to go yard on Monday night, and we're hunting down another winner for Tuesday night's MLB slate.

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