NL Central: Shelby Miller lengthens the Brewers bullpen
Aug 9 2025
The Brewers have been on a borderline unreal pace as they've taken over the pole position in the National League from the Cubs. On June 1, Milwaukee had a 32-28 record and were 5.5 games back in the division. Entering play this weekend they are 70-44 with a four-game lead in the division. That's a 38-16 mark, good for a .704 winning percentage, over the last two months-plus.
They'll look to solidify that lead with trade deadline acquisition Shelby Miller joining the bullpen. Miller gives manager Pat Murphy some reliever depth, with one more pitcher who has closing experience at the end of games. Miller probably doesn't factor into the saves situation in Milwaukee immediately, especially with closer Trevor Megill having...
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