Brewers Franchise Timeline

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Devin Williams became the third Brewers player overall and the first pitcher to win his league’s Rookie of the Year Award in 2020, taking that honor in the NL after yielding only one earned run all season and posting the highest strikeout rate in history for a pitcher who worked more than seven innings.
2022
  • After 20 seasons as Miller Park, the home of the Brewers is renamed American Family Field.
  • The Brewers make the postseason for the fourth straight year, extending a franchise record, as they go 95-67 to win the National League Central. The team would lose to the Braves, three games to one, in the National League Division Series.
  • For the third straight time (no game in 2020), the Brewers send a franchise-record five players to the All-Star Game: Corbin Burnes, Josh Hader, Omar Narváez, Freddy Peralta and Brandon Woodruff. It marked the first time in franchise history that the team had three or more pitchers selected.
  • The Brewers introduce Milwaukee Bucks star and reigning NBA Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo as a new member of the team’s ownership group on August 20.
  • Corbin Burnes (8ip, 1bb, 14k) and Josh Hader (1ip, 2k) combine for just the second no-hitter in franchise history as the Brewers get a 3-0 victory on September 11 in Cleveland.
  • Ryan Braun officially announces his retirement on September 14. The team honors Braun in an on-field ceremony prior to their game with the Mets on September 26.
  • Corbin Burnes joins Rollie Fingers (1981) and Pete Vuckovich (1982) as just the third pitcher in franchise history to win the Cy Young Award. Burnes becomes the first Brewer to ever lead his league in ERA. His 2.43 ERA led the Major Leagues.
2021
  • After 20 seasons as Miller Park, the home of the Brewers is renamed American Family Field.
  • The Brewers make the postseason for the fourth straight year, extending a franchise record, as they go 95-67 to win the National League Central. The team would lose to the Braves, three games to one, in the National League Division Series.
  • For the third straight time (no game in 2020), the Brewers send a franchise-record five players to the All-Star Game: Corbin Burnes, Josh Hader, Omar Narváez, Freddy Peralta and Brandon Woodruff. It marked the first time in franchise history that the team had three or more pitchers selected.
  • The Brewers introduce Milwaukee Bucks star and reigning NBA Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo as a new member of the team’s ownership group on August 20.
  • Corbin Burnes (8ip, 1bb, 14k) and Josh Hader (1ip, 2k) combine for just the second no-hitter in franchise history as the Brewers get a 3-0 victory on September 11 in Cleveland.
  • Ryan Braun officially announces his retirement on September 14. The team honors Braun in an on-field ceremony prior to their game with the Mets on September 26.
  • Corbin Burnes joins Rollie Fingers (1981) and Pete Vuckovich (1982) as just the third pitcher in franchise history to win the Cy Young Award. Burnes becomes the first Brewer to ever lead his league in ERA. His 2.43 ERA led the Major Leagues.
2020
  • Christian Yelich signs a nine-year contract on March 6, which runs through the 2028 season with a mutual option for 2029.
  • In a season shortened to 60 games - beginning July 24 - due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Brewers (29-31) qualify for the postseason for the third straight year, a feat previously never accomplished in franchise history. The team would go on
    to lose to the Dodgers in two games in the National League Wild Card Series.
  • The three-game series with St. Louis to begin the home schedule at Miller Park from July 31-August 2 is postponed due to multiple positive COVID-19 test results for the Cardinals.
  • Ryan Braun plays his 14th and final season - all with the Brewers - ending his career as the all-time franchise leader in HR (352) and among the top three in nearly every other major offensive category.
  • The Brewers and Reds elect not to play on August 26 in an effort to draw attention to racial injustice issues.
  • Alec Mills throws the fourth no-hitter ever against the Brewers as the Cubs win, 12-0, on September 13 at Miller Park.
  • Devin Williams is named National League Rookie of the Year, becoming the third Brewer ever to win the award as he joins Pat Listach (1992 - AL) and Ryan Braun (2007). Williams also wins 2020 National League Reliever of the Year.
  • Matt Arnold is promoted to vice president and general manager on November 19. David Stearns remains with the organization as president of baseball operations.
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