Brewers prepare for postseason as top team in MLB; seek title
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 9:08 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers, who achieved a franchise-best 103 wins in the regular season, enter the playoffs as strong contenders. Having previously suffered early exits, the team is urged to shift their mindset and embrace their status as favorites. Manager Pat Murphy emphasizes that the Brewers should no longer see themselves as underdogs. Milwaukee aims for a deeper playoff run after advancing to the NLCS last season before losing to the Dodgers.
- •Brewers finished regular season with a franchise record 103 wins
- •Team looks to overcome past playoff shortcomings
- •Manager Pat Murphy calls for a shift in mindset
- •Brewers advanced to NLCS last season before losing to Dodgers
- •Franchise seeks first World Series title
- 9:08 PMCBS MLB — A plea to the Brewers this postseason: Act like the final boss, not 'The Little Engine That Could'
"Milwaukee was the best team in baseball in the regular season, and now it's time to act like it in the playoffs
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