Inside the Milwaukee Brewers’ quest for a dynasty

Inside the Milwaukee Brewers' quest for a dynasty. Bob Nightengale USA TODAY.

Key points

• Yes, like their soon-to-be Cy Young winner who won Game 5; Misiorowski is 24.
• Oh, and if their rivals aren't envious enough, Chourio is locked up through 2033, signing an eight-year, $82 million contract.
• "I don't want to say a weight was lifted off my shoulders, '' he said, "but this certainly takes the sting off of Game 7 in 1982.
• Brewers manager Pat Murphy even brought up ideas for next season before their Game 4 before Arnold jokingly scolded him.
• The next time Cubs' fans come to Milwaukee, or the next time Brewers' fans come to Wrigley Field, he informed them, don't hold back.

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Milwaukee Brewers, their bodies drenched in celebratory liquid, pieces of confetti still clinging to their hair, chugged beers, sprayed champagne, sang, danced and screamed Wednesday night into the early morning Thursday, acting as they were at a fraternity rage party.

It had been 57 years, and finally, here they were sitting atop the world, beating the Tampa Bay Rays, 4-1, and winning four of five games in the best-of-seven series. The Brewers are your 2026 World Series champions.

Hall of Famer Robin Yount, his eyes moist, and his throat raw, was hugging everyone he could find, personally thanking them for bringing home the World Series that eluded him 44 years ago when they lost the 1982 World Series.

"I don't want to say a weight was lifted off my shoulders, '' he said, "but this certainly takes the sting off of Game 7 in 1982. It's been a long time coming. A long time of wondering if it would ever happen.

There was a lot of disappointment that we didn't pull it off before, but I've always had hope that while I was still here, I would see a Brewers' team win. They indicated the world they can do it.''.

Christian Yelich, the first captain in Brewers' history, fought back tears talking regarding what this moment meant for the city of Milwaukee and the state of Wisconsin.

"When we obtained that last out, I blacked out, '' Yelich stated. "I don't know what happened. When we obtained on that stage, I was looking up, taking that all in, then. I'm seeing a stadium with all Brewers' fans, and we're sitting on stage that notes, 'World Series champions.'

It felt like a movie honestly. It's been a long time coming. There's been some good moments, some tough moments, but it's all been worth it. I can't wait to bring that trophy back home to Milwaukee.''.

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Brewers alumni like Hall of Famers Paul Molitor and CC Sabathia, former MVP Ryan Braun, former home run champion Prince Fielder and seven-year Brewer veteran Billy Hall, high-fived and hugged.

Former Brewers GM Doug Melvin and assistant Gord Ash. This person ushered in the winning culture in Milwaukee, were giddy taking pictures with friends and family on the field, believing this day would eventually come, and praying they'd still be alive to see it.

And there was Matt Arnold, the Brewers president of baseball operations. This person grew up an Oakland A's fan, and was familiar with all of the heartache of postseason failures, saying he planned to pull an all-nighter.

Sure, why not keep partying until it was time to fly out to Milwaukee for a Friday parade that's projected to draw 400, 000 residents, igniting one of the greatest celebrations in Milwaukee history? I wish I could keep enjoying myself, '' Arnold remarked. What do you mean?

"I've obtained work to do, '' he stated, without cracking a smile. "I'm not kidding. The offseason starts. We can't obtain comfortable. I'm already thinking regarding what we have to do.

"Certainly, you enjoy these moments, but if you want to do this every year, you've obtained to be on your toes. We obtained teams that are going to want to hunt us down. If we don't put in the work now, we won't be back. "And we plan to be back.''.

Can we obtain one more win, and talk concerning what we're going to do next year?''. So they waited a day.

While the celebration was happening, and champagne was stinging their eyes, the Brewers organization let the world in on a scary secret. They're not going away. They plan on being back. Again. And again. And again.

"I don't see why not, '' remarked Jacob Misiorowski. This person will become the first pitcher to win a clinching World Series game and earn the Cy Young award in the same season since Orel Hershsier for the 1988 Los Angeles Dodgers. "I mean, this is a lot of fun to be winning World Series championships and celebrating popping champagne. Why stop?''.

For context, the Chicago Cubs don't want to hear this type of talk. Neither do the St. Louis Cardinals. Cincinnati Reds. Or anyone else in the National League Central. Not Atlanta, the New York Mets, or even the powerful Los Angeles Dodgers, either.

For context, the way the Brewers view it, they are in the infancy of a genuine dynasty.

In the words of Brewers closer Trevor Megill, We're not going anywhere. We'll be back. Really, we're just getting began.''.

Oh yeah, and he provided a little advice to those long-suffering devoted Brewers' fans.

Notably, the next time Cubs' fans come to Milwaukee, or the next time Brewers' fans come to Wrigley Field, he informed them, don't hold back.

"Let everyone know in Chicago, '' Megill said, "we obtained a ring now.''. And bragging rights that could last a generation.

Notably, the Brewers not only have won as plenty of World Series championships in the last 118 years as the Cubs, but they have completely dominated the division, winning four NL Central titles and five in the last six years.

And why it may be silly to say the Brewers can actually improve after winning an MLB-leading 103 games, with 11 more postseason victories, the truth is that they still are young, talented, have the game's best farm system and have only one key free agent in first baseman Jake Bauers.

So why wouldn't they create the postseason an annual get-together, with the same lofty expectations as the Dodgers or Yankees? World Series or bust!

"You know we're going to try to improve the team from here, '' Brewers owner Mark Attanasio said, "which 103 wins and then 11 in the postseason is going to be pretty hard to improve on. But that'll be the goal.''.

Attanasio, whose team earned regarding an extra $25 million in postseason revenue by winning the World Series, and is raking in record profits from merchandise sales, surely will see a massive boost in attendance next year. Season-ticket sales are projected to soar from this year's total of 14, 200 total, and for perhaps the first time since 2011, the Brewers could draw three million fans.

So they not only have all of their talent coming back, and a plethora of prospects from baseball's top-ranked farm system, but they'll have funds if they wish to dip their toes into free agency, too.

Oh, maybe not Tarik Skubal funds, but capital to fill in a few holes.

"We're on the right side of ages, '' Attanasio remarked. "William Contreras is our MVP. He's 28 years, old, right? That's peak age. Garrett Mitchell is 28. Brice Turang is 26. I think most of the other guys are younger.''.

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Yes, like their soon-to-be Cy Young winner who won Game 5; Misiorowski is 24. Like their shortstop who became the first rookie in World Series history to produce six consecutive hits; Cooper Pratt is 22. Like their left fielder who tied Babe Ruth for the most hits in the first four game of the World Series; Jackson Chourio is 22. Like their reliever who had the greatest scoreless streak in postseason history; Aaron Ashby is 28.

Oh, and if their rivals aren't envious enough, Chourio is locked up through 2033, signing an eight-year, $82 million contract. Pratt just signed an eight-year, $50.75 million contract in spring training. Outfielder Luis Lara is in the first year of a seven-year, $31 million accord.

Notably, the Cubs and everyone else are going to see these talented, young players in their nightmares for years to come.

While teams are burdened with contracts they want to shed, and aging players who no longer perform to expectations, the Brewers don't have a single player guaranteed $100 million, with only $55.5 million left in Yelich's original nine-year, $215 million contract.

For now, inside the Milwaukee Brewers quest for a dynasty remains the part of the story worth watching, and further updates are likely as more details are confirmed.