How about these 2025 Brewers? Sporting the best record in MLB, the Brewers have taken the baseball world by storm, reeling off three separate win streaks of at least eight games and most recently winning a franchise-record 14 straight games to begin the month of August.

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy announced an update on two-time All-Star Brandon Woodruff after leaving a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates early.

Brandon Woodruff's short start was by design in Milwaukee's 12th straight win Aug. 13. Oh, and he has a nickname for the 2025 Brewers.

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The Chicago Cubs looked dead in the water following their 7-0 loss on Monday to the Milwaukee Brewers. The series opening loss put Craig Counsell's squad nine g

Milwaukee Brewers' starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a game, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

"Brandon Woodruff’s second live BP yesterday was 'a home run,' he said," McCalvy said. "Threw 26 pitches and touched 92 mph again. Recovered great. If the next few days go well, he could shave a ...

Brandon Woodruff (4-0, 2.06) starts for the Brewers and will be countered by Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (7-6, 4.44). The Cubs won Game 1, 6-4.