The Milwaukee Brewers do not spend a great deal of money in free agency. Instead, they have built their winning roster by developing their own talent into quality Major League players.

Yelich blasted 36 home runs in his MVP season and he followed that up with a remarkable 44-HR season. Strangely, he did not hit as many as 20 home runs in any of the next 5 seasons. He finally bested that figure last year when he hammered the ball over the fence 29 times.

The schedule didn't allow for the Brewers to utilize any major-league pitchers in their Cactus League opener Saturday, a 9-6 loss to the Guardians.

The Milwaukee Brewers have become known for their ability to develop pitchers at a rate incomparable in Major League Baseball. Of course, Jacob Misiorowski is the young arm that has gotten the most attention.

The Milwaukee Brewers need their young players to step up in a big way after trading Freddy Peralta, Caleb Durbin, and Isaac Collins this offseason.

The Milwaukee Brewers announced a new financial agreement that will impact the team for at least the next three seasons.

The Brewers didn't utilize any major-league pitchers and gave up three runs in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings in a loss to the Guardians.

Akil Baddoo, an outfielder who had many ups and downs with the Tigers, is seeking a fresh start with the Brewers.

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell provides an update on his health and any adjustments he has made for this season.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/brewers/onsi as Brewers Skipper Spotlights 21-Year-Old Speedster As MLB 'Darkhorse'. While the other Central teams bolstered their rosters, the Cardinals accomplished their offseason goal of flipping veterans for prospects.