The Milwaukee Brewers are an American professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the National League Central division. The Brewers are named for the city's association with the brewing industry. Since 2001, they have played their home games at American Family Field, which has a seating capacity of 41,900. The team was founded in 1969 as the Seattle Pilots, an expansion team of the American League, in Seattle, Washington. The Pilots played their home games at Sick's Stadium. After only one season, the team relocated to Milwaukee, becoming known as the Brewers and playing their home games at Milwaukee County Stadium. In 1998, the Brewers joined the National League. They are the only franchise to play in four different divisions since the advent of divisional play in Major League Baseball in 1969. They are also one of two current MLB franchises to switch leagues in the modern era, the other being the Houston Astros.
| Retired numbers | 1, 4, 19, 34, 44, 42 |
| World Series titles (0) | None |
| NL Pennants (0) | None |
| AL Pennants (1) | 1982 |
| NL Central Division titles (2) | 2011, 2018 |
| AL East Division titles (2) | 1981, 1982 |
| Wild card berths (3) | 2008, 2019, 2020 |
| Owner(s) | Mark Attanasio |
| Manager | Craig Counsell |
| General Manager | Matt Arnold |
| President of Baseball Operations | David Stearns |
About Milwaukee Brewers
MLB franchise that spent its first year in Seattle before moving to Milwaukee. The team reached the World Series in 1982.
Achievement of Milwaukee Brewers
While the team was a member of the American League from 1969 to 1997, they spent time playing in each of the three divisions. In 1998, they moved to the National League.
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Latest information about Milwaukee Brewers updated on July 28 2021.
