What happened: ESPN's Jeff Passan devoted a podcast episode to why the 2026 Brewers are as beloved as they are. He calls Milwaukee baseball's first small-market powerhouse.

Why it matters: Passan argues the Brewers can serve as the counterweight to the Dodgers that the sport needs, setting a small-market roster against baseball's biggest-spending club.

What to watch: Passan also published a separate feature on the Brewers' rally heaters.