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Milner was charged with a blown save during the Cubs' 7-6 extra-inning win over the Reds on Wednesday after giving up a run on one hit and one walk while striking out one batter in the ninth inning.
The Cubs initially turned to Corbin Martin to protect the team's 4-2 lead in the ninth, but Milner had to be brought in after the former gave up a solo homer before loading the bases. Milner struck out the first batter he faced but ended up allowing three runs to cross the plate (two inherited), which was enough for him to be tagged with the blown save. He shouldn't see many more save opportunities this season, as Daniel Palencia is the Cubs' preferred closer after recently coming off the 15-day IL.
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Cubs' Hoby Milner: Secures first 2026 save
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Milner struck out the only batter he faced to record a save in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Padres.
The Cubs got 1.2 innings from Ben Brown following seven strong frames by starter Jameson Taillon, but when the Padres pinch hit lefty Gavin Sheets with two outs in the ninth, Chicago countered with the southpaw Milner. San Diego then went to the bench again and sent out Ramon Laureano, though Milner was up to the task. It was the reliever's first save of the season and just his second at the MLB level. With all of Daniel Palencia (lat), Riley Martin (elbow), Caleb Thielbar (hamstring) and Hunter Harvey (triceps) out, Milner has had to step into a more prominent role, and he's responded with a 2.40 ERA and 0.93 WHIP across 15 innings so far.
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Cubs' Hoby Milner: Pitching well so far
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Through 13 appearances this season, Milner has a 2.70 ERA and 1.05 WHIP out of Chicago's bullpen.
Milner served up a solo home run across an inning of relief Sunday, but it's still been a good start to the season for the veteran lefty. He's logged 10 scoreless outings in his 13 appearances overall and has recorded two holds as well. However, Milner has tallied only three strikeouts over 13.1 innings, and his lack of swing-and-miss stuff gives him a smaller margin of error compared to other relievers.
The Cubs signed Milner to a one-year, $3.75 million contract Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Milner will be reunited with manager Craig Counsell, who he pitched for in three of his four years with the Brewers. The left-handed reliever spent the 2025 campaign with the Rangers, collecting a 3.84 ERA, 51.4 percent groundball rate and 58:21 K:BB over 70.1 frames.
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Rangers' Hoby Milner: Remains unscored upon
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Milner struck out two over a scoreless inning in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Mariners.
Milner made a sixth consecutive scoreless appearance to open the season. He's allowed three hits and walked one while striking out eight over seven innings.
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Rangers' Hoby Milner: Credited with win vs. Boston
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Milner (1-0) picked up the win in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Red Sox. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out a batter across 1.1 scoreless frames.
Tyler Mahle was lifted in the second inning after tossing 61 pitches, and the Rangers turned to its bullpen for the rest of Saturday's contest. Milner was called upon in the fourth inning to record the final out, and he was able to get through the fifth inning unscathed after giving up a walk and a single. The left-hander joined Texas on a one-year deal in December after finishing the 2024 regular season with a 4.73 ERA in 61 outings for Milwaukee, and he should primarily work as a middle reliever.
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Rangers' Hoby Milner: Headed to Texas
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The Rangers signed Milner to a one-year deal Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Milner will head to Texas after spending the last four seasons with the Brewers, most recently producing a 4.73 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 64 strikeouts over 64.2 innings in 61 appearances during 2024. The left-hander is just one season removed from a 2023 campaign in which he had an impressive 1.82 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with 59 punchouts over 64.1 innings with the Brewers, and he'll look to get closer to that form in 2025 with the Rangers.
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Hoby Milner: Dropped by Brewers
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The Brewers non-tendered Milner on Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
After a dominant 2023 campaign that saw Milner put up a 1.82 ERA and 0.96 WHIP, Milner's performance declined drastically, as he finished the 2024 regular season with a 4.73 ERA and 1.19 WHIP through 64.2 innings. The 33-year-old should still be able to attract attention from teams in need of bullpen depth, though his days of working in high-leverage situations are likely behind him.
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Brewers' Hoby Milner: Back from injured list
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The Brewers activated Milner (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Milner recently made two scoreless rehab appearances to clear the way for his return to the Brewers' bullpen. He has been sidelined since mid-August due to a left shoulder impingement.
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Brewers' Hoby Milner: Rehab assignment imminent
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Milner (shoulder) expects to begin a rehab assignment with High-A Wisconsin on Friday, MLB.com reports.
He would then make another appearance Sunday and could be activated after that. Milner has been sidelined since mid-August due to a left shoulder impingement.
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Brewers' Hoby Milner: Lands on injured list
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The Brewers placed Milner on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a left shoulder impingement.
It's unclear when the injured surfaced for Milner, but manager Pat Murphy noted that the southpaw was experiencing a loss of range of motion and strength, according to Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin. The injury likely contributed to Milner's recent struggles, as he had surrendered five runs over two frames in his last two outings. The left-hander will be eligible to be reinstated in late August, though it's unclear how long he's expected to be sidelined.
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Brewers' Hoby Milner: Opening Tuesday
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Milner will start Tuesday's game against the Rangers, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
The left-hander will make the first start of his MLB career Tuesday before turning things over to primary pitcher Bryse Wilson after an inning or two. Milner has struggled in his past six outings with nine earned runs allowed after posting a 2.87 ERA in his first 30 appearances of the campaign.
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Brewers' Hoby Milner: Picks up first save
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Milner walked one and struck out two batters in one inning Friday. He earned a save against the Cardinals.
Milner took the mound with a 2-1 lead in the 10th inning and finished off the contest despite having runners at first and third. It was the 33-year-old's first career MLB save. He's produced a 7:3 K:BB with a 4.15 ERA through 8.2 innings this season. Milner still appears to be outside the Brewers' main closer committee at this time.
The Brewers and Milner avoided arbitration Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year, $2.05 million contract, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Milner had been eligible for arbitration for the second time. The left-handed reliever is coming off his best season in the big leagues, having collected a 1.82 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 59:13 K:BB over 64.1 innings. Milner should be the primary left-handed setup man ahead of closer Devin Williams in 2024.
Brewers' Hoby Milner: Another scoreless appearance
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Milner tossed a scoreless eighth inning in Tuesday's 7-3 victory over the Twins.
Milner got the eighth inning Tuesday with the Brewers up four runs, and he avoided allowing an earned run for the 49th time in 58 appearances this season. Milner is not working in a fantasy-friendly role, but he has been outstanding out of Milwaukee's bullpen, posting a 2.26 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 47:11 K:BB over 51.2 innings in 2023.
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Brewers' Hoby Milner: Stellar stretch continues
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Milner tossed a scoreless seventh inning in Monday's 3-2 victory over the Reds.
Milner did not earn a hold Monday, as the game was tied when he entered it. However, he did keep the opponent off the scoreboard, something he has now done 24 times over a 25-appearance stretch. There are relievers ahead of Milner on the depth chart, but expect manager Craig Counsell to keep turning to him in key spots.
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Brewers' Hoby Milner: Secures fifth hold
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Milner recorded two outs and picked up a hold in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Twins.
Milner entered Tuesday's contest in the seventh inning and maintained what was a 5-3 lead at the time, which earned him his fifth hold of the season. Milner owned a 4.50 ERA as recently as May 23, but thanks to 6.2 scoreless frames over his last seven appearances that mark now sits at 3.28.
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