The Brewers, led by Christian Yelich, extend their win streak to 11 games on July 22, 2025. As they face the Mariners, will they make a trade for the pennant race?
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Eleven straight wins. The longest active streak in baseball. A razor-thin lead in the NL Central. As the Milwaukee Brewers battle the Mariners in Seattle tonight, they aren't just playing for win number twelve; they're playing at a crossroads. The team is white-hot, but with the July 31 trade deadline looming, every victory amplifies the biggest question in Beertown: How good can this team be, and what will it cost to find out?
The Brewers' 11-game win streak is the longest active streak in MLB, pushing their record to a stellar 60-40.
The Crew is simply on another level. Their current 11-game tear has them sitting at 60-40, desperately holding off a Chicago Cubs team that's just one game behind in the standings. This streak isn't a fluke; it's a testament to the club's resilience and depth. While veterans like Christian Yelich (.261 AVG, 19 HR, 66 RBI) provide the power, the lineup has been getting contributions from everyone, including the consistent Sal Frelick (.294 AVG). As they take the field against a tough Mariners squad led by slugger Cal Raleigh, the Brewers are looking to prove this incredible run is the new standard for the season's second half.
This dominant stretch couldn't have come at a more dramatic time. With the July 31 trade deadline just over a week away, the front office is facing immense pressure to make a move. An 11-game winning streak screams 'contender,' and contenders often add a key piece—a lockdown reliever, a power bat—for the October grind. But making a significant acquisition means parting with valuable assets from the future. The question for management is whether the current roster, which has proven it can dominate, is enough to win it all.
If the Brewers do decide to make a trade, they'll be dealing from a position of strength. Even after graduating superstar Jackson Chourio, Milwaukee's farm system remains ranked in the top 10 league-wide. This depth, built on smart drafting and international signings like co-Minor League Player of the Year Jesús Made, gives them options. Names being floated as potential trade chips include first baseman Blake Burke, who is hitting .303 in Advanced-A, and right-handed pitcher Coleman Crow, who has been lights out in the minors with a 2.51 ERA and a recent promotion to Triple-A. Trading promising players like them is a huge gamble, but it could be the final move that puts this team over the top.
Tonight's final score against the Mariners is just one piece of the puzzle. The bigger story is the one unfolding behind the scenes. Will the Brewers stand pat, trusting the chemistry that has sparked this incredible streak? Or will they push their chips to the center of the table, sacrificing a piece of their bright future for a chance at glory right now? The next nine days will define the 2025 Milwaukee Brewers. Fasten your seatbelts.
