Brewers' Attanasio on Payroll, CBA, and Stability

On March 26, Milwaukee Brewer's owner, Mark Atinezio, revealed the team is facing a $20 million

hit this season from switching away from A. Regional Sports Network to handling their own TV

broadcasts through Major League Baseball's advanced media arm. This covers both loss revenue

and extra costs for in-house production. The financial strain did not lead to payroll cuts, though.

The Brewer's opened the year with a $129 million payroll of about 5% from last season's 123.

Million. That's modest compared to the typical 9% jump for teams reaching the lead championship

series. Atinezio pointed out that payroll ranked does not always dictate wins, noting the Brewer's

led the league in victories last year despite sitting, 23rd and spending. He credited smart

roster moves, young talent, and careful fits for keeping them competitive. Looking ahead,

Atinezio serves on the owner's labor committee, negotiating the next collective bargaining agreement.

He sees a potential salary cap and floor as a way to reallocate revenues, but stressed the

team will compete under any system, just as they have with. Seven playoff trips in eight years.

Front office stability remains a priority, with promotions for president of baseball operations,

Matt Arnold, and manager Pat Murphy, whose contract was. Extended for his success in developing

players and strong records. The Brewer's they focused on building from within to sustain their

edge. That's your update from Milwaukee Brewer's news today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story.