{
  "id": 13692080,
  "title": "'Who doesn't like beer?' How Brewers owner fell in love with Milwaukee | Exclusive",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/who-doesnt-like-beer-how-brewers-owner-fell-in-love-with-milwaukee",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T10:06:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/doesnt-beer-brewers-owner-fell-100639291.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mark Attanasio, the owner of the Milwaukee Brewers, now lives in downtown Milwaukee with his wife Debbie. When he bought the team in 2005, they were struggling, with no postseason appearances since 1982. Today, the Brewers are a dominant force, reaching the postseason eight out of nine years, winning four consecutive division titles, and having the best record in baseball for the past two seasons.\n\nDespite having a payroll $200 million less than the Dodgers, the Brewers have become a fan favorite in Milwaukee. Owner Attanasio attributes their success to the city's support, stating that \"Who doesn't like beer and brews? Who doesn't like a team called the Brewers? Who doesn't like Pat Murphy? Who doesn't like Christian Yelich?\" He believes that the more people support the team, the better their performance becomes.\n\nAttanasio was initially nervous about purchasing the team, having never been to Milwaukee before. However, he fell in love with the city after visiting for his brother's wedding in 1999. Upon acquiring the Brewers, he was immediately embraced by the community, with strangers greeting him warmly. He recalls a sanitation truck driver stopping to welcome him and shake his hand.\n\nWhile the Brewers have faced resistance from fans who want a larger payroll and have traded some key players, Attanasio remains committed to the team's success. He believes that small market teams like the Brewers can compete with larger franchises if they have the support of their community.",
  "summary": "Brewers owner has ushered in a true golden era for Milwaukee baseball.",
  "key_points": [
    "Mark Attanasio bought Milwaukee Brewers in 2005, team struggling then.",
    "Brewers now dominant force, eight postseason appearances in nine years.",
    "Attanasio's love for Milwaukee city and fans fuels team's success."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}