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Each MLB team’s season success or failure?

By Nathaniel Reeves

Nov 1, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; Kansas City Royals center fielder Jarrod Dyson shows off the Commissioners Trophy to fans after defeating the New York Mets in game five of the World Series at Citi Field. The Royals win the World Series four games to one. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; Kansas City Royals center fielder Jarrod Dyson shows off the Commissioners Trophy to fans after defeating the New York Mets in game five of the World Series at Citi Field. The Royals win the World Series four games to one. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy (20) throws to first during the ninth inning to put out San Diego Padres second baseman Jedd Gyorko (not pictured) at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy (20) throws to first during the ninth inning to put out San Diego Padres second baseman Jedd Gyorko (not pictured) at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

68-94, 4th in NL Central

Despite a second half fade that cost them a postseason berth last year, Milwaukee entered the season believing it could build on a solid 82-80 campaign and compete in the NL Central. Instead, the Brewers posted their worst record since 2004 and third-worst mark in franchise history.

Milwaukee got off to a terrible start in April that it was never able to recover from. The Brewers went 5-17 in the season’s first month, leading to the firing of manager Ron Roenicke on May 3.

Injuries played a major role in the Brewers’ terrible season, particularly to Jonathan Lucroy. Lucroy was limited by toe injuries and a concussion all season long, posting 1.1 WAR in 93 games per FanGraphs one year after putting up MVP-like numbers.

Carlos Gomez also hit well below his normal level before being traded, while Jean Segura has been unable to revert to his 2013 form. The pitching regressed heavily as well, as veterans Kyle Loshe and Matt Garza posted ERA marks over 5.

There were at least a few positives, as the Brewers quickly recognized that this roster required a rebuild. Rookie pitcher Taylor Jungmann looks promising, and Milwaukee was able to sell off quite a few pieces at the deadline for decent returns. Still, it’s disappointing to know the window for this current group is closed.

Failure. Last summer’s collapse carried over into 2015, and now the Brewers face a rebuild in an intimidating division.

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