Elvin Rodriguez is making his Brewers debut on his birthday; Rodriguez turns 27 years old on March 31. Rodriguez spent all of last season in Japan with the Yakult Swallows, and he signed a one-year deal with a club option for 2026 with the Brewers this offseason.

Tuesday's game is at 6:40 PM, the first night game of the season for the Crew and the first start potentially of many for young Chad Patrick. With the openings in the Brewers rotation right now, a strong showing can earn Patrick many more chances throughout the season.

The Milwaukee Brewers play their home opener vs. the Kansas City Royals at 1:10 p.m. Monday at American Family Field. Here are the starting lineups.

The Brewers may need to find another excuse other than the torpedo bats for why they’ve struggled thus far into the season.

The bruised and battered Milwaukee Brewers are taking plenty of lumps on and off the field during the first week of the season.

After allowing 15 home runs in three games, the Brewers didn't make excuses: "It's not like some magical wood or anything else."