04.08.2019: The Brewers are white-hot at 8-2 and a chat with Alex Wilson
The white-hot Milwaukee Brewers just sliced through the Reds and Cubs, and we're talking all about it. Journal Sentinel beat writer Todd Rosiak joins JR Radcliffe to discuss the team with the league's best record. The Josh Hader Experience is incredible, but is it sustainable? What would the return of Jeremy Jeffress mean for the shape of the bullpen? Which of the three young guns in the rotati...
33m Apr 08, 2019
33m
04.01.2019: Christian Yelich lights up Milwaukee in a homestand for the ages
Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak discusses the white-hot start of Christian Yelich (four homers in four games? Seriously?) and the other memorable moments of the first 2019 homestand, including a Lorenzo Cain catch and a Josh Hader inning that will be talked about for a while. Could the Brewers attempt to sign Yelich to a long-term deal, contributing to a hot trend of stars signing extensions...
39m Apr 01, 2019
39m
03.26.2019: Injuries shake up the bullpen and get set for opening day
Journal Sentinel beat reporter Tom Haudricourt checks in one last time before opening day Thursday, looking at the state of the Brewers before St. Louis arrives in town March 28. Injuries have shaken up the bullpen to a degree; are we giving up hope on a Craig Kimbrel acquisition? What should we know about newcomer Alex Wilson? How does Mike Moustakas look manning second base? What are the stor...
24m Mar 26, 2019
24m
03.19.2019: Should we be worried about the Brewers rotation?
With 10 days to go before opening day in Milwaukee, Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt swings by to deliver his state of the Brewers, including whether or not we should be concerned about the struggles of the starting pitchers. Plus: the latest on Jimmy Nelson, the likelihood of Craig Kimbrel becoming this year's late-arrival reliever, Baker Mayfield in camp and how the new rules might impac...
27m Mar 19, 2019
27m
03.04.2019: Spring training rundown thus far, including Jimmy Nelson, Bobby Wahl and Hernan Perez
Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to chat Spring Training, including Jimmy Nelson getting back into the swing of things after a year sidelined by injury. How does news that Bobby Wahl has a torn ACL impact the bullpen? What does Tom make of Josh Tomlin and some of the up-and-coming players in camp? And after three homers in 10 spring games, we have to ask: Is 2019 go...
24m Mar 04, 2019
24m
Special episode: A look back at the Wisconsin Badgers 2000 run to the Final Four with Dick Bennett and players from the team
Nearly two decades ago, the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team made an improbable run to the Final Four and set the table for a cycle of success that featured 19 consecutive appearances in the NCAA Tournament for a program that was seldom a qualifier for the Big Dance beforehand. Hear from players on that team -- Mike Kelley, Andy Kowske, Mark Vershaw, Jon Bryant and Maurice Linton -- as w...
54m Feb 21, 2019
54m
02.19.2019: Mike Moustakas is returning to the Brewers; here's your first spring report
Brewers beat reporters Tom Haudricourt and Todd Rosiak join host JR Radcliffe to discuss the Brewers re-signing infielder Mike Moustakas and the decision to start him out at second base instead of third. What makes him a fit for this team, what does it mean for the prospect second basemen in the organization (and Cory Spangenburg and Eric Thames), and is this finally the last of the Brewers pre...
30m Feb 19, 2019
30m
01.31.2019: Jimmy Nelson, Dallas Keuchel and farewell to "Miller Park"
Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe in the aftermath of Brewers On Deck, discussing Rosiak's conversation with starter Jimmy Nelson and the 2017 ace's expectation to return to the rotation – and become the Opening Day starter. David Stearns and Rick Schlesinger got promoted, Miller Park will go by another name in 2021, rumors have circulated about free-agent pitcher Dallas...
23m Jan 31, 2019
23m
01.10.2019: Brewers sign Yasmani Grandal in free-agent splash
The Brewers reeled in a big fish on Wednesday, signing former Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal to a one-year free-agent deal. Journal Sentinel Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt stops by to talk all about it, from the surprising length of the contract and what it means for the other catchers on the roster to what makes Grandal such a special option for the Brewers. He was pretty bad in the NL...
27m Jan 11, 2019
27m
01.08.2019: Do the Brewers have interest in Madison Bumgarner?
Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt checks in to discuss a number of recent moves by the Brewers, including trades that sent Keon Broxton to the Mets and Domingo Santana to the Mariners. What does Tom make of the reported interest that the Brewers have in San Francisco ace lefty Madison Bumgarner? Do the Brewers still have another move left to make? Is the infield settled? How does the Brewer...
28m Jan 08, 2019
28m
12.07.2018: Winter Meetings begin Monday; will the Brewers be seeking a second baseman?
In this Winter Meetings edition of the Brewers podcast, Journal Sentinel beat reporter Tom Haudricourt gives a sense of where the Brewers stand heading into what typically marks a significant time in the MLB offseason in terms of player movement. Will the Brewers be standing pat or perhaps seeking to fill a void at second base now that Jonathan Schoop has been non-tendered? What does that decis...
28m Dec 07, 2018
28m
11.16.2018: Christian Yelich is the MVP and Craig Counsell is runner-up for manager of the year
Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the Baseball Writers Association of America votes for manager of the year and MVP, where Craig Counsell finished second and Christian Yelich won, as expected. They look back at Yelich's September for the ages, the determining factors to his win and that Jan. 25 evening when the team acquired him in the first place. Where ...
41m Nov 16, 2018
41m
11.05.2018: Some early stat projections for 2019, plus a chat about the 1957 Braves with Bob Buege and 1982 Brewers with Jim Gantner
Journal Sentinel writer Curt Hogg offers some early projections for the 2019 Brewers season and breaks down some key takeaways. Should we expect regression from Christian Yelich? Where can the Brewers best upgrade? Is Jesus Aguilar's power for real? Which player might surprise you as one who projects very well in 2019? Then, host JR Radcliffe chats with Bob Buege (32:00), president of the Milw...
1hr 4m Nov 05, 2018
1hr 4m
10.29.2018: Who's coming back, who's moving on? Plus: a chat with Rich Donnelly
Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss which players who should be back in 2019, and which players will be moving on. Among those discussed: Mike Moustakas, Jonathan Schoop, Erik Kratz, Chase Anderson, Xavier Cedeno, Dan Jennings, Matt Albers, Stephen Vogt and Eric Thames. Also, what are Craig Counsell's chances for Manager of the Year? Todd had a vote! Speaking o...
53m Oct 29, 2018
53m
10.22.2018: It all ends in Game 7 heartbreak for Brewers
Journal Sentinel beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to look back at the end of the 2018 season, a Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. What elements stood in Milwaukee's path to the World Series, and which players truly rose to the occasion? It's not a full-fledged look at the offseason yet, but what are the most intriguing storylines ahead for this ballclub? ...
24m Oct 22, 2018
24m
10.18.2018: It all comes down to this in Game 6 (and 7?), plus a chat with Lane Grindle
The Milwaukee Brewers return home needing back-to-back wins to reach the World Series after falling behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the series, 3-2. The series resumes Friday, with the hope of extending it to Saturday. Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss Milwaukee's unusual maneuver to start Wade Miley and use him for one batter Wednesday, as well as the dirt...
40m Oct 18, 2018
40m
10.14.2018: Brewers split at Miller Park; should Brewers be worried or relieved? Plus: a chat with Travis Shaw
The Brewers experienced some highs and lows at Miller Park in the first two games of the National League Championship Series. Brewers beat reporters Tom Haudricourt and Lori Nickel join host JR Radcliffe to discuss the series, tied 1-1 and heading to LA. What to make of reliever Jeremy Jeffress; is he struggling or unlucky? What's the outlook now that the team's 12-game winning streak has been ...
36m Oct 14, 2018
36m
10.12.2018: Brewers going with Gio Gonzalez in Game 1 of NLCS
The Brewers announced their starter for Friday's Game 1 of the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and it's yet another surprise. Brewers beat reporters Tom Haudricourt and Todd Rosiak discuss Craig Counsell's decision to line up Gio Gonzalez, Wade Miley and Jhoulys Chacin for the first three games of the series, and is Chacin really available in relief? Also, current general manager David St...
18m Oct 12, 2018
18m
10.11.2018: Ryan Braun on the Dodgers challenge ahead and a chat with top prospect Keston Hiura
The Brewers are preparing for Friday's NLCS opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers. During Wednesday's workout, Ryan Braun -- the only holdover from the last Brewers team to make the NLCS -- spoke with reporters about the Dodgers challenge ahead. Then, host JR Radcliffe is joined by Brewers top prospect Keston Hiura, who is off to a white-hot start in the Arizona Fall League. Music intro: http...
34m Oct 11, 2018
34m
10.08.2018: The Brewers dominate the NLDS. How far does this thing go?
Brewers beat reporters Tom Haudricourt and Todd Rosiak join host JR Radcliffe to discuss the white-hot Milwaukee Brewers, now winners of 11 straight games and on their way to the NLCS. The guys discuss the masterful use of the bullpen, the efforts of Mike Moustakas and Erik Kratz, the steps the Brewers took to make it happen and the mystery of Colorado never using Kyle Freeland. Music intro: h...
35m Oct 08, 2018
35m
10.02.2018: We've got to talk about that tiebreaker victory, plus top moments of 2018
It's an emergency podcast! Host JR Radcliffe is joined by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel colleague Curt Hogg to discuss the end of the 2018 regular-season, a 3-1 victory for the Brewers over the Cubs that granted Milwaukee the National League Central Division title. JR and Curt review the big moments, then take a look at how the postseason roster might shake out for the National League Division Ser...
51m Oct 02, 2018
51m
09.30.2018: Brewers tie for National League Central title; what comes next?
Journal Sentinel beat reporters Tom Haudricourt and Todd Rosiak are both on hand to discuss an amazing finish to the 2018 season, during which the Brewers won their final seven games to tie for the NL Central title. As they prepare for the tiebreaking "Game 163" in Chicago (and the wild-card game or NLDS to follow), the two writers and host JR Radcliffe look at what to expect going forward. How...
52m Oct 01, 2018
52m
09.24.2018: Huge series in St. Louis awaits, plus Tim Dillard and Curtis Granderson
With one week to go in the regular season, the Milwaukee Brewers are looking to solidify their playoff standing. Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the team's surprising decision to skip Chase Anderson in the series, the consistent success of Gio Gonzalez, Lorenzo Cain's injury scare and a reborn Corey Knebel. Also, it's going to come down to Javier Baez an...
1hr 1m Sep 24, 2018
1hr 1m
09.17.2018: Playoff roster considerations, two MVP-worthy outfielders and Brandon Woodruff
Journal Sentinel beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the Brewers' 3-3 week, the considerations awaiting them as they zero in on a playoff berth, including thoughts on Jhoulys Chacin, Curtis Granderson and Junior Guerra. Then, JR and Curt Hogg look at which Brewer -- Lorenzo Cain or Christian Yelich -- deserves the MVP spotlight, and who makes the list of top-five most ...
52m Sep 17, 2018
52m
09.10.2018: Playoff fever, the Cubs rivalry and a chat with Wade Miley
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss a white-hot week for the Brewers, with five wins in six games putting them 2 1/2 games ahead in the wild card race -- and breathing down the Cubs' necks. A Sunday dispute turns into a magic moment. Corey Knebel, Gio Gonzalez and Jonathan Schoop have found themselves. What's up with the fan reaction to a ...
44m Sep 10, 2018
44m
09.03.2018: New faces, Yelich's huge week and yep, we're discussing the bullpen. Plus: Keon Broxton
Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss a crazy week for the Milwaukee Brewers, including a number of roster moves and a handful of thrilling outcomes. Most notably was a Wednesday win in extra innings, 13-12, that featured Christian Yelich hitting for the cycle -- and that was just part of Yelich's crazy week. Where does he stand in the MVP conversation? Also, wha...
41m Sep 03, 2018
41m
SPECIAL EPISODE: Wisconsin Badgers Podcast
In this special crossover episode, we present the debut of the Wisconsin Badgers Journal Sentinel podcast. The Wisconsin Badgers head into 2018 with some lofty goals and expectations. Journal Sentinel beat reporter Jeff Potrykus joins host JR Radcliffe to talk about what makes this team special, which players it can't live without, how the off-field problems facing the receiving corps will imp...
28m Aug 30, 2018
28m
08.27.2018: A chat with Mike Moustakas and 3 questions about the Brewers rotation
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt discusses three starting rotation questions: what's the long-term prognosis for Chase Anderson, is Freddy Peralta locked into the rotation going forward, and what comes next after the Matt Harvey waiver claim went for naught? Also, quick discussion of Jonathan Schoop, Scooter Gennett and Corey Knebel, plus are there any surprises...
44m Aug 27, 2018
44m
08.20.2018: CC Sabathia chats about the 2008 Brewers
Host JR Radcliffe is joined by Brewers legend CC Sabathia (34:45) -- whose 3 1/2 months with the team may be the most memorable pitching performance in franchise history when he led the Brewers to the playoffs 10 years ago. Sabathia discusses that frenzied performance that snapped a 26-year playoff drought for the organization. Before that, JR is joined by Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal-Se...
45m Aug 20, 2018
45m
08.13.2018: Not time to panic ... yet ... plus a conversation with Corbin Burnes
A very rough week for the Brewers puts Milwaukee's playoff hopes in jeopardy. Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak chats with host JR Radcliffe about the struggles on the pitching staff. What's up with Chase Anderson, and will the Brewers soon make a move to trim Freddy Peralta's workload? There's some silver linings though, including a hot start for new acquisition Mike Moustakas and a catch by ...
41m Aug 13, 2018
41m
08.06.2017: Jonathan Schoop's rough start and an MVP candidate emerging, plus a chat with translator Carlos Brizuela
Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins podcast host JR Radcliffe to discuss the acquisition of Jonathan Schoop -- and the struggles he's endured since arriving. Mike Moustakas, meanwhile, has quickly become a fan favorite, while Matt Albers has become a puzzle. And who is the more realistic MVP candidate: Lorenzo Cain or Christian Yelich? Rosiak does have a vote for MVP, after all. And what's ...
43m Aug 06, 2018
43m
07.30.2018: Trades bolster the roster and a chat with white-hot Christian Yelich
Christian Yelich swings by (29:00) to discuss his eventful All-Star Game experience, his celebrity doppelganger, his brother in the Marines and the memorable final days with the Miami Marlins. Before that, Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the team's two big recent trades, what's left with two days to go before the trade deadline, the up-and-down play of C...
42m Jul 30, 2018
42m
07.20.2018: Josh Hader tweets and Manny Machado goes elsewhere
The all-star break was a wildly newsworthy time for the Milwaukee Brewers, and not for good reasons. Josh Hader's past came back to haunt him when a series of offensive tweets from his teenage years came to light, and then the team learned that it had lost out to the Dodgers -- a team heading to Miller Park on Friday -- in the pursuit for top trade prize Manny Machado. Brewers beat reporter To...
21m Jul 20, 2018
21m
07.16.2018: How much panic is justified, plus a chat with Adrian Houser
Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak examines the state of the Brewers at the all-star Break, with a dismal 1-7 road trip putting a big downer on the season so far. Just how much panic is justified, and will it inform what the club does at the trade deadline? Should this be the year the Brewers "go for it?" Also, Brewers pitcher Adrian Houser visits to chat about his loaded high-school class in Ok...
45m Jul 16, 2018
45m
07.09.2018: Hear from the Brewers all-stars and a conversation with Erik Kratz
The Brewers have three all-stars -- and maybe a fourth -- with Josh Hader, Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich all earning tickets to Washington, D.C. and Jesus Aguilar part of the "Final Vote" process. Hear from all four players after Sunday's game, starting with the three selections (9:00) and followed by Aguilar on his own (20:00). Host JR Radcliffe discusses a wildly busy Sunday that also inc...
47m Jul 09, 2018
47m
07.02.2018: Chatting with Jesus Aguilar and Tom Flanagan, plus why don't the Brewers use the 10-day DL?
Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt stops by to address the state of the Brewers, who have hovered around .500 baseball lately despite injuries and ineffectiveness at points the lineup. What's the long-term prognosis for Orlando Arcia? Why does the team hesitate to use the disabled list option? Is Travis Shaw simply going to have to gut through an injury all year? And since it's July, should...
58m Jul 02, 2018
58m
06.21.2018: Chatting with Jeremy Jeffress and another gem by Freddy Peralta
Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak stops by to chat about another great outing from Freddy Peralta and when we can expect to see him again after a Wednesday rainout pushed back his scheduled start at Miller Park on Sunday. What's next for struggling Domingo Santana and Eric Sogard? What does it mean that Corbin Burnes has shifted to some relief work at Triple-A? Plus: Boone Logan, Adrian Houser ...
39m Jun 21, 2018
39m
06.18.2018: Doug Melvin looks back at the 2008 Brewers team
The special edition of the Brewers podcast features for an extended interview with former Brewers general manager Doug Melvin, the architect behind the 2008 team celebrating its 10th anniversary. Thanks in large part to his midseason acquisition of CC Sabathia, the Brewers snapped a 26-year postseason drought and won the National League wild card that season. Melvin talks about the machinations...
38m Jun 18, 2018
38m
06.11.2018: Brewers make a trade and a chat with TV announcer Jerry Augustine
The Cubs are headed into town, hovering within a half-game of the Brewers for first place after an uneven Milwaukee road trip. Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak chats about the team's recent struggles (and successes), with news of a trade breaking Sunday swapping Ji-Man Choi for infielder Brad Miller. What does it mean for Orlando Arcia? Todd also talks about Chase Anderson's struggles, the ret...
44m Jun 11, 2018
44m
05.31.2018: Arcia caps off homestand for red-hot Brewers and a chat with Brent Suter
Brewers pitcher Brent Suter (32:00) chats about Harvard, raptors, working fast and homering off Corey Kluber on the Journal Sentinel Brewers podcast this week, and Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt swings by to talk about the ups and downs of Orlando Arcia, the "gut-feeling" call made by Craig Counsell in a big win over the Cardinals, the struggles of the team's top starting pitchers, the l...
43m May 31, 2018
43m
05.21.2018: Jesus Aguilar leads Brewers offensive revival
Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe and chats about the first-place Brewers. Just how close were the Brewers to not breaking camp with Jesus Aguilar, who has become the team's linchpin on offense? Could Josh Hader win Cy Young? Will the team explore outside options behind the plate? What to make of Ryan Braun's injury and offensive struggles? Haudricourt discusses that...
29m May 21, 2018
29m
05.14.2018: Freddy Peralta has explosive debut, and chatting with top draft prospect Jarred Kelenic of Waukesha
Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to chat about Freddy Peralta's remarkable Major League debut on Sunday for the Brewers. The guys also discuss Milwaukee's recent rash of injuries, the hot-hitting Travis Shaw, Todd's recent trip to Appleton to chat with Brewers prospect Gilbert Lara and the struggles of Jonathan Villar. Then, JR sits down with Waukesha's Jarred Kelenic, ...
52m May 14, 2018
52m
05.03.2018: Taylor Williams on the long road back, and are Brewers just beating up on bad teams?
Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins JR Radcliffe to discuss the narrative that the Brewers are beating up on bad teams and struggling against good ones (namely, the Cubs), plus discussion on Wade Miley, The Incredible Josh Hader, Junior Guerra, Eric Thames and Eric Sogard. Then, JR is joined by Brewers reliever Taylor Williams (24:00), who missed back-to-back seasons after Tommy John su...
35m May 03, 2018
35m
04.23.2018: Five best Brewers moments so far, plus Trevor Richards and Lewis Brinson
In a special bonus episode of the podcast, host JR Radcliffe runs down the five best moments of the season thus far for the first-place Brewers. Plus, check out the full interview with Marlins pitcher Trevor Richards (11:45), who worked at the MillerCoors gift shop in the winter of 2016-17, then wound up on the Miller Park mound 14 months later. Also, Lewis Brinson (20:00) -- traded from the Br...
25m Apr 23, 2018
25m
04.16.2018: Injuries, the Josh Hader experience, fielding woes and behind the scenes of 'The Sandlot' video
Host JR Radcliffe chats with Journal Sentinel Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt (2:30) about the team's propensity for one-run games, whether or not the team should be using the 10-day disabled list more often, if we should close the book on Josh Hader as a closer or starter and what we can expect from 21-year-old Freddy Peralta, who has started fast in 2018 pitching at Triple-A. Plus: is t...
34m Apr 16, 2018
34m
04.05.2018: Chatting with Josh Hader, plus the Cubs come to town
The Cubs head to town for a four-game set. Journal Sentinel Brewers beat writers Tom Haudricourt and Todd Rosiak join host JR Radcliffe to discuss the injury to Christian Yelich, the starting pitching struggles and relief pitching successes and recall some recent great walk-off moments in the wake of Tuesday night's thriller. Whether or not "clutch" is a real thing, is Ryan Braun the guy you wa...
39m Apr 05, 2018
39m
04.03.2018: Five great things, five concerns after four games
Host JR Radcliffe looks back at the first four games of the season, including the opening series in San Diego and the home-opener loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, offering his five favorite things from the first four games (and five concerns). Hear from Brewers slugging first baseman Eric Thames after the home opener and the full audio from team owner Mark Attanasio and general manager David St...
44m Apr 03, 2018
44m
Opening Day has arrived! Who will be this year's difference makers?
Host JR Radcliffe sits down with Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak to give one last look to the Brewers as they break camp for the 2018 baseball season, with Opening Day in San Diego on March 29. JR also chats with Brewers head groundskeeper Michael Boettcher on his preparations for Miller Park's own Opening Day on Monday, April 2. Were there any surprises on the final roster? Just how big of ...
39m Mar 28, 2018
39m
03.14.2018: What's in store for Opening Day starter Chase Anderson, and is the Braun-to-first experiment dead?
Journal Sentinel Brewers beat writers Tom Haudricourt and Todd Rosiak discuss the trajectory of Opening Day starter Chase Anderson -- and the definite vibe that the Brewers rotation won't be adding more pieces from outside the organization. Where does Brandon Woodruff fit into the equation? After Ryan Braun's comments last week, is the move to first base a dying proposition? What's the fallout ...
29m Mar 14, 2018
29m
02.27.2018: Possible Brewers are done adding to rotation?
Journal Sentinel Brewers beat writers Tom Haudricourt and Todd Rosiak discuss what they’ve observed from the first week of spring training in Arizona. Is it an incorrect assumption that the Brewers will add another starting pitcher? Why wouldn’t the Brewers spend now given the number of teams looking beyond 2018? What do they expect from Ryan Braun at first base? Who are the sleeper candidates ...
31m Feb 27, 2018
31m