Brewers pitching staff gets thinner, and an interview with reliever Bryan Hudson (04.29.2024)
The Milwaukee Brewers were able to finish the week 3-4, but it wasn't a great overall stretch, if for no other reason that the team is down yet another starting pitcher (and this time for the whole season). Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe once again try to figure out how Milwaukee can piece it together, especially with Joe Ross struggling, too. The offense has a slow week but d...
1hr 12m Apr 29, 2024
1hr 12m
What's next for DL Hall? Pitching staff holding it together, offense doing enough and a chat with Blake Perkins (04.22.2024)
The Milwaukee Brewers offense had another breakout day Saturday, part of a week that featured a series win in St. Louis. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the success, including the excellence of Brice Turang and Blake Perkins moving closer toward that elusive "sustainable" category, plus the MVP-caliber start by catcher William Cont...
1hr 11m Apr 22, 2024
1hr 11m
Offense on fire out of the gate, so which parts are sustainable? (04.15.2024)
The Milwaukee Brewers' offense is en fuego. Before a competitive loss against old friend Corbin Burnes on Sunday, the team rattled off six straight games scoring at least seven runs, going 4-2 on the road in Cincinnati and Baltimore to move to 10-4 thus far, the best record in the National League. Which parts could be real, and what are the areas of concern? Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter ...
50m Apr 15, 2024
50m
The Milwaukee Brewers need to find some pitching, but they're off to a great start. Plus a chat with DL Hall (04.08.2024)
The Milwaukee Brewers have to be happy with a 6-2 start to the season, but how sustainable is the success on the mound with the pitching staff low on reliable arms? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe dig into the situation and how injuries have left the team without many reliable rotation options. But there's also plenty to like, including an offense that's held its own, a rookie ...
1hr 16m Apr 08, 2024
1hr 16m
The Brewers are 3-0, and welcome to the home opener (04.02.2024)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look back at a wildly successful weekend in New York, where the Brewers swept the Mets to open the series 3-0 for the first time since 2018. Now comes the home schedule, beginning Tuesday against the Twins. They discuss a dust-up between Rhys Hoskins and the Mets, a promising start for Jackson Chourio, pitching excellence, Abner Uribe, a penchant...
59m Apr 02, 2024
59m
Garrett Mitchell is hurt and opening day is rained out, but let's talk more Brewers anyway (03.28.2024)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe give you one last look at the 2024 Milwaukee Brewers season, with the rainout delaying the start to Friday. They discuss the injury to center fielder Garrett Mitchell, the last-second roster tweak that did not include hot-hitting catcher Eric Haase and some preseason awards predictions. National writers generally feel like this Brewers team won't...
37m Mar 28, 2024
37m
Opening day has just about arrived; why there's hope for the Brewers. And why there's worry (03.25.2024)
The Milwaukee Brewers are a mere four days away from the start of the 2024 Major League Baseball season, but this still looks like a pitching staff that has a ton of questions. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss why that's cause for alarm, and why it may not be. Can the offense overcome the losses taken by the pitching staff? Let's zoom in on Christian Yelich, Joey Wi...
38m Mar 25, 2024
38m
Who's part of the pitching staff, especially with Devin Williams out? (03.18.2024)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg joins host JR Radcliffe on the latest episode of Microbrew to discuss the pitching situation in Milwaukee, with closer Devin Williams on the shelf for three months and a rotation that doesn't have a ton of high-profile options. Who gets Williams' spot on the roster? How does the opening-day roster look? What were the takeaways from the Spring Breakout game and has any...
43m Mar 18, 2024
43m
Devin Williams injured? Sal Frelick legitimately at third? The latest from Brewers camp (03.11.2024)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe check in on Brewers' spring training with their Microbrew podcast, including an injury to closer Devin Williams that might sideline him for the start of the regular season. How exactly are the Brewers going to deploy their pitchers? Is Sal Frelick actually going to be a real candidate to play at third base early in the season? What's the latest o...
48m Mar 11, 2024
48m
It's been all about the kids at spring training thus far (03.04.2024)
Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to share observations from Milwaukee's spring training experience thus far. It's been all about the kids, with opportunities for Jackson Chourio, Brock Wilken, Tyler Black, Jacob Misiorowski, Luis Lara, Cooper Pratt and many other names that Brewers fans will get to know over the next several years. But can this team be as competitive as last...
45m Mar 04, 2024
45m
Brandon Woodruff returns and other spring training observations (02.22.2024)
Journal Sentinel writer Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the stories of spring training so far for the Milwaukee Brewers, including the return of pitcher Brandon Woodruff on a fascinating deal. Plus, Sal Frelick is taking reps on the infield, Pat Murphy is winning the room and the questions we still have. Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.
37m Feb 22, 2024
37m
Eight predictions for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2024 (02.06.2024)
Spring training is right around the corner and some preseason projections are out, so Journal Sentinel writer Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe take a look at the landscape and make some predictions: One likely, one controversial, one extra spicy and one insane. They also discuss the Brewers' newest roster addition, pitcher Jakob Junis, and dive into the value of PECOTA preseason rankings, which ...
58m Feb 06, 2024
58m
Emergency Podcast: Corbin Burnes traded to Orioles
The Milwaukee Brewers and Baltimore Orioles made a blockbuster trade Thursday, with former Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes dealt to the American League in exchange for two prospects and a draft pick. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe break down the deal. What did the Brewers get in return? Why was now the right time to trade their ace? Who's going to pitch for this team in 20...
40m Feb 02, 2024
40m
Brewers reportedly sign first baseman Rhys Hoskins in big offseason splash (01.24.2024)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the Milwaukee Brewers' big offseason addition, with first baseman Rhys Hoskins reportedly heading to the team in 2024. They discuss how he fits, what it means for the rest of the roster and where else the Brewers might try to bolster their roster in the final weeks of the offseason. Plus: Devin Williams' unique arbitration situation and R...
44m Jan 24, 2024
44m
The offseason moves we'd love to see the Brewers make (12.11.2023)
The Winter Meetings have come and gone, and we've heard conflicting reports from national writers on the likelihood of a Corbin Burnes trade. How likely is it really, and should the Brewers move their best offseason trade chip? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the free agents left on the market and try to imagine best fits for the Brewers, including a couple names that w...
54m Dec 11, 2023
54m
Huge extension for Brewers prospect Jackson Chourio (12.04.2023)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the new contract that appears to be happening for prospect Jackson Chourio, just 19 years old. He hasn't played a game of Major League Baseball, but he's now locked in as an expected cornerstone for the next decade. What kind of risk is this for the Brewers (or the player)? How have other players in his shoes fared? What does this do to t...
47m Dec 04, 2023
47m
A new manager, Craig Counsell to the Cubs, Brandon Woodruff gone, and a busy Brewers week
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe recap a wild week in the Brewers offseason, starting with Craig Counsell's press conference with the Cubs, Pat Murphy's hire, Rickie Weeks as associate manager and the press conference introducing both. Then, there's the matter of the Brewers roster, with decisions to non-tender Brandon Woodruff and Rowdy Tellez. Is there any hope of the team get...
1hr 5m Nov 20, 2023
1hr 5m
Mailbag: Pat Murphy as replacement? Corbin Burnes trade soon? (11.09.2023)
Pat Murphy has emerged as a serious candidate to replace Craig Counsell as manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, the newest development in Milwaukee's already-busy offseason. Oh, and Ken Rosenthal believes the Brewers will be listening to trade offers on just about every player. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe open their mailbag for the first time to discuss those topics and more. ...
57m Nov 09, 2023
57m
Craig Counsell stuns Brewers, becomes manager of Chicago Cubs (11.06.2023)
Wait, WHAT? Craig Counsell isn't coming back to manage the Milwaukee Brewers, but he's not going to the New York Mets as feared ... it's worse. Counsell was named the next manager of the Chicago Cubs, leaving Brewers fans puzzled and hurt. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the two ways of looking at it: Counsell turning to the Dark Side or the front off...
54m Nov 07, 2023
54m
Craig Counsell is interviewing with the New York Mets. How does that change what we understood about the situation? (10.26.2023)
Craig Counsell is reportedly set to interview with the New York Mets, even before his contract expires at the end of the month. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg discusses how that changes the perception of Counsell's future in Milwaukee and whether or not that decreases his chances of staying with the Brewers. Curt and host JR Radcliffe also discuss the departure of Eric Lauer and William Contreras's...
43m Oct 26, 2023
43m
Brandon Woodruff, Craig Counsell and a look back at our preseason predictions (10.19.2023)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the dramatic blow to the 2024 Brewers with the long-term injury to Brandon Woodruff and what the options are for his roster status going forward. Plus, still no news on Craig Counsell's future: What's up with that? The guys discuss two popular topics during the postseason: The playoff model itself and what's "on the record" in the clubhou...
1hr Oct 19, 2023
1hr
Could the Brewers actually keep Corbin Burnes in 2024? That and other offseason questions (10.11.2023)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe provide a post-mortem look at the 2023 Brewers season, even though numerous unanswered questions (like Craig Counsell's status for next year) remain unknown. General manager Matt Arnold met the media Tuesday, and did he perhaps indicate that Corbin Burnes would be back in 2024? How does Brandon Woodruff's health alter the landscape, when will the...
48m Oct 11, 2023
48m
Playoffs end swiftly for the Brewers, and we're still processing. What held this team back? (10.05.2023)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the team's two losses to Arizona in the wild-card series, bringing the 2023 season to a screeching halt. Is the sustained lack of success in the playoffs really just a series of bad breaks, or something bigger? How did the Brandon Woodruff injury derail the dream from the start? Rough outings for Corbin Burnes, Devin Williams and (one bad...
1hr 11m Oct 05, 2023
1hr 11m
It's Brewers vs. Diamondbacks in the first round of the playoffs and a conversation with Jim Henderson (10.02.2023)
The Milwaukee Brewers are National League Central champions and drew the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first round of the MLB playoffs. What do we need to know about Arizona and its 1-2 starting-pitching punch? Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe talk about the notable similarities between the two teams, the playoff roster, the future of Craig Counsell (especially ...
1hr 17m Oct 02, 2023
1hr 17m
Brewers clinch a playoff spot, plus a discussion about stadium financing (09.25.2023)
The Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the playoffs in 2023, though that division title still remains a little bit elusive. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writers Curt Hogg and JR Radcliffe look at an eventful week with some great offensive performance (but also some hiccups). What's up lately with Joel Payamps? Will the team carry Rowdy Tellez into the postseason? Tyrone Taylor just keeps cruising. I...
1hr 31m Sep 25, 2023
1hr 31m
Are the bats turning the corner as Milwaukee surges to a division title? Plus a conversation with Brock Wilken (09.18.2023)
Milwaukee's superb 5-2 week at home has the Brewers cruising toward a division title; are the bats really turning the corner, or does the offense still have issues to solve? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss a week of big homers (including Mark Canha's unforgettable grand slam on Saturday). Should Mark Canha come back in 2024? Joey Wiemer's struggles resulted in getting o...
1hr 7m Sep 18, 2023
1hr 7m
An unforgettable near-miss at history in Yankee Stadium, plus a chat with Wade Miley (09.11.2023)
The Milwaukee Brewers threw 10 1/3 innings of no-hit baseball on Sunday in Yankee Stadium ... and lost. The missed opportunity is a microcosm of the team's offensive struggles, but it was an otherwise healthy performance with the bats this week. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss what's behind the bats' turnaround in September (spoiler alert: a little bit of luck) and if t...
1hr 11m Sep 11, 2023
1hr 11m
The Josh Donaldson addition, a week full of close games and a conversation with Bryse Wilson (09.04.2023)
The Brewers went 3-3 against the Cubs and Phillies, picking up one important tiebreaker along the way and setting the stage for what could be three huge games in Milwaukee to end the season. It's a decent spot, with a 3 1/2 game lead in the National League Central and 26 games to go. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the success of new additions Mark Canha and Carlos Sant...
1hr 5m Sep 04, 2023
1hr 5m
A conversation with Devin Williams and breaking down the white-hot Brewers with the Cubs up next (08.28.2023)
The Milwaukee Brewers are on a roll, winners of eight straight heading into a pivotal battle with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe discuss the successful run and what's allowed Milwaukee to turn a corner offensively. William Contreras has certainly helped, but so has health and a couple surprising players emerging in the bullpen. Who are the ...
1hr 13m Aug 28, 2023
1hr 13m
Dominated by one first-place team but then dominate another, and a chat with Andruw Monasterio (08.21.2023)
What a curious week for the Milwaukee Brewers. The offense looked punchless against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a sweep but then came back and thumped powerful Texas on the road. The Brewers are a first-place club that just came through a brutal stretch of the schedule, but which team is the real one? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the tale of two series, a renewed Tyro...
1hr 9m Aug 21, 2023
1hr 9m
Brewers have their biggest lead yet in the Central and a conversation with Ben Sheets (08.15.2023)
The Milwaukee Brewers took care of business against Colorado and the Chicago White Sox, and suddenly the lead in the National League Central is 3 1/2 games -- the biggest it has been for any team in the division this year. Host JR Radcliffe and special guest Paul Noonan look at the big week, bolstered by big pitching performances from Freddy Peralta, Brandon Woodruff and Devin Williams. The sch...
1hr 10m Aug 14, 2023
1hr 10m
Brandon Woodruff is back, but the offense has stayed the same, plus a conversation with Mark Canha (08.07.2023)
Brandon Woodruff made his long-awaited return to the big-league mound on Sunday and looked great, part of a week that featured several players returning from injury. But with the trade deadline come and gone, the Brewers offense still failed to provide ample support, and the team went 3-4 against lower-tier opponents. And still, Milwaukee finds itself in first place in the NL Central. Brewers ...
1hr 7m Aug 07, 2023
1hr 7m
Brewers trade for Carlos Santana, a rough weekend in Atlanta and a conversation with Sal Frelick (07.31.2023)
The Brewers added a new bat in Carlos Santana, and he homered over the weekend, but that didn't change a brutal three-game showing against the Braves. Now outside of first place, what else will Milwaukee be cooking up at the trade deadline? Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and JR Radcliffe discuss the deadline, the new addition and what takeaways can be gleaned from the three-game sweep at the hand...
56m Jul 31, 2023
56m
The Sal Frelick Game and how the Brewers thrived in the 2023 draft with Jim Callis (07.24.2023)
Sal Frelick, the new mayor of Milwaukee. Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss a magical Saturday night in Milwaukee with a debut for the ages, the highlight of a 3-3 week. There's also plenty of trade deadline discussion as we get closer. Do we dare say the name Shohei Ohtani earnestly? They're definitely trading for a bat ... right? Right? They revisit some recurri...
1hr 30m Jul 24, 2023
1hr 30m
Naming names for upcoming trade deadline and a conversation with Erik Kratz (07.17.2023)
It was a great weekend for the Milwaukee Brewers after a sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. With the playoffs suddenly looking a little bit more like a strong possibility, it's time to think about how this team can improve its roster. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the upcoming trade deadline and name a bunch of potential names. Before that, they discuss the big sweep, with...
1hr 39m Jul 17, 2023
1hr 39m
Stressful week before the all-star break and a conversation with Jahmai Jones (07.10.2023)
The all-star break is upon us, with Devin Williams and Corbin Burnes headed to Seattle. The last week before the break was memorable for a lot of reasons, but it ends with a key series win over Cincinnati. Host JR Radcliffe and Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak look at the Reds as a challenger, the thrill of Elly De La Cruz and the importance of Milwaukee's 1-0 win Sunday. Plus, a look back at the f...
1hr 5m Jul 10, 2023
1hr 5m
Devin Williams is an all-star and a huge road trip keeps Brewers atop the Central (07.03.2023)
We knew Devin Williams was going to be an all-star in 2023, but should Christian Yelich also be on that list? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg discusses the resurgent outfielder with host JR Radcliffe and more from a 7-3 road trip that has the Brewers and Reds in a two-horse race (with the Reds coming to town next weekend). Colin Rea keeps doing work. The Brewers bid Matt Bush farewell after yet anot...
46m Jul 03, 2023
46m
Diving deep on Milwaukee Brewers prospects in the minor leagues (06.26.2023)
It's a special episode this week, looking at the future of the Milwaukee Brewers organization. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss Curt's top 10 prospects right now, starting of course with Jackson Chourio and Sal Frelick but also other names you won't want to forget: Jacob Misiorowski, Tyler Black, Jeferson Quero, Robert Gasser, Abner Uribe and more. Plus some players who ...
53m Jun 26, 2023
53m
The Brewers are back in first place, but for how long? (06.19.2023)
A sweep over the Pittsburgh Pirates erased some of the damage from a six-game losing streak, but a new contender has emerged in the National League Central. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the Cincinnati Reds and what type of danger they present, just a half-game behind first-place Milwaukee. Was the weekend against Pittsburgh indicative of a Brewers team that has found...
1hr Jun 19, 2023
1hr
Nightmare weekend against floundering Oakland and a conversation with Joey Wiemer (06.11.2023)
The Oakland Athletics came into Milwaukee with a 14-50 record and left with three wins, a sobering finish to a chilly 2-5 week that has knocked the Brewers from atop the National League Central and again spotlighted the offense's lack of production. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the brutal turn of events and inability to score runs against easily the league's w...
56m Jun 12, 2023
56m
The Andruw Monasterio episode and a layman's explanation of the stadium financing situation (06.05.2023)
The Brewers belong to Andruw Monasterio now. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the remarkable week for the newcomer infielder and a Reds series that has breathed new life into the Brewers. Is the continued success of Adrian Houser for real? What about Julio Teheran? The Pittsburgh Pirates? Plus: Corbin Burnes' struggles call for a deeper dive, the amazing story of Jon Sin...
1hr 18m Jun 05, 2023
1hr 18m
A conversation with Owen Miller, plus a scary Willy Adames injury and Jesse Winker's struggles (05.29.2023)
A scary injury to Willy Adames and a bad weekend series against San Francisco clouded a week that nonetheless ended with the Brewers still clinging to first place in the National League Central. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe discuss the fallout of losing Adames in such a scary manner. It's the latest injury for the team to navigate, though the team's starting-pitching depth...
1hr 4m May 29, 2023
1hr 4m
A chat with Sophia Minnaert and another rugged road trip (05.22.2023)
The Brewers go 2-4 on a tough road trip and dig out the two wins thanks to some big-time work from Devin Williams and the relief crew. It's the latest in a tough run for the Brewers, who have now lost five of the last six series and seven of the last nine. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the dearth of difference-makers and if there are any moves that can realistically e...
1hr 7m May 22, 2023
1hr 7m
Christian Yelich has a booming end to the week (05.15.2023)
Christian Yelich closed the week with three home runs in two games; do we dare ask if he's 'back?' OK, not yet, but Milwaukee's left fielder showed some positive signs. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the big weeks from him, Joey Wiemer and Owen Miller and the continued slow starts from Jesse Winker, Eric Lauer, Luke Voit and more. Plus: Star Wars Night, AppleTV and a D...
59m May 15, 2023
59m
Brutal week highlights Brewers weaknesses in 2023 (05.08.2023)
A brutal 1-5 road trip has brought the Brewers back down to earth, and issues on both sides of the ball are starting to crystallize (even though the rest of the division is no better). Is this really the version of the pitching staff the Brewers will be riding all year? What's up with Corbin Burnes? Jesse Winker? Luke Voit? Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe discuss Milwauk...
44m May 08, 2023
44m
One month in, what's real and what's illusion for the 2023 Brewers? (05.01.2023)
One month into the season, the Brewers are 18-10, possessing one of the top three records in the National League. But which parts of this team are real and which parts are just the product of a small sample (perhaps for better or worse)? Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the team's elite defense, Wade Miley's hot start, Christian Yelich's even deeper struggles at t...
50m May 01, 2023
50m
Garrett Mitchell out indefinitely, bullpen struggles but Brewers keep winning, plus conversations with Dave Bush and Peter Strzelecki (04.24.2024)
The Brewers went 4-2 in another solid week, though a long-term injury to Garrett Mitchell and some late-week bullpen woes put a downer on the team's continued hot start. Can the Brewers overcome the loss of Mitchell with their internal options for center field? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss. How worried should we be about the pen? What about Corbin Burnes' early strug...
1hr 1m Apr 24, 2023
1hr 1m
Injury to Woodruff clouds an otherwise exciting week of baseball and a conversation with Tom Flanagan (04.17.2023)
The Brewers are 11-5 after a 4-3 week out west, but the pall of Brandon Woodruff's injury lingers over the positive start. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg joins host JR Radcliffe to talk about the impact of losing their ace starter for an undetermined amount of time. Colin Rea filled in admirably, though. Plus: Corbin Burnes and Wade Miley are again on top of their game, a wild 1-0 win features some...
1hr 19m Apr 17, 2023
1hr 19m
Well, that was an awesome week of Brewers baseball. Plus an interview with Brice Turang (04.10.2023)
It's hard to top the first home week of baseball in 2023 for the Milwaukee Brewers. From the young players having a huge impact to thrilling home runs to standout pitching performances, the Brewers delivered and now have a 7-2 mark to start the year. Host JR Radcliffe and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Todd Rosiak look at the impact of Brice Turang, Garrett Mitchell and Joey Wiemer, the st...
53m Apr 10, 2023
53m
The rookies make some noise as Brewers open 2-1, now comes the home opener (04.02.2023)
The Milwaukee Brewers opened the season 2-1 at Wrigley Field thanks to some big contributions from the kids like Brice Turang, Joey Wiemer and Gus Varland, plus some newcomers (Jesse Winker, Brian Anderson and William Contreras) and some reliable staples (Brandon Woodruff, Willy Adames). Brewers reporter Curt Hogg joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the impressive traits that the young kids brin...
53m Apr 03, 2023
53m