Milwaukee's Tailgate Brewers Podcast

In the first outing for our new crew, Jaymes, Paul, Brad, and Ryan  discussed the Gyroko signing in detail, what it means for the outlook for the infield this year and what it says about the off-season as a whole. They also discussed the Craig Counsell extension, Josh Hader's arbitration submission and the just where the Cincinnati Reds stand after their active winter so far.  Support th...

After 121 episodes with Steve, JP and Ryan as the primary hosts of Milwaukee's Tailgate, the time has come for some changes. Both Steve and JP have decided to step away from the weekly grind and will no longer be regular members of the podcast. This week's episode is a goodbye to that era, but also features discussions about the slow holiday weeks, how the third base and bullpen situations might s...

The Milwaukee Brewers remain busy this offseason, filling out the roster but avoiding big contracts. Ryan, Steve and J.P. discuss the potential roles for players like Avisail Garcia, Justin Smoak and Eric Sogard. Recorded before the White Sox reportedly signed Dallas Kuechel, the guys also talk about why the team is unlikely to sign the mid-tier pitchers available even though they have the payroll...

J.P. Is back this week and he gets to weigh in on the Milwaukee Brewers offseason so far, including recent signings Brett Anderson and Josh Lindblom. The guys discuss how the depth so far compares to the 2019 rotation, whether the team is serious about trading Josh Hader, and if the front office is adjusting to the faster free agent signings. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly...

The Milwaukee Brewers offseason hasn’t slowed down since the trade with San Diego just before Thanksgiving. The club decided against tendering contracts to many familiar names, and dealt for another catcher to bolster the roster in 2020. Steve, Ryan and Paul Noonan look at how the recent moves will effect the rest of the winter as the Brewers continue to build their roster. Support the podcast on...

The podcast was expecting to take a holiday break, but the Brewers had other ideas. Milwaukee made a big trade with the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. J.P. and Ryan got together to discuss the trade and the other nuggets of news that dropped just before Thanksgiving. The MKE Tailgate guys wish you and yours the happiest of holidays! Subscribe to the new weekly MKE Tailgate Green Bay Packers podcas...

The Milwaukee Brewers unveiled their redesigned uniforms, bringing back the Ball & Glove as the official logo, but the news was overshadowed by the White Sox signing Yasmani Grandal to a 4 year/$73M contract. Ryan, J.P. and Steve discuss whether the Brewers should have been in on Grandal, what their offseason could look like now he’s off the board, and thoughts on the new/old logo. Support the...

The Milwaukee Brewers get shut out in the postseason awards as Craig Counsell and Christian Yelich each finish as runner up for Manager of the Year and National League MVP. Ryan, J.P. and Steve discuss whether that was the right choice for both awards and if Brewers fans have legitimate gripes. The guys also talk about the Astros sign stealing scandal and how the Brewers were dragged into the whol...

The Milwaukee Brewers trade Chase Anderson and decline Eric Thames’ option. Ryan, J.P. And Steve discuss where this leaves the Brewers pitching staff and depth at first base. They also give their picks for the season awards which will be announced throughout the week. Ryan will not be happy if Craig Counsell doesn’t win Manager of the Year. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/M...

The Milwaukee Brewers have some decisions to make this off season and the first round starts today. J.P., Steve and Ryan discuss whether the Brewers should pick up options on Eric Thames and Chase Anderson, if they should pursue Mike Moustakas and Yasmani Grandal in Free Agency, and if this is the end of the line for Orlando Arcia, Travis Shaw and Jimmy Nelson on the Brewers’ roster. Support the p...

The Milwaukee Brewers 2019 season featured ups, downs, disappointing performances, and production from unexpected places. Steve, Ryan and J.P. recap the season with all of the ups, downs, and a path to the post season that no one predicted. Support the podcast and receive the monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview: https://www.patreon.com/MKETailgate Use the promo code MKETailgate a...

It’s time for the final 2019 Prop Bet Results. Andy Schaaf joins Steve, Ryan and J.P. with the names of the winners, and who on the podcast takes the title as the 2019 Prop Bet Champ. The guys also talk about some of the early offseason moves, Josh Hader’s Super 2 status, and their thoughts on the the World Series match up. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra...

It's our final moment to come to terms with the Milwaukee Brewers Wild Card loss and the end of the season. J.P. works through his feelings with Ryan and Steve this time, using a little distance from the game to appreciate how well the Brewers game plan worked before the disastrous 8th inning. It was a disappointing end to an exciting 2019 season. Support the podcast and receive the Minor League E...

J.P. decided to record a short mini-pod as a form of therapy, both for himself and the lovely listeners. He talks about all of the things that went well in Tuesday's game against the Nationals, what ultimately happened in the eighth inning, and how we can cope with baseball failures. Trent Grisham gets some love, too, because he deserves it. Subscribe to the new weekly MKE Tailgate Green Bay Packe...

The Milwaukee Brewers are in the playoffs again in 2019. Steve, J.P. and Ryan talk about the series against the Reds and what it took to wrap up the spot in the postseason, what to expect regarding roster decisions for the Wild Card game and potential series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the managerial shake ups in Chicago and Pittsburgh. Subscribe to the new weekly MKE Tailgate Green Bay P...

The Milwaukee Brewers continue to win, and the Chicago Cubs continue to lose to the St. Louis Cardinals. Steve, Ryan and J.P. discuss whether this is the best scenario for the Brewers to make the playoffs, and if the current lock down bullpen is enough to carry and offense that's been doing just enough. Subscribe to the new weekly MKE Tailgate Green Bay Packers podcast Reporting As Eligible . New...

Christian Yelich is done for the season with a broken kneecap, but Ryan would rather focus on Trent Grisham’s five hit game. Anyway, the Milwaukee Brewers continue to play well in #Craigtember, sweeping the Marlins and hanging with the Cardinals in St. Louis. Steve, Ryan and J.P. Discuss what it will take for the Brewers to make the post season, and the impact of Keston Hiura and Brandon Woodruff...

Steve and JP were off this week, so Ryan was joined by Paul Noonan and Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg to discuss the Brewers wins against the Cubs, the awful umpiring performance of Ben May on Monday and assess what sort of chances the Brewers have to make the playoffs at this point. Subscribe to the new weekly MKE Tailgate Green Bay Packers podcast Reporting As Eligible. New episodes drop ev...

It's #Craigtember and the Milwaukee Brewers are going to need that magic to stay in the hunt for the Wild Card. Steve, Ryan and J.P. discuss the rough series against the St. Louis Cardinals, the better showing agains the Cubs in Chicago, and the recent moves and injuries the team will have to overcome in their playoff push. Subscribe to the new weekly MKE Tailgate Green Bay Packers podcast Reporti...

There were a couple of late no hitters broken up this week, and JP, Ryan and Paul Noonan talked all about that, the Jhoulys Chacín DFA and what we would put on the backs of our Players Weekend Jerseys.  Subscribe to the new weekly MKE Tailgate Green Bay Packers podcast Reporting As Eligible . New episodes drop every Wednesday, Support the Podcast on Patreon. Use the promo code MKETailgate to...

The Milwaukee Brewers played a light week of games, but there was a lot to talk about. J.P., Ryan and Steve spend a lot of time discussing the ups and downs of Josh Hader and if there is something that he needs to change or fix in his game. Trent Grisham has shown off some power and is getting more at-bats, so what does that mean for Lorenzo Cain. And the brewers scouting department had a shake up...

The Milwaukee Brewers put together a solid week, sweeping the Pirates in Pittsburgh and thing two of three from the Rangers over the weekend. Steve, Ryan and J.P. recap the solid performances and roster moves which included Travis Shaw being sent down in favor of utility man Hernan Perez. Support the podcast on Patreon . Use the promo code MKETailgate to receive 20% off in the Karben4 webstore . M...

Paul Noonan fills in for Steve this week, and announces the launch of a new Packers Podcast "Reporting As Eligible," which will be a part of the MKE Tailgate Network of Podcasts. Stay tuned for more information in the coming days. After that, discussion turned to the week that was for the Brewers. The odd trade deadline, the Hader unpleasantness in Oakland and finally the beginning of the Cubs swe...

This week, Ryan and JP were joined by The Athletic's Milwaukee Bucks beat writer Eric Nehm to discuss the latest trials and tribulations of the Brewers 2019 season. After discussing the week that was, the injuries to the starting pitchers, the big wins versus the Cubs, we moved onto the upcoming trade deadline and talked about some different trade scenarios proposed by readers. Eric then treated l...

J.P. offers some thoughts on the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline. Where are the Brewers going to target, and who might they specifically look to add? J.P. ultimately lands on one guy who he thinks ticks all of the boxes when it comes to what the Milwaukee Brewers figure to be targeting on the trade market. Support the podcast on Patreon: Patreon.com/MKETailgate   Use the promo code: MKETailgate a...