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Former Brewers player Jerry Hairston visits for an extended conversation about the 2011 Milwaukee Brewers. He and host JR Radcliffe discuss the circumstances that brought him to Milwaukee midseason (and why he specifically sought out a trade to the Brewers) and landed him the starting third-base gig in the playoffs. He offers his best Zack Greinke stories, his memories of Tony Plush and Game 5 of...

Host JR Radcliffe and Brewers beat writers Todd Rosiak and Tom Haudricourt speculate on what Major League Baseball's return would look like and discuss the special edition 50th anniversary section in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. How did the guys choose their "Mount Rushmore," specifically Ryan Braun and Cecil Cooper over Prince Fielder, and their 50th anniversary all-time team?  Music intro: ht...

In this special abbreviated episode, Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak discusses the huge new contract signed by outfielder Christian Yelich. How much of a hometown discount did he take? What is it about Milwaukee that led him to an extension? How did his brewing deal impact the rest of the Brewers offseason. Holy smokes, can you believe this? Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-mus...

Brewers beat reporters Tom Haudricourt and Todd Rosiak check in with host JR Radcliffe for the first episode of Spring Training. What did the Brewers see in Freddy Peralta to offer him a rare long-term extension? How will Brock Holt be deployed? Orlando Arcia, Corbin Burnes and the other stories of Spring Training so far, and is the roster already pretty much set in stone? Music intro: https://www...

Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the top-of-mind issues as the Brewers depart for Spring Training. What's Corey Knebel's timeframe? What position group is most up for grabs? Who's an intriguing breakout candidate, and which non-roster invitee is going to be the most fascinating to watch? Plus: Any news on Carlos Gomez coming back to retire as a Brewer or the...

Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe look back at Brewers On Deck, where topics included sign stealing, the health of Christian Yelich and Lorenzo Cain, Ryan Braun entering perhaps his final year as a Brewer, sign stealing and the injury to Luis Urias. Also, the big one: Are the Brewers potentially done making moves, even if it means a much lower starting payroll in 2020? Th...

Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to catch up on the offseason, including the additions of Justin Smoak and Eric Sogard, plus the extension to manager Craig Counsell. This can't be it, can it, even with the number of new additions? That gaping hole at third base and the huge disparity between last year and this year's payroll are noticeable. Tom discusses the departures...

Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the flurry of activity for the Brewers thus far in the offseason, including the additions of Josh Lindblom, Brett Anderson, Avisail Garcia and Ryon Healy. Is it possible the Brewers are just going to avoid big-ticket additions at all this year? Tom discusses what might be next for Ryan Braun in 2020 and beyond, the outfield g...

Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the flurry of activity for the Brewers, including a trade with the Padres and the mass departures of Mike Moustakas and non-tendered players Travis Shaw, Junior Guerra, Alex Claudio and Jimmy Nelson. Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music . 

Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the official departure of catcher Yasmani Grandal, who signed a four-year deal with the White Sox. Could the Brewers have realistically matched the offer? Also, they discuss the changes to the Brewers' uniforms announced earlier in the week. Why didn't the team simply stick with the original ball-in-glove logo? Music intro: h...

Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss Milwaukee's surprising decisions to cut ties with Chase Anderson and Eric Thames, and what the motivation behind it might be. Plus: Lorenzo Cain finally gets his Gold Glove, two others are in contention for National League postseason hardware and are the Brewers heading back to the ball-in-glove logo? Music intro: https://www...

The 2019 wild-card game turned out to be a gut punch for the Milwaukee Brewers, and now we look ahead to 2020. How will this busy offseason shake out for the Crew? Do they have any chance of re-signing Yasmani Grandal and Mike Moustakas? What will they do with Jimmy Nelson and Travis Shaw? Is there a chance they eschew signing a starting pitcher yet again? Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joi...

Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to look back at a memorable final week of 2019, including a sweep in Cincinnati that guaranteed a playoff berth and three straight losses in Colorado that kept Milwaukee from the NL Central title. How do the Brewers stack up against Washington star pitcher Max Scherzer? Might there be any surprises on the wild-card roster? Are we ready for...

Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the rapidly changed fortunes of the Milwaukee Brewers, now a near-lock to make the playoffs. Where are Keston Hiura and Brandon Woodruff at in their returns from injury? What's Todd seeing from Trent Grisham lately? How will the Brewers work this same magic with the roster once the rules change in 2020? Will there be any surprise...

Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the crushing loss of Christian Yelich to injury last week. Yet, the Brewers are in the midst of a hot streak that has them right in the thick of the playoff chase. Could they really still do this without Yelich? Are his MVP chances kaput (spoiler: not necessarily)? When will reinforcements like Keston Hiura and Brandon Woodruff a...

The Brewers won three straight games against the Cubs over the weekend, leaving them just two games out of a playoff spot. But injuries are taking their toll; is there anybody left to keep this team rolling? Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to talk about the uplifting week, the chances of contract discussions with Yasmani Grandal and Christian Yelich, the recurring str...

Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt chats about where Milwaukee stands after yet another 3-3 week -- but back-to-back shutouts over the Cubs to get within 3 games of the second wild card. Does he think the club could bring back Jeremy Jeffress after he was designated for assignment on Sunday? What about the million injuries (Hiura, Braun, Moustakas, Houser, Cain, Woodruff), and what could we see...

Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the state of the Brewers on the cusp of a monster stretch against the Cardinals and Cubs. He offers a brief post-mortem on Jhoulys Chacin's Brewers tenure after he was designated for assignment and looks at options for the 2020 rotation. Then, the guys look back at Friday's near no-hitter; could Josh Hader have been used in t...

Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to look back on the absurdity of Saturday's 15-14 Brewers win in 14 innings, although it was a rough overall week with a lost lead Monday, a brutal blowout Sunday, a frustrating 2-1 setback Friday and two nail-biting wins in between. What do we make of Josh Hader's continued struggles, as well as the team's decision to send down Freddy Pera...

The Brewers were able to win five of their six games last week -- including four of them without Christian Yelich -- but should we be worried about the continued wobbles in the bullpen and the ongoing health issues of the starters? Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt chats about that and more, including Keston Hiura's defense, the demotion of Travis Shaw and the Brewers Wall of Honor ... would t...

The free-falling Milwaukee Brewers get swept in Chicago; is there any way they claw back into the playoff chase? Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss what's gone wrong, what's left to cling to, and how he evaluates what the Brewers did at the trade deadline. Did they give up on Jesus Aguilar and Mauricio Dubon? Plus: Trent Grisham arrives earlier than expected,...

The trade deadline is right around the corner, and the Brewers figure to be busy, but can they do enough to overcome a sudden shortage of starting pitchers? Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the wild swings of Milwaukee's 3-3 week and what the Brewers have to offer in a potential trade before Wednesday's deadline. Updates on Travis Shaw, Jeremy Jeffress, Keston H...

The Milwaukee Brewers had a great week to get off the mat, with wins in five of their last six games. But Sunday's comeback win was dulled by the loss of all-star starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff, whose oblique injury means the team must now patch together a rotation that already isn't clicking on all cylinders. Will it impact the team's trade plans, and who fills in now? Brewers beat reporter To...

Sure, the standings say the Brewers are still in the hunt, but a brutal 9-17 stretch has Milwaukee searching for answers. Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt breaks down the issues, from a bullpen that has collapsed to an offense that has struggled to consistently drive in runs. Will the strategy at the trade deadline shift for the Brewers in light of the recent struggles, and what do the Brewer...

The final weeks of the first half were a struggle for the Milwaukee Brewers, who head into the break at 47-44. Host JR Radcliffe and guest Curt Hogg look back at the best wins, worst losses, best singular performances, best individual plays and moments of weirdness from the season thus far.  Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music . Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell...