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Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the big roster move of the week that brought Keston Hiura and Tyler Saladino back to the big-league team, sent Travis Shaw to Triple-A and sent Hernan Perez packing. What does it mean when a popular clubhouse presence is cut from the roster? Could Hiura have been back sooner if the team wasn't going to give steady at-bats to...

Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss Milwaukee's ever-fluctuating starting rotation, including the decision to move Jimmy Nelson to the bullpen (and what appears to be his decision to not return to AAA), Adrian Houser taking Nelson's place, and Jhoulys Chacin's struggles to get back to form. Todd looks back at Yasmani Grandal at leadoff, ponders whether Chrsitian Ye...

 The Brewers salvaged the Giants series and emerged from the weekend still in first place, but it was an up-and-down week. Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss what the Brewers might have planned next for Freddy Peralta and Jimmy Nelson, particularly with Jhoulys Chacin set to return from the injured list. With Keston Hiura knocking on the door in the minors, ha...

There's a lot to discuss on this week's episode. Journal Sentinel beat reporter Tom Haudricourt takes one last look back at the team's early-week decision to send Keston Hiura back to Triple-A and the signings of Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel elsewhere ... notably the Cubs in Kimbrel's case. Plus, a look back at Jimmy Nelson's long-awaited return and the Brewers bouncing back from two ugly loss...

The Brewers had a solid week and enter in first place after a Sunday that saw some roster moves, but the most interesting moves are the ones still to come. Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak discusses the upcoming return of Jimmy Nelson on Wednesday, the looming return of Travis Shaw, and -- should we assume? -- the demotion of a hot-hitting Keston Hiura as a result. Plus, Orlando Arcia is having a...

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Todd Rosiak breaks down what's made Brandon Woodruff so good, what's up with Jhoulys Chacin and discusses the healthy-but-not-yet-ready status of Jimmy Nelson. Plus, what do we make of Travis Shaw's struggles in his rehab, and when he comes back, is Keston Hiura the obvious corresponding move back to San Antonio? Then, podcast host JR Radcliffe sits down with Br...

Keston Hiura's promotion to the big leagues was the big story of the week, including his first big-league home run Sunday. Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt talks about the mixed bag of his first week and whether or not he's here to stay. Plus, Tom talks about the reborn rotation, including Brandon Woodruff, with Jimmy Nelson potentially set to return in the coming weeks. Other topics: Jacob N...

Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss Milwaukee's disappearing offense in the final two games of the Chicago series after things were going so well over a seven-game winning streak. An update on the offensive struggles of Travis Shaw, plus others also scuffling at the plate, including Lorenzo Cain. On the flip side, the pitching has been magnificent. Has Gio Gonz...

Ryan Braun's monster week helped the Brewers sweep the Mets, including an insane 18-inning victory Saturday. Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the Braunaissance, as well as the team's fascinating decisions when it comes to pitchers Corbin Burnes and Freddy Peralta. How has Zach Davies emerged into the team's ace? Has Lorenzo Cain already won the 2019 Gold Glo...

Gio Gonzalez is back in Milwaukee after signing a one-year contract, and he made his season debut with the club Sunday. How does that shape the Brewers starting rotation going forward? Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak discusses that along with the injury to Christian Yelich, the struggles of Jesus Aguilar, the down velocity of Jeremy Jeffress and where the Brewers bullpen stands.  Then, host JR R...

The Brewers went 3-4 on their homestand last week and have scuffled in their starting rotation. Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel discusses Corbin Burnes' demotion and addresses whether or not he thinks the Brewers overestimated what they had in their three young starters. Plus: Christian Yelich is beyond incredible, the offense (particularly Jesus Aguilar) ha...

The Milwaukee Brewers endured a tough week in Los Angeles, dropping four of six games, with the primary concern being the team's starting pitching. Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss what could possibly remedy the situation as the team's young trio of starters endures growing pains.  Todd also talks about the looming return of Jeremy Jeffress to the bullpen and wh...

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 rotation...

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 in...

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 storyli...

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 impact M...

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 going...

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 well...

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 presea...

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 Ke...

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 NLCS,...

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 Brewers b...

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 decision...

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 did...

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 Milwauk...