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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 firs...

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 another...

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 mig...

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 so...

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 wors...

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 Single...

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 ha...

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 ease...

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 Dodg...

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 Milwaukee'...

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 the...

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 struggle...

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 De...

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 strug...

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 bring t...

The first week of the MLB season is here! First, the Milwaukee Brewers have some loose ends to tie up in camp. What's going on with Luke Voit? And if he doesn't wind up getting a spot on this team, does that mean the Brewers will break camp with three rookie outfielders (Garrett Mitchell, Sal Frelick, Joey Wiemer) on the roster? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg is in Arizona for the falling action of 20...

Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the roster spots still up for grabs as the Brewers get nearer to the start of the 2023 season. Curt gives injury updates on Garrett Mitchell and Tyrone Taylor, relays his experience watching a raucous USA-Mexico tilt in the World Baseball Classic (featuring multiple Brewers) and discusses Corbin Burnes' frustrations with one particular nuanc...

It's a unique episode this week with host JR Radcliffe joined by two special guests. Maury Brown of Forbes (4:00) looks at the regional sports network fiasco, with the company that runs Brewers broadcasts on Bally Sports Wisconsin headed toward bankruptcy. What will that mean for the average fan's viewing experience, and how alarmed should fans be about the Brewers being at a financial disadvantag...

Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe discuss the early wave of action in Phoenix, where Garrett Mitchell stole the show early. With Tyrone Taylor hurt, he's the opening-day center fielder right? They discuss other young players looking to make a name for themselves, like Sal Frelick and Joey Wiemer, even Jeferson Quero. Where does Keston Hiura fit on this team? What about Abraham Tor...

Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe live from spring training to chat about a busy early camp for the Milwaukee Brewers. What does he make of the Corbin Burnes arbitration situation, namely Burnes' obvious frustration with the organization? Is there any remaining tendril of hope that Burnes could stay in Milwaukee long term? What about Craig Counsell, who's not under contract for...

Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the 2023 season on the cusp of spring training, offering three predictions apiece about the upcoming campaign and zooming in on the biggest story lines. Plus, they discuss the injury to Aaron Ashby, a new metric that shows Willy Adames might be even better than we realize and the possibility of one last roster move before Opening Day. Curt a...

Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss Corbin Burnes and his arbitration case with the Milwaukee Brewers; is it a bad omen for a long-term extension if the two sides go to a hearing? With new third baseman/outfielder Brian Anderson on the squad, how many spots are still available on the Brewers initial roster for 2023? Plus, JR chats with Jason Gurwin of The Streamable (27:00) to...

Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe dig into the 2023 Brewers season, looking at reasons to be optimistic. Curt selects the player he thinks will be the team's best player next year, and it may surprise you. Is there anyone else on the free-agent market the team might pursue, and will the absence of a big free-agent acquisition hurt them? What's realistic to expect from the team's top...

The Milwaukee Brewers addressed a major offseason concern with a three-team trade Dec. 12, landing catcher William Contreras. It seems like the perfect fit, and without sacrificing much. So is it? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe take a look at the exchange that sent minor leaguer Esteury Ruiz to Oakland and brought back the all-star catcher (plus two relievers!) How does it make M...

With the Winter Meetings upon us, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe check in with the Milwaukee Brewers, looking specifically at the moves they've already made. Are they just cutting salary? What's the evaluation on the Kolten Wong/Jesse Winker exchange and the decisions to part with Hunter Renfroe and Brent Suter? Who should the Brewers be specifically targeting...