Milwaukee's Tailgate Brewers Podcast

Spring Training is here, Travis Shaw and Brett Anderson are back, the Brewers have a new TV deal and would like to have 35% capacity to start the season. Also on this episode is an excerpt of our most recent Minor League Extra with Ben Badler.  Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project...

Justin Turner returned to the Dodgers, but PECOTA thinks the Brewers are the division favorite even without him or any other upgrades to the roster at this point anyway. We talked all about just what it is the projection systems like about the Crew, the change coming to FSW and Jordan Zimmerman.  Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Prev...

The Brewers finally made a move of some note this winter, adding second basemen Kolten Wong from the Cardinals. We talked all about the impact of the move, how his defense is a game changer, his hitting profile and what the move means for Keston Hiura. After that, it was onto some Justin Turner and Jose Ramirez speculation, the latest about the disagreement over the season start date and some actu...

There was finally movement in the NL Central this week, with both the Cards and the Cubs making moves to improve for 2021, and even the Brewers were connected to some moves. We discussed that, the continuing fight over the start of the season and the hiring of Sara Goodrum. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fan...

On this week's episode the guys spent a lot of time talking about the on and off the field legacy of Hammerin' Hank Aaron. He truly left a remarkable statistical and humanitarian legacy to the world. After that, it was onto the Big Signing of Daniel Robertson, contracting the NL Central, how much the Brewers might still spend and Brad's missing tinfoil hat.  Support the podcast on Patreon and...

On this week's episode, Jaymes and Ryan were joined by new Minor League Extra cohost James Anderson, so naturally the discussion centered on a lot of minor league talk, including the new international signees, Hedbert Perez and Garrett Mitchell.  Also discussed were Theo Epstein's new role at the MLB office and, of course, Josh Hader trade speculation.  Support the podcast on Patreon and...

Jaymes, Paul and Ryan took a whole bunch of your questions this week, touching on topics ranging from Christian Yelich's struggles the third time through the order, who could realistically end up being signed, Mark Attanasio's finances and where we see the Brewers in 2-3 seasons. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weath...

The Cubs traded Yu Darvish to the Padres and the guys talked all about what effect that might have on the NL Central race, the impending fight between MLB and the MLBPA over the start of the 2021 season, when the Brewers might make a move and played another round of Luke's game. Also, Brad said goodbye .  Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Pac...

The regular podcast was off this week for the holidays, but we didn't want to leave you with nothing before the new year so we've excerpted the end of the December Minor League Extra here for our regular listeners, including a general dynasty league strategy discussion, a couple questions and another round of Luke's game. To hear our over 90 minute discussion of the Brewers farm system, please joi...

The Brewers signed some guys to minor league contracts, lost a long tenured top executive and the guys talked all about that, Orlando Arcia's strange development path, what our walkup songs would be and played a new game.  Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Save 20% in the Karben4 webstore with the promo code MKETailgate. Musi...

The 2021 ZiPS projections are out and we dug deep into the numbers of Christian Yelich, Keston Hiura, Devin Williams and others. After that, we looked at the completion of the Knebel trade, discussed the Brewers return to AAA Nashville as well as ballpark food we can't wait to get back to.  Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. S...

The Brewers made a number of decisions at the non-tender deadline this year and the guys dug deep, looking at who stayed, who went and who might be yet to go. Then they looked at the overall payroll situation and players released by other teams that might find their way to Milwaukee by offseason's end.  Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packe...

This week Jaymes, Paul, Brad and Ryan discussed Matt Arnold's promotion, the Brewers 3 new 40-man roster additions, Narvaez vs Pina and some news from down under before being joined by The Athletic's Will Sammon for an excerpt of his recent Minor League Extra interview talking about Josh Hader.  Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Previ...

This week Paul was back with Jaymes, Brad and Ryan to discuss Devin Williams ROY win and the other award results, some upcoming 40 man roster decisions that will need to be made, how Covid-19 might affect the roof status in 2021 and masks versus underwear.  Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Save 20% in the Karben4 webstore wi...

Jaymes, Brad and Ryan took a look at potential free agent signings for the Brewers this winter, including a young Korean infielder who might be a fit, Joc Pederson and Michael Brantley. Also discussed were the newly announced coaching staff, Devin Williams chances for ROY, a potential new TV deal and the coming minor league affiliate shuffle.  Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Mo...

On this week's episode, Jaymes, Brad and Ryan discussed the end of the World Series, the Brewers decision to turn down all 4 player options they held and what that likely means for the winter, how big their largest winter contract will be and the White Sox hiring Tony LaRussa.  Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Save 20% in th...

This week, Jaymes, Paul, and Ryan discussed Maverick Phillips walkoff win in game 4 of the World Series, the latest pronouncements from Manfred, some upcoming option decisions and took your questions on a number of important issues like Farm and Fleet versus Fleet Farm and how 2020 will be remembered by Brewers fans.  Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra a...

This was the big wrap up for the Brewers 2020 season. Who excelled? Who was to blame? What does any of this mean for the future? We handed out some metaphorical podcast hardware, discussed which rule changes we'd like to see stick around and projected who might join Woodruff and Burnes at the top of the 2021 rotation.  Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra...

Old friend Kyle Ashauer dropped by this week to wrap up this year's prop bets, which incidentally never happened. After that, it was onto a discussion of David Stearns postseason wrap up remarks and us wondering what the money might look like in 2021 and some random television references from the aughts. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers P...

On this week's episode, the guys discussed the Brewers brief appearance in the playoffs, Brent Suter's odd performance, Clayton Kershaw's awesomeness, who was good this year, who might not be back in 2021 and what we'll remember about Ryan Braun if this really was the last we see of him.   Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Sa...

It wasn't pretty, but the Brewers snuck into the playoffs despite a 29-31 record. The guys talked all about what that might mean for the future and then looked ahead to the upcoming series with the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Among topics discussed were who will pitch and whether or not they stand any sort of chance at all.  Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extr...

The Brewers have won four straight and the guys were practically giddy about it. Topics discussed included the Cubs trash no-hitter, Corbin Burnes dominance, MLB's changes to the postseason format, Ryan Braun's future with the franchise and the westward expansion of the United States in the late 19th century.  Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekl...

Recorded before the Brewers were no hit on Sunday by the Cubs, listeners will get to travel back to a more innocent and hopeful time when the major source of angst was Josh Hader's ugly outing on Saturday night. Also discussed were Brent Suter's remarkable K:BB ratio, the Brewers 19 run game against the Tigers on Wednesday, Orlando Arcia's future with the club and the upcoming 5 game series agains...

On this week's episode Jaymes, Paul, and Ryan discussed the continued ups and downs of the Brewers season, whether or not Corbin Burnes is now the ace of the staff, the decision to DFA Justin Smoak and Devin Williams ROY chances. Also included an excerpt of the upcoming Minor League Extra discussion with Mike Rodenbaum of MLB Pipeline about the return the Brewers got for David Phelps and Phil Bick...

On this week's episode Jaymes, Brad and Ryan discussed the Brewers decision to postpone their Wednesday night game after the events in Kenosha sparked player actions all over pro sports. After that, it was once again time to talk about the struggling offense, some notable pitching performances and just what might be in store for the trade deadline.  Support the podcast on Patreon and receive...