Milwaukee's Tailgate Brewers Podcast

This week the whole gang was together to discuss the implications of the indefinite postponement of the MLB season, how it might affect the Brewers chances and what they've been up to in their extra mandated free time. Wash your hands and stay away from crowds! Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Save 20% in the Karben4 webstore wit...

It's prop bet time once again! This year, Kyle Ashauer took up the challenge of creating the Milwaukee's Tailgate prop bets. He joined Jaymes, Brad, Ryan and Paul in absentia to give them a variety of prediction questions dealing with the Brewers upcoming 2020 season. You can play along this year by clicking here and filling out the form. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Mino...

Jaymes, Brad and Ryan discussed the big Yelich extension from all angles and took your questions about it. 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. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

Paul and Brad were on the road this week, so Ryan and Jaymes were joined by JR Radcliffe of the Journal Sentinel and Reporting As Eligible. The guys discussed the Freddy Peralta extension, Orlando Arcia's hot start to the spring and then moved onto your questions, including the Brewers Walk of Fame and the defensive outlook for 2020.  Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Min...

Camp is open and we're talking all about it, starting with owner Mark Attansio's comments about the team taking an "operating loss" in 2019, the Brock Holt signing and the latest projections for the 2020 season. After that, it was onto your questions about how playing time might be divided on the infield, what the opening day rotation might look like and the Brewers uniform choice in spring traini...

On this Month's Minor League Extra, Brad and Ryan were joined by Baseball Prospectus' Lead Prospect Writer and Multimedia Production Manager Jeffrey Paternostro for a wide ranging discussion of the Brewers farm system and minor league baseball as a whole. This is an excerpt of that conversation. If you would like to hear the whole thing, click here to sign up to become a Ball and Glove level membe...

With Ryan out this week, Jaymes, Brad, and Paul discuss PECOTA's team predictions confirming that the Reds are in fact good. They also do a deep dive into the arbitration process including how Dellin Betances earlier loss to the Yankees made a win by Hader virtually impossible, how Suter thankfully settled, and why arbitration is evil, generally speaking. The gang also takes a nice set of question...

Paul was out this week, so Jaymes and Ryan were joined by Brad on a discussion that touched on many of the PECOTA system individual projections for 2020, especially on the surprisingly low Keston Hiura prediction. The guys also talked Runnin' Ron Roenicke being hired by the Red Sox, the impending Mookie Betts trade being completed, the shape of a potential Christian Yelich extension and, of course...

Luis Urias is going to miss 6-8 weeks with a broken hamate bone, which puts him back sometime near the start of the season and the guys discuss how his return to the field might not be the end of the issue for him in 2020. After that, it was time to discuss David Phelps signing and where he might fit into the bullpen. Next it was time for some group therapy to deal with the unpleasantness that is...

Recorded before Brewers on Deck, this week's episode starts with a discussion of Luis Urias wrist injury and how that might change the outlook for 2020. After that, Ryan gets all defensive about the Brewers failing to land anyone on the early top 100 prospect lists and then Paul deals with the accusation that the Brewers are wasting Yelich's prime. After that, it was on to listener questions, incl...

On this week's episode, Jaymes, Paul and Ryan discussed all things Astros sign stealing, including the some implications that the Brewers were also guilty of some shenanigans.  Fangraph's Zips projections, the chances that Nolan Arenado ends up with the Cardinals and an up to date quick pick of the division standings made up most of the rest of the discussion, along with your questions. ...

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...