The Barrel Banter - A Milwaukee Brewers Show

S4, E10 The Brewers took Corbin Burnes to arbitration, and it may have backfired on them. But did they know this might happen all along, and decide to take him to arbitration anyways? It's possible. What does this mean for his future, and the Brewers'? David made an acrostic poem about recent acquisition Brian Anderson, so he shares that. Lastly, how might the injuries to Aaron Ashby and Jason Ale...

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S4, E9: Today we brought on our longtime friend and former editor/producer, Caleb Kassulke, to join us for a draft of Brewer things. We draft anything from the Barrelman to Wei-Chung Wang Wednesdays, and some things Bob Uecker seems to always say on his broadcasts. This was a lot of fun, and we hope you enjoy!

S4, E8: The Brewers finally dipped into the free agent pool, inking former Brewer Wade Miley to a one-year deal. Was this the right move to make given the Brewers' already strong staff? And how might the rotation addition actually help the bullpen more? The Brewers also sent right-hander Justin Topa to Seattle for an intriguing arm, Joseph Hernandez. What might the Brewers have on their hands in H...

S4, E7: MLB is set to make more rule changes this coming season than ever before, implementing a pitch clock with limited pickoffs, limits on defensive shifts, bigger bases, and a more balanced schedule. Among the storylines we'll be analyzing and following: - Garrett Mitchell stealing 50+ bags - A Christian Yelich resurgence - A Rowdy offensive breakout - Only 1 NL Central Postseason team because...

S4, E6: The Brewers pulled off a stunning trade, acquiring William Contreras, Joel Payamps, and Justin Yeager for just Esteury Ruiz. How did they do it? What does that mean for Contreras and the now displaced Caratini? The Brewers also brought in Milwaukee native Owen Miller over the past week. Have they found their Jace Peterson replacement? Lastly, are the Brewers already better now than they we...

S4, E5: The Brewers made the relatively unexpected move of dealing Kolten Wong to Seattle on Friday, netting Jesse Winker and Abraham Toro in return. What do the Brewers lose in Kolten Wong? Who will fill the void created by Wong? What do the Brewers have in Winker, and will he be a clubhouse cancer like it was reported? Can they trust Toro to take over at 3B with Urias sliding over to 2B?

S4, E4: Unfortunately we recorded this before the Wong trade, but we spend our time looking at the Renfroe trade. Did the Brewers get fleeced? What do they have in Junk, Peguero, and Seminaris? And how will the Brewers replace what they lost in Renfroe?

S4, E3: The Brewers decided to retain Wong while declining Boxberger's option... why? Did they make the right moves? They acquired some depth in Tyson Miller and Payton Henry. What will they bring to the team? How did the starting pitching fall short this year? We grade the starting pitchers.

S4, E2: David Stearns shocked Brewer fans with the announcement of his resignation from his post as the top executive in the organization. We spend nearly all episode meandering through its consequences. What will change within the organization in its strategy, player acquisitions, and player development? Will Stearns soon leave for New York? What were Stearns's best and worst moves? Where does he...

S4, E1: We cover a lot of ground on the premiere of the Barrel Banter! We take a look at upcoming free agents - who might be brought back, let go, or replaced? The bullpen scuffled down the stretch - how should we grade each guy? And lastly, fact or fiction - Keston, middle relief, Stearns, back-end starter, and a big splash coming?

S3, E29: We have a big announcement to make... this is the last week of the Bleeding Blue & Yellow Podcast :/... because we're changing our name to The Barrel Banter! We have some big changes ahead, so we thank you for listening and are excited to make even better episodes! We take a look at what went right and what went wrong this season, from Corbin Burnes to the late season collapse. We hav...

S3, E28: The Brewers lost 3 of 4 to the Marlins, all but clinching a Postseason berth for the Phillies in the process. What went wrong? Did they inflict this upon themselves? Does it even matter if they make the Playoffs? Yeah, they need a sweep and the Phillies to get swept, but still. Would they have a shot at winning the World Series? And lastly, what do we have to look for in the offseason? Bi...

S3, E27: The Brewers dropped an important series from the Mets before salvaging the week with a series win in Cincinnati. They're now just 1.5 GB of the Phillies, but running out of time with just 10 games left in the regular season. Do they have another Postseason berth in store? The bullpen has been nothing short of a liability, blowing late leads in a manner Brewer fans are not used to. Devin W...

S3, E26: The Brewers finally are starting to play good baseball, winning 7 of their last 10 including a 2-game split with the Cardinals and series win over the mighty Yankees. Heading into the home stretch with 2.5 weeks left, do they have enough life in them to overtake the underperforming Padres or floundering (phloundering) Phillies? Does Craig Counsell leave pitchers in too long? It seems the...

S3, E25: The Brewers suffered a series of injuries, notably Freddy Peralta and Eric Lauer heading to the IL this past week. Aaron Ashby won't be back in the rotation this year, but could be back as a reliever. Will the Brewers still be able to overcome this and make the Postseason? MLB announced a series of rule changes, how might they affect the game and specifically the Brewers? Included are a p...

S3, E24: The Brewers welcomed their 100,000,000th fan this past week and celebrated with... $6 tickets for weekdays in the bleachers and terrace level with a free water bottle? How could they have done that better? Note: we recognize the Cold Brew Podcast had done this previously, we did this separately and without knowledge of them doing it prior. Should the Brewers aim for 2023 already? They're...

S3, E23: The Brewers have struggled as of late, dropping to 5.5 GB in the division and out of a Wild Card spot all together. Do the Brewers still have what it takes to reach the Postseason or have their October dreams escaped them? How might the September schedule and call-ups impact the club? Garrett Mitchell was recalled in a surprising move on Saturday. The former UCLA star brings plus speed an...

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S3, E21: Today we are honored to be joined by David Gasper, editor-in-chief of Reviewing the Brew, host of Sports On Deck (Saturdays at 10 AM on 1310 WIBA Madison), host of the Cold Brew Podcast, and Brewers correspondent for Prospects1500, but most of all a fan and insider of the Brewers with knowledge of the organization rivaled by few. We spend time discussing: The Josh Hader trade, its short a...

Today's trade sent shockwaves through the baseball world, eliciting mixed reactions from Brewer fans. We break down everything from whether or not it was a good trade to the potential risks or benefits of it. Who are the Brewers getting back in Rogers, Lamet, Ruiz, and Gasser? Huge trade, was it a good one?

S3, E20: Today we bring in a guest, Eric Agnew of the Miller Park Minute to talk about his love for Brewers' baseball, experiences in the game, and all the latest on the Crew. We meander through various topics including his phone conversation with Lorenzo Cain, whether or not the Brewers should acquire help at the deadline, and the Aaron Ashby extension. To listen to his podcast episode with Loren...

S3, E19: The Brewers stumbled into the break before bouncing back in the first three games of a set with the Rockies. The holes are clear - bats (CF especially), and relievers. We looked at center fielders last time, so today we look at some of the options they have as relievers. What would it take to acquire an All-Star like Joe Mantiply with team control, or the emergent Matt Moore down in Texas...

S3, E18: The Brewers limped to the All-Star break, dropping 3 out of 4 from the Giants including a brutal 9th inning meltdown and ridiculous go-ahead balk call. With the Brewers sitting in 1st place, 8 games over .500, have they had a successful first half? We grade each aspect of the team, starters and relievers, offense and defense, and then give an overall grade. Should Keston be traded? While...

S3, E17: The Brewers' Corbin Burnes and Josh Hader were deservedly named All-Stars on Sunday. Devin Williams was snubbed, we make the case why. We spend much of our time discussing who the Brewers' 4 best trade options are to boost the lineup and their outfield in CF. Will David Stearns go after one of the Wal-Mart caliber, Kirkland Signature, CVS, K-Mart? Which prospects will the Brewers need to...