The Barrel Banter - A Milwaukee Brewers Show

S4, E54: Peter and David return for their first episode in over a month, recapping all the craziness that's gone down during their hiatus. Among our many topics today... 5:40 - a longer look at the Burnes trade 17:20 - contender, rebuilder, other? 29:30 - do Jakob Junis and Gary Sanchez move the needle? Next week we start our positional previews as the Brewers open up Spring Training. Stay tun...

The Brewers dealt Corbin Burnes to the Orioles - what now? We break down why the Brewers made the move, whether the return was sufficient, and what their next steps should be. Should they trade Adames and Williams too? What direction is the team headed?

S4, E53: Today we're joined by Derek VanRiper for a fantastic conversation about the Brewers. Derek is a podcast host, producer and writer for The Athletic, as well as a lifelong Brewer fan and Milwaukee-area native. We discuss: - The Rhys Hoskins signing - Whether the Brewers are headed in the right direction - Why the Brewers won't (or will) win the NL Central in 2024

S4, E52: On today's episode we break down and grade the Brewers' recent moves: - Trading Adrian Houser & Tyrone Taylor to New York for RHP Coleman Crow - Acquiring RHP Taylor Clarke from Kansas City for IF Cam Devanney & RHP Ryan Brady - Signing Eric Haase to a one-year deal We also rank the bests in franchise history: - Best mascots - Best pitchers - Best uniforms - Best #7s

S4, E51: Biloxi Shuckers' manager Mike Guerrero joined us for this week's edition of The Barrel Banter! On this episode we discuss: ~5:00 - What makes Chourio so good ~10:00 - Chourio = Griffey, A-Rod ~14:00 - Tyler Black as an elite table-setter ~17:45 - Why Jeferson Quero is the best catcher he's managed ~21:40 - What makes him excited about Jacob Misiorowski's future ~31:00 - Wh...

S4, E50: Vinny Rottino joined us for a fantastic interview about... - Pharmacy school - His Brewers' career - Time in Japan and Korea - Experience representing Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic - The shift to scouting and broadcasting after his playing career!

S4, E49: The Brewers are set to sign top prospect Jackson Chourio to an eight-year extension. We break down why the Brewers made the move and how it impacts their future plans. We also preview the biggest week of the baseball off-season, the winter meetings! Could Burnes or Adames be traded? Wade Miley re-signed?

S4, E48: The Brewers have had as busy an offseason as anyone. Today we take a look at each of their moves over the past two weeks, including: - Hiring Murphy and Weeks - Non-tendering Woodruff and Rowdy - Trading Robert Moore and Hendry Mendez for Oliver Dunn - Trading Abraham Toro for Chad Patrick - Trading Jace Avina and Brian Sanchez for Jake Bauers We then talk about what we're thankful fo...

Bonus: The Brewers hired Pat Murphy as manager and Rickie Weeks as bench coach. We break it down.

S4, E47: In today's episode we preview the Brewers' offseason. - Trade Wiemer or Mitchell? - Was the Canha trade good or bad? - Add at first base/DH or let things play out?

Bonus: Craig Counsell spurned the Brewers for the rival Cubs on Monday. David breaks down everything you need to know.

S4, E46: The Brewers outrighted Eric Lauer, bringing an unceremonious end to a rollercoaster Brewers' tenure. We break down the move and reignite the never-ending debate of the real winner of that trade. We spend most of the episode discussing dishing out grades to the hitters. They paint a more negative picture than last week's pitching grades.

S4, E45: The Brewers were dealt an enormous blow last week with the announcement that Brandon Woodruff may miss all of 2024 after undergoing shoulder surgery. How will this setback inform the Brewers' offseason moves? Are they more or less likely to trade Burnes? We then spend most of the episode recapping and grading each pitcher.

S4, E44: In the third (!) episode of the week, Peter and I unfortunately look at what went wrong for the Brewers. Among the questions we ask, What was the biggest issue that led to the losses? Should the losses be pinned on Counsell? Is this part of a more concerning trend in the Brewers' recent October runs?

S4, E43: Today we bring on Derek Montilla to preview the Brewers-Diamondbacks series. Montilla covers the D-Backs for PHNX Sports. We discuss: - How the Woodruff loss may impact the series - His best case for the D-Backs to win (and lose) the series - Final predictions for the series

S4, E42: The Brewers wrapped up their regular season with a win against the Cubs. Before the postseason begins, we take an episode to review the regular season! - Reviewing our predictions - Team awards - Team grade for the regular season

S4, E41: The Brewers are officially back in the Postseason! With a magic number of just one to clinch the division, the Brewers appear to be headed to a first round Wild Card Series matchup at American Family Field. How does this team look heading into the Playoffs? Is it better than the 2018 team? 2021?

S4, E40: Today we break down: - The Brewers' controversial decision to option rookie Joey Wiemer - David Stearns's decision to finally accept a new post with the Mets - The best opponent for the Brewers to face in the first round - Projecting the 26-man postseason roster Go check out the latest on Substack, "The five days that defined David Stearns's tenure"

S4, E39: The Brewers maintain ground with another 3-3 week. Today we break down: - Brewers lose an historic battle - Burnes, Woodruff, and Willy extensions coming? - Brewers vs. Rays pitching lab - Growing the international game Follow us on  Twitter , watch us on  YouTube , and read us at  Substack , all @ thebarrelmke!

S4, E38: We're back after a brief hiatus for David to see the world (and family)! Today's topics: - Freddy's resurgence as one of the best pitchers in the second half - Lining up the rotation in a potential Playoff series - Examining the reliability of the bullpen in October - Taking a look at what Josh Donaldson could do in a Brewers' uniform Follow us on Twitter , watch us on You...

S4, E37: Peter joined Eric Agnew on the Miller Park Minute this week to discuss: - Comparing the '23 Brewers rosters strengths with the 2011 and 2018 teams - The difference-makers of the '23 team - The un-sung heroes of the '23 team And Much More! This episode originally aired on the Miller Park Minute on August 22nd, 2023. Follow Eric on YouTube! Keep up with the Barrel! Twitter Subst...

S4, E36: Biloxi Shuckers broadcaster Javik Blake joins us on today's show to talk about: - His background as a broadcaster - The impressive rise of Jackson Chourio - Jeferson Quero as the next Yadier Molina - Jacob Misiorowski and Carlos Rodriguez headlining the next Brewers' rotation Follow Javik @javblake8 !

S4, E35: Today's podcast brings out randomness, or banter. We weave through various topics including: - The Brewers' pitching struggles - Whether umpires should be in the Hall of Fame - The most famous person(s) to visit American Family Field And much more!

S4, E34: Peter and David combine for a detailed breakdown of all the Brewers' trade moves, including where the pieces fit and final grades. The moves they made: Acquired 1B Carlos Santana from Pittsburgh for SS Jhonny Severino Acquired LF Mark Canha from NY Mets for RHP Justin Jarvis Acquired LHRP Andrew Chafin from Arizona for RHRP Peter Strzelecki Acquired RHP Brayden Blalock from Boston for...

S4, E33: Former Brewers pitcher and current broadcaster Tim Dillard joins the show this week for a lengthy conversation about his career, the 2023 Brewers, and his surprising answer to the most famous person in his phone. Follow Tim on Twitter @dimtillard Find us on Substack at thebarrelmke.substack.com or YouTube @thebarrelmke