The Barrel Banter - A Milwaukee Brewers Show

S2, E12: Corbin Burnes is insane; we take a deep dive into that. The offense has finally woken up, can they run away as the early favorites of the NL Central? Also, how does the Arcia trade impact the current ball club, especially in light of the Wong injury? If you’d like to support our podcast, we’d greatly appreciate! Head over to https://anchor.fm/bleedingblueandyellow/support  to help us...

S2, E11: Today we looked at what went right and wrong for the ballclub in their opening series against Minnesota. What can we take away in such a small sample size? Also, is Ohtani the best two-way guy since Babe Ruth or are we forgetting someone in the middle? With Braun potentially headed toward retirement, should they retire his number, or the number of another Brewers' icon? We just turned our...

In today's bonus episode, we give a final preview of the Brewers as a whole. How exactly does their roster look now that we know who made the team? How do they stack up against the rest of the division? Who will be the most valuable player and pitcher on the team. We also give our picks for NL and AL MVP and Cy Young, as well as who some of the biggest names are to watch for the upcoming season. B...

S2, E10: Heading into Opening Day this week, we take our final look at a Brewers' positional group, the relievers. With Hader, Williams, Suter, Yardley, Topa, and Rasmussen along with a few more young arms, the Brewers are loaded with quality arms in the bullpen. Will it be enough to propel them into the postseason, or even deep into the postseason? What we do know is they have an excellent collec...

S2, E9: The Brewers' rotation may be the strongest aspect of the ballclub, boasting a number of quality arms. Woodruff and Burnes were Cy Young candidates last year, will they be again? Are they the best 1-2 punch at the top of a rotation in all of baseball? We also break down the broadcasting changes, including the return of Vinny Rottino and Tim Dillard. Have they found Uecker's replacement? If...

S2, E8: The Brewers brought in Gold Glover Kolten Wong to man second base, but outside of the keystone there are many questions. Will Keston Hiura be able to handle first base? How will Urias fare in his first season at shortstop? Will Travis Shaw get the majority of the at bats at third base, and if so then how will Arcia factor in? You have questions, we have answers on today's episode. If you’d...

S2, E7: The Brewers brought in the top free agent remaining in Jackie Bradley Jr. Was this a good signing, or should they have saved their money rather than signing the defensive stalwart? How does he factor in with the rest of the outfield? We also take a look at a possible Yelich return to form, Garcia bounce back, and how Cain might do after opting out this year. We break out our brand new proj...

S2, E6: Spring Training is officially upon us with the Brewers opening Cactus League action with a win yesterday against the White Sox. We spend the majority of the episode looking at what is shaping up to be an intriguing season league-wide. Are the Padres legit, and are the White Sox the favorites now in the Central? How do the Brewers look in an ugly NL Central? These and more questions answere...

S2, E5: The Brewers brought back a couple familiar names, but where do Travis Shaw and Brett Anderson fit into the Brewers plans this year? Spring Training opened this week too, what were some early stories coming out of Brewers camp? A few former pitchers died, we highlight them as the random players of the day. If you’d like to support our podcast, we’d greatly appreciate! Head over to https://a...

S2, E4: Kolten Wong is a Brewer! The Brewers finally make a move to bolster their roster heading into the 2021 campaign, and it’s the top defensive second baseman and former divisional foe. Was the Wong signing the right move to make for a cash-strapped Crew? How will he fit in with the thin crop of position players? Will Hiura be able to handle first base in light of the move? This takes the Brew...

S2, E3: The Brewers lost two legends over the past week or two, sending the baseball world into mourning for two great players and men, the HR King and one of the top right-handed pitchers of all-time. We take a look back at their storied careers and lives, and what should the Brewers do to honor them? The signage changed at AmFam Field, will there be another name change involving one of their for...

S2, E2: The Brewers picked up a few low profile minor league signings that are slated to be... the two best signings in the division this year? Also, did Willie Randolph in 1991 with the Brewers have the weirdest slash line in a single season? This and much more on today's podcast! If you’d like to support our podcast, we’d greatly appreciate! Head over to https://anchor.fm/bleedingblueandyellow/s...

S2, E1: After a delay due to technical difficulties, the first episode of season two is finally here! The Brewers have been quiet so far, but did one move just catapult them to the top of the division? Much to the chagrin of fans, gone is Miller Park, in is American Family Field as the Brewers' home field. Also, it's always worth a listen when Jeff Suppan comes up in conversation. If you’d like to...

S1, E30: Today is the season finale of our first season covering our Milwaukee Brewers! Thank you all for supporting us along the way and we'd greatly appreciate if you continue to support us by listening. Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who started his career in Milwaukee and credits his breakout to a young catcher named Bob Uecker, passed away Sunday at the age of 81. We analyze his outstandin...

S1, E29: Peter rejoins us today as we go through a few notable moves the Brewers made over the past week, highlighting some Minor League free agents that could play real roles in the Crew's success this year. More news across the league as MLB righted its wrong by officially "elevating" the Negro Leagues' status to Major League, and some fun talk about Yadiel Rivera. Colin Walsh, like always, is b...

S1, E28: Who is Leo Crawford?,  and a Look Back at the Trade that Made Milwaukee Famous S1, E28: The Brewers’ PTBNL in the Knebel deal was announced this week, but who are the Brewers getting back in lefty Leo Crawford? More than just depth it seems. We briefly go over a few pieces of news before taking a look at the biggest trade in franchise history, in light of its 40thanniversary. This an...

S1, E27: In light of the arbitration non-tender deadline, the Brewers had some big decisions to make over the past week. Corey Knebel was traded to the Dodgers, but could another former Dodger be headed to Milwaukee? A pair of lower profile FA signings were brought in, while some role players were retained, and some were non-tendered. We recap a big week of Brewers news, while also looking ahead a...

S1, E26: The direction of the Brewers' offseason seems to be coming in the next few days in advance of the arbitration non-tender deadline. Could the Brewers cut ties with Narvaez, Pina, Vogelbach, and Knebel? If they do, is it the right move? This, and much more answered on today's episode! If you’d like to support our podcast, we’d greatly appreciate! Head over to https://anchor.fm/bleedingbluea...

S1, E25: Does Eric Lauer have the makings of a key contributor for the local nine in 2021? David breaks down what went wrong and how he could reverse his fortunes next year. What does the promotion of Matt Arnold mean and is it a good move? Mario Feliciano was protected from the Rule V Draft, along with Dylan File and Alec Bettinger, we break down what their roles could be. And lastly, the Brewers...

S1, E24: On today's episode we talk about the groundbreaking hire of Kim Ng in Miami, along with the controversial hire of Alex Cora over in Boston. Devin Williams earned Rookie of the Year honors... did he deserve to win? And who is deserving to be elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame? Gary Sheffield, Aramis Ramirez, LaTroy Hawkins? This and much more on today's episode! Be sure to check out ou...

S1, E23: How do the Brewers fix Adrian Houser? Is it too risky for them to rely on him this year in the rotation? Who do the Brewers need to protect in the Rule V Draft and how does that work? Does it affect the catching situation? And Brent Suter for president 2024! Be sure to check out our blog at https://bleedingblueandyellow.wordpress.com/blog-2/, and remember to subscribe, rate, and review ou...

S1, E22: The Brewers made a few moves to kick off the offseason following the conclusion of the World Series last week, sparking debate already. Should Gyorko have been retained? Will Braun be back? These questions and more answered in today’s podcast episode. Be sure to check out our blog at https://bleedingblueandyellow.wordpress.com/blog-2/, and remember to subscribe, rate, and review our podca...

S1, E21: Devin Williams takes home some hardware winning the Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year, the third straight year where a Brewer has won. Should Corbin Burnes have also taken home some hardware winning Comeback Player of the Year, or did they get this one right? And a look back at some of the best defensive players in Brewers history. Be sure to check out our blog at https://bleedingblu...

S1, E20: While the hitting grades may not be as positive as last week's pitching assessments, I think it is equally as interesting to look at what went wrong with the .223 team batting average-Brewers. Also... David is finally stumped on a trivia question? All this and more on this week's podcast episode! Be sure to check out our blog at https://bleedingblueandyellow.wordpress.com/blog-2/, and rem...

S1, E19: With the Brewers' season concluding last week, we take an episode to analyze the pitching staff that kept the Crew in Postseason contention all year long. We also each give our picks for Brewers' awards with some being more obvious than others. Spoiler alert: we gave Devin Williams an A+ and Team Rookie of the Year. Oh yeah, and Wes Helms. Be sure to check out our blog at https://bleeding...