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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat reporters Curt Hogg and Todd Rosiak join host JR Radcliffe to discuss the Milwaukee Brewers, Major League Baseball and life on the Brewers beat.

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Huge extension for Brewers ...

12.04.2023

Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the new contract that appears to be happening for prospect Jackson Chourio, just 19 years old. He hasn't played a game of Major League Baseball, but he's now locked in as ...

Milwaukee Brewers Microbrew episodes:

12.04.2023 Huge extension for Brewers prospect Jackson Chourio (12.04.2023) Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the new contract that appears to be happening for prospect Jackson Chourio, just 19 years old. He hasn't played a game of Major League Baseball, but he's now locked in as ...
11.20.2023 A new manager, Craig Counsell to the Cubs, Brandon Woodruff gone, and a busy Brewers week Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe recap a wild week in the Brewers offseason, starting with Craig Counsell's press conference with the Cubs, Pat Murphy's hire, Rickie Weeks as associate manager and the press conference introducing both. Then, ...
11.09.2023 Mailbag: Pat Murphy as replacement? Corbin Burnes trade soon? (11.09.2023) Pat Murphy has emerged as a serious candidate to replace Craig Counsell as manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, the newest development in Milwaukee's already-busy offseason. Oh, and Ken Rosenthal believes the Brewers will be listening to trade offers on just ...
11.07.2023 Craig Counsell stuns Brewers, becomes manager of Chicago Cubs (11.06.2023) Wait, WHAT? Craig Counsell isn't coming back to manage the Milwaukee Brewers, but he's not going to the New York Mets as feared ... it's worse. Counsell was named the next manager of the Chicago Cubs, leaving Brewers fans puzzled ...
10.26.2023 Craig Counsell is interviewing with the New York Mets. How does that change what we understood about the situation? (10.26.2023) Craig Counsell is reportedly set to interview with the New York Mets, even before his contract expires at the end of the month. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg discusses how that changes the perception of Counsell's future in Milwaukee and whether ...
10.19.2023 Brandon Woodruff, Craig Counsell and a look back at our preseason predictions (10.19.2023) Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the dramatic blow to the 2024 Brewers with the long-term injury to Brandon Woodruff and what the options are for his roster status going forward. Plus, still no news on Craig ...
10.11.2023 Could the Brewers actually keep Corbin Burnes in 2024? That and other offseason questions (10.11.2023) Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe provide a post-mortem look at the 2023 Brewers season, even though numerous unanswered questions (like Craig Counsell's status for next year) remain unknown. General manager Matt Arnold met the media Tuesday, and ...
10.05.2023 Playoffs end swiftly for the Brewers, and we're still processing. What held this team back? (10.05.2023) Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the team's two losses to Arizona in the wild-card series, bringing the 2023 season to a screeching halt. Is the sustained lack of success in the playoffs really just a series ...
10.02.2023 It's Brewers vs. Diamondbacks in the first round of the playoffs and a conversation with Jim Henderson (10.02.2023) The Milwaukee Brewers are National League Central champions and drew the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first round of the MLB playoffs. What do we need to know about Arizona and its 1-2 starting-pitching punch? Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg ...
09.25.2023 Brewers clinch a playoff spot, plus a discussion about stadium financing (09.25.2023) The Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the playoffs in 2023, though that division title still remains a little bit elusive. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writers Curt Hogg and JR Radcliffe look at an eventful week with some great offensive performance (but ...
09.18.2023 Are the bats turning the corner as Milwaukee surges to a division title? Plus a conversation with Brock Wilken (09.18.2023) Milwaukee's superb 5-2 week at home has the Brewers cruising toward a division title; are the bats really turning the corner, or does the offense still have issues to solve? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss a ...
09.11.2023 An unforgettable near-miss at history in Yankee Stadium, plus a chat with Wade Miley (09.11.2023) The Milwaukee Brewers threw 10 1/3 innings of no-hit baseball on Sunday in Yankee Stadium ... and lost. The missed opportunity is a microcosm of the team's offensive struggles, but it was an otherwise healthy performance with the bats this ...
09.04.2023 The Josh Donaldson addition, a week full of close games and a conversation with Bryse Wilson (09.04.2023) The Brewers went 3-3 against the Cubs and Phillies, picking up one important tiebreaker along the way and setting the stage for what could be three huge games in Milwaukee to end the season. It's a decent spot, with a ...
08.28.2023 A conversation with Devin Williams and breaking down the white-hot Brewers with the Cubs up next (08.28.2023) The Milwaukee Brewers are on a roll, winners of eight straight heading into a pivotal battle with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe discuss the successful run and what's allowed Milwaukee to ...
08.21.2023 Dominated by one first-place team but then dominate another, and a chat with Andruw Monasterio (08.21.2023) What a curious week for the Milwaukee Brewers. The offense looked punchless against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a sweep but then came back and thumped powerful Texas on the road. The Brewers are a first-place club that just came ...
08.14.2023 Brewers have their biggest lead yet in the Central and a conversation with Ben Sheets (08.15.2023) The Milwaukee Brewers took care of business against Colorado and the Chicago White Sox, and suddenly the lead in the National League Central is 3 1/2 games -- the biggest it has been for any team in the division this ...
08.07.2023 Brandon Woodruff is back, but the offense has stayed the same, plus a conversation with Mark Canha (08.07.2023) Brandon Woodruff made his long-awaited return to the big-league mound on Sunday and looked great, part of a week that featured several players returning from injury. But with the trade deadline come and gone, the Brewers offense still failed to ...
07.31.2023 Brewers trade for Carlos Santana, a rough weekend in Atlanta and a conversation with Sal Frelick (07.31.2023) The Brewers added a new bat in Carlos Santana, and he homered over the weekend, but that didn't change a brutal three-game showing against the Braves. Now outside of first place, what else will Milwaukee be cooking up at the ...
07.24.2023 The Sal Frelick Game and how the Brewers thrived in the 2023 draft with Jim Callis (07.24.2023) Sal Frelick, the new mayor of Milwaukee. Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss a magical Saturday night in Milwaukee with a debut for the ages, the highlight of a 3-3 week. There's also plenty of trade ...
07.17.2023 Naming names for upcoming trade deadline and a conversation with Erik Kratz (07.17.2023) It was a great weekend for the Milwaukee Brewers after a sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. With the playoffs suddenly looking a little bit more like a strong possibility, it's time to think about how this team can improve its ...
07.10.2023 Stressful week before the all-star break and a conversation with Jahmai Jones (07.10.2023) The all-star break is upon us, with Devin Williams and Corbin Burnes headed to Seattle. The last week before the break was memorable for a lot of reasons, but it ends with a key series win over Cincinnati. Host JR ...
07.03.2023 Devin Williams is an all-star and a huge road trip keeps Brewers atop the Central (07.03.2023) We knew Devin Williams was going to be an all-star in 2023, but should Christian Yelich also be on that list? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg discusses the resurgent outfielder with host JR Radcliffe and more from a 7-3 road trip ...
06.26.2023 Diving deep on Milwaukee Brewers prospects in the minor leagues (06.26.2023) It's a special episode this week, looking at the future of the Milwaukee Brewers organization. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss Curt's top 10 prospects right now, starting of course with Jackson Chourio and Sal Frelick but ...
06.19.2023 The Brewers are back in first place, but for how long? (06.19.2023) A sweep over the Pittsburgh Pirates erased some of the damage from a six-game losing streak, but a new contender has emerged in the National League Central. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the Cincinnati Reds ...
06.12.2023 Nightmare weekend against floundering Oakland and a conversation with Joey Wiemer (06.11.2023) The Oakland Athletics came into Milwaukee with a 14-50 record and left with three wins, a sobering finish to a chilly 2-5 week that has knocked the Brewers from atop the National League Central and again spotlighted the offense's lack ...
06.05.2023 The Andruw Monasterio episode and a layman's explanation of the stadium financing situation (06.05.2023) The Brewers belong to Andruw Monasterio now. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the remarkable week for the newcomer infielder and a Reds series that has breathed new life into the Brewers. Is the continued success ...
05.29.2023 A conversation with Owen Miller, plus a scary Willy Adames injury and Jesse Winker's struggles (05.29.2023) A scary injury to Willy Adames and a bad weekend series against San Francisco clouded a week that nonetheless ended with the Brewers still clinging to first place in the National League Central. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR ...
05.22.2023 A chat with Sophia Minnaert and another rugged road trip (05.22.2023) The Brewers go 2-4 on a tough road trip and dig out the two wins thanks to some big-time work from Devin Williams and the relief crew. It's the latest in a tough run for the Brewers, who have now ...
05.15.2023 Christian Yelich has a booming end to the week (05.15.2023) Christian Yelich closed the week with three home runs in two games; do we dare ask if he's 'back?' OK, not yet, but Milwaukee's left fielder showed some positive signs. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at ...
05.08.2023 Brutal week highlights Brewers weaknesses in 2023 (05.08.2023) A brutal 1-5 road trip has brought the Brewers back down to earth, and issues on both sides of the ball are starting to crystallize (even though the rest of the division is no better). Is this really the version ...
05.01.2023 One month in, what's real and what's illusion for the 2023 Brewers? (05.01.2023) One month into the season, the Brewers are 18-10, possessing one of the top three records in the National League. But which parts of this team are real and which parts are just the product of a small sample (perhaps ...
04.24.2023 Garrett Mitchell out indefinitely, bullpen struggles but Brewers keep winning, plus conversations with Dave Bush and Peter Strzelecki (04.24.2024) The Brewers went 4-2 in another solid week, though a long-term injury to Garrett Mitchell and some late-week bullpen woes put a downer on the team's continued hot start. Can the Brewers overcome the loss of Mitchell with their internal ...
04.17.2023 Injury to Woodruff clouds an otherwise exciting week of baseball and a conversation with Tom Flanagan (04.17.2023) The Brewers are 11-5 after a 4-3 week out west, but the pall of Brandon Woodruff's injury lingers over the positive start. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg joins host JR Radcliffe to talk about the impact of losing their ace starter ...
04.10.2023 Well, that was an awesome week of Brewers baseball. Plus an interview with Brice Turang (04.10.2023) It's hard to top the first home week of baseball in 2023 for the Milwaukee Brewers. From the young players having a huge impact to thrilling home runs to standout pitching performances, the Brewers delivered and now have a 7-2 ...
04.03.2023 The rookies make some noise as Brewers open 2-1, now comes the home opener (04.02.2023) The Milwaukee Brewers opened the season 2-1 at Wrigley Field thanks to some big contributions from the kids like Brice Turang, Joey Wiemer and Gus Varland, plus some newcomers (Jesse Winker, Brian Anderson and William Contreras) and some reliable staples ...
03.27.2023 Could three rookie outfielders make the Opening Day roster? (03.27.2023) The first week of the MLB season is here! First, the Milwaukee Brewers have some loose ends to tie up in camp. What's going on with Luke Voit? And if he doesn't wind up getting a spot on this team, ...
03.14.2023 The roster spots still up for grabs in Brewers camp (03.14.2023) Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the roster spots still up for grabs as the Brewers get nearer to the start of the 2023 season. Curt gives injury updates on Garrett Mitchell and Tyrone Taylor, relays ...
03.06.2023 Projecting how 2023 will go for the Brewers and the strange TV broadcast situation (03.06.2023) It's a unique episode this week with host JR Radcliffe joined by two special guests. Maury Brown of Forbes (4:00) looks at the regional sports network fiasco, with the company that runs Brewers broadcasts on Bally Sports Wisconsin headed toward ...
02.28.2023 What to know about stadium financing and Spring Training games are under way (02.28.2023) Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe discuss the early wave of action in Phoenix, where Garrett Mitchell stole the show early. With Tyrone Taylor hurt, he's the opening-day center fielder right? They discuss other young players looking to ...
02.21.2023 The Corbin Burnes arbitration fiasco, Craig Counsell's contract and more (02.21.2023) Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe live from spring training to chat about a busy early camp for the Milwaukee Brewers. What does he make of the Corbin Burnes arbitration situation, namely Burnes' obvious frustration with the organization? ...
02.13.2023 Six predictions for the 2023 Brewers season (02.13.2023) Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the 2023 season on the cusp of spring training, offering three predictions apiece about the upcoming campaign and zooming in on the biggest story lines. Plus, they discuss the injury ...
01.27.2023 Corbin Burnes in arbitration, Brian Anderson signing and the Bally TV situation (01.27.2022) Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss Corbin Burnes and his arbitration case with the Milwaukee Brewers; is it a bad omen for a long-term extension if the two sides go to a hearing? With new third baseman/outfielder ...
01.06.2023 Some fearless 2023 predictions as Brewers' relatively quiet offseason continues (01.06.2023) Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe dig into the 2023 Brewers season, looking at reasons to be optimistic. Curt selects the player he thinks will be the team's best player next year, and it may surprise you. Is ...
12.13.2022 Is the Brewers' trade for William Contreras the heist it appears to be? (12.13.2022) The Milwaukee Brewers addressed a major offseason concern with a three-team trade Dec. 12, landing catcher William Contreras. It seems like the perfect fit, and without sacrificing much. So is it? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe take ...
12.05.2022 The Kolten Wong/Jesse Winker trade and other offseason moves (12.06.2022) With the Winter Meetings upon us, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe check in with the Milwaukee Brewers, looking specifically at the moves they've already made. Are they just cutting salary? What's the evaluation on the ...
11.10.2022 Eight players who'd look good in a Brewers uniform (11.10.2022) Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the Brewers offseason, including a couple moves already made (Kolten Wong is coming back, Brad Boxberger is not) and players who'd fit the Milwaukee roster in 2023, some via free ...
10.27.2022 David Stearns steps down as Brewers president of baseball operations (10.27.2022) It's an emergency podcast! Host JR Radcliffe and Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg discuss the shocking news that David Stearns was stepping down as the Milwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations. He'll stay with the team through 2023, leaving the ...
10.10.2022 The things that went wrong in 2022 for the Milwaukee Brewers, plus a chat with Wisconsin native Daulton Varsho (10.10.2022) Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe dig into the things that will stand out about the 2022 season; namely, the things that went wrong. How did a 95-win team with many of the same contributors shrink to an ...
10.03.2022 Nightmare week effectively ends Brewers playoff hopes for 2022 (10.02.2022) A nightmare week for the Milwaukee Brewers, specifically three gut-wrenching losses in four games against the Marlins, has all but ended the disappointing 2022 season. Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg and podcast host JR Radcliffe again take stock of what ...
09.26.2022 Do the Brewers have enough to make one last stand? (09.26.2022) An above-average week is still not enough as the Brewers head into the final nine games of the season facing, essentially, a 2 1/2-game deficit against the Philadelphia Phillies. There's hope, but it's fleeting. Ill-timed home runs have cost the ...

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Milwaukee Brewers Microbrew episodes:

Huge extension for Brewers prospect Jackson Chourio (12.04.2023)

A new manager, Craig Counsell to the Cubs, Brandon Woodruff gone, and a busy Brewers week

Mailbag: Pat Murphy as replacement? Corbin Burnes trade soon? (11.09.2023)

Craig Counsell stuns Brewers, becomes manager of Chicago Cubs (11.06.2023)

Craig Counsell is interviewing with the New York Mets. How does that change what we understood about the situation? (10.26.2023)

Brandon Woodruff, Craig Counsell and a look back at our preseason predictions (10.19.2023)

Could the Brewers actually keep Corbin Burnes in 2024? That and other offseason questions (10.11.2023)

Playoffs end swiftly for the Brewers, and we're still processing. What held this team back? (10.05.2023)

It's Brewers vs. Diamondbacks in the first round of the playoffs and a conversation with Jim Henderson (10.02.2023)

Brewers clinch a playoff spot, plus a discussion about stadium financing (09.25.2023)

Are the bats turning the corner as Milwaukee surges to a division title? Plus a conversation with Brock Wilken (09.18.2023)

An unforgettable near-miss at history in Yankee Stadium, plus a chat with Wade Miley (09.11.2023)

The Josh Donaldson addition, a week full of close games and a conversation with Bryse Wilson (09.04.2023)

A conversation with Devin Williams and breaking down the white-hot Brewers with the Cubs up next (08.28.2023)

Dominated by one first-place team but then dominate another, and a chat with Andruw Monasterio (08.21.2023)

Brewers have their biggest lead yet in the Central and a conversation with Ben Sheets (08.15.2023)

Brandon Woodruff is back, but the offense has stayed the same, plus a conversation with Mark Canha (08.07.2023)

Brewers trade for Carlos Santana, a rough weekend in Atlanta and a conversation with Sal Frelick (07.31.2023)

The Sal Frelick Game and how the Brewers thrived in the 2023 draft with Jim Callis (07.24.2023)

Naming names for upcoming trade deadline and a conversation with Erik Kratz (07.17.2023)

Stressful week before the all-star break and a conversation with Jahmai Jones (07.10.2023)

Devin Williams is an all-star and a huge road trip keeps Brewers atop the Central (07.03.2023)

Diving deep on Milwaukee Brewers prospects in the minor leagues (06.26.2023)

The Brewers are back in first place, but for how long? (06.19.2023)

Nightmare weekend against floundering Oakland and a conversation with Joey Wiemer (06.11.2023)

The Andruw Monasterio episode and a layman's explanation of the stadium financing situation (06.05.2023)

A conversation with Owen Miller, plus a scary Willy Adames injury and Jesse Winker's struggles (05.29.2023)

A chat with Sophia Minnaert and another rugged road trip (05.22.2023)

Christian Yelich has a booming end to the week (05.15.2023)

Brutal week highlights Brewers weaknesses in 2023 (05.08.2023)

One month in, what's real and what's illusion for the 2023 Brewers? (05.01.2023)

Garrett Mitchell out indefinitely, bullpen struggles but Brewers keep winning, plus conversations with Dave Bush and Peter Strzelecki (04.24.2024)

Injury to Woodruff clouds an otherwise exciting week of baseball and a conversation with Tom Flanagan (04.17.2023)

Well, that was an awesome week of Brewers baseball. Plus an interview with Brice Turang (04.10.2023)

The rookies make some noise as Brewers open 2-1, now comes the home opener (04.02.2023)

Could three rookie outfielders make the Opening Day roster? (03.27.2023)

The roster spots still up for grabs in Brewers camp (03.14.2023)

Projecting how 2023 will go for the Brewers and the strange TV broadcast situation (03.06.2023)

What to know about stadium financing and Spring Training games are under way (02.28.2023)

The Corbin Burnes arbitration fiasco, Craig Counsell's contract and more (02.21.2023)

Six predictions for the 2023 Brewers season (02.13.2023)

Corbin Burnes in arbitration, Brian Anderson signing and the Bally TV situation (01.27.2022)

Some fearless 2023 predictions as Brewers' relatively quiet offseason continues (01.06.2023)

Is the Brewers' trade for William Contreras the heist it appears to be? (12.13.2022)

The Kolten Wong/Jesse Winker trade and other offseason moves (12.06.2022)

Eight players who'd look good in a Brewers uniform (11.10.2022)

David Stearns steps down as Brewers president of baseball operations (10.27.2022)

The things that went wrong in 2022 for the Milwaukee Brewers, plus a chat with Wisconsin native Daulton Varsho (10.10.2022)

Nightmare week effectively ends Brewers playoff hopes for 2022 (10.02.2022)

Do the Brewers have enough to make one last stand? (09.26.2022)