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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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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 ...

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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 ...
09.19.2022 A good week, but time is still ticking, plus a look at the upcoming MLB rule changes (09.19.2022) The Brewers had a good week but still only gained modest ground in the wild card chase. Some exciting moments in a 3-2 week against the Cardinals and Yankees, including a Garrett Mitchell walk-off, Willy Adames making history and Aaron ...
09.12.2022 It's a make-or-break stretch ahead for the Milwaukee Brewers (09.12.2022) The Brewers had a good week, but they're still facing an uphill battle to a playoff spot. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and podcast host JR Radcliffe take a look at the challenge ahead, and who's going to make the starts ...
09.05.2022 It's too early to talk about 'what went wrong' in 2022, but we're doing it anyway (09.05.2022) Another subpar week has the Brewers up against the wall in the battle for a playoff spot, and they simply haven't shown that they can get on a hot streak. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe wade through ...
08.29.2022 Just when you think you're out, the Brewers pull you back in (08.29.2022) A grisly loss to the Cubs on Friday may sting, but the Brewers continued to tread water, buoyed by two wins to close the week. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe try to make sense of ...
08.22.2022 Brutal weekend losses in Chicago have put Milwaukee's back against the wall, plus a chat with Mike Brosseau (08.22.2022) The Brewers lost two heartbreakers in Chicago in the latest chapter of frustration for a team whose playoff fortunes have gone south. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe search around for any signs of hope, and there are ...
08.15.2022 Brewers stay afloat, but is the ship still sinking? (08.15.2022) Thanks to some high-wire acts, the Brewers were able to win half their games last week, but Milwaukee also couldn't pick up ground in the National League Central. Host JR Radcliffe and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg look at ...
08.08.2022 A nightmare week knocks the Brewers from their playoff perch, and we're still talking about Josh Hader (08.08.2022) In the shadow of a wildly unpopular trade shipping Josh Hader to San Diego, the Brewers endured a miserable week, going 1-5 against the Pirates and Reds and going from three games up in the National League Central to two ...
08.01.2022 Emergency podcast: Brewers trade Josh Hader to San Diego Padres The Milwaukee Brewers made a stunning maneuver Aug. 1, trading star reliever Josh Hader to the San Diego Padres for four players. Host JR Radcliffe and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg take a quick reaction to the news. Why ...
08.01.2022 Let's speculate a whole bunch about the trade deadline, plus an interview with Mike Caldwell (08.01.2022) Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe throw out a bunch of names -- some more seriously than others -- with the trade deadline right around the corner. Will the Milwaukee Brewers make a move? Does it change anything ...
07.25.2022 Three quick wins get the Brewers back on track plus chats with Rickie Weeks and Stephen Watson (07.25.2022) The Brewers started the second half with some drama and some injury news, but also three wins over Colorado. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe take a look at the offensive outpouring. It's a mixed bag for Josh ...
07.18.2022 A first-half freakout extravaganza and a chat with national baseball writer Keith Law (07.18.2022) The Brewers' first half came to a close with a whimper, and podcast host JR Radcliffe is freaking out a little alongside Brewers reporter Curt Hogg. They discuss a brutal week for closer Josh Hader (2:30), the absurdity of a ...
07.11.2022 How much are we allowed to panic about a first-place team? (07.11.2022) The Brewers are indeed still 2 1/2 games up in first place in the National League Central, but after a 2-4 week against NL Central also-rans at home, the team's struggles on offense, defense and now in the bullpen feel ...
07.04.2022 Rotation getting healthier, but injuries still a factor, plus an interview with Hunter Renfroe (07.04.2022) The Brewers enter the week two games up in first place after a productive six games, two of which were started by Brandon Woodruff at his best. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe look at the other injury ...
06.27.2022 Are the Brewers better than the Cardinals? Plus an interview with Hoby Milner (06.27.2022) The Brewers survived a tense 4-3 week in which they improved their standing in the National League Central, but when does Milwaukee need to add difference makers on offense? Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak takes an early look at the trade-deadline ...
06.20.2022 A farewell to Lorenzo Cain, the Brewers get well in Cincy and a conversation with Vinny Rottino (06.20.2022) The Brewers got well with a three-game sweep in Cincinnati, and a new homestand is about to kick off with a bang -- four games against the team with whom the Brewers are tied for first place in the Central, ...
06.13.2022 Losing streak over, but the teamwide struggles remain fierce, plus a conversation with Jason Alexander (06.13.2022) The pitchers joined the hitters in a slump, and the Brewers stumbled to their longest losing streak in seven years. It's over now, but Milwaukee now finds itself outside of a playoff spot. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR ...
06.06.2022 Let's talk you off the ledge about the offense. Or add to the panic (06.06.2022) The Brewers offense endured an injury-riddled week of struggle, Milwaukee's worst week of the season before. We're here to talk you off the ledge ... or feed the panic. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at just ...
05.30.2022 Ethan Small talk, Hiura's splits, veteran struggles and Cy Young chatter (05.30.2022) Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the pending arrival of top prospect pitcher Ethan Small as the Brewers look to combat more injuries to stay on a winning course. How do we evaluate Keston Hiura's reverse-platoon splits, ...
05.23.2022 Brewers confronting key injuries, including Freddy Peralta (05.24.2022) The Brewers are down a top position player (Willy Adames) and now a top pitcher after Freddy Peralta left Sunday's game. How bad is it and how will Milwaukee fill his shoes? Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe ...
05.16.2022 Pitching struggles and bats carrying the load? That's weird. Oh, is Yelich back? (05.16.2022) The offense is churning and the pitching is just so-so; it's absolutely what we envisioned for the 2022 Brewers, right? Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe look at a 3-3 week, including a wild loss in Cincinnati that ...
05.09.2022 Rowdy has a game for the ages, but are the Brewers just beating up on bad teams? (05.09.2022) Rowdy Tellez breaks a record that's been standing since 1970 thanks to an explosive game, part of a monster homestand for the offense. But then Atlanta happened. Is there anything at all to the idea that the Brewers are just ...
05.02.2022 Offense enjoys flashes of brilliance in productive week, and Eric Lauer, Cy Young candidate? (05.02.2022) New podcast name and new logo! The Brewers offense found its groove -- at least, in three of the week's seven games -- to bounce out of a sluggish start to 2022. But is that enough to say it's turned ...
04.25.2022 Pitchers flat-out dealing in 5-1 week, but hitters still out of sync (04.25.2022) Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe look back at a big week for the Brewers, though one that still had its share of offensive struggles. Eric Lauer did something that's only been done by a franchise legend, Devin ...
04.18.2022 A winning week, but some early turbulence in the 2022 season (04.18.2022) It was a bumpy week for the Milwaukee Brewers, albeit one with a 4-3 record. The offense looked an awful lot like last year, and players like Freddy Peralta and Devin Williams hit some speed bumps. What should Brewers fans ...
04.11.2022 Brosseau's big home run, benches clearing and a slow start to the season (04.11.2022) Three games in, and the results are mixed for the Milwaukee Brewers. Reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the big home-run moment for Mike Brosseau, saving an otherwise ugly start to the season. Is there anything that ...
04.04.2022 Previewing the 2022 Milwaukee Brewers season, with some fearless predictions (04.04.2022) Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe take a formal look at the 2022 Brewers season, beginning Thursday. Have the Brewers ever been this big a favorite to win the division? Some fearless predictions, some names to know and ...
03.31.2022 Keston Hiura's hot spring and a look at the 28-man roster with one week to go Newly minted Brewers beat reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe take a look at the Brewers with one week to go before games begin. Where will at-bats for Keston Hiura come from, and how real is that flashy spring? ...
03.17.2022 Suddenly, the Brewers have a baseball season, and Andrew McCutchen (03.17.2022) Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe get to talk about real baseball this time. Milwaukee signed former MVP Andrew McCutchen, but primarily as a DH? Reliever Brad Boxberger is back, and the Brewers are suddenly preparing for a ...
03.03.2022 Baseball's labor mess means cancellations have begun, and a farewell to Tom Haudricourt (03.03.2022) On Tom Haudricourt's final podcast, there's sadly no baseball to discuss as the owners and players reach an impasse in their labor negotiations, meaning the start of the season will be postponed. Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe look at the ...
02.18.2022 What's the confidence level in on-time baseball in 2022? (02.18.2022) Brewers reporter Tom Haudricourt (in his last month before retirement, no less!) tries to give his sense on whether or not baseball will start on time this season as the MLB lockout continues. Plus: A look at the story lines ...
01.05.2022 With baseball quiet, a review of Brewers roster strengths and weaknesses (01.05.2022) With Major League Baseball at a standstill, Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe look at the Brewers roster position-by-position, including some guys you may have forgotten about. Where will the team's top prospects fit into the 2022 ...
11.18.2021 Corbin Burnes win National League Cy Young and other offseason storylines Corbin Burnes just became the first Brewers pitcher to win National League Cy Young in nearly 40 years. Brewers reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe look at the triumph and the controversy over innings pitched as a data point ...
10.18.2021 Dissecting what went wrong for the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2021 playoffs Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Brewers reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe look back at the disastrous finish to the 2021 season, with the offense disappearing in a four-game series loss to the Atlanta Braves. Just how high should fans' concern ...
10.11.2021 Offense has been hard to come by as NLDS is tied, 1-1 (10.11.2021) The Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves didn't generate much offense over two games in Milwaukee, and the Brewers were limited to two runs on one swing over 18 innings. But it was enough to head to Atlanta deadlocked, 1-1; will ...
10.04.2021 Let's get to these National League playoffs already (10.04.2021) The final week of the season wasn't a masterpiece, but the Milwaukee Brewers can now gear up for the big stuff. The Atlanta Braves will be in town Friday for the start of the National League Division Series. Brewers reporter ...
09.27.2021 The Milwaukee Brewers are 2021 NL Central champs (09.27.2021) It took perhaps a little more work than anticipated, but the Milwaukee Brewers swept the New York Mets and secured the National League Central title. Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe look back at the clinching celebration ...

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Milwaukee Brewers Microbrew episodes:

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)

A good week, but time is still ticking, plus a look at the upcoming MLB rule changes (09.19.2022)

It's a make-or-break stretch ahead for the Milwaukee Brewers (09.12.2022)

It's too early to talk about 'what went wrong' in 2022, but we're doing it anyway (09.05.2022)

Just when you think you're out, the Brewers pull you back in (08.29.2022)

Brutal weekend losses in Chicago have put Milwaukee's back against the wall, plus a chat with Mike Brosseau (08.22.2022)

Brewers stay afloat, but is the ship still sinking? (08.15.2022)

A nightmare week knocks the Brewers from their playoff perch, and we're still talking about Josh Hader (08.08.2022)

Emergency podcast: Brewers trade Josh Hader to San Diego Padres

Let's speculate a whole bunch about the trade deadline, plus an interview with Mike Caldwell (08.01.2022)

Three quick wins get the Brewers back on track plus chats with Rickie Weeks and Stephen Watson (07.25.2022)

A first-half freakout extravaganza and a chat with national baseball writer Keith Law (07.18.2022)

How much are we allowed to panic about a first-place team? (07.11.2022)

Rotation getting healthier, but injuries still a factor, plus an interview with Hunter Renfroe (07.04.2022)

Are the Brewers better than the Cardinals? Plus an interview with Hoby Milner (06.27.2022)

A farewell to Lorenzo Cain, the Brewers get well in Cincy and a conversation with Vinny Rottino (06.20.2022)

Losing streak over, but the teamwide struggles remain fierce, plus a conversation with Jason Alexander (06.13.2022)

Let's talk you off the ledge about the offense. Or add to the panic (06.06.2022)

Ethan Small talk, Hiura's splits, veteran struggles and Cy Young chatter (05.30.2022)

Brewers confronting key injuries, including Freddy Peralta (05.24.2022)

Pitching struggles and bats carrying the load? That's weird. Oh, is Yelich back? (05.16.2022)

Rowdy has a game for the ages, but are the Brewers just beating up on bad teams? (05.09.2022)

Offense enjoys flashes of brilliance in productive week, and Eric Lauer, Cy Young candidate? (05.02.2022)

Pitchers flat-out dealing in 5-1 week, but hitters still out of sync (04.25.2022)

A winning week, but some early turbulence in the 2022 season (04.18.2022)

Brosseau's big home run, benches clearing and a slow start to the season (04.11.2022)

Previewing the 2022 Milwaukee Brewers season, with some fearless predictions (04.04.2022)

Keston Hiura's hot spring and a look at the 28-man roster with one week to go

Suddenly, the Brewers have a baseball season, and Andrew McCutchen (03.17.2022)

Baseball's labor mess means cancellations have begun, and a farewell to Tom Haudricourt (03.03.2022)

What's the confidence level in on-time baseball in 2022? (02.18.2022)

With baseball quiet, a review of Brewers roster strengths and weaknesses (01.05.2022)

Corbin Burnes win National League Cy Young and other offseason storylines

Dissecting what went wrong for the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2021 playoffs

Offense has been hard to come by as NLDS is tied, 1-1 (10.11.2021)

Let's get to these National League playoffs already (10.04.2021)

The Milwaukee Brewers are 2021 NL Central champs (09.27.2021)