Milwaukee Brewers Microbrew

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 trade deadline? Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and JR Radcliffe discuss the deadline, the new addition and what takeaways can be gleaned from the three-game sweep at the hands of Atlanta. Will Julio Teheran and Jesse Winker play another game this year for the Brewers? How scary are the Cubs now? Plus: Justin Wilson goes down before he can throw a pitch and we once again ask our favorite question: Whither Keston Hiura?

In 3Up3Down, they chat about Freddy Peralta's 13-strikeout gem, Christian Yelich and Sal Frelick staying red hot and Brandon Woodruff getting closer to a return. Speaking of Woodruff, Remembrew When looks back at Woodruff's (non-)debut, when he also suffered an injury in the bullpen.

Then, JR chats with Frelick (47:30), who followed up his thrilling debut last week with his first career home run this week, another defensive gem and steady performances at the dish. They discuss his football career, his thumb injury that sidetracked him this season and much more.

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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 deadline discussion as we get closer. Do we dare say the name Shohei Ohtani earnestly? They're definitely trading for a bat ... right? Right? They revisit some recurring themes: Jesse Winker, Keston Hiura, Freddy Peralta's struggles, a bullpen of hammers and more.

Remembrew When recounts a debut most Brewers fans have probably forgotten, and in Curt Blanche, Curt admits he's changed his mind about something pretty big.

Then, JR is joined by Jim Callis (1:00:00), senior writer for MLB.com, who discusses the Brewers draft and the savvy with which they added high-profile prep players in the third and sixth round. How does the slot value calculus work, exactly, on draft day? How were the Brewers able to pull the heist, and is it weird that the third and sixth rounders are the ones with so much buzz?

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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 roster. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the upcoming trade deadline and name a bunch of potential names. Before that, they discuss the big sweep, with dynamite pitching performances from the starters and bullpen. But the offense ... still shaky. Now that the all-star break has come and gone, how can they fill some of the more glaring holes?

Curt's take of the week in Curt Blanche offers one move the Brewers can make without making any trades, and Remembrew When looks back at a series of 1-0 games in the franchise's infancy.

Then, JR is joined by Erik Kratz (1:10.00), former Brewers catcher on the 2018 team that went to the National League Championship Series. Kratz talks about his time in Milwaukee and career in general, both elements of the new book 'The Tao of the Backup Catcher.' Kratz also happens to host a regular baseball show on YouTube called 'Foul Territory' featuring a number of ex-big leaguers.

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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 Radcliffe and Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak look at the Reds as a challenger, the thrill of Elly De La Cruz and the importance of Milwaukee's 1-0 win Sunday. Plus, a look back at the first half: Christian Yelich's resurgence, deep struggles at positions that usually yield offense and a pitching staff that has held it together despite numerous challenges. Abner Uribe has arrived throwing triple-digit gas. The Brewers have begun making their draft picks, starting with Wake Forest third baseman Brock Wilken (a break from tradition in one respect). And Cubs manager David Ross thinks the Brewers are cheating with their roof.

Remembrew When looks back at the one time a Brewers player stole all three bases in an inning, and then JR sits down with Jahmai Jones, a newcomer this week who had a memorable first at-bat with the Brewers, when his three-run double helped the Brewers battle back to tie after facing a 6-0 deficit.

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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 that has the Brewers and Reds in a two-horse race (with the Reds coming to town next weekend). Colin Rea keeps doing work. The Brewers bid Matt Bush farewell after yet another big fly ball. Corbin Burnes flirts with perfection (and Remembrew When riffs on it briefly), Luis Urías finds himself back in the minors, Brice Turang is back and Brandon Woodruff's timeline keeps getting nudged backward.

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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 also other names you won't want to forget: Jacob Misiorowski, Tyler Black, Jeferson Quero, Robert Gasser, Abner Uribe and more. Plus some players who might be just outside the top 10, including a promising 17-year-old and a player serving as both a pitcher and position player at Class A Carolina. What about the No. 1 pick in 2022, Eric Brown Jr.? How about two other teenagers hitting the ball well at Carolina, Luis Lara and Luke Adams?

Don't worry, we'll be back next week with our usual roundup of the big-league Brewers. 

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 and what type of danger they present, just a half-game behind first-place Milwaukee. Was the weekend against Pittsburgh indicative of a Brewers team that has found something or a Pirates team that can't keep pace in the chase? Milwaukee got some key players back (Wade Miley, Jesse Winker) and added a newcomer (Raimel Tapia) while Sal Frelick is also back to full speed in the minors. Should we expect to see him soon? Joey Wiemer's star turn continues, Eric Lauer is optioned back to AAA, Devin Williams has his first major hiccup of the season and Christian Yelich has become the team's steadiest hitter.

Remembrew When looks back at another player who had a Teheran-like start to his Brewers career, and Curt Blanche looks ahead to the trade deadline.

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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 of production. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the brutal turn of events and inability to score runs against easily the league's worst pitching staff. On the bright side, Joey Wiemer, Julio Teheran and Corbin Burnes all had strong performances. Jesse Winker and Sal Frelick both begin rehab appearances, and Milwaukee welcomes back regulars Luis Urias and Willy Adames. Remembrew When looks back at a time when a bad Brewers team turned the tables on a playoff contender, and the guys discuss whether this team should be trade-deadline sellers during Todd's Take of the Week.

Then, JR chats with Wiemer (43:00), who's been on a hot streak. The rookie centerfielder talks about his unlikely path to MLB center fielder, his football background and his soft spot for mullets. Also, hear from Lucas Erceg (50:30), the former Brewers minor leaguer traded to Oakland in May who came back to deliver two scoreless outings in the series.

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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 of Adrian Houser for real? What about Julio Teheran? The Pittsburgh Pirates? Plus: Corbin Burnes' struggles call for a deeper dive, the amazing story of Jon Singleton, an enigmatic bullpen, a great week for Joey Wiemer and Remembrew When commemorating another first home run/grand slam ... igniting a debate between Curt and JR.

Then, JR is joined by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel business reporter Tom Daykin to take a deeper (and hopefully easy-to-understand) look at the Brewers stadium financing situation, one that received more attention with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred in town last week. They talk about all the different political angles, the financial realities and whether or not the Brewers are truly in danger of leaving town after 2030.

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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 Radcliffe discuss the fallout of losing Adames in such a scary manner. It's the latest injury for the team to navigate, though the team's starting-pitching depth had a good week (we didn't even mention Julio Teheran!). Jesse Winker's struggles have become one of the toughest things for the offense to overcome. Ken Rosenthal said earlier in the week that Corbin Burnes might be the top pitcher available on the trade market; does that sound plausible? Plus, a Remembrew When that looks back at a swift and memorable doubleheader in 1971.

Then, JR sits down with one of the hottest hitters in the league, Milwaukee native Owen Miller, who talks about his memories at Miller Park, the surging Wisconsin baseball scene and his role as an opponent in an unforgettable Brewers moment two years ago.

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