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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 lost five of the last six series and seven of the last nine. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the dearth of difference-makers and if there are any moves that can realistically ease the burden, the latest injury setbacks (Wade Miley, Luke Voit) and the struggles of Willy Adames (although Sunday turned out to be a great day). It's going to be the Brewers vs. the Cardinals for a playoff spot again, isn't it? Does the addition of Darin Ruf mean Luke Voit's roster spot is in jeopardy? Owen Miller is on fire. Is there any scenario where Jackson Chourio gets to the big leagues in 2023? Plus, a Remembrew When that looks back at the most famous dropped ball in Brewers history.

Then, JR is joined by Bally Sports Wisconsin broadcaster Sophia Minnaert, in her 11th year working games for Bally Sports Wisconsin. They chat about her media background, where her renown Spanish skills come from and what makes the baseball gig so special.

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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 the big weeks from him, Joey Wiemer and Owen Miller and the continued slow starts from Jesse Winker, Eric Lauer, Luke Voit and more. Plus: Star Wars Night, AppleTV and a Dodgers reporter's slide mishap all make 3 Up 3 Down, with a Remembrew When looking back at perhaps the most famous Mother's Day game in MLB history.

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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 of the pitching staff the Brewers will be riding all year? What's up with Corbin Burnes? Jesse Winker? Luke Voit? Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe discuss Milwaukee's maladies, though the team got healthier this week with the returns of Tyrone Taylor and Adrian Houser. It was a week that featured another Craig Counsell ejection, a milestone homer for Willy Adames, still more issues against left-handed pitchers, racing sausages for sale and more. Remembrew When looks back at a recent Lorenzo Cain moment (for better and for worse) and Todd offers a rosy outlook for one of Milwaukee's youngest players.

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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 for better or worse)? Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the team's elite defense, Wade Miley's hot start, Christian Yelich's even deeper struggles at the plate, the surprising NL Central standings and whether Brice Turang and Joey Wiemer will remain on the team all year. Plus, a handful of injury updates, a weekend of Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout in Milwaukee, 'Beat the Cheese,' ejections and a Remembrew When that looks back at another high-profile opponent in 1997.

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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 options for center field? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss. How worried should we be about the pen? What about Corbin Burnes' early struggles? Or Jesse Winker's? Meanwhile, Wade Miley and Eric Lauer are stepping up in a big way, and Rowdy Tellez is on fire. Remembrew When looks at some big innings and Curt Blanche has a take on Shohei Ohtani, who'll be in Milwaukee this weekend.

Then, JR has two interviews, one with former Brewers pitcher Dave Bush, who's now pitching coach for the Boston Red Sox (45:00). He talks about his role on the 2008 team, his near no-hitters and his non-traditional path back to the big leagues as a coach. Then, a chat with Peter Strzelecki (54:50), off to a white-hot start out of the bullpen for Milwaukee. He talks about his new sinker, his love for basketball (and his Miami Heat fandom) and is ComPETE gear.

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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 for an undetermined amount of time. Colin Rea filled in admirably, though. Plus: Corbin Burnes and Wade Miley are again on top of their game, a wild 1-0 win features some Devin Williams excitement, a big week for Rowdy Tellez bombs and the defense continues to deliver, including Willy Adames in extras. Craig Counsell reached another milestone; is this really going to be his final season as Milwaukee manager?

Plus: the Brewers see Josh Hader as an opponent for the first time. Remembrew When takes a look at one of the great one-and-done performances in club history and Curt Blanche spends time on the aspect that Brewers coaching seems to have mastered.

Then, JR is joined by the Brewers' Tom Flanagan (53:00), the club's vice president in charge of player operations and baseball administration. He offers his perspective on Milwaukee's farm system, including plenty on the No. 1 prospect in baseball according to Baseball America, Jackson Chourio. The Milwaukee native talks about his journey from team bat boy to front office, the challenges of the gig, the exciting roster at the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers affiliate and other names Brewers fans should be following closely.

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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 mark to start the year. Host JR Radcliffe and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Todd Rosiak look at the impact of Brice Turang, Garrett Mitchell and Joey Wiemer, the struggles of Corbin Burnes and Christian Yelich (Sunday notwithstanding), the long-term impact of losing Aaron Ashby and the electricity of the bullpen.

Remembrew When takes a look back at strange happenings ABOVE the stadium, and Todd's Take of the Week looks at the perilous road trip ahead.

Plus, JR chats with Turang, whose grand slam in the home opener brought the house down at American Family Field. They talk about the reality show that once featured his family, the No. 0, his power development and more.

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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 (Brandon Woodruff, Willy Adames). Brewers reporter Curt Hogg joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the impressive traits that the young kids bring to the table, the injury to Luis Urías, the bullpen's strong start, Luke Voit and Christian Yelich. Remembrew When looks back at the last time two Brewers players made their Major League debut on opening day and the strange journey for one of them, and Curt's Take of the Week is wondering what happened to a certain wall at American Family Field.

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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, does that mean the Brewers will break camp with three rookie outfielders (Garrett Mitchell, Sal Frelick, Joey Wiemer) on the roster? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg is in Arizona for the falling action of 2023 spring training, and he joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the enigmatic career trajectory of Keston Hiura now that it appears his Brewers run is over. What are the repercussions to the roster if Adrian Houser has to open on the injured list? Rule V pick Gus Varland has got to make the team, right? How are we feeling as we get set for a new season?

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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 his experience watching a raucous USA-Mexico tilt in the World Baseball Classic (featuring multiple Brewers) and discusses Corbin Burnes' frustrations with one particular nuance of the new pitch clock rules. Which minor leaguers besides Jackson Chourio have caught Curt's attention (and they talk about Chourio plenty, too)?