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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, or Josh Hader's potential place in a Cy Young conversation? Which veteran's struggles are most concerning? Plus: Remembrew When looks back at the man Craig Counsell is about to pass on the franchise wins list, and we go a little extra for Curt's take of the week in Curt Blanche.

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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 take a look back at a 4-2 week, one that included a walk-off homer, a triple play and nearly an inside-the-park home run. Has Keston Hiura bought himself more time in the big leagues? What do the Brewers do at catcher when Pedro Severino is eligible to return? Plus: bobbleheads, some triple play history and Todd's Take of the Week tackles St. Louis.

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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 also featured a cycle from Christian Yelich. (Don't say it, don't say it don't sa --) Is Christian Yelich back? Will the Brewers seek out other options in center field? How concerning are the persistent slow starts of some on the pitching staff, including Brandon Woodruff and Freddy Peralta? If Willy Adames is injured, does it open the door for a top prospect to make his big league debut? Also, Remembrew When looks back at one of the most unlikely cycles in Brewers history, and though the defense has been spotty, "3 Up 3 Down" highlights one of the plays of the year.

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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 beating up on bad teams? Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at a strong week for Christian Yelich, more great pitching, questions around Keston Hiura and Aaron Ashby, suspect defense and the future in center field. 

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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 a corner? Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss a productive 5-2 week of baseball, including a six-homer game against the Cubs. Eric Lauer has been pretty great for a long period of time ... at this point we just have to say it's for real, right? Plus: Aaron Ashby showing major promise, Corbin Burnes still dealing (albeit in two losses), Andrew McCutchen and Willy Adames breaking out and asking the question: Is baseball still fun with this year's muted offense? Remembrew When looks back at the guy Josh Hader is chasing for the franchise's all-time saves mark, and Curt Blanche goes after a stupid baseball rule in Curt's take of the week. 

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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 Williams returned with a vengeance, Josh Hader remained unstoppable and Milwaukee stacked up wins against Pittsburgh. But whither the bats? Even the guys who started out hot have hit the skids. Is Keston Hiura in danger of losing a roster spot when Luis Urías returns? Where are the home runs?
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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 be concerned about given the early stage of the season? Reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe look at some reassuring performances from other members of the pitching staff, some timely work by Tyrone Taylor, a new-look Camden Yards and much more, including a history lesson featuring the first game at County Stadium.

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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 can be seriously taken away from the first three games? Does an abbreviated spring training factor into the pitching staff's early issues? How did Victor Caratini look after drawing the tough assignment of starting at catcher for a team he just met? What's up with the benches-clearing tension between the Brewers and Cubs? Plus: "Remembrew When" looks at an unforgettable old series against the Orioles as the Brewers fly to Baltimore this week, and "Curt Blanche" takes on Chicago concessions in Curt's take of the week.

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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 how things will look at third base with Luis Urías sidelined to start the year. 

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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? What about another player having a big spring, Tyrone Taylor? Who are a couple names most Brewers fans don't know yet destined for the 2022 roster? Plus: Christian Yelich, the pitching staff, Luis Perdomo and more.