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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 season in earnest. What are some of the things Todd has learned during early days in Arizona? Are Luis Urias and Rowdy Tellez for sure the corner infielders? Who plays center after Lorenzo Cain? Will there be more roster additions? Does Keston Hiura have a place on this team? And, of course, Christian Yelich.

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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 mess, including on a luxury tax change would affect the Brewers, and then look back at his 35 seasons covering the team for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as he heads into retirement.

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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 that Brewers fans will be following if/when the owners and players reach a labor accord and some notable changes to the coaching staff.

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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 equation? What moves will the team make when things return to normal? Plus, what's the general feeling about the current labor situation? The franchise finally adds a name to its Walk of Fame. And a farewell to former public relations director Tom "Sky" Skibosh.

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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 for Cy Young selection. Plus: Craig Counsell takes second in Manager of the Year, Josh Hader is once again the NL reliever of the year and what's up with the Mets and their constant interest with GM David Stearns? Additionally, Milwaukee has two new hitting coaches and bid farewell to Avisail Garcia and Manny Pina.

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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 level be that Christian Yelich has lost whatever magic he had? Will Josh Hader be back in 2022, and are we sure he's happy in Milwaukee? What are some of the more intriguing roster decisions on the horizon? Did we learn anything from the postseason press conference with David Stearns (and are we still confident he remains as Brewers general manager with Mets rumors persisting)?

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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 they play another game in Milwaukee this year? Brewers reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe look at Game 1 and Game 2, including the Rowdy Tellez home run, the struggles of the big boppers, and the potential of finding a spot in the lineup for one of the few hot hitters, Luis Urías. Will Milwaukee's starting pitching depth ultimately give the Brewers an edge in Atlanta? Will Adrian Houser be used in the same multi-inning relief role as Game 1? If Milwaukee does move on, is it safe to assume that Brent Suter gets a playoff roster spot back? Plus, can we just change how ground-rule doubles work?

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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 Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe look at the matchup, the playoff roster considerations, the self-inflicted injury to Devin Williams that re-shapes the landscape, Corbin Burnes' final Cy Young dossier, the brief return of Keston Hiura and the primary concern that remains for the Milwaukee Brewers: Will the offense do enough?

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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 then look ahead to what's next. Was there any doubt, even with St. Louis winning 16 straight games and the Brewers losing five in a row? Are the Braves or the Phillies the better matchup? What are Corbin Burnes' Cy Young prospects now? Should we be worried about the offense and bullpen?

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It wasn't a pretty week, but the Milwaukee Brewers are officially headed to the playoffs and the division title is within reach, with the only remaining competition (St. Louis) coming to town. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and host JR Radcliffe discuss the scene from Saturday's playoff-berth clincher, plus the remaining concerns over injuries. Is there a chance a struggling Christian Yelich drops in the lineup? Would the team bring back Eduardo Escobar to play third base again next year? Ryan Braun is headed to Milwaukee for an official retirement honor, Brent Suter has been nominated for the Roberto Clemente Award and Todd just turned 50!

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