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Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss a .500 week for the Brewers, with an offense finding itself despite injuries to Christian Yelich, Lorenzo Cain and Kolten Wong. The bullpen has been hit and miss, particularly in the case of Devin Williams. When would the Brewers expand Josh Hader's length of usage, if at all? And finally, a look at the latest chapter in the Cubs-Brewers rivalry, with catcher Willson Contreras taking exception to the Brewers pitching inside.

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The Milwaukee Brewers just enjoyed an unprecedented turn through the rotation and won four of six games on a road trip to Chicago and St. Louis. Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe take a look at Milwaukee's surge.

Plus, at what point will the Brewers consider short-term alternatives to a struggling Keston Hiura, and would the Brewers explore using him back at second base with Kolten Wong injured? What's Todd's reaction to the Orlando Arcia trade? How about Wisconsinite J.P. Feyereisen in the early going?

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Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe discuss the vibe inside American Family Field now that fans are back, how concerned fans should be over the return of some sluggish offense and the absurd first performances by Corbin Burnes and Josh Hader. Given constraints on pitcher workload, will we see a solo no-hitter ... ever again? Plus, Todd chats about that runner-on-second rule in extra innings and just how likely would it be for Milwaukee to get the 2021 All-Star Game?

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Trending sports reporter JR Radcliffe is joined by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel colleague Curt Hogg to look back at a wild opening-day win for the Brewers. They talk about the statistical improbabilities of what transpired in the 6-5, 10-inning win, Josh Hader at his best, Travis Shaw and Orlando Arcia delivering in big spots, that runner-starting-on-second-base rule, a notable Brewers baserunning mistake, Minnesota's defensive miscues and more.  Dang, we didn't even mention that this was the first opener without Ryan Braun in 14 years. 
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Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe take one last look at the Brewers roster before the season starts Thursday. Can we trust the offense's strong spring to be for real? Luis Urias is going to be the shortstop, Freddy Peralta starts in the rotation, the team's pitching depth takes a hit, and, naturally, some fearless predictions for the season.

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Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt and podcast host JR Radcliffe discuss what's left for the Milwaukee Brewers to determine before they break camp for the April 1 season opener, and which players are in the mix for the final spots on the roster. Freddy Peralta is back in the starting mix? Will Lorenzo Cain and Devin Williams be ready? Is the door still open ever-so-slightly for a Ryan Braun reunion?

Then, JR is joined by Jason Gurwin of The Streamable to discuss why Fox Sports Wisconsin (soon to be Bally Sports Wisconsin) won't be on streaming services like YouTubeTV or Sling, and whether or not Brewers fans will soon have alternatives to buying a pricey cable or satellite subscription service.

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Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe discuss the new addition of Jackie Bradley Jr. and how he'll get starts on a team that now has four starting outfielders for three spots. Tom also lends his thoughts on top prospect Garrett Mitchell showing well in camp, the sudden bevy of catching talent, and the news that fans will be in the stands on Opening Day.

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Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe discuss the new additions of Travis Shaw and Brett Anderson as Spring Training arrives. Does it mean Milwaukee is done looking for third baseman? Can Jordan Zimmerman contribute? Is there some concern with the outfield depth?

Then, JR chats with Jonathan Judge of Baseball Prospectus (30:30), who explains how it is that the popular PECOTA projection system sees the Brewers as the favorites in the National League Central ... and by a fair amount, too. What are the factors that makes the system bullish on the Brewers, and what's PECOTA's track record for getting it right? Plus, why PECOTA and related projection systems are more than just a simple curiosity in baseball.

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Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss Milwaukee's big free-agent move to sign Kolten Wong and shift Keston Hiura to first base. How much better did the Brewers get, and what are the options remaining to address third base?

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Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the state of the Brewers, ostensibly two weeks before the start of Spring Training. As the other players in the National League Central begin to start making moves, will the Brewers keep pace? What about rumors that third baseman Justin Turner has been linked to Milwaukee? Plus, Tom discusses new addition Daniel Robertson and the hiring of Sara Goodrum as the minor-league hitting coordinator. Then, Tom shares stories from his interactions with the late Hank Aaron.

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