The Brewers are preparing for Friday's NLCS opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers. During Wednesday's workout, Ryan Braun -- the only holdover from the last Brewers team to make the NLCS -- spoke with reporters about the Dodgers challenge ahead. Then, host JR Radcliffe is joined by Brewers top prospect Keston Hiura, who is off to a white-hot start in the Arizona Fall League.

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Brewers beat reporters Tom Haudricourt and Todd Rosiak join host JR Radcliffe to discuss the white-hot Milwaukee Brewers, now winners of 11 straight games and on their way to the NLCS. The guys discuss the masterful use of the bullpen, the efforts of Mike Moustakas and Erik Kratz, the steps the Brewers took to make it happen and the mystery of Colorado never using Kyle Freeland.

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It's an emergency podcast! Host JR Radcliffe is joined by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel colleague Curt Hogg to discuss the end of the 2018 regular-season, a 3-1 victory for the Brewers over the Cubs that granted Milwaukee the National League Central Division title. JR and Curt review the big moments, then take a look at how the postseason roster might shake out for the National League Division Series beginning Thursday. Some tough calls await.

Then, JR and Curt hold a "draft" for the most memorable moments of the season, arriving at a list of 18 choices.

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Journal Sentinel beat reporters Tom Haudricourt and Todd Rosiak are both on hand to discuss an amazing finish to the 2018 season, during which the Brewers won their final seven games to tie for the NL Central title. As they prepare for the tiebreaking "Game 163" in Chicago (and the wild-card game or NLDS to follow), the two writers and host JR Radcliffe look at what to expect going forward. How will Craig Counsell handle the pitching staff? What do we make of Chase Anderson? And what will fans remember most from this torrid final week. It's Christian Yelich, isn't it?

After that, Brewers owner Mark Attanasio speaks to members of the media Friday after his team clinched its first playoff berth since 2011.

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With one week to go in the regular season, the Milwaukee Brewers are looking to solidify their playoff standing. Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the team's surprising decision to skip Chase Anderson in the series, the consistent success of Gio Gonzalez, Lorenzo Cain's injury scare and a reborn Corey Knebel. Also, it's going to come down to Javier Baez and Christian Yelich -- how much does positional versatility matter to MVP voters?

Then, JR is joined by Brewers minor leaguer Tim Dillard (32:30), whose brilliant social media presence makes him one of the most recognizable figures in the organization, even if he hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2012.

And finally, JR chats with Curtis Granderson (49:30), the newly acquired outfielder who has made his presence felt in his lone month with the Brewers. Conversation topics include the stadium that bears his name at UIC and the unusual reason why he decided not to be a Cubs fan growing up.

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Journal Sentinel beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the Brewers' 3-3 week, the considerations awaiting them as they zero in on a playoff berth, including thoughts on Jhoulys Chacin, Curtis Granderson and Junior Guerra. 

Then, JR and Curt Hogg look at which Brewer -- Lorenzo Cain or Christian Yelich -- deserves the MVP spotlight, and who makes the list of top-five most valuable Brewers this season?

Finally, JR is joined by Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff, discussing his back-and-forth journey in 2018, his infamous MLB debut short circuited by pregame injury, the decision to trim his beard and a made-for-Hollywood moment in his 2016 return to play following the tragic death of his older brother, Blake. 

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss a white-hot week for the Brewers, with five wins in six games putting them 2 1/2 games ahead in the wild card race -- and breathing down the Cubs' necks. A Sunday dispute turns into a magic moment. Corey Knebel, Gio Gonzalez and Jonathan Schoop have found themselves. What's up with the fan reaction to a Christian Yelich off day, and yeah, let's talk about the Cubs "rivalry."

Then, JR chats with Brewers lefty Wade Miley, whose own rediscovery has been huge this season. Topics include his unusual offseason, his near-miss Rookie of the Year campaign, a funny story involving Alcatraz and his favorite song by … Miley.

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Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss a crazy week for the Milwaukee Brewers, including a number of roster moves and a handful of thrilling outcomes. Most notably was a Wednesday win in extra innings, 13-12, that featured Christian Yelich hitting for the cycle -- and that was just part of Yelich's crazy week. Where does he stand in the MVP conversation?

Also, what does Todd make of Craig Counsell's comments about the usage of Josh Hader, who wasn't brought into the game Saturday night as the bullpen lost a 3-1 lead?

Then, JR is joined by Keon Broxton, the Brewers outfielder whose 3-run homer Sunday helped Milwaukee cap the road trip on a positive note.

Did we mention the Cubs are coming to town? And the Brewers are leading the wild card?

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In this special crossover episode, we present the debut of the Wisconsin Badgers Journal Sentinel podcast.

The Wisconsin Badgers head into 2018 with some lofty goals and expectations. Journal Sentinel beat reporter Jeff Potrykus joins host JR Radcliffe to talk about what makes this team special, which players it can't live without, how the off-field problems facing the receiving corps will impact the on-field approach, and does Western Kentucky provide any risk of a monster upset on Friday?

Each week, Jeff breaks down the matchup ahead and the bigger picture as the Badgers pursue a Big Ten Championship and their first berth in the College Football Playoff. Find the Badgers podcast on iTunes soon.

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt discusses three starting rotation questions: what's the long-term prognosis for Chase Anderson, is Freddy Peralta locked into the rotation going forward, and what comes next after the Matt Harvey waiver claim went for naught?

Also, quick discussion of Jonathan Schoop, Scooter Gennett and Corey Knebel, plus are there any surprises on the horizon for September call-ups?

Host JR Radcliffe also chats with third baseman Mike Moustakas, who has been a huge lift to the offense (and defense) since he arrived from the Royals as a midseason trade acquisition.

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