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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Todd Rosiak, now embedded in Phoenix with the start of spring training, and host JR Radcliffe discuss the early story lines in Brewers camp, including the clarifying picture at third base and catcher, Brandon Woodruff's immediate outlook and how the crowded starting rotation might look. It's been a relatively quiet start to camp, and that's a good thing given the lack of injury news. Who benefits when the World Baseball Classic starts? Who's next in line at third base if Luis Rengifo is indeed the starter? What's the best giveaway on the Brewers promotional calendar? And most importantly, do we have a Hank The Ballpark Pup sequel in our midst? And it's a cat?

Spring training has begun, and our annual predictions episode is here. Curt and JR make their picks from "likely" to "spicy" to "controversial" to "insane," trying to imagine how the 2026 season will play out. Topics include Jacob Misiorowski, relief pitching, William Contreras, Joey Ortiz and Jake Bauers. They also discuss the return of catcher Gary Sánchez on a free-agent (!) deal and the gap that still remains at third base.

The Milwaukee Brewers are a week away from spring training, and we're celebrating by forecasting the weirdest possible outcomes. Brewers beat reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe create their bingo card of highly unlikely -- but not impossible -- outcomes for the Brewers during the 2026 season. It's ridiculous, honestly. You can hear the winter weather taking a toll on their souls. 

Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe discuss the Freddy Peralta deal in greater depth, including the perception of a salary dump, the loss of Tobias Myers and more. Todd also discusses his Hall of Fame vote and how he weighs the "character clause." Who's the next Brewers Hall of Famer? Is it somebody ... already on the ballot? Plus a look at a prospect-heavy group of non-roster invitees ... could any of them make the team out of camp?

The Milwaukee Brewers finally made an offseason splash, trading ace starter Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers to the New York Mets for two young players likely to help the Brewers in 2026. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe dissect the deal in this emergency podcast, discussing the newcomers and where they fit with the team. Plus: The consternation that comes with trading a top player; can the Brewers ever operate without moving a star before he hits free agency? What's the rotation picture now? What's Freddy's legacy in Milwaukee? Is Joey Ortiz's job in jeopardy?

It's Hot Stove season, not that the Brewers are standing anywhere near the flame. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe, both of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, each offer five names who might interest the Brewers, but don't expect any exciting names. In fact, one of the rules of their draft: The player can't be obviously exciting. Before that, they discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers signing of Kyle Tucker for an absurd four years and $240 million. Sure, a lockout would be bad for baseball, but they break down at length whether or not it would be bad for the Milwaukee Brewers, if such an action results in an MLB salary cap.

We know you're upset because the Packers lost in the playoffs. But that means it's baseball season. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Brewers reporter Curt Hogg joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss a relatively newsy week even without any fresh player moves. William Contreras appears to be headed toward an arbitration hearing with the team. The Brewers have a bevy of coaching-staff changes, including the addition of Daniel Vogelbach. What's going on with the TV situation? And the Cubs land a big fish in Alex Bregman. Other topics discussed: The McRib, an unhealthy obsession with hating surprises and a second leaky bathroom incident. 

The Milwaukee Brewers haven't made many moves, but it's a new year, and we need to talk about baseball. Host JR Radcliffe and Brewers reporter Curt Hogg run the gamut of conversation topics, from geopolitical events and how they impact the Brewers, whether Brandon Woodruff is the best pitcher in Brewers franchise history, Caleb Durbin as an every-day player, Joey Ortiz's offensive woes, Ryan Braun's Hall of Fame candidacy, a former Brewers prospect playing college football, a random name who will make the opening day roster, Christmas hymns and more. Happy New Year! 

The Brewers are on the board with a trade (acquiring Ángel Zerpa for Nick Mears and Isaac Collins) and even a Major-League free-agent signing (granted, it's an under-the-radar player in Akil Baddoo). Where are we at with a possible Freddy Peralta trade? Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the state of the Brewers here in the dead of winter. Topics also include backup catcher, the prospect of stretching Aaron Ashby as a starter, Pat Murphy's long-term future in Milwaukee and Baja Blast Mountain Dew.