Milwaukee Brewers Microbrew

By Milwaukee Brewers Podcast

What's Milwaukee Brewers Microbrew about?

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat reporters Curt Hogg and Todd Rosiak join host JR Radcliffe to discuss the Milwaukee Brewers, Major League Baseball and life on the Brewers beat.

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Milwaukee Brewers Microbrew episodes:

04.22.2024
What's next for DL Hall? Pitching staff holding it together, offense doing enough and a chat with Blake Perkins (04.22.2024)
The Milwaukee Brewers offense had another breakout day Saturday, part of a week that featured a series win in St. Louis. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the success, including the...
04.15.2024
Offense on fire out of the gate, so which parts are sustainable? (04.15.2024)
The Milwaukee Brewers' offense is en fuego. Before a competitive loss against old friend Corbin Burnes on Sunday, the team rattled off six straight games scoring at least seven runs, going 4-2 on the road in Cincinnati and Baltimore to...
04.08.2024
The Milwaukee Brewers need to find some pitching, but they're off to a great start. Plus a chat with DL Hall (04.08.2024)
The Milwaukee Brewers have to be happy with a 6-2 start to the season, but how sustainable is the success on the mound with the pitching staff low on reliable arms? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe dig...
04.02.2024
The Brewers are 3-0, and welcome to the home opener (04.02.2024)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look back at a wildly successful weekend in New York, where the Brewers swept the Mets to open the series 3-0 for the first time since 2018. Now comes the home schedule,...
03.28.2024
Garrett Mitchell is hurt and opening day is rained out, but let's talk more Brewers anyway (03.28.2024)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe give you one last look at the 2024 Milwaukee Brewers season, with the rainout delaying the start to Friday. They discuss the injury to center fielder Garrett Mitchell, the last-second roster tweak...
03.25.2024
Opening day has just about arrived; why there's hope for the Brewers. And why there's worry (03.25.2024)
The Milwaukee Brewers are a mere four days away from the start of the 2024 Major League Baseball season, but this still looks like a pitching staff that has a ton of questions. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg joins host JR...
03.18.2024
Who's part of the pitching staff, especially with Devin Williams out? (03.18.2024)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg joins host JR Radcliffe on the latest episode of Microbrew to discuss the pitching situation in Milwaukee, with closer Devin Williams on the shelf for three months and a rotation that doesn't have a ton of...
03.11.2024
Devin Williams injured? Sal Frelick legitimately at third? The latest from Brewers camp (03.11.2024)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe check in on Brewers' spring training with their Microbrew podcast, including an injury to closer Devin Williams that might sideline him for the start of the regular season. How exactly are the...
03.04.2024
It's been all about the kids at spring training thus far (03.04.2024)
Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to share observations from Milwaukee's spring training experience thus far. It's been all about the kids, with opportunities for Jackson Chourio, Brock Wilken, Tyler Black, Jacob Misiorowski, Luis Lara, Cooper Pratt and...
02.22.2024
Brandon Woodruff returns and other spring training observations (02.22.2024)
Journal Sentinel writer Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the stories of spring training so far for the Milwaukee Brewers, including the return of pitcher Brandon Woodruff on a fascinating deal. Plus, Sal Frelick is taking reps on...
02.06.2024
Eight predictions for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2024 (02.06.2024)
Spring training is right around the corner and some preseason projections are out, so Journal Sentinel writer Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe take a look at the landscape and make some predictions: One likely, one controversial, one extra spicy...
02.02.2024
Emergency Podcast: Corbin Burnes traded to Orioles
The Milwaukee Brewers and Baltimore Orioles made a blockbuster trade Thursday, with former Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes dealt to the American League in exchange for two prospects and a draft pick. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR...
01.24.2024
Brewers reportedly sign first baseman Rhys Hoskins in big offseason splash (01.24.2024)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the Milwaukee Brewers' big offseason addition, with first baseman Rhys Hoskins reportedly heading to the team in 2024. They discuss how he fits, what it means for the rest of the...
12.11.2023
The offseason moves we'd love to see the Brewers make (12.11.2023)
The Winter Meetings have come and gone, and we've heard conflicting reports from national writers on the likelihood of a Corbin Burnes trade. How likely is it really, and should the Brewers move their best offseason trade chip? Brewers reporter...
12.04.2023
Huge extension for Brewers prospect Jackson Chourio (12.04.2023)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the new contract that appears to be happening for prospect Jackson Chourio, just 19 years old. He hasn't played a game of Major League Baseball, but he's now locked in as...
11.20.2023
A new manager, Craig Counsell to the Cubs, Brandon Woodruff gone, and a busy Brewers week
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe recap a wild week in the Brewers offseason, starting with Craig Counsell's press conference with the Cubs, Pat Murphy's hire, Rickie Weeks as associate manager and the press conference introducing both. Then,...
11.09.2023
Mailbag: Pat Murphy as replacement? Corbin Burnes trade soon? (11.09.2023)
Pat Murphy has emerged as a serious candidate to replace Craig Counsell as manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, the newest development in Milwaukee's already-busy offseason. Oh, and Ken Rosenthal believes the Brewers will be listening to trade offers on just...
11.07.2023
Craig Counsell stuns Brewers, becomes manager of Chicago Cubs (11.06.2023)
Wait, WHAT? Craig Counsell isn't coming back to manage the Milwaukee Brewers, but he's not going to the New York Mets as feared ... it's worse. Counsell was named the next manager of the Chicago Cubs, leaving Brewers fans puzzled...
10.26.2023
Craig Counsell is interviewing with the New York Mets. How does that change what we understood about the situation? (10.26.2023)
Craig Counsell is reportedly set to interview with the New York Mets, even before his contract expires at the end of the month. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg discusses how that changes the perception of Counsell's future in Milwaukee and whether...
10.19.2023
Brandon Woodruff, Craig Counsell and a look back at our preseason predictions (10.19.2023)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the dramatic blow to the 2024 Brewers with the long-term injury to Brandon Woodruff and what the options are for his roster status going forward. Plus, still no news on Craig...
10.11.2023
Could the Brewers actually keep Corbin Burnes in 2024? That and other offseason questions (10.11.2023)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe provide a post-mortem look at the 2023 Brewers season, even though numerous unanswered questions (like Craig Counsell's status for next year) remain unknown. General manager Matt Arnold met the media Tuesday, and...
10.05.2023
Playoffs end swiftly for the Brewers, and we're still processing. What held this team back? (10.05.2023)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the team's two losses to Arizona in the wild-card series, bringing the 2023 season to a screeching halt. Is the sustained lack of success in the playoffs really just a series...
10.02.2023
It's Brewers vs. Diamondbacks in the first round of the playoffs and a conversation with Jim Henderson (10.02.2023)
The Milwaukee Brewers are National League Central champions and drew the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first round of the MLB playoffs. What do we need to know about Arizona and its 1-2 starting-pitching punch? Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg...
09.25.2023
Brewers clinch a playoff spot, plus a discussion about stadium financing (09.25.2023)
The Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the playoffs in 2023, though that division title still remains a little bit elusive. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writers Curt Hogg and JR Radcliffe look at an eventful week with some great offensive performance (but...
09.18.2023
Are the bats turning the corner as Milwaukee surges to a division title? Plus a conversation with Brock Wilken (09.18.2023)
Milwaukee's superb 5-2 week at home has the Brewers cruising toward a division title; are the bats really turning the corner, or does the offense still have issues to solve? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss a...
09.11.2023
An unforgettable near-miss at history in Yankee Stadium, plus a chat with Wade Miley (09.11.2023)
The Milwaukee Brewers threw 10 1/3 innings of no-hit baseball on Sunday in Yankee Stadium ... and lost. The missed opportunity is a microcosm of the team's offensive struggles, but it was an otherwise healthy performance with the bats this...
09.04.2023
The Josh Donaldson addition, a week full of close games and a conversation with Bryse Wilson (09.04.2023)
The Brewers went 3-3 against the Cubs and Phillies, picking up one important tiebreaker along the way and setting the stage for what could be three huge games in Milwaukee to end the season. It's a decent spot, with a...
08.28.2023
A conversation with Devin Williams and breaking down the white-hot Brewers with the Cubs up next (08.28.2023)
The Milwaukee Brewers are on a roll, winners of eight straight heading into a pivotal battle with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe discuss the successful run and what's allowed Milwaukee to...
08.21.2023
Dominated by one first-place team but then dominate another, and a chat with Andruw Monasterio (08.21.2023)
What a curious week for the Milwaukee Brewers. The offense looked punchless against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a sweep but then came back and thumped powerful Texas on the road. The Brewers are a first-place club that just came...
08.14.2023
Brewers have their biggest lead yet in the Central and a conversation with Ben Sheets (08.15.2023)
The Milwaukee Brewers took care of business against Colorado and the Chicago White Sox, and suddenly the lead in the National League Central is 3 1/2 games -- the biggest it has been for any team in the division this...
08.07.2023
Brandon Woodruff is back, but the offense has stayed the same, plus a conversation with Mark Canha (08.07.2023)
Brandon Woodruff made his long-awaited return to the big-league mound on Sunday and looked great, part of a week that featured several players returning from injury. But with the trade deadline come and gone, the Brewers offense still failed to...
07.31.2023
Brewers trade for Carlos Santana, a rough weekend in Atlanta and a conversation with Sal Frelick (07.31.2023)
The Brewers added a new bat in Carlos Santana, and he homered over the weekend, but that didn't change a brutal three-game showing against the Braves. Now outside of first place, what else will Milwaukee be cooking up at the...
07.24.2023
The Sal Frelick Game and how the Brewers thrived in the 2023 draft with Jim Callis (07.24.2023)
Sal Frelick, the new mayor of Milwaukee. Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss a magical Saturday night in Milwaukee with a debut for the ages, the highlight of a 3-3 week. There's also plenty of trade...
07.17.2023
Naming names for upcoming trade deadline and a conversation with Erik Kratz (07.17.2023)
It was a great weekend for the Milwaukee Brewers after a sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. With the playoffs suddenly looking a little bit more like a strong possibility, it's time to think about how this team can improve its...
07.10.2023
Stressful week before the all-star break and a conversation with Jahmai Jones (07.10.2023)
The all-star break is upon us, with Devin Williams and Corbin Burnes headed to Seattle. The last week before the break was memorable for a lot of reasons, but it ends with a key series win over Cincinnati. Host JR...
07.03.2023
Devin Williams is an all-star and a huge road trip keeps Brewers atop the Central (07.03.2023)
We knew Devin Williams was going to be an all-star in 2023, but should Christian Yelich also be on that list? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg discusses the resurgent outfielder with host JR Radcliffe and more from a 7-3 road trip...
06.26.2023
Diving deep on Milwaukee Brewers prospects in the minor leagues (06.26.2023)
It's a special episode this week, looking at the future of the Milwaukee Brewers organization. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss Curt's top 10 prospects right now, starting of course with Jackson Chourio and Sal Frelick but...
06.19.2023
The Brewers are back in first place, but for how long? (06.19.2023)
A sweep over the Pittsburgh Pirates erased some of the damage from a six-game losing streak, but a new contender has emerged in the National League Central. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the Cincinnati Reds...
06.12.2023
Nightmare weekend against floundering Oakland and a conversation with Joey Wiemer (06.11.2023)
The Oakland Athletics came into Milwaukee with a 14-50 record and left with three wins, a sobering finish to a chilly 2-5 week that has knocked the Brewers from atop the National League Central and again spotlighted the offense's lack...
06.05.2023
The Andruw Monasterio episode and a layman's explanation of the stadium financing situation (06.05.2023)
The Brewers belong to Andruw Monasterio now. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the remarkable week for the newcomer infielder and a Reds series that has breathed new life into the Brewers. Is the continued success...
05.29.2023
A conversation with Owen Miller, plus a scary Willy Adames injury and Jesse Winker's struggles (05.29.2023)
A scary injury to Willy Adames and a bad weekend series against San Francisco clouded a week that nonetheless ended with the Brewers still clinging to first place in the National League Central. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR...
05.22.2023
A chat with Sophia Minnaert and another rugged road trip (05.22.2023)
The Brewers go 2-4 on a tough road trip and dig out the two wins thanks to some big-time work from Devin Williams and the relief crew. It's the latest in a tough run for the Brewers, who have now...
05.15.2023
Christian Yelich has a booming end to the week (05.15.2023)
Christian Yelich closed the week with three home runs in two games; do we dare ask if he's 'back?' OK, not yet, but Milwaukee's left fielder showed some positive signs. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at...
05.08.2023
Brutal week highlights Brewers weaknesses in 2023 (05.08.2023)
A brutal 1-5 road trip has brought the Brewers back down to earth, and issues on both sides of the ball are starting to crystallize (even though the rest of the division is no better). Is this really the version...
05.01.2023
One month in, what's real and what's illusion for the 2023 Brewers? (05.01.2023)
One month into the season, the Brewers are 18-10, possessing one of the top three records in the National League. But which parts of this team are real and which parts are just the product of a small sample (perhaps...
04.24.2023
Garrett Mitchell out indefinitely, bullpen struggles but Brewers keep winning, plus conversations with Dave Bush and Peter Strzelecki (04.24.2024)
The Brewers went 4-2 in another solid week, though a long-term injury to Garrett Mitchell and some late-week bullpen woes put a downer on the team's continued hot start. Can the Brewers overcome the loss of Mitchell with their internal...
04.17.2023
Injury to Woodruff clouds an otherwise exciting week of baseball and a conversation with Tom Flanagan (04.17.2023)
The Brewers are 11-5 after a 4-3 week out west, but the pall of Brandon Woodruff's injury lingers over the positive start. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg joins host JR Radcliffe to talk about the impact of losing their ace starter...
04.10.2023
Well, that was an awesome week of Brewers baseball. Plus an interview with Brice Turang (04.10.2023)
It's hard to top the first home week of baseball in 2023 for the Milwaukee Brewers. From the young players having a huge impact to thrilling home runs to standout pitching performances, the Brewers delivered and now have a 7-2...
04.03.2023
The rookies make some noise as Brewers open 2-1, now comes the home opener (04.02.2023)
The Milwaukee Brewers opened the season 2-1 at Wrigley Field thanks to some big contributions from the kids like Brice Turang, Joey Wiemer and Gus Varland, plus some newcomers (Jesse Winker, Brian Anderson and William Contreras) and some reliable staples...
03.27.2023
Could three rookie outfielders make the Opening Day roster? (03.27.2023)
The first week of the MLB season is here! First, the Milwaukee Brewers have some loose ends to tie up in camp. What's going on with Luke Voit? And if he doesn't wind up getting a spot on this team,...

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Milwaukee Brewers Microbrew episodes:

What's next for DL Hall? Pitching staff holding it together, offense doing enough and a chat with Blake Perkins (04.22.2024)

Offense on fire out of the gate, so which parts are sustainable? (04.15.2024)

The Milwaukee Brewers need to find some pitching, but they're off to a great start. Plus a chat with DL Hall (04.08.2024)

The Brewers are 3-0, and welcome to the home opener (04.02.2024)

Garrett Mitchell is hurt and opening day is rained out, but let's talk more Brewers anyway (03.28.2024)

Opening day has just about arrived; why there's hope for the Brewers. And why there's worry (03.25.2024)

Who's part of the pitching staff, especially with Devin Williams out? (03.18.2024)

Devin Williams injured? Sal Frelick legitimately at third? The latest from Brewers camp (03.11.2024)

It's been all about the kids at spring training thus far (03.04.2024)

Brandon Woodruff returns and other spring training observations (02.22.2024)

Eight predictions for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2024 (02.06.2024)

Emergency Podcast: Corbin Burnes traded to Orioles

Brewers reportedly sign first baseman Rhys Hoskins in big offseason splash (01.24.2024)

The offseason moves we'd love to see the Brewers make (12.11.2023)

Huge extension for Brewers prospect Jackson Chourio (12.04.2023)

A new manager, Craig Counsell to the Cubs, Brandon Woodruff gone, and a busy Brewers week

Mailbag: Pat Murphy as replacement? Corbin Burnes trade soon? (11.09.2023)

Craig Counsell stuns Brewers, becomes manager of Chicago Cubs (11.06.2023)

Craig Counsell is interviewing with the New York Mets. How does that change what we understood about the situation? (10.26.2023)

Brandon Woodruff, Craig Counsell and a look back at our preseason predictions (10.19.2023)

Could the Brewers actually keep Corbin Burnes in 2024? That and other offseason questions (10.11.2023)

Playoffs end swiftly for the Brewers, and we're still processing. What held this team back? (10.05.2023)

It's Brewers vs. Diamondbacks in the first round of the playoffs and a conversation with Jim Henderson (10.02.2023)

Brewers clinch a playoff spot, plus a discussion about stadium financing (09.25.2023)

Are the bats turning the corner as Milwaukee surges to a division title? Plus a conversation with Brock Wilken (09.18.2023)

An unforgettable near-miss at history in Yankee Stadium, plus a chat with Wade Miley (09.11.2023)

The Josh Donaldson addition, a week full of close games and a conversation with Bryse Wilson (09.04.2023)

A conversation with Devin Williams and breaking down the white-hot Brewers with the Cubs up next (08.28.2023)

Dominated by one first-place team but then dominate another, and a chat with Andruw Monasterio (08.21.2023)

Brewers have their biggest lead yet in the Central and a conversation with Ben Sheets (08.15.2023)

Brandon Woodruff is back, but the offense has stayed the same, plus a conversation with Mark Canha (08.07.2023)

Brewers trade for Carlos Santana, a rough weekend in Atlanta and a conversation with Sal Frelick (07.31.2023)

The Sal Frelick Game and how the Brewers thrived in the 2023 draft with Jim Callis (07.24.2023)

Naming names for upcoming trade deadline and a conversation with Erik Kratz (07.17.2023)

Stressful week before the all-star break and a conversation with Jahmai Jones (07.10.2023)

Devin Williams is an all-star and a huge road trip keeps Brewers atop the Central (07.03.2023)

Diving deep on Milwaukee Brewers prospects in the minor leagues (06.26.2023)

The Brewers are back in first place, but for how long? (06.19.2023)

Nightmare weekend against floundering Oakland and a conversation with Joey Wiemer (06.11.2023)

The Andruw Monasterio episode and a layman's explanation of the stadium financing situation (06.05.2023)

A conversation with Owen Miller, plus a scary Willy Adames injury and Jesse Winker's struggles (05.29.2023)

A chat with Sophia Minnaert and another rugged road trip (05.22.2023)

Christian Yelich has a booming end to the week (05.15.2023)

Brutal week highlights Brewers weaknesses in 2023 (05.08.2023)

One month in, what's real and what's illusion for the 2023 Brewers? (05.01.2023)

Garrett Mitchell out indefinitely, bullpen struggles but Brewers keep winning, plus conversations with Dave Bush and Peter Strzelecki (04.24.2024)

Injury to Woodruff clouds an otherwise exciting week of baseball and a conversation with Tom Flanagan (04.17.2023)

Well, that was an awesome week of Brewers baseball. Plus an interview with Brice Turang (04.10.2023)

The rookies make some noise as Brewers open 2-1, now comes the home opener (04.02.2023)

Could three rookie outfielders make the Opening Day roster? (03.27.2023)