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It's been all about the kids at spring training thus far (03.04.2024) Mar 04, 2024

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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 many other names that Brewers fans will get to know over the next several years. But can this team be as competitive as last year, particularly with a rotation that now may not have Wade Miley by the start of the season? Who's actually going to play third base? What are the initial impressions of Pat Murphy as manager? Are the Brewers done adding to their roster?
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

Brandon Woodruff returns and other spring training observations (02.22.2024) Feb 22, 2024

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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 the infield, Pat Murphy is winning the room and the questions we still have.
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

Eight predictions for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2024 (02.06.2024) Feb 06, 2024

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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 and one insane. They also discuss the Brewers' newest roster addition, pitcher Jakob Junis, and dive into the value of PECOTA preseason rankings, which see the Brewers as a below-.500 team this season.

Emergency Podcast: Corbin Burnes traded to Orioles Feb 02, 2024

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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 Radcliffe break down the deal. What did the Brewers get in return? Why was now the right time to trade their ace? Who's going to pitch for this team in 2024? Can they still be competitive?

Brewers reportedly sign first baseman Rhys Hoskins in big offseason splash (01.24.2024) Jan 24, 2024

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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 roster and where else the Brewers might try to bolster their roster in the final weeks of the offseason. Plus: Devin Williams' unique arbitration situation and Ryan Braun in the franchise's Walk of Fame.

The offseason moves we'd love to see the Brewers make (12.11.2023) Dec 11, 2023

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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 Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the free agents left on the market and try to imagine best fits for the Brewers, including a couple names that would instantly improve their lineup without requiring, like $700 million dollars over 10 years. Is the Shohei Ohtani mega-deal bad for teams like the Brewers? Who's going to catch behind William Contreras now that Victor Caratini has signed elsewhere? Will the Brewers add to their rotation, or has the addition of Wade Miley (coupled with minor leaguers filtering upward) solidified the pitching staff?
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

Huge extension for Brewers prospect Jackson Chourio (12.04.2023) Dec 04, 2023

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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 an expected cornerstone for the next decade. What kind of risk is this for the Brewers (or the player)? How have other players in his shoes fared? What does this do to the crowded outfield picture in Milwaukee? Does this change how we perceive Milwaukee's current offseason plan?
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

A new manager, Craig Counsell to the Cubs, Brandon Woodruff gone, and a busy Brewers week Nov 20, 2023

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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, there's the matter of the Brewers roster, with decisions to non-tender Brandon Woodruff and Rowdy Tellez. Is there any hope of the team getting active in free agency to offset losses on the mound and at first base? What about the minor deals the Brewers pulled off this week?
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

Mailbag: Pat Murphy as replacement? Corbin Burnes trade soon? (11.09.2023) Nov 09, 2023

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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 about every player. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe open their mailbag for the first time to discuss those topics and more.
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Music interlude "Back In Time" by Dirk Dehler on Free Music Archive (freemusicarchive.org).

Craig Counsell stuns Brewers, becomes manager of Chicago Cubs (11.06.2023) Nov 07, 2023

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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 and hurt. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the two ways of looking at it: Counsell turning to the Dark Side or the front office being unwilling to accommodate the best manager in franchise history. How much is an MLB manager worth, in general? Is this a sign the Brewers are heading toward a cliff? What did Mark Attanasio say about the fiasco? Who are some of the possible candidates to replace him?
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Music interlude "Back In Time" by Dirk Dehler on Free Music Archive (freemusicarchive.org).

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