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The rookies make some noise as Brewers open 2-1, now comes the home opener (04.02.2023) Apr 03, 2023

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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 (Brandon Woodruff, Willy Adames). Brewers reporter Curt Hogg joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the impressive traits that the young kids bring to the table, the injury to Luis Urías, the bullpen's strong start, Luke Voit and Christian Yelich. Remembrew When looks back at the last time two Brewers players made their Major League debut on opening day and the strange journey for one of them, and Curt's Take of the Week is wondering what happened to a certain wall at American Family Field.
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Could three rookie outfielders make the Opening Day roster? (03.27.2023) Mar 27, 2023

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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, does that mean the Brewers will break camp with three rookie outfielders (Garrett Mitchell, Sal Frelick, Joey Wiemer) on the roster? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg is in Arizona for the falling action of 2023 spring training, and he joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the enigmatic career trajectory of Keston Hiura now that it appears his Brewers run is over. What are the repercussions to the roster if Adrian Houser has to open on the injured list? Rule V pick Gus Varland has got to make the team, right? How are we feeling as we get set for a new season?
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The roster spots still up for grabs in Brewers camp (03.14.2023) Mar 14, 2023

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Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the roster spots still up for grabs as the Brewers get nearer to the start of the 2023 season. Curt gives injury updates on Garrett Mitchell and Tyrone Taylor, relays his experience watching a raucous USA-Mexico tilt in the World Baseball Classic (featuring multiple Brewers) and discusses Corbin Burnes' frustrations with one particular nuance of the new pitch clock rules. Which minor leaguers besides Jackson Chourio have caught Curt's attention (and they talk about Chourio plenty, too)?

Projecting how 2023 will go for the Brewers and the strange TV broadcast situation (03.06.2023) Mar 06, 2023

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It's a unique episode this week with host JR Radcliffe joined by two special guests. Maury Brown of Forbes (4:00) looks at the regional sports network fiasco, with the company that runs Brewers broadcasts on Bally Sports Wisconsin headed toward bankruptcy. What will that mean for the average fan's viewing experience, and how alarmed should fans be about the Brewers being at a financial disadvantage as a result?
Then, Jonathan Judge of Baseball Prospectus (18:30) joins to the show to look at his annual PECOTA rankings and project where the Brewers will finish. Spoiler alert: They're projected to win the NL Central, but it's close. What are the factors in play. Not only that, he talks about his new metric to grade defense, one that likes two Brewers fielders in particular.
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What to know about stadium financing and Spring Training games are under way (02.28.2023) Feb 28, 2023

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Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe discuss the early wave of action in Phoenix, where Garrett Mitchell stole the show early. With Tyrone Taylor hurt, he's the opening-day center fielder right? They discuss other young players looking to make a name for themselves, like Sal Frelick and Joey Wiemer, even Jeferson Quero. Where does Keston Hiura fit on this team? What about Abraham Toro? Or Owen Miller? And just what have the vibes been like overall after an offseason that accumulated some baggage (like a GM leaving, a high-profile arbitration case and limited free-agent activity).
Then, JR is joined by Journal Sentinel business writer Tom Daykin (28:30) to discuss the finer points on American Family Field's financing situation and what changes fans might be able to expect at the stadium if the state-government plan goes through.
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The Corbin Burnes arbitration fiasco, Craig Counsell's contract and more (02.21.2023) Feb 21, 2023

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Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe live from spring training to chat about a busy early camp for the Milwaukee Brewers. What does he make of the Corbin Burnes arbitration situation, namely Burnes' obvious frustration with the organization? Is there any remaining tendril of hope that Burnes could stay in Milwaukee long term? What about Craig Counsell, who's not under contract for next season? Is this the swan song for the National League's longest-tenured manager? What's with the overall bad vibes for this franchise? Plus: the injury to Aaron Ashby, what Christian Yelich had to say about the start of the season and more.
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Six predictions for the 2023 Brewers season (02.13.2023) Feb 13, 2023

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Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the 2023 season on the cusp of spring training, offering three predictions apiece about the upcoming campaign and zooming in on the biggest story lines. Plus, they discuss the injury to Aaron Ashby, a new metric that shows Willy Adames might be even better than we realize and the possibility of one last roster move before Opening Day. Curt also discusses his recent series on Brewers prospects for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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Corbin Burnes in arbitration, Brian Anderson signing and the Bally TV situation (01.27.2022) Jan 27, 2023

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Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss Corbin Burnes and his arbitration case with the Milwaukee Brewers; is it a bad omen for a long-term extension if the two sides go to a hearing? With new third baseman/outfielder Brian Anderson on the squad, how many spots are still available on the Brewers initial roster for 2023? Plus, JR chats with Jason Gurwin of The Streamable (27:00) to get a sense of what it means that the organization in charge of airing Brewers games appears headed toward bankruptcy.
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Some fearless 2023 predictions as Brewers' relatively quiet offseason continues (01.06.2023) Jan 06, 2023

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Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe dig into the 2023 Brewers season, looking at reasons to be optimistic. Curt selects the player he thinks will be the team's best player next year, and it may surprise you. Is there anyone else on the free-agent market the team might pursue, and will the absence of a big free-agent acquisition hurt them? What's realistic to expect from the team's top prospects next year? Who plays second base? Oh, and look, Wade Miley is back!
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Is the Brewers' trade for William Contreras the heist it appears to be? (12.13.2022) Dec 13, 2022

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The Milwaukee Brewers addressed a major offseason concern with a three-team trade Dec. 12, landing catcher William Contreras. It seems like the perfect fit, and without sacrificing much. So is it? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe take a look at the exchange that sent minor leaguer Esteury Ruiz to Oakland and brought back the all-star catcher (plus two relievers!) How does it make Milwaukee better in 2023 and beyond? Does it re-frame the Josh Hader trade? Are we underrating Ruiz as a prospect?
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