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Let's get to these National League playoffs already (10.04.2021) Oct 04, 2021

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The final week of the season wasn't a masterpiece, but the Milwaukee Brewers can now gear up for the big stuff. The Atlanta Braves will be in town Friday for the start of the National League Division Series. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe look at the matchup, the playoff roster considerations, the self-inflicted injury to Devin Williams that re-shapes the landscape, Corbin Burnes' final Cy Young dossier, the brief return of Keston Hiura and the primary concern that remains for the Milwaukee Brewers: Will the offense do enough?
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

The Milwaukee Brewers are 2021 NL Central champs (09.27.2021) Sep 27, 2021

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It took perhaps a little more work than anticipated, but the Milwaukee Brewers swept the New York Mets and secured the National League Central title. Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe look back at the clinching celebration then look ahead to what's next. Was there any doubt, even with St. Louis winning 16 straight games and the Brewers losing five in a row? Are the Braves or the Phillies the better matchup? What are Corbin Burnes' Cy Young prospects now? Should we be worried about the offense and bullpen?
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

With a playoff berth in hand, the Brewers turn their attention to a division title (despite continuing injuries) Sep 20, 2021

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It wasn't a pretty week, but the Milwaukee Brewers are officially headed to the playoffs and the division title is within reach, with the only remaining competition (St. Louis) coming to town. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and host JR Radcliffe discuss the scene from Saturday's playoff-berth clincher, plus the remaining concerns over injuries. Is there a chance a struggling Christian Yelich drops in the lineup? Would the team bring back Eduardo Escobar to play third base again next year? Ryan Braun is headed to Milwaukee for an official retirement honor, Brent Suter has been nominated for the Roberto Clemente Award and Todd just turned 50!
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

Let's talk a lot about the first no-hitter in 34 years (09.13.2021) Sep 13, 2021

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Corbin Burnes and Josh Hader teamed on the first Brewers no-hitter in 34 years, and what a crazy night. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe ruminate on the achievement, the catch by Lorenzo Cain, the decision to work Hader in the ninth and Burnes' elevated place in the Cy Young conversation. Plus, an early look at some postseason roster decisions as the Brewers get closer to clinching a playoff berth. And shout out to Ted Simmons.
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

The all-things-Ryan Braun podcast (but also some Daniel Vogelbach, obviously) Sep 06, 2021

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With the Ryan Braun bobblehead giveaway Sunday, JR Radcliffe and Curt Hogg look back at the illustrious career Braun had, highlighting eight moments or elements that made Braun's tenure in Milwaukee special. Of course, we also have to talk a little bit about Daniel Vogelbach, whose walk-off grand slam Sunday was the first for a Brewers player since ... Ryan Braun during the memorable final week of 2008. A tremendous week of Brewers baseball has the team knocking on the door of clinching a playoff berth.
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

Aaron Ashby has cemented his spot on the Brewers postseason roster (08.30.2021) Aug 30, 2021

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Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe look back at an average week on paper, but nonetheless one that put the Brewers even closer to a playoff spot. How will Aaron Ashby be used in the postseason? What about Brett Anderson? What type of roster additions will get made in September? What's the injury situation for guys like Escobar, Adames and Peralta? Should fans expect a Ryan Braun extravaganza over the weekend at American Family Field? Plus: With Hunter Strickland among the success stories, some praise for pitching coach Chris Hook.
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

Signs of life from Christian Yelich, more injuries and the magic of Kolten Wong (08.23.2021) Aug 23, 2021

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The Brewers had another strong week, but injuries have returned to spoil the fun. Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe discuss that and more after another 4-2 week of baseball. What's up with Freddy Peralta, Tyrone Taylor and Eduardo Escobar? We've hit another "Is Christian Yelich back?" segment of the season. What role is Aaron Ashby going to play as the team approaches the playoffs? Why did the Cardinals allow Kolten Wong to leave again? Is the umpiring really that bad?
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

Milwaukee is sitting pretty; are the playoffs a lock at this point? (08.16.2021) Aug 16, 2021

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The Milwaukee Brewers won six of seven games last week and still have an eight-game lead in the National League Central. Is this team a lock for the playoffs, even as Cincinnati begins a favorable stretch of its schedule? Brewers reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe ponder that question as well as the sensational outing by Corbin Burnes. Could he emerge as the frontrunning Cy Young candidate from the Brewers staff? They also discuss the strength of the roster post-COVID issues, Josh Hader's limited workload, the injury to John Curtiss and whether or not this Brewers team would rather stay locked in at a No. 2 seed in the National League instead of chase No. 1.
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

Who's left to pitch during COVID issues, and should Brewers fans be nervous after Giants series? (08.09.2021) Aug 09, 2021

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COVID reached the starting rotation and left the Brewers scrambling on their pitching staff for the forthcoming road trip. Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe sort it out. Is Aaron Ashby going to get a second start? Should Brewers fans be nervous about the surging Reds, particularly after a couple clumsy plays cost Milwaukee a chance to win the series from San Francisco? They talk about the decision-making process in determining a hit and error in light of the Avisail Garcia drop on Saturday.
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

Brewers keep winning despite the COVID carousel, and early returns from the trade deadline (08.05.2021) Aug 05, 2021

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COVID-19 has created a carousel of personnel for the Brewers, and yet the team finds itself in the best place it's been all season. Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe look at the NL Central leaders with less than two months to go. Did the Brewers do enough at the trade deadline relative to their chief NL competitors? When did Brett Anderson turn into such a force of nature? Are there still roster spots for guys like Dan Vogelbach and Travis Shaw? What's next for Keston Hiura? Could Craig Counsell sneak into the Manager of the Year discussion? Plus: the 24-hour whirlwind of John Axford.
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

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