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Worries about Yelich and Hiura, and the offense in general (05.10.2021) May 10, 2021

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An injury to Christian Yelich and demotion to Keston Hiura leaves Brewers fans with no timetable for their return to the offensive equation, and their bats are badly needed. Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe discuss that and more after a rough week for Milwaukee. Could one of the solutions be more Tyrone Taylor? Though the offense has dipped below even 2020 numbers, the pitching continues to dominate, and Corbin Burnes is due back this week.
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How do the Brewers keep finding magic even as the injuries continue to mount? (05.03.2021) May 03, 2021

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Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to look back at a highly eventful Dodgers series, including news that Corbin Burnes and Omar Narvaez would be placed on the injured list. Is there any way a struggling Keston Hiura avoids a trip to the minors at this point? What's the rest of 2021 likely to bring for catching options Jacob Nottingham and Mario Feliciano? What about new pitchers Patrick Weigel and Alec Bettinger? And replay has overstayed its welcome, right?
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Pitching continues to shine and offense doing enough with Yelich out (04.26.2021) Apr 26, 2021

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The pitching continued to be the story, and Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe discussed a huge 5-1 week for Milwaukee. How has the offense been piecing together enough without injured Christian Yelich? What will the team do with a sudden opening in its rotation? Omar Narvaez is tearing it up, Keston Hiura is still struggling, and Corey Ray had a pretty wild day Saturday for his Major League debut.
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Cubs rivalry gets a new chapter, plus Milwaukee's injuries and bullpen (04.19.2021) Apr 19, 2021

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Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss a .500 week for the Brewers, with an offense finding itself despite injuries to Christian Yelich, Lorenzo Cain and Kolten Wong. The bullpen has been hit and miss, particularly in the case of Devin Williams. When would the Brewers expand Josh Hader's length of usage, if at all? And finally, a look at the latest chapter in the Cubs-Brewers rivalry, with catcher Willson Contreras taking exception to the Brewers pitching inside.
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Have we ever seen a Brewers starting rotation on fire like this? (4.12.2021) Apr 12, 2021

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The Milwaukee Brewers just enjoyed an unprecedented turn through the rotation and won four of six games on a road trip to Chicago and St. Louis. Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe take a look at Milwaukee's surge.
Plus, at what point will the Brewers consider short-term alternatives to a struggling Keston Hiura, and would the Brewers explore using him back at second base with Kolten Wong injured? What's Todd's reaction to the Orlando Arcia trade? How about Wisconsinite J.P. Feyereisen in the early going?
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04.05.2021: A slow start on offense, but could Milwaukee get the 2021 All-Star Game? Apr 05, 2021

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Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe discuss the vibe inside American Family Field now that fans are back, how concerned fans should be over the return of some sluggish offense and the absurd first performances by Corbin Burnes and Josh Hader. Given constraints on pitcher workload, will we see a solo no-hitter ... ever again? Plus, Todd chats about that runner-on-second rule in extra innings and just how likely would it be for Milwaukee to get the 2021 All-Star Game?
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Emergency podcast: Let's talk about that crazy opening-day win Apr 02, 2021

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Trending sports reporter JR Radcliffe is joined by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel colleague Curt Hogg to look back at a wild opening-day win for the Brewers. They talk about the statistical improbabilities of what transpired in the 6-5, 10-inning win, Josh Hader at his best, Travis Shaw and Orlando Arcia delivering in big spots, that runner-starting-on-second-base rule, a notable Brewers baserunning mistake, Minnesota's defensive miscues and more. Dang, we didn't even mention that this was the first opener without Ryan Braun in 14 years.
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03.31.2021: Let's do this! Looking ahead to the 2021 baseball season Mar 31, 2021

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Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe take one last look at the Brewers roster before the season starts Thursday. Can we trust the offense's strong spring to be for real? Luis Urias is going to be the shortstop, Freddy Peralta starts in the rotation, the team's pitching depth takes a hit, and, naturally, some fearless predictions for the season.
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03.22.2021: The final roster decisions awaiting the Brewers before the season begins Mar 22, 2021

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Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt and podcast host JR Radcliffe discuss what's left for the Milwaukee Brewers to determine before they break camp for the April 1 season opener, and which players are in the mix for the final spots on the roster. Freddy Peralta is back in the starting mix? Will Lorenzo Cain and Devin Williams be ready? Is the door still open ever-so-slightly for a Ryan Braun reunion?
Then, JR is joined by Jason Gurwin of The Streamable to discuss why Fox Sports Wisconsin (soon to be Bally Sports Wisconsin) won't be on streaming services like YouTubeTV or Sling, and whether or not Brewers fans will soon have alternatives to buying a pricey cable or satellite subscription service.
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03.08.21: How will the Brewers work Jackie Bradley Jr. into the lineup? Mar 08, 2021

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Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe discuss the new addition of Jackie Bradley Jr. and how he'll get starts on a team that now has four starting outfielders for three spots. Tom also lends his thoughts on top prospect Garrett Mitchell showing well in camp, the sudden bevy of catching talent, and the news that fans will be in the stands on Opening Day.
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