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02.17.2021: Brewers sign Travis Shaw and Brett Anderson, and PECOTA loves Milwaukee's chances Feb 17, 2021

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Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe discuss the new additions of Travis Shaw and Brett Anderson as Spring Training arrives. Does it mean Milwaukee is done looking for third baseman? Can Jordan Zimmerman contribute? Is there some concern with the outfield depth?
Then, JR chats with Jonathan Judge of Baseball Prospectus (30:30), who explains how it is that the popular PECOTA projection system sees the Brewers as the favorites in the National League Central ... and by a fair amount, too. What are the factors that makes the system bullish on the Brewers, and what's PECOTA's track record for getting it right? Plus, why PECOTA and related projection systems are more than just a simple curiosity in baseball.
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

02.05.2021: How much better did the Brewers get with Kolten Wong signing? Feb 05, 2021

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Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss Milwaukee's big free-agent move to sign Kolten Wong and shift Keston Hiura to first base. How much better did the Brewers get, and what are the options remaining to address third base?
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

01.29.2021: Will the Brewers bolster their roster before Spring Training starts? Jan 29, 2021

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Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the state of the Brewers, ostensibly two weeks before the start of Spring Training. As the other players in the National League Central begin to start making moves, will the Brewers keep pace? What about rumors that third baseman Justin Turner has been linked to Milwaukee? Plus, Tom discusses new addition Daniel Robertson and the hiring of Sara Goodrum as the minor-league hitting coordinator. Then, Tom shares stories from his interactions with the late Hank Aaron.
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

Brewers Podcast: Does a quiet offseason lessen the chance of a Josh Hader trade? Dec 29, 2020

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Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe discuss a quiet offseason. Is a Josh Hader trade still likely based on how little action we've seen across MLB? Is there any idea when we might know things like DH rules for the national league, or even a season start date? Lorenzo Cain is coming back, but who's going to play at the corner infield spots? Could Keston Hiura be moved to first? We expect this team to hit better in 2021, but should we?
Then, JR chats with John Thorn (34:00), a Beloit College graduate and official MLB historian, about his role in getting the Negro Leagues re-categorized as "major league," and getting the stats from those leagues integrated with those of the American and National Leagues. How does that determination get made and implemented?
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

11.10.2020: Brewers reliever Devin Williams wins NL Rookie of the Year Nov 10, 2020

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Brewers reliever Devin Williams became the third Brewers player to win the Jackie Robinson NL Rookie of the Year Award, becoming the first pitcher to win without recording a win or save. Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the fascinating circumstances of the vote, including Tom's own decision to rank someone else atop his ballot. Is Williams' huge season sustainable? Could this have happened in a normal-length season? Also, how it compares with Pat Listach's win in 1992.

11.05.2020: New coaches and declined options, but what in the world will the Brewers do next? Nov 05, 2020

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Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss Milwaukee's changes on the coaching staff, including changes for two longstanding staples Ed Sedar and Marcus Hanel. The club also declined a ton of options, including Ryan Braun's. What are the circumstances under which Braun returns to the Brewers? Once the 2021 season timeline takes shape, will the Brewers be signing ... anyone? What are Devin Williams' chances at Rookie of the Year? Plus a look back at the World Series and Tampa Bay hero Brett Phillips.
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

10.06.2020: Where will the offense come from in 2021? Oct 06, 2020

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Brewers beat reporters Todd Rosiak and Tom Haudricourt join host JR Radcliffe to analyze what comes next for the Milwaukee Brewers. Do we consider the 2020 playoff season a success? How are we feeling about Christian Yelich? How will this team add offense, especially if payroll is reduced? Have we seen the last of Josh Hader in a Brewers uniform? Could Devin Williams win Rookie of the Year? What do we make of the 2021 position battles at catcher and shortstop?
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

09.28.2020: Seriously, the Brewers are going to the playoffs Sep 28, 2020

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Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe discuss the improbability of Milwaukee's playoff berth, then look ahead to the looming series with the Dodgers. How can the club overcome injuries to Corbin Burnes and Brett Anderson? Are we underestimating the greatness of Brandon Woodruff this year? Is there any chance Ryan Braun is back next year? Tom discusses David Stearns addressing his rocky offseason and tries to figure out how player evaluation will work heading into the offseason.
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

9.21.2020: The Brewers still have a real shot, plus Ryan Braun's legacy and Burnes for Cy Young? Sep 21, 2020

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The Milwaukee Brewers enter the final week of the 2020 regular season alive for a playoff spot. Journal Sentinel Brewers reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe discuss the eccentricities of the chase, plus a very real Cy Young case for pitcher Corbin Burnes. Plus: Ryan Braun's complicated legacy, the surge of Dan Vogelbach, the absurdity of the Brewers bullpen and Jacob Nottingham's arrival.
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

09.15.2020: Why do we still love no-hitters so much, plus a conversation with Milwaukee native Jonathan Stiever of the White Sox Sep 15, 2020

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Host JR Radcliffe and guest host Curt Hogg chat briefly about the star turn of Corbin Burnes but focus most of their attention on no-hitters. When so many traditional baseball concepts have lost their shine (pitcher wins, Triple Crown, batting titles), why are no-hitters still so special? Can they still be fun if they happen against the local team, like Alec Mills on Sunday against the Brewers? They discuss the randomness of this particular no-hitter, the value a combined no-hitter would provide for a franchise that hasn't had one since 1987 and discuss the ones JR has seen in person.
Then, JR sits down with Jonathan Stiever (34:00), a product of greater Milwaukee from Cedarburg High School who just made his Major League debut with the Chicago White Sox. They discuss his rapid ascent, the pivot point of his first outing and what comes next.

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