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09.08.2020: Can this team still make the playoffs? Sep 08, 2020

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Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to ponder if there's anything to suggest this Brewers team can still make a run to the playoffs. They discuss the DFA of Justin Smoak and his replacement, a potential fan favorite in Dan Vogelbach. Corbin Burnes has emerged; what about the other starters? Could Devin Williams get some Rookie of the Year votes? What's the 2021 outlook for the shortstop battle between Orlando Arcia and Luis Urias? Jacob Nottingham gets his opportunity.

09.02.2020: Offensive slump rolls on, Phelps dealt, Pina injured Sep 02, 2020

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Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt tries to diagnose what's ailing the Milwaukee Brewers offense as the calendar turns to September. He looks at the club's decision to trade David Phelps and hold onto top relief pitcher Josh Hader. How real is Devin Williams? What's the fallout from the Manny Pina injury? What's next for Corey Knebel and Ryan Braun?
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08.24.2020: Chatting with Brewers pitching prospect Ethan Small Aug 24, 2020

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Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the suddenly skidding Brewers following a rough sweep over the weekend at the hands of the last-place Pirates. Is the Brock Holt DFA a harbinger of more moves to come? Is there any possible way to gauge what this team might do in the upcoming trade deadline? How would the squad have been built differently if Milwaukee knew it would only have 60 games to work with? Plus: Josh Hader being used as a traditional closer, Christian Yelich's continued struggles and debuts by Drew Rasmussen and Angel Perdomo.
Plus, JR sits down with Brewers top pitching prospect Ethan Small (30:30), discussing how his approach changed following Tommy John surgery, pitching at the College World Series and life in Appleton at the alternate training site.
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08.18.2020: With an offense struggling mightily, how is this team .500? Aug 18, 2020

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The Milwaukee Brewers won three straight games against the Chicago Cubs over the weekend to claw back to .500, and that's before anything has started to click on offense. Journal Sentinel reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss it. Are there any signs of bats coming around? What factors are compelling Craig Counsell to take a more traditional usage approach with Josh Hader? And good word, that bullpen in general is crazy good! How about Luis Urias? Will Manny Pina start playing more often with the struggles of Omar Narvaez? Corbin Burnes back to the rotation, Ryan Braun at Wrigley and does Todd really not remember what he had for lunch yesterday?
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08.11.2020: Behind the curtain at the alternate training site in Appleton Aug 11, 2020

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Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the Brewers' anemic offense, the return to form of Christian Yelich, the arrival of Luis Urias and the promise of pitchers Adrian Houser and Corbin Burnes. JR is then joined by Chris Mehring, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers media relations director and radio announcer, to get a sense of what life is like at the Appleton alternate training site. Is Perkins really the best thing going in Appleton?
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08.04.2020: Lorenzo Cain out, COVID wreaks havoc and bullpen usage Aug 04, 2020

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Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe discuss a disruptive weekend in which the series with the Cardinals was canceled, center fielder Lorenzo Cain opted out for the year, Ryan Braun was injured and bench coach Pat Murphy suffered a heart attack. Plus, some studying of the bullpen usage after a loss to the White Sox, an anemic offense and Brandon Woodruff dominating.

07.27.2020: Three games in and a mixed bag of results, plus looming doom on the horizon? Jul 27, 2020

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The Milwaukee Brewers mostly scuffled to kick off the year in Chicago, but the real news was a fleet of positive COVID-19 tests for the Miami Marlins. Todd Rosiak discusses his reaction to the news and covering road baseball in an empty park, plus a slow start for Yelich and Hiura, notable pitching performances from Burnes, Peralta and Lauer, Ryan Braun's health and Lorenzo Cain's baserunning wizardry.

07.21.2020: One last preview of what promises to be the weirdest season ever Jul 22, 2020

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The Milwaukee Brewers are on the cusp of the Major League Baseball season, in a form unlike anything we've seen before. Brewers beat reporters Tom Haudricourt and Todd Rosiak discuss the club's changing pitching landscape, with major promise from Corbin Burnes. What's the latest on Ryan Braun? What 30-man roster decisions remain? What have been the impressions of Orlando Arcia, who stands to gain playing time as Luis Urias bounces back from a positive test for COVID-19. And finally, what predictions do the guys have, and what questions?
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07.10.2020: Brewers begin intra-squad games in silent Miller Park Jul 10, 2020

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Tom Haudricourt checks in with some early reports from Brewers workouts and intra-squad games inside empty Miller Park, with Brandon Woodruff looking ready to roll and the team facing a fairly healthy prognosis. What does he make of some camps around baseball interrupted by testing snafus or players like Brock Holt who feel they can't opt out to keep their careers afloat? What jumps out regarding the 2020 schedule ... or the suddenly released 2021 schedule? Plus: snakebitten Luis Urias, a top draft pick signed and additions to the 60-man roster.
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06.29.2020: Seven Brewers questions to ponder as 'Spring Training 2.0' approaches Jun 29, 2020

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What will spring training actually look like, and what are some of the Brewers-specific story lines to follow now that we're close to the start of baseball? Brewers beat writer Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss seven such topics. Will Craig Counsell treat the 60-game season as one big expanded September? Will all the players injured in camp be ready to go? Who's in the rotation (and will the rotation expand)? How do some of the new rules serve Milwaukee? Could the Brewers be a well positioned seller at the trade deadline? How will Keston Hiura's progression be impacted (and could he wind up being the team's best hitter this year)? How good are Josh Hader's odds at a Cy Young this season?
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