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08.12.2019: The Brewers rattle off five straight wins, but there are issues still to discuss Aug 12, 2019

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The Brewers were able to win five of their six games last week -- including four of them without Christian Yelich -- but should we be worried about the continued wobbles in the bullpen and the ongoing health issues of the starters? Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt chats about that and more, including Keston Hiura's defense, the demotion of Travis Shaw and the Brewers Wall of Honor ... would the club make an exception for CC Sabathia?
Then, host JR Radcliffe sits down with Devin Williams, a new arrival to the Brewers pitching staff and chats about his eventful journey to the big leagues.
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

08.05.2019: Are the Brewers sunk? Searching for silver linings, talking trade deadline and revisiting a wild 2015 trade with Doug Melvin Aug 05, 2019

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The free-falling Milwaukee Brewers get swept in Chicago; is there any way they claw back into the playoff chase? Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss what's gone wrong, what's left to cling to, and how he evaluates what the Brewers did at the trade deadline. Did they give up on Jesus Aguilar and Mauricio Dubon? Plus: Trent Grisham arrives earlier than expected, Travis Shaw's struggles continue, and did the Brewers truly misfire with Miley and Smyly? Plus, how concerning should Baseball America's rock-bottom ranking of Milwaukee's farm system be?
Then, JR Radcliffe sits down with former Brewers general manager Doug Melvin to look back at a memorable 2015 trade deadline maneuver that sent Carlos Gomez and Mike Fiers to the Astros for Domingo Santana, Brett Phillips, Josh Hader and Adrian Houser. The exchange featured some wild drama, when an earlier trade to the Mets was nixed -- possibly by a crying infielder? Melvin talked about the zaniness of the moment and how his staff was quickly able to make lemonade out of a lemon.
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

07.29.2019: Can the trade deadline save the Brewers from their starting pitcher shortage? Plus: conversations with Keston Hiura and Brice Turang Jul 29, 2019

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The trade deadline is right around the corner, and the Brewers figure to be busy, but can they do enough to overcome a sudden shortage of starting pitchers? Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the wild swings of Milwaukee's 3-3 week and what the Brewers have to offer in a potential trade before Wednesday's deadline. Updates on Travis Shaw, Jeremy Jeffress, Keston Hiura and Christian Yelich, who is back in the Triple Crown chase.
Then, JR sits down with the red-hot Hiura, mere hours after he was named National League Player of the Week. How does he react to being the subject of fan conversation this year, and how did he create that compact swing? After that, it's a chat with the man who replaces Hiura as the organization's top prospect, Brice Turang. Could the 2018 first-round draft choice be part of any trade packages this week? The 19-year-old discusses his favorite artifact from his father's Major League playing days, the stressful time before he signed with the club last summer and working his way upward through the organization.
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

07.22.2019: Good news! The Brewers won a bunch of games. But there's bad news, too... Jul 22, 2019

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The Milwaukee Brewers had a great week to get off the mat, with wins in five of their last six games. But Sunday's comeback win was dulled by the loss of all-star starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff, whose oblique injury means the team must now patch together a rotation that already isn't clicking on all cylinders. Will it impact the team's trade plans, and who fills in now? Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the fallout, plus the incredible play of rookie second baseman Keston Hiura, the struggles of Tyler Saladino (not counting his Sunday grand slam) and another highlight-reel catch by Lorenzo Cain.
Then, JR plays his conversation with Brandon Woodruff -- recorded last week before the injury, of course. He talks about his magic playoff moment, a home run in Double-A that might be even MORE magical, how it feels to be part of an iconic moment for his bat and not his arm, and would he ever trim his beard again?
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

07.15.2019: Will this brutal 9-17 stretch change what the Brewers do at the deadline? Jul 15, 2019

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Sure, the standings say the Brewers are still in the hunt, but a brutal 9-17 stretch has Milwaukee searching for answers. Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt breaks down the issues, from a bullpen that has collapsed to an offense that has struggled to consistently drive in runs. Will the strategy at the trade deadline shift for the Brewers in light of the recent struggles, and what do the Brewers have to offer in a potential deal? What happens now with Corbin Burnes and Tyler Saladino? At least Jesus Aguilar is back on track, right?
Then, host JR Radcliffe chats with Mauricio Dubon, one of the organization's top prospects who recently spent a short stint with the big-league club.
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

07.08.2019: The best wins, toughest losses, craziest moments and weirdness from the first half of the 2019 Brewers season Jul 08, 2019

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The final weeks of the first half were a struggle for the Milwaukee Brewers, who head into the break at 47-44. Host JR Radcliffe and guest Curt Hogg look back at the best wins, worst losses, best singular performances, best individual plays and moments of weirdness from the season thus far.
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

07.01.2019: The Brewers are still in first place, have four all-stars and Keston Hiura is back ... so why does it still feel like a struggle? Jul 01, 2019

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Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the big roster move of the week that brought Keston Hiura and Tyler Saladino back to the big-league team, sent Travis Shaw to Triple-A and sent Hernan Perez packing. What does it mean when a popular clubhouse presence is cut from the roster? Could Hiura have been back sooner if the team wasn't going to give steady at-bats to Shaw? Will the team look to sign Mike Moustakas to a longer-term deal with their third baseman struggling? Also, Tom and JR talk about Jimmy Nelson's return to the injured list, the revival of Matt Albers, Adrian Houser in the rotation and the four all-star choices ... or five? ... for the 2019 all-star game.
JR also plays part of his conversation with Steve Garczynski and Ryan Topp of Milwaukee's Tailgate Baseball Podcast, looking specifically at the roster move and its implications, particularly for Orlando Arcia.
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

06.24.2019: The starting rotation is under the microscope, and are we closer to seeing Keston Hiura? Jun 24, 2019

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Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss Milwaukee's ever-fluctuating starting rotation, including the decision to move Jimmy Nelson to the bullpen (and what appears to be his decision to not return to AAA), Adrian Houser taking Nelson's place, and Jhoulys Chacin's struggles to get back to form. Todd looks back at Yasmani Grandal at leadoff, ponders whether Chrsitian Yelich really can repeat as MVP even as Cody Bellinger produces an outstanding season for the league's best team, and discusses the prolonged struggles of two infielders and whether it means the team is any closer to recalling Keston Hiura.
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

06.17.2019: The struggles of Lorenzo Cain, Freddy Peralta, Jimmy Nelson and Travis Shaw; plus, a chat with Matt Albers Jun 17, 2019

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The Brewers salvaged the Giants series and emerged from the weekend still in first place, but it was an up-and-down week. Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss what the Brewers might have planned next for Freddy Peralta and Jimmy Nelson, particularly with Jhoulys Chacin set to return from the injured list. With Keston Hiura knocking on the door in the minors, has anything changed with Travis Shaw? Would the team consider moving an ailing Lorenzo Cain out of the leadoff spot? On the flip side, Christian Yelich has put Prince Fielder's club record of 50 home runs in a season at risk. Reliever Adrian Houser has been a revelation, and the Brewers appear headed toward four all-stars ... or more?
Then, JR chats with relief pitcher Matt Albers about his memorable 2016 at-bat with the Chicago White Sox, his ups and downs with the Brewers, the impact Hurricane Harvey had on his family in Houston and the expression "big ole bucket of sassy."
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

06.10.2019: The Hiura Decision, Keuchel/Kimbrel, Jimmy Nelson and hanging with Hernan Perez and Mark Richards Jun 10, 2019

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There's a lot to discuss on this week's episode. Journal Sentinel beat reporter Tom Haudricourt takes one last look back at the team's early-week decision to send Keston Hiura back to Triple-A and the signings of Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel elsewhere ... notably the Cubs in Kimbrel's case. Plus, a look back at Jimmy Nelson's long-awaited return and the Brewers bouncing back from two ugly losses to four straight wins.
Then, host JR Radcliffe chats with Hernan Perez (35:00), whose pitching theatrics softened the blow of a 16-0 loss to the Marlins early in the week. He also catches up with Mark Richards (41:00), the new public address voice at Miller Park.
Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

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