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07.20.2018: Josh Hader tweets and Manny Machado goes elsewhere Jul 20, 2018

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The all-star break was a wildly newsworthy time for the Milwaukee Brewers, and not for good reasons. Josh Hader's past came back to haunt him when a series of offensive tweets from his teenage years came to light, and then the team learned that it had lost out to the Dodgers -- a team heading to Miller Park on Friday -- in the pursuit for top trade prize Manny Machado.

Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe talk about what comes next for the team in the wake of this news, plus what to expect in the second half and maybe a bit about an All-Star Game that was already eventful for the franchise-record five Brewers involved.

Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

07.16.2018: How much panic is justified, plus a chat with Adrian Houser Jul 16, 2018

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Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak examines the state of the Brewers at the all-star Break, with a dismal 1-7 road trip putting a big downer on the season so far. Just how much panic is justified, and will it inform what the club does at the trade deadline? Should this be the year the Brewers "go for it?" Also, Brewers pitcher Adrian Houser visits to chat about his loaded high-school class in Oklahoma, his trade to the Brewers, the road back from Tommy John surgery and that infamous game June 17 when he threw up on the mound.

Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

07.09.2018: Hear from the Brewers all-stars and a conversation with Erik Kratz Jul 09, 2018

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The Brewers have three all-stars -- and maybe a fourth -- with Josh Hader, Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich all earning tickets to Washington, D.C. and Jesus Aguilar part of the "Final Vote" process. Hear from all four players after Sunday's game, starting with the three selections (9:00) and followed by Aguilar on his own (20:00). Host JR Radcliffe discusses a wildly busy Sunday that also included a flurry of roster moves and yet another win for the red-hot Brewers, who took six of seven on the homestand. Finally, JR chats with catcher Erik Kratz, whose role will increase after an injury to Manny Pina. Kratz, the team's elder statesman who has been part of 13 different organizations, talks about his high-school teammate's infraction that led to catching for the first time, learning of his first MLB callup at age 30 in the middle of the Triple-A All-Star Game, the odd jobs he's undertaken during the journey (including a mishap with a nail gun), one memorable time when he wanted to walk away from baseball and the three best pitchers he's caught.

Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

07.02.2018: Chatting with Jesus Aguilar and Tom Flanagan, plus why don't the Brewers use the 10-day DL? Jul 02, 2018

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Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt stops by to address the state of the Brewers, who have hovered around .500 baseball lately despite injuries and ineffectiveness at points the lineup.

What's the long-term prognosis for Orlando Arcia? Why does the team hesitate to use the disabled list option? Is Travis Shaw simply going to have to gut through an injury all year? And since it's July, should fans be restless over the team's first-round draft pick still unsigned, and who's going to make the all-star team?

Then, first baseman Jesus Aguilar chats about his huge season, the opportunity he got in Milwaukee that he didn't get in Cleveland and if he thought that opportunity might be coming to an end in Spring Training when the Brewers had a number of first-base options.

Tom Flanagan, the Brewers farm director, also swings by to talk about the mechanics of his position and discusses a number of intriguing prospects in the organization. With the trade deadline looming, expect to hear these names again soon.

Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

06.21.2018: Chatting with Jeremy Jeffress and another gem by Freddy Peralta Jun 21, 2018

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Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak stops by to chat about another great outing from Freddy Peralta and when we can expect to see him again after a Wednesday rainout pushed back his scheduled start at Miller Park on Sunday. What's next for struggling Domingo Santana and Eric Sogard? What does it mean that Corbin Burnes has shifted to some relief work at Triple-A? Plus: Boone Logan, Adrian Houser and Ryan Braun's thumb. Then, Jeremy Jeffress chats (31:00) about his celebrity dog, Fortnite, his superb golf game, a wardrobe malfunction and what makes Milwaukee such a comfortable home.

Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

06.18.2018: Doug Melvin looks back at the 2008 Brewers team Jun 18, 2018

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The special edition of the Brewers podcast features for an extended interview with former Brewers general manager Doug Melvin, the architect behind the 2008 team celebrating its 10th anniversary. Thanks in large part to his midseason acquisition of CC Sabathia, the Brewers snapped a 26-year postseason drought and won the National League wild card that season. Melvin talks about the machinations behind the trade -- including the other team that thought they had its own Sabathia trade lined up. He also discusses the other maneuvers during the 2008 season (including acquiring Salomon Torres), the controversial non no-hitter, the team's decision to fire manager Ned Yost in September, the memorable final week of the season and the legacy of the 2008 team leading into the 2011 playoff run and beyond.

Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

06.11.2018: Brewers make a trade and a chat with TV announcer Jerry Augustine Jun 11, 2018

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The Cubs are headed into town, hovering within a half-game of the Brewers for first place after an uneven Milwaukee road trip. Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak chats about the team's recent struggles (and successes), with news of a trade breaking Sunday swapping Ji-Man Choi for infielder Brad Miller. What does it mean for Orlando Arcia? Todd also talks about Chase Anderson's struggles, the return of Eric Thames, Lorenzo Cain's excellence, Jonathan Villar's bounceback and a brief look back at the Brewers' 2018 draft. Then, former Brewers pitcher and current TV announcer Jerry Augustine (31:15) chats about his late friend and colleague Davey Nelson, leading UW-Milwaukee baseball, his role today and what Milwaukee baseball fandom was like in the 1970s.

Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

05.31.2018: Arcia caps off homestand for red-hot Brewers and a chat with Brent Suter May 31, 2018

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Brewers pitcher Brent Suter (32:00) chats about Harvard, raptors, working fast and homering off Corey Kluber on the Journal Sentinel Brewers podcast this week, and Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt swings by to talk about the ups and downs of Orlando Arcia, the "gut-feeling" call made by Craig Counsell in a big win over the Cardinals, the struggles of the team's top starting pitchers, the looming Thames-Aguilar quandary and more.

Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

05.21.2018: Jesus Aguilar leads Brewers offensive revival May 21, 2018

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Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe and chats about the first-place Brewers. Just how close were the Brewers to not breaking camp with Jesus Aguilar, who has become the team's linchpin on offense? Could Josh Hader win Cy Young? Will the team explore outside options behind the plate? What to make of Ryan Braun's injury and offensive struggles? Haudricourt discusses that, plus Freddy Peralta, Dan Jennings, Jeremy Jeffress and the looming MLB Draft, after the Brewers' 7-3 road trip.

Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

05.14.2018: Freddy Peralta has explosive debut, and chatting with top draft prospect Jarred Kelenic of Waukesha May 14, 2018

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Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to chat about Freddy Peralta's remarkable Major League debut on Sunday for the Brewers. The guys also discuss Milwaukee's recent rash of injuries, the hot-hitting Travis Shaw, Todd's recent trip to Appleton to chat with Brewers prospect Gilbert Lara and the struggles of Jonathan Villar. Then, JR sits down with Waukesha's Jarred Kelenic, a Waukesha West product who has been projected as a top-10 pick in the forthcoming Major League Baseball draft (37:00). 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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