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Milwaukee Brewers Microbrew
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat reporters Curt Hogg and Todd Rosiak join host JR Radcliffe to discuss the Milwaukee Brewers, Major League Baseball and life on the Brewers beat.
Episodes
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Looking back at Hank Aaron's final two seasons as a Milwaukee Brewer (08.19.2026)
With the Brewers celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hank Aaron's final career season this year, we take a look back at his brief career-closing tenure with…
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Wild west-coast trip ends with three wins out of four against the Dodgers. Plus: A conversation with Brewers minor leaguers (08.17.2026)
What a wild road trip, starting with a panic-inducing sweep at the hands of the Padres and followed by an epic series in Los Angeles, where the Brewers won…
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A conversation with minor-league managing legend Rick Sweet (and a couple players, too) (08.13.2026)
The Milwaukee Brewers had a terrible three days in San Diego, so let's navigate away from Milwaukee for a moment to visit with the Nashville Sounds, the Class…
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Brewers are 30 games above .500; are we crazy to still have concerns? Plus: A conversation with Luis Lara, and others (08.10.2026)
An eventful homestand featured the Brewers going 5-2, even with some pitching struggles and week-ending injuries that have left the Brewers a little thin on…
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How'd the Brewers do at the trade deadline? (08.05.2026)
This week's midweek Microbrew looks at how the Brewers fared at the 2026 trade deadline, adding three pitchers in two deals, including one for a pair of…
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Brewers tread water out west, and everyone's talking about a trade they didn't make. Plus: A conversation with scout Ginger Poulson (08.03.2026)
The Brewers went 3-3 in San Francisco and Anaheim, and the trade deadline has arrived, but the Brewers won't be getting Tigers star Tarik Skubal; he's going to…
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Let's talk trade deadline; could the Brewers really be more aggressive in 2026? (07.29.2026)
The trade deadline is less than a week away. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at several aspects to the trade deadline, including the…
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Brewers take care of business against Mets and Rockies, with more Miz Magic, plus a conversation with Nestor Corredor (07.27.2026)
Yet another productive week for the Milwaukee Brewers has them continuing to threaten for the best record in baseball, and the trade deadline is just about…
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Trade deadline chatter with Robert Murray, plus a conversation with Richie Sexson (07.22.2026)
Could the Brewers actually make a deadline splash? Robert Murray of FanSided joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the landscape we get within two weeks of the…
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A fun weekend sweep after the all-star break and the Lance McCullers trade. Plus: An interview with Braden Shewmake (07.20.2026)
The Brewers staged two walk-off wins in a sweep of the Marlins after the all-star break; are we crazy to still have serious questions about this offense?…
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The Brewers make a trade for pitching and breaking down the 2026 draft with Spencer Michaelis (07.16.2026)
Spencer Michaelis of Brewer Fanatic and Backfield Brew joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the Brewers' 2026 draft, from top pick Brady Ebel and second-round…
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Brewers limp to the midway point, still in great shape. We have first-half thoughts (07.13.2026)
The Brewers had a strange week, first taking four of five against the Cardinals and then laying an egg in Pittsburgh, but they arrive at the all-star break in…
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What to know about the medical issues facing Brandon Woodruff, Quinn Priester (07.09.2026)
On this week's midweek Microbrew, host JR Radcliffe chats with Dr. Karie Zach, a sports medicine physician at the Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin…
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Brandon Woodruff lost to injury again, RISP issues continue but Brewers just keep winning. Plus: A conversation with Frank Cairone (07.05.2026)
The Milwaukee Brewers continue to struggle with runners in scoring position and lost starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff yet again with more complications from…
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A conversation with the directors of 'Ueck' (07.02.2026)
The midweek addition of Microbrew brings us an interview with Steve Farr and Michael Vollmann, co-directors of the movie "Ueck," which will be in area Marcus…
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Starters look great, but offense struggles in key spots despite 4-2 week. Plus: A chat with Cooper Pratt (06.29.2026)
The Milwaukee Brewers offense and bullpen have been going through it, even though the team has continued so steadily rack up wins. An ugly loss to Chicago on…
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The two Brandons dazzle in Cincinnati and a farewell to Giannis Antetokounmpo (06.25.2026)
Midweek Microbrew spends some time with Curt Hogg (10:15) dissecting back-to-back incredible pitching performances in Cincinnati from Brandon Woodruff and…
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Is there any reason for concern about some of Milwaukee's best players? Plus: Meet Spencer Allen and Evan Martin (06.22.2026)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss a solid (but somewhat frustrating) 3-3 week, including the arrival of shortstop Cooper Pratt, taking…
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Why can't anyone hit Jacob Misiorowski? A deep dive into his rapid metamorphosis (06.17.2026)
It's another midweek Microbrew, with host JR Radcliffe and special guest Jack Stern of Brewer Fanatic, who uses his pitching expertise to help explain what's…
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An all-time start from Jacob Misiorowski and Cooper Pratt is coming to town. Plus: A conversation with Garrett Mitchell (06.15.2026)
Jacob Misiorowski gave us a one-of-a-kind performance June 12, with 15 strikeouts in a complete-game shutout in which he only threw 95 pitches. How is this…
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Emergency podcast: Brewers sign Luis Lara to extension and play an all-time wacky game (06.10.2026)
How about a mid-week Microbrew for your earbuds? Host JR Radcliffe catches up with Spencer Michaelis, Brewers minor-league savant, to discuss the news that the…
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Brewers bats deliver late-game magic in Colorado, but Jacob Misiorowski is again the story. Plus: A conversation with Javik Blake (06.08.2026)
The Brewers rattled off another five wins in seven tries and just missed taking the other two, as well. The bats came alive in Colorado (at least, once the…
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Reflecting on the May of Miz, Abner Uribe and other pitching machinations with Jack Stern, plus a conversation with Coleman Crow (05.31.2026)
Jacob Misiorowski and the Milwaukee Brewers capped a remarkable month of May, with yet another dominant outing from the Brewers ace and a 19-7 overall showing…
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Brewers go 4-2 against the teams likeliest to stand in the way in October, plus a conversation with Vinny Rottino (05.25.2026)
A sweep in Wrigley Field followed by a series-opening win against the Dodgers continued a torrid stretch for the Brewers, although back-to-back losses to close…
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Pitchers acing every test for Brewers, but is now the time for an infield change? Plus, a conversation with Brian Fitzpatrick (05.18.2026)
Pitching won the week for the Milwaukee Brewers, who head to Chicago just 1 1/2 games out first place and chasing the team they're about to meet, the Cubs…
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Magical Brewers weekend ends with Brice Turang's Mother's Day walk off. Plus: Chats with top prospect Andrew Fischer and Jake Woodford (05.11.2026)
Brice Turang's Mother's Day walk-off homer provided a great capper to the weekend and added a dash of nostalgia to a Yankees sweep. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg…
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Injuries cloud a 4-2 week for Brewers; what's next for Woodruff, Misiorowski, Chourio? Plus: A conversation with Shane Drohan
The Brewers won both series this week, but the week was marred by injuries to Brandon Woodruff, Jacob Misiorowski, Ángel Zerpa and even a rehabbing Jackson…
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Are the Brewers good? Offense and bullpen scuffling, but starting pitching still a strength. Plus: A conversation with Brandon Sproat (04.27.2026)
The Milwaukee Brewers' offense is on a power outage even by its own standards, and the bullpen has been unsteady at best. But the starters are still great…
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Starting pitchers deliver; now, about that lineup... Plus: A conversation with Tom Haudricourt (04.20.2026)
Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe look back on a productive 4-2 week for the Brewers, where their brand of baseball made a comeback, backed by…
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The jerseys were just the tip of the iceberg in a brutal week for Brewers, plus an interview with Kyle Harrison (04.13.2026)
The Brewers had a brutal week, suffering a five-game losing streak for the first time since mid-2023 and playing some of those games in jerseys that nobody…
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The Cooper Pratt extension, Garrett Mitchell and the Brewers on an early roll. Plus: An interview with David Hamilton (04.06.2026)
The early returns remain positive for the Milwaukee Brewers, now out to a 7-2 start in 2026 after series wins against the Rays and Royals. Garrett Mitchell has…
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Christian Yelich caps a wildly successful opening weekend with a bang (03.30.2026)
Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe discuss a thrilling season-opening series that ended with a late rally and a Christian Yelich moon shot…
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Brewers win big on opening day: Miz shines, Chourio to injured list, strikeout records and more (03.27.2026)
The Brewers turned opening day into a laugher, a 14-2 victory over the White Sox that hopefully proves to be a good omen for the 2026 season. Brewers reporter…
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Welcome to opening week! Miz on the mound, Woodruff, Bauers and more (03.23.2026)
We made it! Opening day for the 2026 Milwaukee Brewers season arrives this week, and we've got one last report from Arizona with Journal Sentinel beat writer…
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What does Brewers opening day mean in Milwaukee? And this camp has been ... boring? (03.16.2026)
The news has been so limited from Brewers camp that JR recorded this while watching the Oscars and Curt while watching the World Baseball Classic. Is no news…
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The Brewers starting rotation is taking shape, plus other Curt observations from spring training (03.09.2026)
Curt Hogg is in Arizona and sniffing around at Milwaukee Brewers camp, with some observations he'd like to share on this episode, hosted by JR Radcliffe. The…
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Tyler Black and Brandon Lockridge with big springs, and the health of Brandon Woodruff (03.02.2026)
Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe take a look at the wildly healthy landscape of the Brewers in spring training, with even minor injury…
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A deep dive into the Milwaukee Brewers minor-league system (02.26.2026)
Surprise! It's a mid-week episode of Microbrew, where host JR Radcliffe is joined by Spencer Michaelis of Brewer Fanatic to get a full deep dive on the state…
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Why does one major projection system have a low opinion of the Brewers? (02.23.2026)
The Baseball Prospectus PECOTA rankings believe the Brewers will finish around .500 and well behind the Cubs. Even though the Brewers won 97 games last year…
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Spring training has begun! What's up with Rengifo, Woodruff, Ortiz, Jesús Made and more (02.16.2026)
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Todd Rosiak, now embedded in Phoenix with the start of spring training, and host JR Radcliffe discuss the early story lines…
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The preseason predictions episode, plus Gary Sánchez is back (02.12.2026)
Spring training has begun, and our annual predictions episode is here. Curt and JR make their picks from "likely" to "spicy" to "controversial" to "insane,"…
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Emergency episode: Brewers trade Caleb Durbin and infielders for pitching (02.09.2026)
Didn't see that coming, did you? The Milwaukee Brewers made a surprise trade Feb. 9, sending breakout third baseman Caleb Durbin to the Boston Red Sox along…
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Get set for spring training with the Microbrew Brewers Bingo Card (02.05.2026)
The Milwaukee Brewers are a week away from spring training, and we're celebrating by forecasting the weirdest possible outcomes. Brewers beat reporter Curt…
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More reflection on the Freddy Peralta trade, plus Hall of Fame chatter and an exciting crew of non-roster invites (01.28.2026)
Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe discuss the Freddy Peralta deal in greater depth, including the perception of a salary dump, the loss of…
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Brewers trade Freddy Peralta to New York Mets for Brandon Sproat, Jett Williams (01.21.2026)
The Milwaukee Brewers finally made an offseason splash, trading ace starter Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers to the New York Mets for two young players likely…
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Ten players who might make sense for the Brewers and are we sure a work stoppage wouldn't help the Brewers? (01.20.2026)
It's Hot Stove season, not that the Brewers are standing anywhere near the flame. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe, both of the Milwaukee…
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Arbitration, Vogelbach, TV stuff, Cubs making moves and more (01.12.2025)
We know you're upset because the Packers lost in the playoffs. But that means it's baseball season. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Brewers reporter Curt Hogg joins…
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Happy New Year! Let's discuss some random Brewers topics
The Milwaukee Brewers haven't made many moves, but it's a new year, and we need to talk about baseball. Host JR Radcliffe and Brewers reporter Curt Hogg run…
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The Brewers make a trade, but what about Freddy Peralta? Some thoughts after the Winter Meetings (12.15.2025)
The Brewers are on the board with a trade (acquiring Ángel Zerpa for Nick Mears and Isaac Collins) and even a Major-League free-agent signing (granted, it's an…
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SPECIAL BADGERS PODCAST: What went wrong with UW football? (12.04.2025)
Before the MLB winter meetings get going and we return to baseball, here's a special episode marking the re-launch of the Journal Sentinel podcast covering the…
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Brandon Woodruff accepts the qualifying offer; how will that domino impact the rest of the rotation? (11.19.2025)
Brandon Woodruff will be back with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2026 after accepting the qualifying offer of one year, $22 million dollars, so what does that mean…
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Rickie Weeks, Brandon Woodruff, Andrew Vaughn and other early offseason machinations (11.07.2025)
The offseason has begun! Surely the Brewers will be signing all sorts of free agents, right? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe, both of the…
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Our preseason predictions were ... very, very wrong. Plus: Our favorite moments of 2025 (10.28.2025)
Journal Sentinel Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look back at their hot takes from before the season and ... hoo boy, there were some doozies…
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What are the biggest questions facing the Brewers in the 2026 offseason? (10.24.2025)
The Milwaukee Brewers sure appear set to contend again in 2026, but do they have the firepower to bypass a team like the Dodgers competing at full strength?…
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Brewers swept in the NLCS; was there anything they could have done to stop the Dodgers? (10.20.2025)
After 97 wins, crazy winning streaks and a win over the Cubs in the NLDS, the Brewers season came to an end after four frustrating games against the Dodgers…
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Brewers triumphant against Cubs in National League Division Series; can they do this again vs. the Dodgers? (10.12.2025)
Whew, that was fun. The Milwaukee Brewers took a 2-0 lead in the series, lost it and then prevailed in a 3-1 thriller Oct. 11 to win the National League…
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The Brewers take Game 1 with offensive explosion, but is Jackson Chourio OK? (10.06.2025)
The Milwaukee Brewers scored six runs in the opening inning and prevailed over the Cubs in Game 1 of the National League Division Series, 9-3, but not without…
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The Chicago Cubs are coming to Milwaukee for the playoffs. We discuss that and answer your mailbag questions (10.03.2025)
Yep, it's the Chicago Cubs. The Milwaukee Brewers know their first-round opponent and also know that the National League Division Series will get started at…
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The Brewers have a franchise record for wins and a No. 1 overall seed. Now comes the part everyone will remember. Plus: A conversation with Sal Frelick (09.29.2025)
The Brewers achieved a franchise-record 97 victories, the best record in baseball and the top seed for the upcoming playoffs, and now comes a week of waiting…
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A great week ends in a clinch, but there's a really big catch. Plus: An interview with Jackson Chourio (09.22.2025)
The Milwaukee Brewers are National League Central champion after a 4-2 week, but Sunday's champagne celebration also came with the knowledge that starter…