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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
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewInjuries have pitching staff in more flux, and what to make of Jackson Chourio, plus a conversation with Reds reporter Gordon Wittenmyer (06.10.2024)
An injury to Robert Gasser has further thrown the Brewers starting rotation in flux, with another top prospect in line to make a start Tuesday as the Brewers…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewBrewers have a massive week against Chicago, including Craig Counsell, plus a conversation with Colin Rea (06.03.2024)
What a wild week of baseball in Milwaukee, with both Chicago teams coming to American Family Field and leaving with only one win. The Brewers went 6-1 and in…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewBONUS minor-league extravaganza on Brewers top prospects and players still to know for 2024, plus Nashville Sounds announcer Jeff Hem
Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and host JR Radcliffe have a nice weekend bonus episode for you looking entirely at the Brewers minor league system…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewHere comes Craig Counsell, plus discourse on William Contreras as MVP and Josh Hader (05.27.2024)
The Brewers split six games in Miami and Boston, but the attention quickly turns to what's ahead, with the Chicago Cubs and Craig Counsell coming to Milwaukee…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewWilliam Contreras continues an epic season, but we're still worried about the starting pitchers, plus an interview with Robert Gasser and Jared Koenig (05.20.2024)
William Contreras continues to look like an MVP candidate, with his 13th pitch-homer off future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander the latest example. Brewers…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewRobert Gasser's electric debut, two big bombs and Christian Yelich's return, plus an interview with Joey Ortiz (05.13.2024)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe revisit a 4-3 week for the Brewers, one with a number of highlights, including an excellent debut start from…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewThe umpires have a highly notable week, plus a reunion with Craig Counsell and interviews with Tobias Myers and Ben Rortvedt (05.06.2024)
The Brewers were in Wrigley Field to take on the Cubs and old manager Craig Counsell, but by then the story of the week had been written. Brewers reporter Curt…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewBrewers pitching staff gets thinner, and an interview with reliever Bryan Hudson (04.29.2024)
The Milwaukee Brewers were able to finish the week 3-4, but it wasn't a great overall stretch, if for no other reason that the team is down yet another…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewWhat's next for DL Hall? Pitching staff holding it together, offense doing enough and a chat with Blake Perkins (04.22.2024)
The Milwaukee Brewers offense had another breakout day Saturday, part of a week that featured a series win in St. Louis. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg of the…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewOffense on fire out of the gate, so which parts are sustainable? (04.15.2024)
The Milwaukee Brewers' offense is en fuego. Before a competitive loss against old friend Corbin Burnes on Sunday, the team rattled off six straight games…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewThe Milwaukee Brewers need to find some pitching, but they're off to a great start. Plus a chat with DL Hall (04.08.2024)
The Milwaukee Brewers have to be happy with a 6-2 start to the season, but how sustainable is the success on the mound with the pitching staff low on reliable…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewThe Brewers are 3-0, and welcome to the home opener (04.02.2024)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look back at a wildly successful weekend in New York, where the Brewers swept the Mets to open the series 3-0…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewGarrett Mitchell is hurt and opening day is rained out, but let's talk more Brewers anyway (03.28.2024)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe give you one last look at the 2024 Milwaukee Brewers season, with the rainout delaying the start to Friday…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewOpening day has just about arrived; why there's hope for the Brewers. And why there's worry (03.25.2024)
The Milwaukee Brewers are a mere four days away from the start of the 2024 Major League Baseball season, but this still looks like a pitching staff that has a…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewWho's part of the pitching staff, especially with Devin Williams out? (03.18.2024)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg joins host JR Radcliffe on the latest episode of Microbrew to discuss the pitching situation in Milwaukee, with closer Devin…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewDevin Williams injured? Sal Frelick legitimately at third? The latest from Brewers camp (03.11.2024)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe check in on Brewers' spring training with their Microbrew podcast, including an injury to closer Devin…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewIt's been all about the kids at spring training thus far (03.04.2024)
Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to share observations from Milwaukee's spring training experience thus far. It's been all about the kids…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewBrandon Woodruff returns and other spring training observations (02.22.2024)
Journal Sentinel writer Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the stories of spring training so far for the Milwaukee Brewers, including the return of…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewEight predictions for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2024 (02.06.2024)
Spring training is right around the corner and some preseason projections are out, so Journal Sentinel writer Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe take a look at…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewEmergency Podcast: Corbin Burnes traded to Orioles
The Milwaukee Brewers and Baltimore Orioles made a blockbuster trade Thursday, with former Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes dealt to the American League in…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewBrewers reportedly sign first baseman Rhys Hoskins in big offseason splash (01.24.2024)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the Milwaukee Brewers' big offseason addition, with first baseman Rhys Hoskins reportedly heading to…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewThe offseason moves we'd love to see the Brewers make (12.11.2023)
The Winter Meetings have come and gone, and we've heard conflicting reports from national writers on the likelihood of a Corbin Burnes trade. How likely is it…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewHuge extension for Brewers prospect Jackson Chourio (12.04.2023)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the new contract that appears to be happening for prospect Jackson Chourio, just 19 years old. He…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewA new manager, Craig Counsell to the Cubs, Brandon Woodruff gone, and a busy Brewers week
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe recap a wild week in the Brewers offseason, starting with Craig Counsell's press conference with the Cubs, Pat…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewMailbag: Pat Murphy as replacement? Corbin Burnes trade soon? (11.09.2023)
Pat Murphy has emerged as a serious candidate to replace Craig Counsell as manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, the newest development in Milwaukee's already-busy…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewCraig Counsell stuns Brewers, becomes manager of Chicago Cubs (11.06.2023)
Wait, WHAT? Craig Counsell isn't coming back to manage the Milwaukee Brewers, but he's not going to the New York Mets as feared ... it's worse. Counsell was…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewCraig Counsell is interviewing with the New York Mets. How does that change what we understood about the situation? (10.26.2023)
Craig Counsell is reportedly set to interview with the New York Mets, even before his contract expires at the end of the month. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewBrandon Woodruff, Craig Counsell and a look back at our preseason predictions (10.19.2023)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the dramatic blow to the 2024 Brewers with the long-term injury to Brandon Woodruff and what the…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewCould the Brewers actually keep Corbin Burnes in 2024? That and other offseason questions (10.11.2023)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe provide a post-mortem look at the 2023 Brewers season, even though numerous unanswered questions (like Craig…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewPlayoffs end swiftly for the Brewers, and we're still processing. What held this team back? (10.05.2023)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the team's two losses to Arizona in the wild-card series, bringing the 2023 season to a screeching…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewIt's Brewers vs. Diamondbacks in the first round of the playoffs and a conversation with Jim Henderson (10.02.2023)
The Milwaukee Brewers are National League Central champions and drew the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first round of the MLB playoffs. What do we need to know…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewBrewers clinch a playoff spot, plus a discussion about stadium financing (09.25.2023)
The Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the playoffs in 2023, though that division title still remains a little bit elusive. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writers…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewAre the bats turning the corner as Milwaukee surges to a division title? Plus a conversation with Brock Wilken (09.18.2023)
Milwaukee's superb 5-2 week at home has the Brewers cruising toward a division title; are the bats really turning the corner, or does the offense still have…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewAn unforgettable near-miss at history in Yankee Stadium, plus a chat with Wade Miley (09.11.2023)
The Milwaukee Brewers threw 10 1/3 innings of no-hit baseball on Sunday in Yankee Stadium ... and lost. The missed opportunity is a microcosm of the team's…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewThe Josh Donaldson addition, a week full of close games and a conversation with Bryse Wilson (09.04.2023)
The Brewers went 3-3 against the Cubs and Phillies, picking up one important tiebreaker along the way and setting the stage for what could be three huge games…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewA conversation with Devin Williams and breaking down the white-hot Brewers with the Cubs up next (08.28.2023)
The Milwaukee Brewers are on a roll, winners of eight straight heading into a pivotal battle with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Brewers reporter Todd…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewDominated by one first-place team but then dominate another, and a chat with Andruw Monasterio (08.21.2023)
What a curious week for the Milwaukee Brewers. The offense looked punchless against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a sweep but then came back and thumped powerful…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewBrewers have their biggest lead yet in the Central and a conversation with Ben Sheets (08.15.2023)
The Milwaukee Brewers took care of business against Colorado and the Chicago White Sox, and suddenly the lead in the National League Central is 3 1/2 games --…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewBrandon Woodruff is back, but the offense has stayed the same, plus a conversation with Mark Canha (08.07.2023)
Brandon Woodruff made his long-awaited return to the big-league mound on Sunday and looked great, part of a week that featured several players returning from…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewBrewers trade for Carlos Santana, a rough weekend in Atlanta and a conversation with Sal Frelick (07.31.2023)
The Brewers added a new bat in Carlos Santana, and he homered over the weekend, but that didn't change a brutal three-game showing against the Braves. Now…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewThe Sal Frelick Game and how the Brewers thrived in the 2023 draft with Jim Callis (07.24.2023)
Sal Frelick, the new mayor of Milwaukee. Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss a magical Saturday night in Milwaukee with a debut…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewNaming names for upcoming trade deadline and a conversation with Erik Kratz (07.17.2023)
It was a great weekend for the Milwaukee Brewers after a sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. With the playoffs suddenly looking a little bit more like a strong…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewStressful week before the all-star break and a conversation with Jahmai Jones (07.10.2023)
The all-star break is upon us, with Devin Williams and Corbin Burnes headed to Seattle. The last week before the break was memorable for a lot of reasons, but…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewDevin Williams is an all-star and a huge road trip keeps Brewers atop the Central (07.03.2023)
We knew Devin Williams was going to be an all-star in 2023, but should Christian Yelich also be on that list? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg discusses the…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewDiving deep on Milwaukee Brewers prospects in the minor leagues (06.26.2023)
It's a special episode this week, looking at the future of the Milwaukee Brewers organization. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss Curt's…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewThe Brewers are back in first place, but for how long? (06.19.2023)
A sweep over the Pittsburgh Pirates erased some of the damage from a six-game losing streak, but a new contender has emerged in the National League Central…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewNightmare weekend against floundering Oakland and a conversation with Joey Wiemer (06.11.2023)
The Oakland Athletics came into Milwaukee with a 14-50 record and left with three wins, a sobering finish to a chilly 2-5 week that has knocked the Brewers…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewThe Andruw Monasterio episode and a layman's explanation of the stadium financing situation (06.05.2023)
The Brewers belong to Andruw Monasterio now. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the remarkable week for the newcomer infielder and a Reds…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewA conversation with Owen Miller, plus a scary Willy Adames injury and Jesse Winker's struggles (05.29.2023)
A scary injury to Willy Adames and a bad weekend series against San Francisco clouded a week that nonetheless ended with the Brewers still clinging to first…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewA chat with Sophia Minnaert and another rugged road trip (05.22.2023)
The Brewers go 2-4 on a tough road trip and dig out the two wins thanks to some big-time work from Devin Williams and the relief crew. It's the latest in a…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewChristian Yelich has a booming end to the week (05.15.2023)
Christian Yelich closed the week with three home runs in two games; do we dare ask if he's 'back?' OK, not yet, but Milwaukee's left fielder showed some…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewBrutal week highlights Brewers weaknesses in 2023 (05.08.2023)
A brutal 1-5 road trip has brought the Brewers back down to earth, and issues on both sides of the ball are starting to crystallize (even though the rest of…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewOne month in, what's real and what's illusion for the 2023 Brewers? (05.01.2023)
One month into the season, the Brewers are 18-10, possessing one of the top three records in the National League. But which parts of this team are real and…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewGarrett Mitchell out indefinitely, bullpen struggles but Brewers keep winning, plus conversations with Dave Bush and Peter Strzelecki (04.24.2024)
The Brewers went 4-2 in another solid week, though a long-term injury to Garrett Mitchell and some late-week bullpen woes put a downer on the team's continued…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewInjury to Woodruff clouds an otherwise exciting week of baseball and a conversation with Tom Flanagan (04.17.2023)
The Brewers are 11-5 after a 4-3 week out west, but the pall of Brandon Woodruff's injury lingers over the positive start. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg joins…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewWell, that was an awesome week of Brewers baseball. Plus an interview with Brice Turang (04.10.2023)
It's hard to top the first home week of baseball in 2023 for the Milwaukee Brewers. From the young players having a huge impact to thrilling home runs to…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewThe rookies make some noise as Brewers open 2-1, now comes the home opener (04.02.2023)
The Milwaukee Brewers opened the season 2-1 at Wrigley Field thanks to some big contributions from the kids like Brice Turang, Joey Wiemer and Gus Varland…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewCould three rookie outfielders make the Opening Day roster? (03.27.2023)
The first week of the MLB season is here! First, the Milwaukee Brewers have some loose ends to tie up in camp. What's going on with Luke Voit? And if he…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewThe roster spots still up for grabs in Brewers camp (03.14.2023)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the roster spots still up for grabs as the Brewers get nearer to the start of the 2023 season. Curt…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewProjecting how 2023 will go for the Brewers and the strange TV broadcast situation (03.06.2023)
It's a unique episode this week with host JR Radcliffe joined by two special guests. Maury Brown of Forbes (4:00) looks at the regional sports network fiasco…