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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 MicrobrewWhat to know about stadium financing and Spring Training games are under way (02.28.2023)
Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe discuss the early wave of action in Phoenix, where Garrett Mitchell stole the show early. With Tyrone Taylor…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewThe Corbin Burnes arbitration fiasco, Craig Counsell's contract and more (02.21.2023)
Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe live from spring training to chat about a busy early camp for the Milwaukee Brewers. What does he make of…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewSix predictions for the 2023 Brewers season (02.13.2023)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the 2023 season on the cusp of spring training, offering three predictions apiece about the upcoming…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewCorbin Burnes in arbitration, Brian Anderson signing and the Bally TV situation (01.27.2022)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss Corbin Burnes and his arbitration case with the Milwaukee Brewers; is it a bad omen for a long-term…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewSome fearless 2023 predictions as Brewers' relatively quiet offseason continues (01.06.2023)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe dig into the 2023 Brewers season, looking at reasons to be optimistic. Curt selects the player he thinks will…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewIs the Brewers' trade for William Contreras the heist it appears to be? (12.13.2022)
The Milwaukee Brewers addressed a major offseason concern with a three-team trade Dec. 12, landing catcher William Contreras. It seems like the perfect fit…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewThe Kolten Wong/Jesse Winker trade and other offseason moves (12.06.2022)
With the Winter Meetings upon us, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe check in with the Milwaukee Brewers, looking specifically…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewEight players who'd look good in a Brewers uniform (11.10.2022)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the Brewers offseason, including a couple moves already made (Kolten Wong is coming back, Brad…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewDavid Stearns steps down as Brewers president of baseball operations (10.27.2022)
It's an emergency podcast! Host JR Radcliffe and Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg discuss the shocking news that David Stearns was stepping down as the…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewThe things that went wrong in 2022 for the Milwaukee Brewers, plus a chat with Wisconsin native Daulton Varsho (10.10.2022)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe dig into the things that will stand out about the 2022 season; namely, the things that went wrong. How did a…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewNightmare week effectively ends Brewers playoff hopes for 2022 (10.02.2022)
A nightmare week for the Milwaukee Brewers, specifically three gut-wrenching losses in four games against the Marlins, has all but ended the disappointing 2022…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewDo the Brewers have enough to make one last stand? (09.26.2022)
An above-average week is still not enough as the Brewers head into the final nine games of the season facing, essentially, a 2 1/2-game deficit against the…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewA good week, but time is still ticking, plus a look at the upcoming MLB rule changes (09.19.2022)
The Brewers had a good week but still only gained modest ground in the wild card chase. Some exciting moments in a 3-2 week against the Cardinals and Yankees…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewIt's a make-or-break stretch ahead for the Milwaukee Brewers (09.12.2022)
The Brewers had a good week, but they're still facing an uphill battle to a playoff spot. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and podcast host JR Radcliffe take a…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewIt's too early to talk about 'what went wrong' in 2022, but we're doing it anyway (09.05.2022)
Another subpar week has the Brewers up against the wall in the battle for a playoff spot, and they simply haven't shown that they can get on a hot streak…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewJust when you think you're out, the Brewers pull you back in (08.29.2022)
A grisly loss to the Cubs on Friday may sting, but the Brewers continued to tread water, buoyed by two wins to close the week. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewBrutal weekend losses in Chicago have put Milwaukee's back against the wall, plus a chat with Mike Brosseau (08.22.2022)
The Brewers lost two heartbreakers in Chicago in the latest chapter of frustration for a team whose playoff fortunes have gone south. Brewers reporter Todd…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewBrewers stay afloat, but is the ship still sinking? (08.15.2022)
Thanks to some high-wire acts, the Brewers were able to win half their games last week, but Milwaukee also couldn't pick up ground in the National League…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewA nightmare week knocks the Brewers from their playoff perch, and we're still talking about Josh Hader (08.08.2022)
In the shadow of a wildly unpopular trade shipping Josh Hader to San Diego, the Brewers endured a miserable week, going 1-5 against the Pirates and Reds and…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewEmergency podcast: Brewers trade Josh Hader to San Diego Padres
The Milwaukee Brewers made a stunning maneuver Aug. 1, trading star reliever Josh Hader to the San Diego Padres for four players. Host JR Radcliffe and…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewLet's speculate a whole bunch about the trade deadline, plus an interview with Mike Caldwell (08.01.2022)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe throw out a bunch of names -- some more seriously than others -- with the trade deadline right around the…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewThree quick wins get the Brewers back on track plus chats with Rickie Weeks and Stephen Watson (07.25.2022)
The Brewers started the second half with some drama and some injury news, but also three wins over Colorado. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewA first-half freakout extravaganza and a chat with national baseball writer Keith Law (07.18.2022)
The Brewers' first half came to a close with a whimper, and podcast host JR Radcliffe is freaking out a little alongside Brewers reporter Curt Hogg. They…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewHow much are we allowed to panic about a first-place team? (07.11.2022)
The Brewers are indeed still 2 1/2 games up in first place in the National League Central, but after a 2-4 week against NL Central also-rans at home, the…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewRotation getting healthier, but injuries still a factor, plus an interview with Hunter Renfroe (07.04.2022)
The Brewers enter the week two games up in first place after a productive six games, two of which were started by Brandon Woodruff at his best. Brewers…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewAre the Brewers better than the Cardinals? Plus an interview with Hoby Milner (06.27.2022)
The Brewers survived a tense 4-3 week in which they improved their standing in the National League Central, but when does Milwaukee need to add difference…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewA farewell to Lorenzo Cain, the Brewers get well in Cincy and a conversation with Vinny Rottino (06.20.2022)
The Brewers got well with a three-game sweep in Cincinnati, and a new homestand is about to kick off with a bang -- four games against the team with whom the…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewLosing streak over, but the teamwide struggles remain fierce, plus a conversation with Jason Alexander (06.13.2022)
The pitchers joined the hitters in a slump, and the Brewers stumbled to their longest losing streak in seven years. It's over now, but Milwaukee now finds…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewLet's talk you off the ledge about the offense. Or add to the panic (06.06.2022)
The Brewers offense endured an injury-riddled week of struggle, Milwaukee's worst week of the season before. We're here to talk you off the ledge ... or feed…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewEthan Small talk, Hiura's splits, veteran struggles and Cy Young chatter (05.30.2022)
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the pending arrival of top prospect pitcher Ethan Small as the Brewers look to combat more injuries to…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewBrewers confronting key injuries, including Freddy Peralta (05.24.2022)
The Brewers are down a top position player (Willy Adames) and now a top pitcher after Freddy Peralta left Sunday's game. How bad is it and how will Milwaukee…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewPitching struggles and bats carrying the load? That's weird. Oh, is Yelich back? (05.16.2022)
The offense is churning and the pitching is just so-so; it's absolutely what we envisioned for the 2022 Brewers, right? Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewRowdy has a game for the ages, but are the Brewers just beating up on bad teams? (05.09.2022)
Rowdy Tellez breaks a record that's been standing since 1970 thanks to an explosive game, part of a monster homestand for the offense. But then Atlanta…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewOffense enjoys flashes of brilliance in productive week, and Eric Lauer, Cy Young candidate? (05.02.2022)
New podcast name and new logo! The Brewers offense found its groove -- at least, in three of the week's seven games -- to bounce out of a sluggish start to…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewPitchers flat-out dealing in 5-1 week, but hitters still out of sync (04.25.2022)
Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe look back at a big week for the Brewers, though one that still had its share of offensive struggles. Eric…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewA winning week, but some early turbulence in the 2022 season (04.18.2022)
It was a bumpy week for the Milwaukee Brewers, albeit one with a 4-3 record. The offense looked an awful lot like last year, and players like Freddy Peralta…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewBrosseau's big home run, benches clearing and a slow start to the season (04.11.2022)
Three games in, and the results are mixed for the Milwaukee Brewers. Reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the big home-run moment for Mike…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewPreviewing the 2022 Milwaukee Brewers season, with some fearless predictions (04.04.2022)
Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe take a formal look at the 2022 Brewers season, beginning Thursday. Have the Brewers ever been this big a…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewKeston Hiura's hot spring and a look at the 28-man roster with one week to go
Newly minted Brewers beat reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe take a look at the Brewers with one week to go before games begin. Where will at-bats for…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewSuddenly, the Brewers have a baseball season, and Andrew McCutchen (03.17.2022)
Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe get to talk about real baseball this time. Milwaukee signed former MVP Andrew McCutchen, but primarily as a…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewBaseball's labor mess means cancellations have begun, and a farewell to Tom Haudricourt (03.03.2022)
On Tom Haudricourt's final podcast, there's sadly no baseball to discuss as the owners and players reach an impasse in their labor negotiations, meaning the…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewWhat's the confidence level in on-time baseball in 2022? (02.18.2022)
Brewers reporter Tom Haudricourt (in his last month before retirement, no less!) tries to give his sense on whether or not baseball will start on time this…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewWith baseball quiet, a review of Brewers roster strengths and weaknesses (01.05.2022)
With Major League Baseball at a standstill, Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe look at the Brewers roster position-by-position…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewCorbin Burnes win National League Cy Young and other offseason storylines
Corbin Burnes just became the first Brewers pitcher to win National League Cy Young in nearly 40 years. Brewers reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewDissecting what went wrong for the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2021 playoffs
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Brewers reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe look back at the disastrous finish to the 2021 season, with the offense…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewOffense has been hard to come by as NLDS is tied, 1-1 (10.11.2021)
The Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves didn't generate much offense over two games in Milwaukee, and the Brewers were limited to two runs on one swing over…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewLet's get to these National League playoffs already (10.04.2021)
The final week of the season wasn't a masterpiece, but the Milwaukee Brewers can now gear up for the big stuff. The Atlanta Braves will be in town Friday for…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewThe Milwaukee Brewers are 2021 NL Central champs (09.27.2021)
It took perhaps a little more work than anticipated, but the Milwaukee Brewers swept the New York Mets and secured the National League Central title. Brewers…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewWith a playoff berth in hand, the Brewers turn their attention to a division title (despite continuing injuries)
It wasn't a pretty week, but the Milwaukee Brewers are officially headed to the playoffs and the division title is within reach, with the only remaining…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewLet's talk a lot about the first no-hitter in 34 years (09.13.2021)
Corbin Burnes and Josh Hader teamed on the first Brewers no-hitter in 34 years, and what a crazy night. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewThe all-things-Ryan Braun podcast (but also some Daniel Vogelbach, obviously)
With the Ryan Braun bobblehead giveaway Sunday, JR Radcliffe and Curt Hogg look back at the illustrious career Braun had, highlighting eight moments or…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewAaron Ashby has cemented his spot on the Brewers postseason roster (08.30.2021)
Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe look back at an average week on paper, but nonetheless one that put the Brewers even closer to a…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewSigns of life from Christian Yelich, more injuries and the magic of Kolten Wong (08.23.2021)
The Brewers had another strong week, but injuries have returned to spoil the fun. Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe discuss that and more…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewMilwaukee is sitting pretty; are the playoffs a lock at this point? (08.16.2021)
The Milwaukee Brewers won six of seven games last week and still have an eight-game lead in the National League Central. Is this team a lock for the playoffs…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewWho's left to pitch during COVID issues, and should Brewers fans be nervous after Giants series? (08.09.2021)
COVID reached the starting rotation and left the Brewers scrambling on their pitching staff for the forthcoming road trip. Brewers beat reporter Tom…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewBrewers keep winning despite the COVID carousel, and early returns from the trade deadline (08.05.2021)
COVID-19 has created a carousel of personnel for the Brewers, and yet the team finds itself in the best place it's been all season. Brewers beat reporter Tom…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewJekyll and Hyde out of the break as trade deadline looms (07.22.2021)
The Brewers started with a bang out of the all-star break, then laid consecutive eggs against a last-place team. Brewers reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewBrewers will open second half with a crucial series against Reds (07.15.2021)
Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe give the lay of the land as the Brewers open the second half of the MLB season, starting with a massive…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewBrewers nearly match Team Streak, but the offense isn't out of the woods yet (07.06.2021)
The Milwaukee Brewers just went on an 11-game winning streak with the offense pounding out 7.6 runs per game. What in the world? Brewers beat reporter Tom…
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewIs Keston Hiura back to form, just in time for the Cubs to hit Milwaukee? (06.28.2021)
Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt and host JR Radcliffe take a look at the upcoming battle with the Chicago Cubs now that the first-place Brewers are hot…