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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.
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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 in Brewers camp, including the clarifying picture at third base and catcher, Brandon Woodruff's immediate outlook and how the crowded starting rotation might look. It's been a relatively quiet start to camp, and that's a good thing given the lack of injury news. Who benefits when the World Baseball Classic starts? Who's next in line at third base if Luis Rengifo is indeed the starter? What's the best giveaway on the Brewers promotional calendar? And most importantly, do we have a Hank The Ballpark Pup sequel in our midst? And it's a cat?
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," trying to imagine how the 2026 season will play out. Topics include Jacob Misiorowski, relief pitching, William Contreras, Joey Ortiz and Jake Bauers. They also discuss the return of catcher Gary Sánchez on a free-agent (!) deal and the gap that still remains at third base.
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 with his primary backups (Anthony Seigler and Andruw Monasterio) for pitchers Kyle Harrison, Shane Drohan and infielder David Hamilton. What in the world is going on? The Brewers don't have any third basemen!Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe re-convened for an emergency look at the motivation behind the move, the players Milwaukee is getting in return and what options remain at the hot corner.
The Milwaukee Brewers are a week away from spring training, and we're celebrating by forecasting the weirdest possible outcomes. Brewers beat reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe create their bingo card of highly unlikely -- but not impossible -- outcomes for the Brewers during the 2026 season. It's ridiculous, honestly. You can hear the winter weather taking a toll on their souls.
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 Tobias Myers and more. Todd also discusses his Hall of Fame vote and how he weighs the "character clause." Who's the next Brewers Hall of Famer? Is it somebody ... already on the ballot? Plus a look at a prospect-heavy group of non-roster invitees ... could any of them make the team out of camp?
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 to help the Brewers in 2026. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe dissect the deal in this emergency podcast, discussing the newcomers and where they fit with the team. Plus: The consternation that comes with trading a top player; can the Brewers ever operate without moving a star before he hits free agency? What's the rotation picture now? What's Freddy's legacy in Milwaukee? Is Joey Ortiz's job in jeopardy?
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 Journal Sentinel, each offer five names who might interest the Brewers, but don't expect any exciting names. In fact, one of the rules of their draft: The player can't be obviously exciting. Before that, they discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers signing of Kyle Tucker for an absurd four years and $240 million. Sure, a lockout would be bad for baseball, but they break down at length whether or not it would be bad for the Milwaukee Brewers, if such an action results in an MLB salary cap.
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 host JR Radcliffe to discuss a relatively newsy week even without any fresh player moves. William Contreras appears to be headed toward an arbitration hearing with the team. The Brewers have a bevy of coaching-staff changes, including the addition of Daniel Vogelbach. What's going on with the TV situation? And the Cubs land a big fish in Alex Bregman. Other topics discussed: The McRib, an unhealthy obsession with hating surprises and a second leaky bathroom incident.
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 the gamut of conversation topics, from geopolitical events and how they impact the Brewers, whether Brandon Woodruff is the best pitcher in Brewers franchise history, Caleb Durbin as an every-day player, Joey Ortiz's offensive woes, Ryan Braun's Hall of Fame candidacy, a former Brewers prospect playing college football, a random name who will make the opening day roster, Christmas hymns and more. Happy New Year!
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 under-the-radar player in Akil Baddoo). Where are we at with a possible Freddy Peralta trade? Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the state of the Brewers here in the dead of winter. Topics also include backup catcher, the prospect of stretching Aaron Ashby as a starter, Pat Murphy's long-term future in Milwaukee and Baja Blast Mountain Dew.
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 University of Wisconsin, primarily football and basketball. Host JR Radcliffe and Badgers reporters Mark Stewart and John Steppe look at the stumbling blocks that put the football program in such bad shape, an issue highlighted by a tough national signing day Dec. 3. How does Wisconsin get back on its feet? Did they make a mistake keeping Luke Fickell?
They also talk about the men's basketball team on the heels of a win in its Big Ten opener and check in with the women's hoops team and its new coach, plus a look at the women's volleyball team's NCAA journey ahead.
Find the Wisconsin Badgers Podcast (and help us give it a new name) on Apple Podcasts, as well as Spotify soon.
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 now for the team's rotation and the possible trade of Freddy Peralta? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss that early-offseason development and more, including the discussion of some possible names in free agency (you know, if the Brewers ever consider trying free agency). Pat Murphy is now a two-time manager of the year. Is Caleb Durbin definitely a third baseman moving forward after his top-three finish in the Rookie of the Year voting? Plus, Curt discusses a cool Jacob Misiorowski event in Milwaukee.
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 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, highlight some of the interesting calls, including news that Rickie Weeks won't return in the same role in 2026. They look at what happens next for Brandon Woodruff, the intriguing roster decisions still out there (namely Andrew Vaughn), the addition of Coleman Crow to the 40-man roster and more. Is it possible there is anyone on the free-agent lists that would work for the Brewers? JR continues to seethe about the Dodgers, meanwhile.
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. Did they get ANYTHING right? Maybe one or two small things, offset by the big things they got wrong. After that, they recount their favorite moments from 2025 in one last Three Up, Three Down.
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? Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look ahead. Is Freddy Peralta definitely going to get traded? If so, does Jacob Misiorowski become the de facto ace? Why should people believe in the Brewers next year? Who are the prospects that we need to know for next year? Are there areas this team could (fingers crossed?) add in free agency? Will there be changes to the coaching staff?
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. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss whether or not the Brewers could have done anything against the high-powered (and high-cost) Dodgers rotation. If so, what was it? Why did they look so out of sorts? What roster moves could have precluded this from being such a blowout? What's up with Christian Yelich? Could this result really cause a greater likelihood of a work stoppage in 2027?
There were some bright spots, namely Jacob Misiorowski, as well as Jake Bauers, Caleb Durbin and Jackson Chourio, not to mention an unreal double play in Game 1 that we'll never see again. They briefly discuss some future roster decisions, particularly Freddy Peralta ... will he get traded this offseason?
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 Division Series against the rival Cubs and former manager Craig Counsell. Chad Patrick and Jacob Misiorowski were heroes, Andrew Vaughn and William Contreras led a homer barrage and the Brewers earned a date with the Dodgers in the NLCS. Could their first World Series since 1982 be right around the corner?
Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and host JR Radcliffe break down the biggest storylines, the granular details (the phone celebration, the L-Flag, Jackson Chourio's hamstring and more) and look ahead to the Dodgers, a juggernaut that nonetheless couldn't beat the Brewers in six tries this year.
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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 a serious cause for concern. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe break down what they saw at American Family Field, from the electric pro-Brewers crowd to an interesting starting-pitcher decision by former Brewers manager Craig Counsell. The Jackson Chourio injury is top-of-mind; will he be OK enough to play in this series going forward? They discuss the aggressive start, the Game 2 pitching plan, old friend Aaron Civale, an interesting Counsell comment and more.
In Three Up Three Down (36:46), they discuss the NLDS roster decisions that stick out and Peralta's big outing. In Remembrew When (54:00), JR looks back at another six-run outburst in Brewers playoff history. And in Curt Blanche (59:30), Curt wonders how players really feel about Counsell.
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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 1:08 p.m. Saturday. Can the Brewers send Craig Counsell packing or will their heated rival stand in the way? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the matchup and then take reader questions on a variety of topics like Jacob Misiorowski, rally towels, Joey Ortiz, Rhys Hoskins and more.
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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 before the division series begins. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe explore the questions surrounding the postseason like which matchup -- Cubs or Padres -- would be better for Milwaukee and what questions stand out when it comes to the postseason roster. Will Jacob Misiorowski be on it? What about Rhys Hoskins? Does the offense's struggles in September portend anything at all? What happened to Isaac Collins? Also, please forgive the slap-happy hosts recording after a 40-40 Packers tie.
In Three Up Three Down (42:35), we've got managers flipping pancakes, Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich at leadoff. In Remembrew When, JR looks back at a different wild day of season finales (59:00). In Curt Blanche (1:04:45), Curt takes the playoff format to task, and JR offers a take you probably didn't expect.
Then, JR is joined by Sal Frelick (1:13:45) who, among other topics, discusses his crazy home run from the 2024 playoffs.
Music intro from bensound.com. Musical cues (in order): "I Got What You Want" (Extended Version) by Gloria Tells, "Arriving at Dusk" by American Legion and "Screaming Fool" by Andreas Dahlback, all from www.epidemicsound.com.
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