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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.
Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@journalsentinel
Language:
English
Contact:
414-224-2323
Website:
http://www.jsonline.com/
Email:
jsweb@jrn.com
Episodes
CC Sabathia is in the Hall of Fame; should the Brewers retire his number? (01.22.2025)
1/22/2025
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss some favorite memories and crazy numbers from CC Sabathia's magical run in 2008, even some factoids fans may not already be aware of. Sabathia was named to the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2025 on Tuesday, and his brief but unforgettable time with the Brewers surely played a role. One of the guys thinks the Brewers should seriously entertain retiring Sabathia's number (the other ... does not agree). Is the case a sound one?
Duration:00:41:12
Farewell to Bob Uecker, legendary Brewers broadcaster and voice of generations (01.17.2025)
1/17/2025
Thursday marked a sad day in Milwaukee Brewers history with the death of 90-year-old Bob Uecker, the face and voice of Brewers baseball for more than a half-century. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss Uecker's impact, what he meant to the Brewers organization and what he meant to them personally.
Duration:00:46:13
Are the Brewers gonna do anything in free agency? (01.08.2025)
1/7/2025
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe check in on the Milwaukee Brewers at the start of the 2025 calendar year and ... well, there's not much to say. What's the likeliest area of need that the Brewers will still address this offseason? Have the Cubs overtaken the Brewers as the top dog in the Central? The guys discuss preseason projections, Tyler Black, the bullpen picture, Craig Yoho, Pat Murphy, Cooper Pratt and more.
Duration:00:53:48
Emergency podcast: Brewers trade Devin Williams to New York Yankees (12.13.2024)
12/13/2024
The Milwaukee Brewers have made a trade, sending star closer Devin Williams to the New York Yankees for starter Nestor Cortes and prospect infielder Caleb Durbin. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the transaction. Learn more about the players involved, how it impacts Milwaukee's roster, what's the next move plus machinations from the Rule 5 draft.
Musical cues (in order of use): "Strobes" by Epocha, "Ricketts Glenn" by Roy Williams and "Rock is Back" by Got Happy. Royalty-free music available at EpidemicSound.com.
Duration:00:44:04
Thanksgiving Brewers musings: Non-tenders, manager of the year, trade chatter, coaching changes and Jesus Made
11/27/2024
Before you chomp down on Thanksgiving stuffing, join Curt Hogg and JR Radcliffe of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as they muse on the recent Brewers happenings, from non-tenders to some 40-man roster additions. Pat Murphy is manager of the year, the Devin Williams trade market looks dicey, Nolan Arenado might be available and Hoby Milner has been non-tendered by the organization. What will the impact be of losing coaches Quintin Berry and Walker McKinven. Also: Curt and JR go golfing in November.
Duration:01:08:45
Catching up on the offseason moves thus far and the prospects who will matter in 2025 (11.13.2024)
11/13/2024
Curt and JR are back to revisit the many things that have happened in the offseason thus far, from a Silver Slugger to Gold Gloves to a bevy of roster moves that included the surprising departure of Colin Rea. Is there any lingering possibility that Willy Adames returns? How are the Brewers supposed to trade Devin Williams with an oversaturated free-agent market for relievers, and how are they supposed to address third base with an underabundance of players on the free-agent market at that spot? Where is this team going to improve? Is Roki Sasaki really a possibility?
Then, a longer look at the minor league names to know (1:04:00), both for 2025 and beyond. What should we know about Brock Wilken, Cooper Pratt, Luis Lara, Jesus Made and more? Which player has the chance to make the biggest impact next year?
Duration:01:32:53
We listened back to our preseason predictions and discussed how wrong we were (10.30.2024)
10/30/2024
Milwaukee Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe listen back to their February preseason predictions and ... well, they weren't really very close with them, were they? The guys were wrong about Devin Williams, Aaron Ashby, Brock Wilken, Mark Attanasio, William Contreras, Tyler Black and more. First, they discuss the 2024 surprises and disappointments, plus a look at the team's annual award winners, a little coaching staff shakeup and maybe some World Series, if you're in to that sort of thing.
Musical cues (in order of use): "Strobes" by Epocha, "Ricketts Glenn" by Roy Williams and "Rock is Back" by Got Happy. Royalty-free music available at EpidemicSound.com.
Duration:01:02:14
We're still scratching our head over these Brewers things in 2024, plus some free-agent names to ponder (10.21.2024)
10/21/2024
The Brewers season ... still over, and now the Mets are done, too, after wreaking a little bit of extra postseason havoc. Could the Brewers have realistically hung with the Dodgers or Yankees in the playoffs? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss a number of things this week, from the postseason press conference, to the second act of reliever Jake Cousins to some early predictions about how free agency will go and even some names to discuss. But they also revisit some 2024 mysteries that still leave them puzzled. Why did the team insist on playing Rhys Hoskins at first base and Jake Bauers at designated hitter? Why did Bryan Hudson not get a postseason spot? Why did William Contreras keep catching so often? Why did they play ABBA in Game 3?
Musical cues (in order of use): "Strobes" by Epocha, "Ricketts Glenn" by Roy Williams and "Rock is Back" by Got Happy. Royalty-free music available at EpidemicSound.com.
Duration:01:14:19
Digesting the postseason series loss for the Brewers. What went wrong and how do they keep it from happening again? (10.07.2024)
10/7/2024
We've had some days to think about it, but it's still stunning. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the things that went wrong for Milwaukee in its three-game series loss to the Mets. Is the franchise just plain cursed? How do they fix whatever problems they have? What are the foremost questions for the offseason and what's the early prognosis for 2025? Would JR have been a legend for predicting a Sal Frelick postseason homer, if Milwaukee had won the series?
Musical cues (in order of use): "Strobes" by Epocha, "Ricketts Glenn" by Roy Williams and "Rock is Back" by Got Happy. Royalty-free music available at EpidemicSound.com.
Duration:01:05:27
Utterly devastating loss brings Brewers 2024 season to an end (10.04.2024)
10/4/2024
In one of the most heartbreaking losses in Brewers history, a four-run rally against Devin Williams propelled the New York Mets to a 4-2 victory Thursday at American Family Field, eliminating the Brewers from the 2024 postseason. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe give it their best to provide some insight into what went wrong, both in this game and in the series. Was there anything Milwaukee could have done differently? What did Williams say about the loss? Plus: A brief look ahead to the story lines of the 2025 offseason and what's up with Bob Uecker?
Musical cues (in order of use): "Strobes" by Epocha, "Ricketts Glenn" by Roy Williams and "Rock is Back" by Got Happy. Royalty-free music available at EpidemicSound.com.
Duration:00:37:58
After epic Game 2 win, it's time for the winner-take-all battle Thursday. Are you ready? (10.02.2024)
10/3/2024
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe chat about the first two games of the wild-card series between the Mets and the Brewers, with the deciding game still to come Thursday at American Family Field. A fifth-inning meltdown proved costly in Game 1, and Pat Murphy's decision to pull Freddy Peralta proved controversial. But the team bounced back with a late rally, highlighted by now nationally famous superstar Jackson Chourio with a dose of heroics from Garrett Mitchell. How should the Brewers approach Game 3? They discuss on this edition of the Microbrew podcast.
Musical cues (in order of use): "Strobes" by Epocha, "Ricketts Glenn" by Roy Williams and "Rock is Back" by Got Happy. Royalty-free music available at EpidemicSound.com.
Duration:00:42:01
Previewing the postseason, as much as we can without an opponent (09.30.2024)
9/30/2024
We've reached the end of 162 games and the Milwaukee Brewers won 93 of them. How ... is that possible? Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writer Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the final week of the season, but mostly look ahead to an unusual circumstance, where the playoff opponent is unclear until Monday's makeup games. The Brewers will begin postseason play at home Tuesday against either New York or Arizona, at least we know that much. Which team is the better matchup? How big of a loss is Sal Frelick after an injury over the weekend? Is there any fleeting possibility that Willy Adames returns next year? What other postseason roster decisions are still top of mind, including Bryan Hudson?
In Three Up Three Down, Brice Turang reaches 50 steals, Freddy Peralta hits a milestone and a home-plate umpire gets caught on a hot mic. Remembrew When pays homage to the rando succeeding in the postseason, and Curt Blanche provides a grateful end to the 2024 regular season.
Musical cues (in order of use): "Strobes" by Epocha, "Ricketts Glenn" by Roy Williams and "Rock is Back" by Got Happy. Royalty-free music available at EpidemicSound.com.
Duration:01:10:41
A clinch and a comeback, and now our attention turns to October (09.23.2024)
9/23/2024
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look back at an eventful week, from a clinching celebration bolstered by a walk-off win to an ugly three games against the Diamondbacks to a comeback for the ages on Sunday. What are the roster questions that remain for the postseason, namely what's going on with the final pieces in the bullpen? Is Pat Murphy a lock for manager of the year? Which team poses the greater challenge: the Diamondbacks or the Mets? Did the Diamondbacks series leave us sensing some cracks in the foundation or feeling like this team can accomplish just about anything?
In Three Up Three Down, we have scenes from Wednesday's champagne celebration and Sunday's wild comeback. Remembrew When looks back at the last time the Brewers pulled off an eight-run comeback, and Curt Blanche dives into fan discourse.
Musical cues (in order of use): "Strobes" by Epocha, "Ricketts Glenn" by Roy Williams and "Rock is Back" by Got Happy. Royalty-free music available at EpidemicSound.com.
Duration:01:10:15
Brewers get the job done out west, but what happened Sunday? (09.16.2024)
9/16/2024
The Milwaukee Brewers had an excellent 4-2 showing on a road trip to San Francisco and Arizona, but the wild Sunday loss raised some eyebrows. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe discuss that game, Pat Murphy's bullpen decisions and the other aspects of the road trip. Jackson Chourio is a 20/20 player at age 20, did Frankie Montas just elevate himself into the No. 2 starter for the postseason, what are the decisions still to be made in the bullpen and lineup for that series and more.
In Three Up Three Down, they discuss the loss of Hank the Ballpark Pup, another ridiculous catch from Sal Frelick and Christian Yelich in the announcer's booth. JR goes back in time to look at a forgettable Milwaukee-Arizona comeback loss in Remembrew When, and Todd's Take of the Week looks at the appetizing homestand ahead.
Musical cues (in order of use): "Strobes" by Epocha, "Ricketts Glenn" by Roy Williams and "Rock is Back" by Got Happy. Royalty-free music available at EpidemicSound.com.
Duration:00:57:59
Lousy week interrupts the good vibes. What's up with the Brewers offense ... and the roster? (09.09.2024)
9/9/2024
The Brewers endured an ugly 2-4 homestand at home before a west-coast trip, and though their lead in the division is still safe, did we learn about any new cracks in the foundation? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the forgettable showings against the Cardinals and Rockies, including some curious roster decisions to send down the team's best reliever to Class AAA and not promote Jacob Misiorowski. Are there any changes to the perception about what the playoff rotation could look like, especially after an amazing Tobias Myers start? Willy Adames keeps homering, Jackson Chourio calls his shot, and which wild-card opponent presents the best matchup?
In Three Up, Three Down, they discuss the ground causing the fumble, Isaac Collins sharing a football backfield with an ex-Badgers basketball player and whether or not the three-run homer thing with Adames is really, like, a real thing to get excited about.
Remembrew When goes back to 1982 for some September frustrations, and Curt Blanche revisits a personal triumph at Helfaer Field.
Then, JR is joined by Brewers great Gorman Thomas and producer Kelly Kahl, the driving force behind new documentary "Just a Bit Outside," which examines the 1982 Brewers team that went to the World Series and became the apple of Milwaukee's eye.
Musical cues (in order of use): "Strobes" by Epocha, "Ricketts Glenn" by Roy Williams and "Rock is Back" by Got Happy. Royalty-free music available at EpidemicSound.com.
Duration:01:29:26
When will the Brewers add one (or more) rookie hammers to the bullpen? (08.26.2024)
8/26/2024
Microbrew co-host Curt Hogg stopped by the Nashville Sounds this week and spoke to Jacob Misiorowski and Craig Yoho, two potential contributors down the stretch for a team on a path to the playoffs. How soon will they be here, if they indeed arrive? Curt and host JR Radcliffe look back at a 3-3 week, with an excellent return for a forgotten bullpen option, some concern for Nick Mears and a couple high-wire acts for Devin Williams, including one that added badly. Were the guys wrong about how valuable Frankie Montas could be?
Three Up Three Down talks a big-man triple and an eye-popping throw from the outfield. Remembrew When re-visits some Brewers-A's history and Curt Blanche takes issue with an umpire.
Musical cues (in order of use): "Strobes" by Epocha, "Ricketts Glenn" by Roy Williams and "Rock is Back" by Got Happy. Royalty-free music available at EpidemicSound.com.
Duration:00:58:18
The roll continues as Brewers go 5-2 against first-place teams, but can they do this without Christian Yelich? Plus, a conversation with Devin Williams
8/19/2024
The Brewers are once again red-hot with five straight wins (all against first-place teams) after starting the week 0-2. The National League Central is almost surely theirs, but they also know Christian Yelich will be out for the rest of the year. That hasn't impacted them dramatically yet, but will it? Willy Adames is feeling it with the bat, but it's been a strange year on defense. William Contreras is back to mashing, Tobias Myers and Colin Rea continue to be for real, and can the team do anything to address its sudden weakness ... the outfield? Can this team really hang with the Dodgers if they meet again in October?
Three Up Three Down discusses an amazing week for Devin Williams and the confusion around "blocking the plate." Remembrew When also goes back to a Robin Yount highlight, which is fitting with Yount getting honored at American Family Field on Sunday. Curt Blanche examines a play that often gets maligned, perhaps incorrectly.
Then, JR sits down with Devin Williams, the Brewers closer who has made a triumphant return from a back injury. They discuss the moment he almost gave his heart to soccer instead of baseball, his trophies and what has to happen for this year to be different in the postseason.
Musical cues (in order of use): "Strobes" by Epocha, "Ricketts Glenn" by Roy Williams and "Rock is Back" by Got Happy. Royalty-free music available at EpidemicSound.com.
Duration:01:17:41
Brewers bats have a massive week, and pendulum swings from concern to wondering if division is locked up (08.12.2024)
8/12/2024
The Brewers' bats went on a tear for a 5-1 week, and it's even better than a hot week. Tobias Myers and Colin Rea further reinforced that they can be counted on as the season gets closer to the biggest games of the year, and DL Hall's return Sunday offered some intriguing signs. Host JR Radcliffe and fellow Journal Sentinel writer Curt Hogg look at the big breakout, from rookie Jackson Chourio's continued sky-high success to a series of promising updates for relievers to Joey Ortiz snapping out of his funk.
In Three Up Three Down, they remark upon Devin Williams' first save of the year and Rhys Hoskins' thrilling homer to set it up. Remembrew When takes a look back at the Brewers' 1992 rookie of the year (with an unexpected tie in to the past week), and Curt Blanche goes behind the curtain for a story twist after Friday's game.
Musical cues (in order of use): "Strobes" by Epocha, "Ricketts Glenn" by Roy Williams and "Rock is Back" by Got Happy. Royalty-free music available at EpidemicSound.com.
Duration:00:58:16
Uninspiring trade deadline just the start of ugly week for Brewers; are they in trouble? Plus: A chat with Nick Mears (08.05.2024)
8/5/2024
Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look back at a rough week for the Brewers, and the 2-4 record was just the start of it. The team added another pitcher at the deadline with some iffy stats, and the team's draft signings in 2024 didn't go the way they hoped. Is Aaron Civale's rotation spot in trouble now that he's struggled through five starts? Was Frankie Montas the right call to add to the roster? Should the Brewers have done more? Can this team, struggling on offense and on the mound for a prolonged period of time, hold onto its still-healthy lead in the National League Central, and if they do, do they have the hammers to get deep into a postseason?
Three Up Three Down makes mention of a big-time prospect climbing the ladder and a hometown product coming back to burn the Brewers. Remembrew When looks back at a fruitful trade deadline, and Curt Blanche has a playoff Game 1 vision.
Then, JR is joined by new Brewers reliever Nick Mears (49:25), discussing his unusual 2020 debut, pitching in Colorado and his superb Instagram handle.
Musical cues (in order of use): "Strobes" by Epocha, "Ricketts Glenn" by Roy Williams and "Rock is Back" by Got Happy. Royalty-free music available at EpidemicSound.com.
Duration:00:57:26
Will the Brewers make another move at the trade deadline? Plus: Devin's back, Yelich hurt and Ryan Braun (07.29.2024)
7/29/2024
Curt Hogg and JR Radcliffe discuss the Milwaukee Brewers' tough weekend and the losses of key players Christian Yelich and Bryan Hudson. Does this change what they're going to do at Tuesday's trade deadline? Who are some names to know? Plus: Ryan Braun gets honored at American Family Field, putting a bow (maybe?) on a complicated career. Devin Williams is back, Brice Turang and Joey Ortiz are struggling offensively and the Brewers, after all, are still a first-place team.
Remembrew When looks back at a big-time Braun moment and the complicated feelings that his legacy leaves. Three Up, Three Down includes some draft signings, defensive wizardry by Brice Turang and Rhys Hoskins with a big weekend.
Musical cues (in order of use): "Strobes" by Epocha, "Ricketts Glenn" by Roy Williams and "Rock is Back" by Got Happy. Royalty-free music available at EpidemicSound.com.
Duration:01:12:20