Milwaukee's Tailgate Brewers Podcast
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Milwaukee's Tailgate Brewers PodcastFeb 06, 2023
Episode 287 | Brewers 2023: What is Going On Here?
This week JR Radcliffe joined Jaymes and Ryan to discuss the seemingly endless string of injuries facing the team, the various pop up surprise performances that are keeping them in it and how all of this bodes for the future. The guys also talked hometowns, internet connections and potatoes.
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Episode 286 | Join Me On Twitter Spaces For More
Steve stepped in for Paul this week and, well, you'll just have to listen to find out just how off the rails one podcast can go.
Please note the explicit tag on this one. We mean it.
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Episode 285 | Not Even One of the Best Rays
On this week's show, the guys discussed the rough road trip, the continued issues against LHP, Willy Adames future, where pitching help might come from and the strangeness of the Trop.
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Episode 284 | Pauper Joey Votto
On this all questions episode, the guys talked about Christian Yelich's backness, Eric Lauer's bullpeness, Luke Voit and Keston Hiura's hurtness, Darrin Ruf's Brewerness and Tyler Black's Vottoness.
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Episode 283 | The Offense Again?
On this week's show the guys talked about the rough road trip, the offensive struggles, reverse platoon splits, and Luke Voit's spot on the roster. Also discussed were the SP plan post 2024 and where Hader stands today.
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Episode 282 | Cannibalistic Cheese
Steve joined Jaymes and Ryan this week to talk about where things stand a month into the season, the NL Central race, the injury outlook, the bullpen, free soccer tickets and, of course, cheese on cheese cannibalism.
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Episode 281 | Paul Peels his Thumb
The Brewers had another good week that didn't feel nearly so great because of a particularly rough loss and yet more injuries to add to a growing early list. The guys also assessed how sustainable this sort of winning actually is and a fruit peeling mishap.
Link to the Jay Cuda Tweet/graph
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Episode 280 | I Support You Doing Things You Like
The Brewers had a pretty decent week but also got some more bad injury news and the guys continued to try and sort out the signal and the noise in the early going, talked about catching improvement and why the Cardinals sadly aren't this bad.
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Episode 279 | Ryan The Killjoy
The Brewers are off to a great start, so naturally the guys started off talking about what's gone wrong so far before moving onto happier topics like the rookies, Brian Anderson, the defense and taking pot shots at the Cardinals.
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Episode 278 | Rum Soaked & Sun Baked
The Brewers are off to a solid 3-1 start due to strong pitching and some notable rookie performances. The guys discussed the speed, defense and hitting profiles of the newbs, new turf, shorter games and paying to use Bernie's slide.
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Episode 277 | 2023 Season Preview
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Episode 276 | 2023 Brewers Hitting Preview
The time has come to preview the hitting, so Jaymes walked Paul and Ryan through the lineup position by position to analyze where they're at and where they might end up by seasons end, mixing in your questions along the way and trying to figure out what the opening day roster might look like. Then they made fun of Keith Olbermann for a bit.
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Episode 275 | 2023 Brewers Pitching Preview
It's time to start previewing the 2023 season, so the guys dug into the pitchers, what is needed from the top of the rotation, how the back end might shake out and the depth out in the bullpen all using PECOTA and Stuff+.
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Episode 274 | We're Everywhere
This week the guys discussed the hole in RF created by Tyrone Taylor's injury, the race for the opening day bullpen, pitch clock manipulation and just how much of the team does Mark Attanasio actually own.
New York Times Mark Attanasio Piece
On Milwaukee Ulice Payne Piece
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Episode 273 | Vogt Voit
Steve joined Jaymes and Ryan this week and the guys discussed the unveiling of the pitch clock, some minor league signings, leftover arbitration questions, the largely forgotten Ulice Payne saga and bar shuttle options.
Link to Ryan Thompson's Tweet Thread
Link to Tricky Henderson's "PECOTA"
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Episode 272 | The Guy Has a Family
The Brewers opened camp last week and a lot of bad news followed, from Corbin Burnes arbitration spat to Craig Counsell's contract situation appearing to worsen. We talked about it all, and also had some fun with PECOTA projections and the Justin Wilson signing. No, seriously.
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Episode 271 | Follow the Honkball
This week the guys talked about the ongoing Craig Counsell extension question, the permanent zombie runner, a new defensive stat, where Brian Anderson will play and, of course, the Fellowship of the Brew.
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Episode 270 | Your Orc Filled Weekend
On this week's episode the guys discussed the recent Bally's Sports news, what it might mean for the Brewers this year and beyond, the walk and hall of fame, how pitching might be effected by the shift and, of course, Orcs.
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Episode 269 | Preexisiting Brian Anderson
The guys discussed the passing of pivotal Brewers figure Sal Bando, the signing of Brian Anderson, on field advertising, the state of the Twin's "rivalry" and where Mark Attanasio ranks among MLB ownership generally.
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Episode 268 | Get Their Funsies Off
This week the guys discussed all those arbitration settlements and the notable exception, the state of front office/fan relations, the newest members of the Brewers minor league system and, of course, some football.
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Episode 267 | Transactionpalooza
The Brewers finally signed a major league free agent, so the guys talked all about what Wade Miley means for the team, as well as the Bryse Wilson and Joseph Hernandez additions. Alex Claudo even got mentioned! Also discussed were ZiPS projections and the BFIB.
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Episode 266 | Steve and Tom are Besties Now
With Steve sitting in for Jaymes this week the guys discussed what it means that the Brewers are the only MLB team yet to sign a major league free agent, what they still might do, what they need to do, what we think they should do and Craig Counsell's future.
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Episode 265 | William, Not Willson
The Brewers made a remarkable trade this last week and the guys talked all about what William Contreras means for the team, how they pulled off such a heist, and where they might go next. Also discussed were Owen Miller's home town, how good the Cubs actually are right now and wasting time arguing with trolls.
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Episode 264 | What are you, Ron Burgundy?
This week, Steve joined Paul and Ryan to discuss the spending spree at the winter meetings, where it leaves the Brewers for 2023 and what they can do to change that outlook, the baseball and the 12 Days of Christmas.
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Episode 263 | I Have Plays
On this week's show the guys discussed the pair of trades that have dominated the Brewers offseason so far, contextualizing what they mean and looking forward to what comes next, including the winter meetings.
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Episode 262 | I Was Counting Guerra's
The Brewers made a number of roster moves the last week, and the guys talked about how they set the club up well heading into the off season among other things. They also took your questions, mostly this week about the latest Guerra to join the team.
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Episode 261 | Woof, Ya'll Gotta Chill a Little Bit
On this week's show, the JS's Curt Hogg sat in with Jaymes and Ryan to discuss some recent thing's he's written lately on spending and roster decisions and then answer a number of listener questions on a range of topics.
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Episode 260 | Paul Says Miasma
David Stearns time running baseball ops for the Brewers has come to an end and the guys summed it up, looked forward to the coming Matt Arnold era and got a little existential about what it means to be a fan these days.
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Episode 259 | Supersized Offseason Preview
Between arbitration tenders and team options, the Brewers have 20 decisions to make within a few days of the end of the upcoming World Series and the guys discussed them one by one. They also took as many of your questions as they could handle and saved some for later.
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Episode 258 | Baseball is so stupid, why do I like it?
It's time to mercifully put to bed the 2022 Brewers season. We talked about the offense, the starters and, of course, the bullpen. Also a very large number of good listener questions, thus the length. Enjoy our misery!
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Special Episode | Minor League Extra 54
The guys decided to take the week off after a long and trying season, so instead of a regular episode this week we've opted to bring you a peek at what you can expect from the Minor League Extra should you decide to support us at that level. We'll be back with a regular episode next week.
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Episode 257 | Come Back Jaymes
The Marlins just about finished off the Brewers 2022 campaign by taking 3 of 4 in typically horrifying fashion. The questioners brought their A-game, though, so Paul and Ryan laid blame, made plans for the future and tried to put the whole rotten mess in historical context.
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Episode 256 | Nothing Pithy This Week
The Brewers just keep hanging in there in the wildcard race, so the guys talked about it and what it'll take to get into the postseason, their chances if they get there, the return of the injured starters and what the Luis Castillo extension means for MKE.
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Episode 255 | More Thuman Than Human
It was another OK week and the guys talked about that, the Burnes non-extension, the future of Rowdy Tellez given the team's history with 1B, Jackson Chourio's promotion and the Brewers recent penchant for drafting contact over power.
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Episode 254 | The Randall Simon Hot Dog Assault Dirt
After complaining about all the stupid games this week and the pitcher injuries, the guys discussed the rule changes for 2023, MLB oddly choosing not to fight minor league unionization, offseason moves and what makes dirt no-hitter dirt.
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Episode 253 | Phish Rulez
The guys talked about the suboptimal start to #Craigtember, Freddy's health, Lorenzo's gripes and what they say about management, playoff chances, the future at 3B and CF and the musical genius of Phish.
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Episode 252 | Resting Killer Face
On this week's supersized episode, the guys talked Garrett Mitchell, other potential #Craigtember promotions, Hader's freefall, JR's piece on attendance all mixed with a running commentary on a crazy game.
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Episode 251 | The One Where Eric Lauer Speaks
It was another turbulent week post trade deadline for the Brewers, and the guys talked all about Lauer's comments, the obligatory offensive check-in, contemplated Urias future and entertained a trade as a thought exercise.
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Episode 250 | His Name's Sal and He's From Boston
This week the guys talked about the Cardinals series and one decision in particular, where things stand today with the offense, what the timeline for Sal Frelick might be and talked stars and scrubs versus balance.
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Episode 249 | It's Not Called Craugust
The guys discussed the dispiriting week that was in Brewers baseball, the continued fallout from the Hader trade, the lack of a move for a bat and all those close, stupid losses. They also took another stab at the "Chourio is the best prospect since...." game.
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Episode 248 | Vaya Con Dios Josh
The Brewers may be 7-2 since the break, but we of course focused much of the episode on looking at the Hader trade from all angles, moved onto the trade deadline generally, got some breaking news while recording and managed to keep the show under two hours.
Link to the Justin Mason piece on Matt Bush that Ryan mentioned on the show.
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Episode 247 | Expectations are Premeditated Resentments
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Episode 246 |You Have to be Ian Happy
On this week's show, the guys discussed the Brewers annual limp into the break, Hader's struggles, Woodruff's cold fingers, Jackson Chourio's trade value, Juan Soto and the Eric Brown selection.
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Episode 245 | I'm Sorry You Had to Listen to Chevelle
This week, the guys discussed the disappointing Brewers homestand, the on again, off again offense, Hader's struggles, Jace's role, the trade deadline and the high cost of attending a game in 2022.
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Episode 244 | Don't Lose Any Fingers
This week, Steve sat in for Paul and the guys discussed the recent offensive binge, the returns of Woodruff, Ashby and Severino, Houser's injury, Yelich's continued success in the leadoff role and what the schedule holds for July.
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Episode 243 | You Got Knocs
The Brewers managed a winning homestand against a couple of legitimate playoff teams. The guys discussed some improved offensive performances, the ongoing injury carousel and continued to look at options of the trade deadline.
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Episode 242 | Goodbye Lorenzo
On this week's show, Paul and Ryan discussed the Brewers decision to cut ties with Lo Cain, our favorite memories of him, what the future holds for CF, the good weekend in Cincinnati and where things stand with the rotation.
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Episode 241 | Lorenzo Cain's Middle Earth
Eight in a row. The guys talked about the whys and the what-it-all-means of the worst Brewers losing streak since 2015, tried to assess how it might impact decision making at the deadline, Woodruff's newest injury, protesting games and maintaining your sanity in a losing streak.
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Episode 240 | Honey Nut Chourios
The Brewers run of 18 games in 17 days ended 9-9 and the injured list is pretty full but emptying soon. The guys discussed all that, the futures of Keston Hiura, Brent Suter and center field.
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Episode 239 | The Youngs are Not Ashamed
The injuries may be pilling up for the Brewers, but they keep on winning on yet another extended road trip. The guys discussed all that, some notable good hitting performances, the odds of getting a bye, sidearmers and the Apple TV odds kerfuffle.
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Episode 238 | That's The Vibe
This week the guys (hopefully) overreacted to Peralta's injury, reevaluated the Adames trade, discussed the futures of Small and Ashby and took on a few early trade proposal speculations.
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Episode 237 | Bad Jimmy Vibes
On this week's show, the guys discussed the Brewers up and down week, Willy Adames injury and some listener questions.
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Episode 236 | The Earl Weavercast
On this week's show Jaymes and Ryan discussed the Brewers offensive power binge and ascent up the team offensive leaderboards, and, of course, Christian Yelich's launch angle. Also discussed were Aaron Ashby, Lorenzo Cain and the team's defense.
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Episode 235 | Ryan Explains Dry Humping
On this week's show, the guys discussed the Brewers good week, roster machinations, Yelich's launch angle, Josh Hader's usage and where the current staff stacks up in terms of strikeouts within club history.
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Episode 234 | We've Got a Bunch of Rocket Scientists
On this week's episode the guys discussed the game wide power outage and how it applies to the Brewers, the upcoming schedule and roster moves, Seth Beer and Angel Hernandez.
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Episode 233 | Paul's Law Blog Dot Com
On this week's episode, Steve, Paul and Ryan discussed the up and down start to the season, the struggling offense, Freddy Peralta, Andrew McCutchen, Devin Williams and lots and lots of walks.
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Episode 232 | A Clockwork Yelich
On this week's show the guys discussed the Brewers slow start to the 2022 season, WIllson Contreras latest antics, Christian Yelich's outlook and we took number of listener questions, including a plan to dome Wrigley Field.
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Episode 231 | 2022 Big Season Preview
With the season right around the corner, the guys started this supersized episode with a position by position preview of the Brewers roster, followed by an in depth look at the NL Central and then picked all the division winners, wildcards and awards.
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Episode 230 | A Completely Slap Free Episode
Keston Hiura's hot start and Mark Attanasio's comments were the main topics of discussion on this week's episode. Also discussed were some pending rules changes, playing out of position and our least favorite free agent signings from rivals.
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Episode 229 | Halls of Famer
Spring training has arrived and so has former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen to Brewers camp. We talked all about it, the Luis Urias injury and we took some roster questions and talked a little bit about the farm system's standing in the game.
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Episode 228 | Bring Us a Baby Steinberg!
It's over!
The players and owners came to an agreement and we talked all about it and it's implications for the Brewers. Jaymes also discussed the moves that have and might still be made, Ryan gave some bad advice and Paul humiliated himself.
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Episode 227 | The Word is Lickspittle
Turns out being optimistic about MLB's owners getting out of their own way was a bad idea. We talked about the delay of opening day, what comes next and took your questions, including replacing Rob Manfred, fighting back against ownership and foul ball etiquette.
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Episode 226 | Upside Down Joey Meyer
Recorded a few hours before the heavy news really started to roll in, the guys recapped some of the back and forth, broke down some late emerging issues and took your questions on various aspects of the endgame negotiations. They also talked Tommy Pham, Joey Meyer and soccer.
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Episode 225 | Driving Judge Crazy
There wasn't much movement on the lockout, but there might be some on the horizon. What there was were PECOTA projections aplenty and we discussed them in detail, retiring Josh Hader's number and the 1990's Brewers.
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Episode 224 | A Dose of Yelich
MLB's owners have come in with yet another underwhelming proposal, so Paul and Ryan talked all about that before taking listener questions on the DH news, Stearns' contract, Hiura's leg and JJ Hardy's sexiness.
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Episode 223 | From the Nerd Office
The owners were back up to their shenanigans this week, offering mediation instead of actually negotiating, with a press release at the ready when they were turned down. The guys talked about that, Rickie Weeks return, player trade values and Kyle Schwarber.
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Tailgate Minisode | Mediation
Paul discusses the owners move to offer to go to mediation with union, why its public relations eyewash and what needs to actually happen instead to get things resolved.
Episode 222 | Screaming Yaz
The pace of labor talk concessions picked up this week, at least on the players side. We talked all about that, the ongoing embarrassment that is Dick Monfort and some Brewers roster questions we'll have to wait to get answers.
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Episode 221 | Bernie's Crew Revisited
Paul and Jaymes were unavailable this week, so Ryan was joined by old friend JP Breen for a far ranging discussion on the ongoing labor negotiations, Tom Haudricourt, Matt Klentak, Keston Hiura and where American Family Field should actually be located. It may have run a little long.
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Episode 220 | The Ashby Effect
They talked! They finally talked! They didn't get anywhere, and we talked about some of the details including expanded playoffs and formulas for everything. We also talked happy memories, bobbleheads and, of course, labor law.
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Episode 219 | The Cardinal Corollary
MLB and the Union still aren't talking but we discussed why that is and some other MLB skullduggery from the last week. After that we took listener questions on the rotation, the schedule, the Bundesliga and some Jim Bowden nonsense
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EDITORS NOTE: Ryan seems to have gotten multiple stories from college history class 20 years ago mingled in his head. The table shape argument was actually an issue in the Vietnamese War peace negotiation, not Korea. Sorry Dr Haney!
The Stalin line was still good, though,
Episode 218 | March To Kill
On this week's episode Steve joined Jaymes and Ryan for some fantasy football talk, some edited out coughing fits and a complete top to bottom assessment of where the Brewers organization stands at the start of 2022.
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Episode 217 | The Horny Version of the Addams Family Character
For the last episode of 2021 the guys updated the quiet negotiation situation at the labor talks, losing Sara Goodrum and how long the Brewers twin aces will be around. Beyond that, there was lots of talk about our favorite things: games of 2021, baseball books, 5th starters and player names.
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Episode 216 | No Such Thing as a Two True Outcome Player
As we head into the darkest days of the year, the topics of discussion included some interesting minor league signings bad trade rumors, and a bad draft proposal.
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Episode 215 | The Sign of a Bad Person
The lockout may be on, and the guys got around to that eventually, but the Brewers made a flurry of moves since last episode and the guys discussed Hunter Renfroe, the catcher additions and what remains to be done.
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Episode 214 | Five Stars
Joining Jaymes and Ryan to celebrate Corbin Burnes big Cy Young win was Old Friend Steve Garczynski. After that, it was on to a discussion of Craig Counsell finishing second yet again in the MOY race, the hot stove heating up, the latest Mets news and the Brewers retired number standards.
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Episode 213 | To Find How Many Chris's Carpenter There Are
On this weeks show, the guys discussed the Brewers pair of new hitting coaches, the Mike Brosseau trade, the Mets continued pursuit of David Stearns and MLB's proposal to use fWAR to replace arbitration.
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Episode 212 | That's Playoff Starter Corey Knebel
The offseason is now officially underway, with some contract situations for outfielders coming into focus and a new relief pitcher in the fold for 2022 already. After that, the guys discussed some free agent targets, the 2022 budget and how much roster churn we expect.
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Episode 211 | The Mets Mess Comes To Milwaukee
The Brewers fired their hitting coaching staff and fended off multiple Mets advances on their top executives and the guys talked all about it, a potential Hader trade, how to keep the window to contend open and Trevor Bauer for some godforsaken reason.
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Episode 210 | Exit Music For A Season
The Brewers 2021 season didn't win the way we wanted, but our loyal listeners sent in a bunch of questions so we broke it all down, with an eye looking forward to the offseason and 2022.
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Episode 209 | Ball Blown Up
The Brewers were fortunate to come away with a split of of NLDS games 1 and 2 in Milwaukee thanks to some good pitching picking up bad offense and the guys talked all about that and what the rest of the series has in store for us.
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Episode 208 | #BlowUpTheBall
The regular season is mercifully over, so the guys mostly avoided the end of the year, previewed the Atlanta series and discussed the Devin Williams injury. We also discussed the hopefully impeding destruction of a certain baseball
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Episode 207 | The Ryan Braun Whatever
It was an eventful week in Brewers land, with an ugly series against the Cardinals followed by a wonderful division clinching effort against the Mets and all sorts of ceremonies and reembraces, culminating with Ryan Braun's retirement on Sunday. We discussed it all, our concern level with the offense, Braun's number retirement prospects and Steve's obsession with Ryan's foul ball.
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Episode 206 | If Its not Scottish Its Crap
On this week's episode Jaymes and Ryan discussed the stupid Tigers, the stupid Cubs and the stupid Cardinals, Aaron Ashby, how far the Brewers will go in the postseason and who we'd like to see them play.
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Episode 205 | Three Knuckle Charlie
As you may or may not have heard, Corbin Burnes and Josh Hader combined on the first Brewers no hitter in over 30 years and we talked all about it, how they'll use Houser in the playoffs, Escobar or Garcia in 2022 and why the manager tantrum has mostly gone away.
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Episode 204 | The Answer, Peter Pax, is Pop
On this week's episode we discussed a wild Cardinals series, Buster Olney's shameless rumormongering, our worries heading into October, Luke Barker and the rules for leaving games early.
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Episode 203 | Your Baltimore's Orioles
It was an up and down week for the Brewers, but ultimately they came out of it with another game added to their division lead and a few ejections resulting from yet another #umpshow. The guys talked all about that, Avi's evolving contract situation, and who the 4th man in the playoff rotation might be.
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Episode 202 | Don't Say "Christian Yelich is Back"
On this week's episode, Jaymes and Ryan discussed the Brewers amazing road record, the resurgence of Christian Yelich, some potential roster changes down the stretch and maybe into the postseason and our favorite ballpark giveaways.
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Episode 201 | Computer Generated Cubs
Paul and Jaymes recap the utter destruction of the Cubs, their new fake players, the timely end of Jake Arrieta, and how the Brewers caused all of it. They also discuss whether it should not be the Urias Trade, or the Lauer Trade, or still the Grisham trade, Covid and the Pitchers, Corbin Burnes' general awesomeness, and a ton of listener questions. Paul also reads several 5-Star reviews.
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Episode 200 | It's a Dollarydoo
For this special 200th episode all former full time hosts of the podcast got together to answer your questions, drink some beers and have some fun. Among topics discussed: tailgate or bar shuttle, Crocs and a Bernie Brewer sized Hank.
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Episode 199 | Good Lineup to the Balance
The Brewers demolished the Pirates, took 2 of 3 in Atlanta, added 3 players and lost a few more to Covid in what was a very busy deadline week. The guys discussed it all, Tony LaRussa's latest shenanigans', kicked dirt on the Cubs dynasty and looked ahead to the stretch run.
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Episode 198 | Like the Varsity Blues Game After The Strip Club
Believe it or not, the Brewers played some baseball this week....with some mixed results. Also discussed were Tony LaRussa's return to Milwaukee, the upcoming trade deadline and Christian Yelich's underwhelming year.
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Episode 197 | We're Not a Football and Basketball Podcast
Paul and Ryan were joined by JR Radcliffe this week to talk about the Brewers sweep of the Reds, more bad umpiring, injuries to the bullpen, a certain trade proposal and absolutely no basketball or football talk whatsoever.
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Episode 196 | Big Guy, Bad Knees
The Brewers once again limped into the break, with some help from a horrible umpiring crew. They also made a trade, drafted some guys and all of that was discussed, along with potential trades, all star decisions and The Law as a career.
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Episode 195 | Huge Bryan LaHair Vibes
The Brewers won a lot of games, knocked around Cubs pitching pretty well, took a big lead in the NL Central and we talked all about it. Also discussed were All Star selections and snubs, baserunning, potential pitching targets and Harry Carey impersonations.
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Episode 194 | Jim Gantner is Ruining America
On this episode, Jaymes, Paul, and special guest Tex Western of Acme Packing Company discuss the week that was, the Brewers destroying bad teams, "Vogey Magic," the future of Willy Adames, injuries to Vogelbach and Wong, the upcoming Cubs series, regression to the mean, the superior Cousins, and participation from every member of Ron Roenicke Stole my Baseball. Also Paul is almost done moving. Almost.
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Episode 193 | Did You Just Lecture a Dead Man?
On this week's episode, Jaymes and Ryan were joined by Old Friend Steve Garczynski to talk about the ups and downs of the last week, the impending sticky stuff crackdown, Eric Lauer's (non) shitiness, some potential trade targets and, of course, Hernan Perez.
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Episode 192 | Old and Busy
On this week's episode Jaymes and Ryan discussed the Brewers hot streak, Josh Hader's usage, sticky stuff, Aaron Ashby and why Jackie Bradley Jr. isn't trash.
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Episode 191 | Chain Smoking Craig
The Brewers are almost as hot as the Wisconsin weather, and the guys talked all about it, the flight and stickiness of the balls, the awesomeness of the starters, whether or not a contract extension is coming for one of them and the USMNT's Golden Generation.
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Episode 190 | Defrocked as a Junior
On this week's episode we talked all about the Brewers 5 game winning streak, Brandon Woodruff's awesomeness, the upcoming schedule, Hiura's continued struggles and debunked the concepts of Javy magic and Zach Green.
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Episode 189 | Don't Trade a Curly for Two Larry's
We talked all about the Brewers surprising trade for Willy Adames, how it fits with their earlier Arcia trade and what it means for Luis Urias future with the club. After that, it was time for a trip to the conspiracy corner, a little light labor talk and the last TV contract.
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Episode 188 | I Will Embarrass Myself For Money
It was another less than fun week for the Brewers offense, so Jaymes, Paul, and Ryan tried to figure out what can be done about it, Luis Urias' defense and the best and worst of David Stearns trades.
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Episode 187 | Half Assed Math
It was a hell of a week for the Brewers, but they turned it around over the weekend and we talked all about the close calls in Philly, Yelich going back to the IL, and Hiura being sent down. After that, it was time for a number of amusing questions and some stories.
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Episode 186 | The Pitches Down the Middle are Slumpbusters
Paul was moving (again) so we were joined by RAE's own JR Radcliffe to discuss the up and down week against the Marlins and Dodgers, what's going on with all the injuries, and whether Keston Hiura is long for Milwaukee.
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Episode 185 | It Was A Good Week
The Brewers went 5-1 on their road swing through San Diego and Chicago. We talked all about that, whether the team is playing over their heads, the mounting injury worries, the outlook for some of the current fill-ins, Corey Ray's debut and what a pitching lab could do for us.
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Episode 184 | Willson Contreras is the Worst
The whole gang was back together this week to talk about the bullpen's struggles, the rotation's brilliance, low pitch counts and, of course, Willson Contreras obnoxious behavior this season against the Brewers.
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Episode 183 | The Answer is June
The Brewers had a successful 4-2 road trip and Jaymes, Ryan and Old Friend Steve talked all about the practically perfect pitching, the on and off offense, Burnes brilliance, Hiura's hiccups and other alliterative nonsense. We underreacted to some talk of overreaction and hopefully underestimated Stearns willingness to overpay for starting pitcher extensions.
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Episode 182 | The Twins Came to Berrios
On this week's episode Jaymes and Paul talk opening weekend, the continued struggles of the offense, Keston Hiura's extremely tough start, and the bouncy but friction-y baseball. It's not all bad news though, as the pitching has been good, highlighted by the electric pitcher's duel between Corbin Burnes and Jose Berrios.
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Episode 181 | 2021 Big Season Preview Part 2
We kicked off part two of the Big Season Preview with a discussion of our concern levels at each position around the diamond. After some questions, it was time to give our predictions for the 2021 season.
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Episode 180 | 2021 Big Season Preview Part 1
We're kicking off our two part Big Season Preview with a deep dive into the Brewers pitching, including a discussion of Woodruff vs Burnes, the best way to use Josh Hader, Devin Williams health and how the long relievers might be deployed. We also gave some betting advice and made a very unfortunate prediction.
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Episode 179 | Or Perhaps Gus Polidor
On this week's episode the guys discussed Garrett Mitchell's early camp success, overall pitching strategy, payroll deferrals, rando jersey's spotted in the wild, that stupid dog thing, and kayaking to a Brewers game.
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Episode 178 | Fortune Telling Ninnies
Jackie Bradley Jr. is a Brewer, but not the full time center fielder and we talked all about the implications of that, how playing time might be distributed, what the best possible defensive alignment is and Ryan bitched about Bo Boroski because of course he did.
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Episode 177 | Podcast To Be Named Later
On this week's episode, the guys discussed Avi's weight loss, Yelich's odd statement, what we're watching for in camp, Freddy's role in 2021, the chance this staff could be historically great and Ryan defended Ned Yost for some reason.
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Episode 176 | The Ryan Braun of Pitches
Spring Training is here, Travis Shaw and Brett Anderson are back, the Brewers have a new TV deal and would like to have 35% capacity to start the season. Also on this episode is an excerpt of our most recent Minor League Extra with Ben Badler.
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Episode 175 | I Mixed Up My TTO's
Justin Turner returned to the Dodgers, but PECOTA thinks the Brewers are the division favorite even without him or any other upgrades to the roster at this point anyway. We talked all about just what it is the projection systems like about the Crew, the change coming to FSW and Jordan Zimmerman.
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Episode 174 | Obligated to Talk About the Worms
The Brewers finally made a move of some note this winter, adding second basemen Kolten Wong from the Cardinals. We talked all about the impact of the move, how his defense is a game changer, his hitting profile and what the move means for Keston Hiura. After that, it was onto some Justin Turner and Jose Ramirez speculation, the latest about the disagreement over the season start date and some actual baseball questions!
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Episode 173 | As Long As Mark A Didn't Short GameStop
There was finally movement in the NL Central this week, with both the Cards and the Cubs making moves to improve for 2021, and even the Brewers were connected to some moves. We discussed that, the continuing fight over the start of the season and the hiring of Sara Goodrum.
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Episode 172 | Remembering Henry Aaron
On this week's episode the guys spent a lot of time talking about the on and off the field legacy of Hammerin' Hank Aaron. He truly left a remarkable statistical and humanitarian legacy to the world. After that, it was onto the Big Signing of Daniel Robertson, contracting the NL Central, how much the Brewers might still spend and Brad's missing tinfoil hat.
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Episode 171 | Welcome James Anderson!
On this week's episode, Jaymes and Ryan were joined by new Minor League Extra cohost James Anderson, so naturally the discussion centered on a lot of minor league talk, including the new international signees, Hedbert Perez and Garrett Mitchell. Also discussed were Theo Epstein's new role at the MLB office and, of course, Josh Hader trade speculation.
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Episode 170 | Wisconsin Liver
Jaymes, Paul and Ryan took a whole bunch of your questions this week, touching on topics ranging from Christian Yelich's struggles the third time through the order, who could realistically end up being signed, Mark Attanasio's finances and where we see the Brewers in 2-3 seasons.
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Episode 169 | Moustakashy
The Cubs traded Yu Darvish to the Padres and the guys talked all about what effect that might have on the NL Central race, the impending fight between MLB and the MLBPA over the start of the 2021 season, when the Brewers might make a move and played another round of Luke's game.
Also, Brad said goodbye.
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Podcast Special | Ringing Out 2020 With JP
The regular podcast was off this week for the holidays, but we didn't want to leave you with nothing before the new year so we've excerpted the end of the December Minor League Extra here for our regular listeners, including a general dynasty league strategy discussion, a couple questions and another round of Luke's game. To hear our over 90 minute discussion of the Brewers farm system, please join our Patreon at the Ball and Glove level and above.
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Episode 168 | Luke's Game
The Brewers signed some guys to minor league contracts, lost a long tenured top executive and the guys talked all about that, Orlando Arcia's strange development path, what our walkup songs would be and played a new game.
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Episode 167 | That's My Cat
The 2021 ZiPS projections are out and we dug deep into the numbers of Christian Yelich, Keston Hiura, Devin Williams and others. After that, we looked at the completion of the Knebel trade, discussed the Brewers return to AAA Nashville as well as ballpark food we can't wait to get back to.
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Episode 166 | Mark Attanasio Has Great Hair
The Brewers made a number of decisions at the non-tender deadline this year and the guys dug deep, looking at who stayed, who went and who might be yet to go. Then they looked at the overall payroll situation and players released by other teams that might find their way to Milwaukee by offseason's end.
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Episode 165 | The Bloomin' Onion is Delicious
This week Jaymes, Paul, Brad and Ryan discussed Matt Arnold's promotion, the Brewers 3 new 40-man roster additions, Narvaez vs Pina and some news from down under before being joined by The Athletic's Will Sammon for an excerpt of his recent Minor League Extra interview talking about Josh Hader.
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Episode 164 | The Mask or the Underwear?
This week Paul was back with Jaymes, Brad and Ryan to discuss Devin Williams ROY win and the other award results, some upcoming 40 man roster decisions that will need to be made, how Covid-19 might affect the roof status in 2021 and masks versus underwear.
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Episode 163 | The Robbie Ray Signing Took a Lot Out of Us
Jaymes, Brad and Ryan took a look at potential free agent signings for the Brewers this winter, including a young Korean infielder who might be a fit, Joc Pederson and Michael Brantley. Also discussed were the newly announced coaching staff, Devin Williams chances for ROY, a potential new TV deal and the coming minor league affiliate shuffle.
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Episode 162 | Onto The Offseason
On this week's episode, Jaymes, Brad and Ryan discussed the end of the World Series, the Brewers decision to turn down all 4 player options they held and what that likely means for the winter, how big their largest winter contract will be and the White Sox hiring Tony LaRussa.
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Episode 161 | Cool Hair Only Gets You So Far
This week, Jaymes, Paul, and Ryan discussed Maverick Phillips walkoff win in game 4 of the World Series, the latest pronouncements from Manfred, some upcoming option decisions and took your questions on a number of important issues like Farm and Fleet versus Fleet Farm and how 2020 will be remembered by Brewers fans.
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Episode 160 | It's Not Really Jon Heyman's Forte
This was the big wrap up for the Brewers 2020 season. Who excelled? Who was to blame? What does any of this mean for the future? We handed out some metaphorical podcast hardware, discussed which rule changes we'd like to see stick around and projected who might join Woodruff and Burnes at the top of the 2021 rotation.
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Episode 159 | Wait, So Who Was Gossip Girl?
Old friend Kyle Ashauer dropped by this week to wrap up this year's prop bets, which incidentally never happened.
After that, it was onto a discussion of David Stearns postseason wrap up remarks and us wondering what the money might look like in 2021 and some random television references from the aughts.
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Episode 158 | Ray Montgomery is Dwight Schrute
On this week's episode, the guys discussed the Brewers brief appearance in the playoffs, Brent Suter's odd performance, Clayton Kershaw's awesomeness, who was good this year, who might not be back in 2021 and what we'll remember about Ryan Braun if this really was the last we see of him.
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Episode 157 | I Don't Know Why I Say Anything
It wasn't pretty, but the Brewers snuck into the playoffs despite a 29-31 rec