The Milwaukee Brewers offense and starting pitching continues to struggle, but J.P., Ryan and Steve are impressed by the bullpen and especially Josh Hader's ability shut down opposing teams.Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/MKETailgateMusic: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project, Recorded live at WFMU…

The Milwaukee Brewers finish their first home stand of the season 2-5 against the Cardinals and Cubs thanks to lack a hitting and some really poor defense. J.P., Ryan and Steve discuss what has them worried, and what will hopefully turn around in the next few weeks.Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/MKETailgateMusic: Fair Weather Fans by The ...…

J.P. and Ryan were joined this week by Gabe Stoltz from Disciples of Uecker to discuss the Brewers sweep of the Padres to open the 2018 season as well as some impressions of the early season. New additions Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich were on base all the time over the weekend and that helped make up for a couple of so-so starts from the r ...…

Opening Day is this Thursday, so Ryan, J.P. and Steve discuss the final roster decisions, expectations for the offense and the pitching staff, and make picks for breakout players, team MVPs, the Milwaukee Brewers final record, the NL standings, playoffs and World Series match up.Also, Zak Koga of Karben4 Brewing joins the podcast to talk about ...…

As we approach Opening Day 2018 for the Milwaukee Brewers, Andy Schaaf joins Steve, Ryan and J.P. with prop bets to follow throughout the season. Who will lead the team in home runs? Over/Under 14.5 sac bunts by position players. Will Matt Albers get one save this year?Fill out your own form to compete with the guys and the rest of the Milwauke ...…

It's time to talk about the 2018 Milwaukee Brewers pitching staff. Steve, Ryan and J.P. work their way through expectations for Chase Anderson and Zach Davies, which pitchers will round out the back of the rotation, and how the bullpen will likely be used.The guys also discuss Ryan Braun's comments on playing first base so far, and the news tha ...…

It's season preview time, so Steve, Ryan and J.P. go around the diamond a talk about the Milwaukee Brewers position battles currently happening in Spring Training, and try to figure out how the team will get at bats for packed outfield.Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/MKETailgateMusic: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project, Recorded Liv ...…

Spring Training is officially under way, and Steve and Ryan discuss what to watch for during spring training games, and which Milwaukee Brewers roster spots actually have open competitions.Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/MKETailgateMusic: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project, Recorded Live at WFMU…

Jake Odorizzi was traded to the Twins over the weekend, and J.P. and Steve discuss whether the Milwaukee Brewers should have been in on the deal considering what it took to get him. They also talk about Eric Hosmer's deal with the Padres and what a deal for Jake Arrieta may look like.Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/MKETailgateMusic: Fair W ...…

The Top-100 Prospect lists are out from every major publication, so J.P., Ryan and Steve compare which Milwaukee Brewers prospects end up on each list. Also, the Brewers are projected by Baseball Prospectus to win 83 games this year, so the guys discuss how close they think the team will to to that number.Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/MK ...…

David Stearns says he's comfortable entering the season with the current Milwaukee Brewers pitching staff, so Steve, Ryan and J.P. try to figure out what the rotation could look like to start the season.Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/MKETailgateMusic: Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project, Recorded Live at WFMU…

The off season finally heats up for the Milwaukee Brewers as they trade for Miami Marlins outfielder Christian Yelich, and sign centerfielder and former Brewer Lorenzo Cain. J.P., Ryan and Steve discuss the impact the moves will have on the rest of the off season, the 2018 season outlook, and the minor leagues.Support the podcast: https://www.p ...…

J.P., Ryan and Steve discuss the Milwaukee Brewers players who avoided arbitration, reasons for the slow offseason throughout baseball, and Orlando Arcia's potential upside as a hitter.Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project, Recorded Live at WFMU

Ryan, J.P. and Steve discuss the Boone Logan signing and what his role might be in the bullpen, our favorite and least favorite Milwaukee Brewers transactions through the years, and also our favorite baseball movies.Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project, Recorded Live at WFMUHere Comes Sunshine by The Grateful Dead, Seattle Center Ar ...…

It's a new year and we're discussing new Milwaukee Brewer Jhoulys Chacin. Ryan, J.P. and Steve also discuss Lewis Brinson versus Domingo Santana, and how everyone got into writing and talking about baseball.Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project, Recorded Live at WFMU

Welcome back,Yovani! J.P., Ryan and Steve discuss the Milwaukee Brewers most significant signing of the off season, and answer listener questions about the lack of activity so far this off season.Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project, Recorded Live at WFMU

J.P. is back this week and the guys break down Ohtani's decision to sign with the Angels, Giancarlo Stanton getting traded to the Yankees, and rumors about Domingo Santana.Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project, Recorded Live at WFMU

Steve and Ryan talk about the recent personnel moves made by the Milwaukee Brewers, their chances on signing Shohei Ohtani, trading for Giancarlo Stanton, and answer some listener questions.Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project, Recorded Live at WFMU

Ryan gives some names of under the radar player acquisitions that he thinks would make for a successful off season. We discuss which prospects included in a package for Chris Archer may be too expensive for the Milwaukee Brewers. J.P. has a trivia question for Steve and Ryan.Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project, Recorded Live at WFMU…

It's prospect list time! J.P. and Ryan discuss their lists and which Milwaukee Brewers minor league player they expect to have the most immediate impact, who is underrated on other lists, and who may need the most time to make become major league players.Read their full lists at http://disciplesofuecker.com/episode-16-milwaukees-tailgate-top-10 ...…

How much stock should you put into Arizona Fall League performances? Ryan, J.P. and Steve talk about what the AFL performances of Corey Ray and Lucas Erceg mean going into 2018, and Steve talks to Baseball Prospectus writer and DRA co-creator Jonathan Judge about how the statistics views Brewers pitchers Chase Anderson and Josh Hader (45:25).Mu ...…

Steve, J.P. and Ryan discuss Chase Anderson's new contract, what resigning Eric Sogard means for the rest of the Milwaukee Brewers' off season plans at second base, and why the former players need to stop whining about short starts in the postseason.Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project, Recorded Live at WFMU…

Steve, Ryan and J.P. discuss Keith Law's recent write-up of Corey Ray in the Arizona Fall League and issues with scouting reports that draw conclusions from watching a limited number of games.Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project, Recorded Live at WFMU

It's Minor League awards time. Ryan and J.P. give their picks for Milwaukee Brewers Minor League Position Player of the Year, Pitcher of the Year, Breakout Player and Short Season/Rookie Ball Player of the Year.Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project, Recorded Live at WFMU

With the 2017 season in the books, J.P. and Ryan give their picks for Milwaukee Brewers MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Most Improved Player. Steve, Ryan and J.P. also discuss players in arbitration, and how they enjoyed the Miller Park renovations.Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project, Recorded Live at WFMU…

The Milwaukee Brewers playoff push ends on the second to last day of the season. Ryan, J.P. and Steve talk about how the Brewers surprised everyone in 2017, and what it will take to be competitive again in 2018.Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project, Recorded Live at WFMU

Steve and Ryan discuss the Milwaukee Brewers four game series versus the Chicago Cubs and where the Crew go from here now that the Wild Card is their best chance for a postseason appearance. Andy Schaaf from JS Comments joins us to discuss some interesting reactions online to the recent series.Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project, R ...…

Steve, Ryan and J.P. discuss the highs and low of the week, celebrating the Milwaukee Brewers sweep of the Chicago Cubs, but also talking about the impact of losing pitcher Jimmy Nelson for the remainder of the season.Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project, Recorded Live at WFMU

The Milwaukee Brewers just took three of four from the Washington Nationals, and gear up for a big series in Chicago this coming weekend. Ryan, J.P. and Steve talk about the successful home stand and how much of the Cubs' headspace the Brewers currently occupy.Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project, Recorded Live at WFMU…

What's it like to witness a full solar eclipse? Ryan regales us with his tales of woe. Also, find out why Jimmy Nelson lost his bid for a no hitter against the Dodgers on Sunday afternoon.Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project, Recorded Live at WFMU

Ryan is gone for the week, so J.P. and Steve are left to discuss who needs to step up to get the Milwaukee Brewers into the playoffs, who is the better player: Eric Thames or Jesus Aguilar, and Ryan Braun's legacy.Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project, Recorded Live at WFMU

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired Neil Walker and J.P., Ryan and Steve discuss how he fits in the line-up. Also, who is Troy Stokes, and what should the Brewers do when they rebrand the team with a new logo?Music: "Fair Weather Fans" by The Baseball Project. Recorded live at WFMU.

Bunting is all the rage. Ryan, J.P. and Steve try to figure out if it's worth our time to rehash this old debate. Plus, discussions on how the Milwaukee Brewers front office is handling Lewis Brinson, Monte Harrison's big step forward, and international signings.

J.P., Ryan and Steve discuss the trade deadline, the Milwaukee Brewers losing ground to the Chicago Cubs in the standings, and answer listener questions.

In Episode 1 of Milwaukee's Tailgate, we discuss the Brewers trade for Anthony Swarzak, Ryan and J.P. reveal their Top-5 Brewers Prospects, and we answer listener questions.

This is episode zero of Milwaukee's Tailgate baseball podcast featuring JP Breen, Steve Garczynski and Ryan Topp. You can reach the podcast at Milwaukees.tailgate@gmail.com and on Twitter at @mketailgate