Offensive explosion secures a playoff clinch, but what about the pitching? Plus: A conversation with Bo Naylor (09.14.2026)
Milwaukee Brewers MicrobrewShow Notes
The Milwaukee Brewers offense is on a tear, surging through a huge week of baseball that featured a sweep of the Cubs and two out of three against the Reds. The Brewers are officially playoff bound and about to secure the division, too. But as good as the offensive party has been, questions are everywhere on the pitching staff. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe take a look at what's been good on offense (Joey Ortiz! Jackson Chourio! Brice Turang!) but also the worries on a struggling rotation (Kyle Harrison, Shane Drohan) and even some bullpen vulnerabilities. Luis Lara's glove also had a remarkable week. In Three Up, Three Down (28:45), the guys discuss Brandon Sproat's short-lived return, Garrett Mitchell's superb weekend and a 'God Bless America' singer for the ages. In Remembrew When (48:00), JR discusses another memorable down-to-the-last-out game-saving home run from recent history. And in Curt Blanche (53:30), it's a typical sports-writer complaint (but it's true). Then, JR is joined by Brewers catcher Bo Naylor, one of the newest members of the team (57:50). They discuss Canadian baseball, last year's playoffs, chess and more.
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