The Barrel Banter - A Milwaukee Brewers Show – Details, episodes & analysis

S5, E34: The Brewers' season is over :/ but that doesn't mean we're finished talking about the 2024 Brewers.

In today's episode we hand out...

1. MVP

2. Pitcher of the Year

3. Rookie of the Year

4. Breakout Player of the Year

- Grades on players

- 10 defining stats

S5, E33: Today, we looked at the loss (a few days removed and hopefully more rationally), whether the season was a success and what the offseason and 2025 team may look like.

S5, E24: Former producer Caleb Kassulke joins us to discuss the Brewers' shaky yet talented pitching staff and why they may be primed for a 2018-esque postseason run.

S3, E25: The Brewers suffered a series of injuries, notably Freddy Peralta and Eric Lauer heading to the IL this past week. Aaron Ashby won't be back in the rotation this year, but could be back as a reliever. Will the Brewers still be able to overcome this and make the Postseason?

MLB announced a series of rule changes, how might they affect the game and specifically the Brewers? Included are a pitch clock, limits on shifting, and a rule on pickoffs that could be bigger than the rest of the rules.

Also, should the Brewers fly Wild Card flags at the ballpark?

S3, E24: The Brewers welcomed their 100,000,000th fan this past week and celebrated with... $6 tickets for weekdays in the bleachers and terrace level with a free water bottle? How could they have done that better? Note: we recognize the Cold Brew Podcast had done this previously, we did this separately and without knowledge of them doing it prior.

Should the Brewers aim for 2023 already? They're struggling and not looking like a Playoff team. What would that look like?

And how do they stack up against the Cardinals and Phillies, the primary teams they're battling with? Do they even stand a chance?

S3, E23: The Brewers have struggled as of late, dropping to 5.5 GB in the division and out of a Wild Card spot all together. Do the Brewers still have what it takes to reach the Postseason or have their October dreams escaped them? How might the September schedule and call-ups impact the club?

Garrett Mitchell was recalled in a surprising move on Saturday. The former UCLA star brings plus speed and solid CF defense, but what else can we expect him to bring to the table? Could we see another prospect move in the next week?

Craig Counsell is the longest tenured manager in the National League but some of his moves have been questionable lately. Bullpen management and pulling Freddy at 82 pitches during a no-hitter are among the complaints fans have had regarding the 8th year Brewers' manager. Is it simply time to move on?

S3, E21: Today we are honored to be joined by David Gasper, editor-in-chief of Reviewing the Brew, host of Sports On Deck (Saturdays at 10 AM on 1310 WIBA Madison), host of the Cold Brew Podcast, and Brewers correspondent for Prospects1500, but most of all a fan and insider of the Brewers with knowledge of the organization rivaled by few. We spend time discussing:

The Josh Hader trade, its short and long-term impacts on the club, and what we can expect out of Esteury Ruiz and Robert Gasser.

The acquisitions of Matt Bush and Trevor Rosenthal, and the prospects traded in the deals.

The success of the Brewers' 2022 draft; who should we be excited about?

What we can expect long-term out of Brewers' top prospect Jackson Chourio.

The Brewers' upper-level prospect quartet of Brice Turang, Sal Frelick, Joey Wiemer, and Garrett Mitchell.

This was a fabulous sit-down with David, we hope you enjoy the episode! Follow David on Twitter here, as well as Reviewing the Brew, and the Cold Brew Podcast.

Today's trade sent shockwaves through the baseball world, eliciting mixed reactions from Brewer fans. We break down everything from whether or not it was a good trade to the potential risks or benefits of it. Who are the Brewers getting back in Rogers, Lamet, Ruiz, and Gasser? Huge trade, was it a good one?

S3, E20: Today we bring in a guest, Eric Agnew of the Miller Park Minute to talk about his love for Brewers' baseball, experiences in the game, and all the latest on the Crew.

We meander through various topics including his phone conversation with Lorenzo Cain, whether or not the Brewers should acquire help at the deadline, and the Aaron Ashby extension.

To listen to his podcast episode with Lorenzo Cain, click here.

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