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?

We come to you live from American Family Field during their game against the Dodgers on Monday 8/15!

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.

Follow Eric on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

S3, E19: The Brewers stumbled into the break before bouncing back in the first three games of a set with the Rockies. The holes are clear - bats (CF especially), and relievers. We looked at center fielders last time, so today we look at some of the options they have as relievers.

What would it take to acquire an All-Star like Joe Mantiply with team control, or the emergent Matt Moore down in Texas?

We give our first half awards, with many of them being given to the random guys nobody could have predicted. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing.

S3, E18: The Brewers limped to the All-Star break, dropping 3 out of 4 from the Giants including a brutal 9th inning meltdown and ridiculous go-ahead balk call. With the Brewers sitting in 1st place, 8 games over .500, have they had a successful first half? We grade each aspect of the team, starters and relievers, offense and defense, and then give an overall grade.

Should Keston be traded? While not a prospect, rebuilding clubs would be interested in bringing in a young, high-upside bat. It might be too much for the Brewers to part with him, or will it? We go through pros and cons, likelihood, and who would benefit from a Keston trade.

S3, E17: The Brewers' Corbin Burnes and Josh Hader were deservedly named All-Stars on Sunday. Devin Williams was snubbed, we make the case why.

We spend much of our time discussing who the Brewers' 4 best trade options are to boost the lineup and their outfield in CF. Will David Stearns go after one of the Wal-Mart caliber, Kirkland Signature, CVS, K-Mart? Which prospects will the Brewers need to part with?

Should the Brewers try to be decent for awhile, or really good for a few years? We also analyze David Stearns's wonderful analogy about apples.

Lastly, the Brewers have been hit with some bad luck on their batted balls. Will we see an improvement in the offense in the second half, even with no significant changes?

To watch my new YouTube video discussing how the Brewers successfully failed their rebuild, click here.

S5, E23: The Brewers had a clear need for pitching, specifically of the starting variety entering the deadline. They added reliever Nick Mears and starter Frankie Montas - was that enough to keep them atop the NL Central? And are they the right guys?

S3, E16: The Brewers abruptly cut ties with one of the recent franchise greats, the lovable center fielder Lorenzo Cain. We give him the respect and honor he deserves for a fantastic career, recall his greatest moments, and discuss his biggest achievements.

With midsummer coming up, we're coming up on All-Star and trade season. Who might be the Brewers' All-Stars beyond Burnes and Hader? Willy? Devin?

And where should the Brewers target upgrades on the roster? The relief corps has had their fair share of struggles, but the offense has still struggled as of late.

S3, E15: The Brewers snapped their losing streak yesterday, but things don't look as promising as they did a few weeks ago. Can the Brewers right their ship before the All-Star break? With the lack of production from Yelich, Cutch, and Cain, it seems they might not have the pieces to make a deep run in October.

Congratulations to Craig Counsell for becoming the Brewers all-time wins leader as a manager, so we look at who the 5 best managers are in franchise history.

S3, E14: The Brewers suffered a number of major injuries including Brandon Woodruff and Freddy Peralta on the pitching staff, along with Renfroe in the offense. The Brewers may or may not have enough depth to cover for this, so we discuss whether or not we think they will.

Ethan Small debuted on Monday, the top pitching prospect in the organization. Will he make an immediate impact on the club?

Finally, the Brewers keep bringing up arms that seemingly come out of nowhere so we get you up to speed on these players. Peter Strzelecki, Luke Barker, Jason Alexander, Trevor Kelley, and others.

S3, E13: The Brewers have won a few recent trades, most notably the Eric Lauer/Luis Urias deal with San Diego and the Renfroe trade with Boston, however David Stearns seemed to indicate that he doesn't enjoy winning trades?

And just how key have Renfroe and Lauer been for the Brewers? We talk about whether or not they can continue their success.

Another month, another PED suspension, is it outdated to suspend players so long?

Many topics for a team with many wins, as they're off to their best start in franchise history through 40 games (26-14), but that might not bode well for their postseason hopes.

S3, E12: The Brewers might be the hottest team in baseball, with not only the pitching staff leading the club but the offense chipping in also.

Rowdy Tellez is leading the offense in most categories, is he someone the Brewers can rely on both this year and long term?

And a tweet of the day from... Joey Votto?

What are some meaningful stats we can take away about the Brewers, both offensively and in the pitching? Rowdy Tellez and Hunter Renfroe have shown some encouraging signs on the offensive side of the ball.

We then transition into 5 random, fun things about the Brewers. The racing sausages do indeed have names, as does "Owgust" the barrel man. And wait, Bernie Brewer is a person?

S3, E10: The Brewers are sitting at .500 now yet we've seen some rough performances from the Brewers' most reliable guys. Should we be worried about Freddy or Woody, or is it too small of a sample size?

A few players have impressed so far in the young year, we give our good early impressions of some of the more unheralded names.

And lastly, we predict our Brewers' season win total, playoff results, and team awards.

S3, E9: Opening Day has finally arrived so we take some time to review the Opening Day roster.

Lots happened at the catcher position, so we break down what happened and what the Brewers could decide to do with Caratini and Severino in the 2nd half.

Finally, we give 5 bold predictions for the 2022 seasons, including whether or not Yelich will bounce back, another Cy Young winner, and more.

S3, E8: The Brewers' pitching staff is among the best in baseball but their offense doesn't lack question marks. How will Yelich and Hiura fare? Will Renfroe and Cutch admirably replace Avi Garcia? Also, a Chipotle-themed trivia question.

S3, E7: Corbin Burnes and Brandon Woodruff headline an outstanding rotation and Josh Hader puts the final touch on games at the back end of the bullpen, but in between them do the Brewers have the best pitching staff in baseball 1-13? A lot of arms have flown under the radar to this point, but it's time they gain recognition.

Today's episode features us looking at some of the higher profile pitchers, appreciating them and seeing how they can repeat their success, as well as why we're excited to watch some less heralded names like Trevor Gott and J.C. Mejia.

S5, E22: Dan Zielinski of Baseball Prospect Journal (baseballprospectjournal.com) joins us today to break down the Brewers' draft!

- Why Braylon Payne was well worth the risk

- Blake Burke as the answer at 1B

- The potential steal(s) of the draft with the arms

- Why the Brewers deviated from their typical strategy

S3, E6: The owners ended their lockout of the players this past week after 99 days, bringing players to Spring Training to prepare for the 2022 season. Their new agreement includes things such as changes in the playoff structure, universal DH, pitch clock, among others, so we break down the CBA agreement so you don't have to read the 180 page document.

We also look at how these rule changes could impact the Brewers, and what their strategy might be in these last few weeks of the offseason.

S3, E5: In today's episode we break down what role the Brewers' top 2 pitching prospects, Ashby and Small, could have on the Crew in 2022. Starter or reliever, AAA or the Majors, there are a lot of ways the Brewers could opt to continue the later stages of their development.

We also take a deep dive into the Brewers' offseason acquisitions up to this point, notably Hunter Renfroe along with a few bench pieces and relievers that we'll see in a Brewers uniform this season (hopefully).

S3, E4: Rob Manfred announced the universal DH will be in play for the 2022 season (if it happens), leading us to a discussion of how it almost happened 35 years ago, and how it might impact the Brewers. Who are some good candidates for the Crew to target for the post?

Keith Law of the Athletic released his Top 100 prospects, Top 20 Brewers' prospects, and overall farm system rankings. Where do the Brewers stand in their farm system, who could we see this year up in Milwaukee, and do they have enough talent to supplement an already great roster?

S3, E3: Big Papi was elected in his first cycle on the Hall of Fame ballot, but that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the Hall of Fame and the controversy surrounding it this year. Should Bonds and Clemens have been elected? What about Schilling? And will we ever see A-Rod or Manny in Cooperstown alongside their contemporary Big Papi? There are so many questions around the HoF so we brought on a guest, Will Glover, better known as @piddle on TikTok, to see what he has to say.

S3, E2: In today's episode we cap off our all-time team with five of the greatest in franchise history. Hint: Robin Yount barely made it.

Then we come back to the present where we introduce the non-roster players on the team who are seeking to be the next Brad Boxberger or Jake Cousins, some of whom will be in Big League camp. We draft teams to see who will have more Major League playing time. Former successful Big Leaguers like David Dahl and Rex Brothers, intriguing arms like Connor Sadzeck and Hobie Harris, and more are among the guys we break down.

S3, E1: Thanks for joining us for the first episode of 2022 on the Bleeding Blue & Yellow Podcast. Not much is actively happening around baseball, so we decided to continue to take a deep dive into the best players in the franchise's history, and where the Brewers come from. Who came before them in Milwaukee, and who really were the Milwaukee Braves?

S2, E42: In the final episode before 2022, we take a look at the past by analyzing the new Hall of Famers entering Cooperstown, and giving part two of the history lesson of the Brewers. Also, a few worthy honors for some recently retired Brewers?

S2, E41: The Brewers have a long (if not storied) history filled with twists and turns through various cities, levels and stadiums. We take you through it all in our Brewers' History Lesson series, today being the first part. We go another five players deep into our Brewers' all-time team, selecting five deserving candidates to add to the quality squad. And we give Luke Barker some love because it's about time he gets a chance in the Big Leagues.

S2, E40: What does the lockout mean for baseball fans as it officially went into effect on Wednesday? And the deadline deal made with Boston... was that a good trade? It might be awhile until the lockout is resolved, so we took a look at which rule changes might be good for baseball as David becomes acting commissioner for the day.

S2, E39: The Brewers acquired RHP J.C. Mejia from the Cleveland *Guardians* last week, what role could he play for the Brewers in 2022? Burnes and Hader made it to the All-MLB team, but which Brewer was snubbed?

Should the Brewers consider trading Hader this offseason, or rather extend him?

And what implications does the Jose Berrios extension with the Blue Jays have for the Brewers in their hopes of locking up their star young pitchers long term?

S5, E21: Jack Stern of Brewer Fanatic joins us today to preview the Brewers' second half.

We cover:

- Brice Turang's breakout and whether he'll continue in the second half

- How the Brewers should manage the crowded outfield

- Trade deadline acquisitions in the bullpen vs. rotation

- How he would line up a postseason rotation

S2, E38: Corbin Burnes took home his first Cy Young Award on Wednesday, slightly edging out Zack Wheeler of the Phillies for the award. We break down how we got there and where his trajectory will take him. The Brewers also recently acquired two bench pieces, Pedro Severino and Mike Brosseau. How will they factor into the Brewers' plans for 2022?

Who should the Brewers target in free agency this year? Nick Castellanos? Mark Canha? Others?

And we revisit our preseason predictions from the start of the year... David got Ohtani right?!

S2, E37: In light of his late season retirement, we finally take a deep dive into the illustrious career of Ryan Braun. Braun won many awards, who could be next in line taking home some hardware this year? Josh Hader already did last week, we look into that. Who might the Brewers protect from the Rule V draft coming up?

S2, E36: We give fans the state of the Brewers, their positional needs and their payroll. Do they have room to add? And what will the raises for Burnes and Woodruff be in arbitration? Can they try to add a corner bat, or should they target the bullpen? There are many questions entering the offseason regarding who the Brewers already have, and we answer many of them as we look ahead into the offseason.

Also, which players are eligible for the Hall of Fame via the veterans committee? Who is worthy of induction? We take a look at some of the great careers of Buck O'Neil, Dick Allen, and many more.

S2, E35: It's been well-documented that the Brewers' staff was outstanding, but what kind of grades would we give the staff? Who wins Brewers MVP and Rookie of the Year? The Brewers had many outstanding performers on the roster.

Will JBJ and Garcia exercise their options? Decisions are coming soon so we break that down.

S2, E34: We gave you fans a few weeks to cope before recapping the unfortunate and sudden ending to the Brewers' season, but it is now time to discuss what went wrong, what can be improved upon, and how to react going into the offseason.

We also hand out grades for the position players. Does Yelich deserve a C? Worse? How far did Adames exceed expectations. We break down every Brewer hitter this year.

S2, E33: The Brewers managed to score just two runs in the first two games of the series, heading to Atlanta tied at 1-1. Do the Brewers have what it takes to win the series still? What do the Brewers need to improve upon in order to win the series?

S2, E32: Will the Brewers be able to overcome the unfortunate and avoidable injury of Devin Williams? We also take a look at the Brewers' series with the Braves in the NLDS starting on Friday, including: 1. Who might make the Brewers' roster 2. Who to watch out for on the Braves 3. Will the Brewers win the series?

S2, E31: The Brewers officially locked up the division on Sunday, a formality that spurred a large-scale celebration in Milwaukee. We debate whether or not Corbin Burnes should win the Cy Young this year, or if Max Scherzer should. And the Cardinals keep winning... should the Brewers be worried about facing them in the Postseason?

S2, E30: Like usual, the Cardinals are surging after taking G1 of the series against the Brewers. They have "the look" like no one can beat them. Should we be worried about our foes from St. Louis?

The Brewers have more than 26 guys that should make the Postseason roster but not everyone can make it. Who should? And should Lauer or Houser get the start?

Also, Bubber Jonnard.

S2, E29: In our first episode in a few weeks we wander through a number of topics as the Brewers continue their control of the NL Central, such as:

Who is Ted Simmons joining in the Hall of Fame among Brewers?

How does the current Brewers' team stack up against 1982, 2011, and 2018?

What can MLB do to improve September call ups and roster management?

Do the Brewers actually want the 1 seed?

We're back and we're glad you're back to listen as the Brewers gear up for the Playoffs.

S5, E20: The Brewers are officially at the All-Star break - we hand out grades to players and the team.

What grade does Pat Murphy get in his first half as Brewers manager?

S2, E28: Adames for MVP and much more

S2, E27: The Brewers' offense has picked it up lately. What and who is primarily behind the cause?

The Brewers did well at the trade deadline, so how do they stack up with the other NL Postseason teams? 4th? 1st?

Rowdy Tellez is good.

In today's bonus episode we look at the Brewers' trades for Eduardo Escobar, Daniel Norris, and John Curtiss. What did they have to give up for the trio and what kind of roles do they figure to have? Catch up on the latest moves around the league as well in the short bonus episode.