Milwaukee's Tailgate Baseball Podcast

On this week's show the guys talked about the great week that was for the Brewers, for Christian Yelich, for Rhys Hoskins and for just about everyone outside of Tyler Alexander. We then looked forward at the changes coming for the rotation, the allstar game and some extension talks. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.

The guys got together on Sunday morning to talk about a very back and forth week for the Crew, the state of the offense, changes coming to the rotation and, of course, Pat Murphy's management of the bullpen.Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.

The Brewers were shut out four times over the past week and Spencer joined Jaymes and Ryan to talk through all the offensive doldrums, what can possibly be done about them, the Miz and, of course, Pete Rose. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.

On this week's show the guys discussed another mediocre, maddening week of uninspiring play, Murphy's overbearing decision making, some more pitching injuries and punchless offense. Despite all that, we had some fun!Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.

Steve filled in for an ailing Jaymes this week to discuss an all Chicago week of Brewers baseball, some more Murphy managerial aggression, why hitting coaches matter and how the NL Central is shaping up at this point. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.

Spencer joined Jaymes and Ryan to discuss the messy first couple of legs of the longest road trip of the year, what's going on with the defense, Jose Quintana and all the damn bunts.Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.

On this week's show Jaymes and Ryan discussed the suddenly overflowing rotation, Craig Yoho's callup to the majors, the debuts of Logan Henderson and Caleb Durbin and the continued struggle to find a regular third basemen.They also discussed the upcoming RAE/FTF Draft event at the Green Bay Distillery this Friday from 12-4 PM. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.

Steve filled in for Jaymes this week and the guys discussed a solid road trip out west, what to do with Joel Payamps, when we'll see Craig Yoho make his MLB debut and which pitchers are going to carry the inning load for the Brewers this year.Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.

Ryan and Spencer got together to talk about the surprise Priester trade, what they got, what they gave up and also talk a little bit about the Cortes injury. Link to Trueblood's Piece on Cortes InjurySupport the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview

The Brewers rebounded from a tough start to the year last week and the guys talked about the injuries, some fast and slow starts, the status of the organization's pitching edge and Mark Attanasio's outlook to become commissioner. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.

The Brewers 2025 season started with a series of loud thuds as Yankees hitters repeatedly teed off on Crew pitching all weekend, and Spencer joined Jaymes and Ryan to talk all about it and those pesky bats that hit them. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.

On this final installment of our 4-part season preview the guys took a look around MLB, handicapped the other 5 divisions, picked playoff teams and postseason awards winners and talked about some final roster decisions.Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.

In this third part of our season preview series, the guys took a look around the NL Central and dove deeper into each team's offseason, the outlook for the 2025 and projected their win totals. They also picked out an all NL Central lineup and talked mashed potatoes.Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.

On this weeks' show the guys discussed the last minute signing of Jose Quintana before moving on to a position by position preview of the 2025 Brewers roster, trying to figure out the best way to deploy them and how much upside the offense really has.Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.

On this week's show the guys previewed the pitching staff, both rotation and bullpen and the depth that exists both on the 40 man roster and beyond. They answered some of your most pressing questions and then Frankensteined together a perfect Brewers pitcher.Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.

Spring training games have started and the guys talked all about the latest news from camp, including an injury and a couple subsequent signings and Mark Attanasio once again turning a mole hill into a mountain.Link to Ernesto Martinez Jr Interview(apologies for the link to the dead bird app) Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.

Brewers camp opened this week and the guys discussed all the early news, including some good and not so good injury updates, a signing that happened and one that didn't and season ticket gifts of years past.Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.

On this week's show, Jaymes and Ryan were joined by special guest Jonathan Judge to discuss all things PECOTA, including the Brewers .500 projection, some interesting individual projections and your listener questions.Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.

On this week's show the guys discussed the surprise settlement with William Contreras, yet another lefty RP minor league signing and where both the Brewers offense and scouting department stand today. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.

Spencer joined James and Ryan to discuss a couple minor moves, what the Dodgers spending spree means for the game, the state of the Crew's player development operation and who the beefiest Brewers are. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.

On this week's show the guys discussed the life and career of the one and only Bob Uecker. They talked about some other stuff too, but let's be honest here, you're here to hear about Bob. Ticket Link to the Avalon Theater Showing of Major League Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.

On this week's show the guys discussed the exchange of arbitration numbers with William Contreras, the settlements with everyone else, Brandon Woodruff's health, Jake Bauers return and where we'd put the park if we could drop it elsewhere. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ryan's Tailgate Patron Starter Pack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paul's Packers Bluesky Starter Pack⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paul's Brewers Bluesky Starter Pack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.

On this week's show the guys discussed the Brewers new TV deal, a trade, a couple of pitching rumors, the sustainability of the team's recent RISP prowess and our ideal jobs in baseball. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ryan's Tailgate Patron Starter Pack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paul's Packers Bluesky Starter Pack⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paul's Brewers Bluesky Starter Pack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.

On this week's show the guys discussed the PECOTA player projection release, Rhys Hoskins and the team's power projection generally. They also discussed some favorite memories of the 2024 season, retired numbers and Rickey Henderson. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ryan's Tailgate Patron Starter Pack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paul's Packers Bluesky Starter Pack⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paul's Brewers Bluesky Starter Pack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.

The guys were all back together this week to talk about the Devin Williams trade and all it's fallout, the other news from the winter meetings, some potential trades and more Roki Sasaki speculation. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ryan's Tailgate Patron Starter Pack⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Paul's Packers Bluesky Starter Pack⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Paul's Brewers Bluesky Starter Pack⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

Steve joined Paul and Ryan to discuss Willy Adames signing with the Giants, some other 2024 Brewers signing elsewhere, the Brewers throwing some spaghetti at the wall on minor leaguers, golden batters and the state of analytics today. ⁠⁠⁠Ryan's Tailgate Patron Starter Pack⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Paul's Packers Bluesky Starter Pack⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Paul's Brewers Bluesky Starter Pack⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

On this week's show the guys discussed Pat Murphy winning manager of year, the departures of Walker McKinven and Hoby Milner, some players the Brewers held out of the rule 5 draft and some non-tenders they might be interested in. ⁠⁠Ryan's Tailgate Patron Starter Pack⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Paul's Packers Bluesky Starter Pack⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Paul's Brewers Bluesky Starter Pack⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Link to the the discussed post⁠⁠ Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

On this week's show the guys previewed award season, some rule 5 roster decisions, 2025 team giveaways, talked draft and development strategies, the one's that got away and County Stadium memories. ⁠Ryan's Tailgate Patron Starter Pack⁠ ⁠Paul's Packers Bluesky Starter Pack⁠ ⁠Paul's Brewers Bluesky Starter Pack⁠ ⁠Link to the the discussed post⁠ Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

On this week's show the guys discussed Devin Williams, Willy Adames, a number of players who (probably) won't be Brewers next year and locking up young players. Ryan's Tailgate Patron Starter Pack Paul's Packers Bluesky Starter Pack Paul's Brewers Bluesky Starter Pack Link to the the discussed post Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

On this week's show Spencer joined Jaymes and Ryan to discuss the opening moves of the offseason, including the surprise waiving of Colin Rea, the new contract for Chris Hook and a coaching defection south. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

On this week's show the guys discussed the opening of the WS, changes to the Brewers coaching staff, big decisions coming up early next month and who's got that bulldog in them. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

Spencer joined Jaymes and Ryan to discuss the Brewers season ending presser, some changes in the NL Central, the timely death of Bally's and a bunch of your questions. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

The regular pod is taking the week off this week, but here is a sampler of what you can expect when you sign on to receive the monthly Minor League Extra with Ryan and Spencer. To get the whole thing, as well as Paul's Packer previews, sign up at the Ball and Glove level and above right here. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

The guys wrapped up another disappointing wildcard round exit, going game by game to discuss some of the decisions that were made and how frustrating the ultimate outcome was before taking tons of your questions. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

On this weeks show the guys looked ahead to potential playoff matchups, what the roster might look like after Sal Frelick's injury, pitching staff questions and the Rowdy Tellez situation. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

On this week's show, the guys talked about the clinch, the hangover and the comeback on Sunday before looking forward to the playoffs and even a little bit beyond that. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

On this week's show, JR joined Jaymes and Ryan to discuss a good week that ended very poorly, Garrett Mitchell, the ROY race, the best Brewers rookie classes and, of course, Hank the ballpark pup. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

On this week's episode, the guys discussed a disappointing and frustrating week for the Brewers, small ball, the contact play, Sal Frelick and the NL ROY race. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

On this week's show Steve, Spencer and Ryan discussed another good week for the Brewers, what the team can do to get that first round bye and how the bullpen shapes up the rest of the year and beyond. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

On this week's show, Ryan returned to discuss where the Brewers stand in the central and in the NL race overall, bullpen management issues and how the personnel might change there going forward, Mitchell vs Frelick, trickeration and, of course, Phish. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

On this episode of The Tailgate, Jaymes, Paul, and Steve discuss Willy's diminished defense, Turang v. Frelick on offense, and more positive things, including how the bullpen could very well carry them through the playoffs, especially after seeing the team split with the Dodgers and win the series against Cleveland.

On this episode of The Tailgate, Jaymes, Paul, and Spencer talk about the Brewers' recent demolition of the Braves on into the Reds series, DL Hall's return (and quick exit), Tobias Myers best pitch, Jackson Chourio's amazing performances, likely playoff performers, Yoho and The Mis. All of that, plus not letting Ryan back into America, and listener questions, of course.

On this episode of the Tailgate, Jaymes, Ryan, and Paul discuss the meh trade deadline, what could have happened, why trading with team as stupid at the White Sox can be tricky, which struggling players are likely to rebound down the stretch, and of course, whether William Contreras needs to call fewer fastballs.

On this week's show, the guys talked about the Yelich back situation and how it impacts the coming trade deadline, the Nick Mears acquisition, walk up songs and the status of the sky. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

On this weeks episode the guys discussed the Brewers sweep of the Twins, Jackson Chourio's progress, where things stand with the pitching staff coming out of the break and what makes a dive bar. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

Spencer returned this week to fill in for a sheltering Paul to talk draft and to wrap up the first half with Jaymes and Ryan. Then they looked ahead to some coming roster tweaks, biggest areas of need for the deadline and butchering a famous Seinfeld line. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

On this week's show Jaymes, Spencer and Ryan discussed an up and down road trip, the Aaron Civale trade, All Star selections and snubs and lots and lots of questions. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

On this weeks show the guys discussed the Brewers slammin' week, the sustainability of Jackson Chourio and Brice Turang's breakouts and the ethics of managing a bullpen. We also discussed our fundraising effort for the Beckum-Stapleton Little League... Contest details can be found here on our Patreon Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mketailgate/message

This week the guys discussed the hazards of playing on the west coast, what might be in store for the pitching staff, the short and long term outlook in the outfield and the weather. We also discussed fundraising effort for the Beckum-Stapleton Little League. Contest details can be found here on our Patreon Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mketailgate/message

On this week's show Spencer, Jaymes and Ryan discussed the wins, the injuries, how to get by with the pitchers on hand, how more might be added and Freddy Peralta's struggles. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mketailgate/message

Steve sat in with Paul and Ryan this week to discuss the Brewers first time being swept, the offensive struggles in Philly, who the main competition in the NLC is and lots of injuries. Paul's Football WAR Article Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mketailgate/message