Section 422: A show about the Milwaukee Brewers

Will and DVR hand out virtual hardware for Most Valuable Player, Most Improved Player, and Rookie of the Year, and share their thoughts on prospect development at the alternate site in Appleton.  Rundown 2:00 BA is Playing Deep into October 3:52 The Brewers' Rookie of the Year 10:29 Most Improved Player  15:27 Unheralded Contributors for The Crew in 2020 22:41 Prospect Development at the Alternate Site in Appleton Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammon Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month at theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will and DVR discuss the future of Ryan Braun and consider the possibility that he's played his last game in a Brewers uniform before discussing the team's best trade chips and several key questions as the offseason begins. Rundown 1:25 Ryan Braun’s Future 9:11 Josh Hader and the Brewers’ Trade Chips 18:14 Looking for Potential Partners to Deal 20:34 Omar Narváez and Tough Individual Decisions 27:04 What Might the 2021 Payroll Look Like? Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammon Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month: theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will and DVR discuss the Brewers' arrival in the postseason for the third consecutive year and the tall task ahead with a Wild Card matchup against the top-seeded Dodgers.  Rundown 1:37 Anything Can Happen in a Best-of-Three Series 3:58 How Well Do the Brewers Have to Play to Pull the Upset? 6:32 Choosing Excitement over Frustration 9:35 Remember the 2018 NLCS? 14:11 Daniel Vogelbach Status 15:45 Brewers Game 1 Considerations 22:16 How Will Adrian Houser and Josh Lindblom Factor In? 27:36 Series Predictions Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammon Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/month at theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will and DVR discuss the Brewers' big week, which included a sweep of the Royals and a series win over the Cardinals, to get back to .500, before breaking down the final eight games of the regular season. Rundown2:16 Grinding Through Two Doubleheaders for a Series Win5:09 More Drama with the Cardinals8:44 Jacob Nottingham's Increased Role & Clutch Grand Slam14:01 Corbin Burnes Fires Another Gem19:58 Luis Urías Has Gone Cold After a Fast Start to 202022:17 Daniel Vogelbach's Big Day26:47 Previewing the Final Week Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get a subscription to The Athletic for just $1/month at theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek VanRiper and Will Sammon discuss a frustrating week for the Brewers, which included a 19-run outburst in Detroit, a walk-off win over the Cubs, a Josh Hader blown save, and a no-hitter at the hands of Cubs starter Alec Mills. Rundown1:25 Clinging to October Dreams at 20-244:42 Which Weekend Loss Was Worse: Saturday or Sunday?7:47 Does the Season Ride on the Five-Game Series with St. Louis?11:22 Appreciation for the Seven-Inning Doubleheader18:28 Looking Ahead to the Matchups with the Cards24:28 A Prime Sweep Opportunity vs. Kansas City? Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get a subscription to The Athletic for just $1/month at TheAthletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek VanRiper and Will Sammon discuss the Brewers' ongoing grind to return to .500, the decision to replace Justin Smoak with Daniel Vogelbach, the struggles of Adrian Houser, and the plan for Josh Lindblom as a three-game home series with the Cubs looms this weekend. Rundown1:32 The Long Grind Back To .5005:56 Where Might the Brewers Get More Production the Rest of the Way?10:22 Daniel Vogelbach In; Justin Smoak Out14:57 Tyrone Taylor's Temporary Opportunity20:08 Making Sense of Adrian Houser's 2020 Struggles25:52 The Plan for Josh Lindblom Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek VanRiper and Will Sammon discuss the Brewers' decision to not play their scheduled game against the Reds last Wednesday in protest of social injustice, a relatively quiet trade deadline, and the slow push back toward the .500 mark. Rundown1:06 The Brewers' Protest of Social Injustice11:50 A Quiet Trade Deadline16:51 A Bounce Back Against the Pirates25:31 Looking at the September Schedule Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek VanRiper and Will Sammon discuss the Brewers' tough weekend in Pittsburgh, the effectiveness of the rotation as a whole to this point of the season, the ongoing struggles of the offense, and the importance of the next two series at home ahead of next week's trade deadline. Rundown0:59 We All Feel 11-15 Right Now5:12 The Brewers' Rotation Has Actually Been Good8:53 Brock Holt DFA'd & Making Quick Decisions in a Shortened Season12:15 The Lack of Steady Offensive Production15:53 Angel Perdomo Out, J.P. Feyereisen In19:19 A Big Series with the Reds Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek and Will discuss the Brewers' season so far with the move back to .500 following three straight wins against the Cubs, as well as Corbin Burnes' return to the rotation, Freddy Peralta's success in the bullpen, and Keston Hiura's struggles with high fastballs. Rundown2:41 Corbin Burnes Goes Back to Rotation6:27 Freddy Peralta's Bullpen Dominance9:58 Corey Knebel's Struggles12:53 Drew Rasmussen & Angel Perdomo Get the Call15:45 What Do You Make of Early-Game Offensive Struggles?19:29 Luis Urías' Big First Week27:16 Keston Hiura's vs. High Fastballs30:10 On Tap: Twins & Pirates Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DVR and Will discuss the activation of Luis Urías, how he fits into the Brewers' roster, the ongoing strikeout issues for the lineup to begin the season, and a very important four-game series on tap for the Brewers at Wrigley Field. Rundown1:36 Luis Urías Activated, How Does He Fit?5:38 How Often Will Keston Hiura DH?10:30 Thinking Ahead to the Trade Deadline13:59 Why Are the Brewers Striking Out So Much?24:48 A Big Series at Wrigley Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown1:28 Lorenzo Cain's Decision to Opt Out5:32 Ryan Braun Goes on the IL7:37 Bigger Roles for Ben Gamel & Logan Morrison10:09 Christian Yelich's Early-Season Slump15:01 Is Keon Broxton Now A Bigger Part of the 2020 Plan?18:18 A Quick Look at the White Sox Series Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown1:54 Ryan Braun’s Limited Appearances in Chicago4:46 Friday’s Pitcher’s Duel6:52 Expectations For Freddy Peralta & Corbin Burnes10:37 Eric Lauer Pitches Well in Debut16:50 Eric Sogard & Jedd Gyorko19:31 Bullpen Observations: Knebel's Return & Usage24:16 A Look Forward: Pittsburgh & St. Louis Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown1:57 News & Notes: Ryan Braun's Status & Keston Hiura's Arm7:31 Brett Anderson to the IL; Burnes' Bid to Start Game 210:12 Ray Black, Logan Morrison & Justin Grimm12:14 How Has Corey Knebel Looked in Summer Camp?16:22 Projecting the 30-Man Opening Day Roster23:54 Most Impactful Player Starting 2020 in Appleton?27:15 Most Impactful Player New to the Organization?29:38 How Many Games Will the Brewers Win in This 60-Game Season? Follow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Will on Twitter: @WillSammon Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RundownInterview w/Jeff Levering3:52 Camp Observations6:34 Adjustments For the Radio Team12:18 Best Moments with Bob Uecker15:55 Calling ScrimmagesPost-Interview Topics18:55 Eric Lauer Placed on the IL21:36 Player Pool Additions Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Jeff on Twitter: @JLevering4 Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown1:43 What Are The Summer Camp Workouts Like?4:42 Information is Elusive9:39 Testing Process Working Effectively for Brewers?12:32 Corey Knebel & Fifth Starter Battle Update19:57 2020 Schedule Analysis Follow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Will on Twitter: @WillSammon Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown1:02 Any Surprises From Initial Roster Pool Release?3:45 Corey Ray a Lock for Appleton Reserves?6:57 Versatility As a Strength8:31 Competition for Additional Roster Spots14:52 Ueck Returning for 50th Season Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown0:52 Update on 2020 MLB SeasonInterview with Kyle Lesniewski7:36 Roster Building Process Entering Year 29:12 How the Milkmen & the American Association Designed a Safe Environment to Play Live Baseball in 202011:46 What Makes Independent Baseball Unique?16:38 Adjustments Made in the Wake of the Pandemic22:55 Greatest Areas of Concern w/2020 Brewers26:44 Will's Sim Brewers Blues Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Kyle on Twitter: @Kyle_Lesniewski Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RundownInterview with Keith Law4:11 How Did Garrett Mitchell Fall to the Brewers' 20th Pick?8:30 Will Freddy Zamora Stick at Shortstop?10:57 Zavier Warren Projection & Comp13:11 Joey Wiemer & Hayden Cantrelle17:38 Is Keith Still a Believer in Luis Urías?20:12 Where Else Could Keston Hiura Play Defensively?22:39 What Might Player Development Look Like in 2020? Post Interview26:53 Which Brewers' Prospects Could Be Taxi Squad Candidates? Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown1:45 Excitement for the Draft7:41 Unique Preparations for 202011:18 Very Limited Signing Bonuses for Undrafted Players17:12 Current Brewers Drafted After First Five Rounds21:30 All-Time Great Brewers Outside First Five Rounds Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/422 Lorenzo Cain: https://theathletic.com/1848860/Prepping for Unusual 2020 Draft: https://theathletic.com/1841035/2000s Draft Success: https://theathletic.com/1833177/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will and DVR discuss David Stearns' recent call with the media, and the ongoing uncertainty regarding the return of baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown2:44 Justin's Path to Milwaukee8:34 Motivation After Waiting for the Call in 201911:52 Different Ways Teams Utilize New Data in Coaching14:19 Stay Prepared in Isolation16:21 The Challenge of Pitch Tunneling Effectively18:46 Spring Performance & Looking Forward24:51 Implications of Expanded Rosters Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RundownInterview w/Adam McCalvy2:51 Humble Beginnings in 19705:00 Favorite Part of Writing Process9:50 The Inspiration for Bernie Brewer12:05 Hank Aaron's Role in the Move Out of County Stadium16:05 Filling In The Brewers' Mount Rushmore20:02 Chasing Down Prince Fielder23:35 Most Underrated Brewer Since 2001(Post Interview)28:37 Assessing MLB's Medical & Safety Protocol Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Adam on Twitter: @AdamMcCalvy Purchase your copy of 'The Milwaukee Brewers at 50' locally in Milwaukee from Boswell Book Company: https://www.boswellbooks.com/ or at https://triumphbooks.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown2:50 What Are Your Realistic Expectations for the 2020 Brewers?8:39 Next Five Years: Are the Brewers Headed in the Right Direction?14:12 How Committed to Winning is Mark Attanasio?20:06 Rating Craig Counsell27:58 Some Frustration in Losing Moustakas & Grandal?33:34 Have the Brewers Surrounded Yelich with Enough Talent?38:40 Which Pitcher Will Have the Better Career: Burnes or Peralta?44:12 Feelings on Brandon Woodruff as the Staff Ace47:55 Who Will Get the Next Multi-Year Extension in Milwaukee?52:43 Which Current Brewers Prospect Will Have the Best Career? Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown5:49 Setting Expectations for Avisaíl García11:15 Figuring Out Omar Narváez18:15 What Will Josh Lindblom Do In Year 1 w/The Crew?23:31 Justin Smoak's Likely Role29:01 Differing Views of Luis Urías34:08 Veteran Depth: Sogard, Gyorko & Holt38:58 Is Brett Anderson a Rotation Fixture in 2020?44:32 How Will the Brewers Adjust Eric Lauer?50:14 What to Do with March & April Brewers Tickets53:15 Korean Baseball Organization Opening Day! Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get a free 90-day trial to The Athletic: TheAthletic.com/free90days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown3:39 Braun's Place in Brewers History9:09 How is Braun Viewed Outside of Milwaukee?11:30 Does He Have a Hall of Fame Resume?16:14 Comparisons to Similar Historical Hitters24:27 Cooperstown Cases: Braun vs. Joey Votto32:20 Could Braun Re-Sign Beyond 2020? Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get a free 90-day trial to The Athletic: theathletic.com/free90days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown2:04 Simulations of the 2020 Season9:13 The Athletic Alternative Universe - Will's Brewers18:36 What's Going to Happen This Season?28:05 The 'Arizona-Florida' Plan35:44 Teams at Home, in Empty MLB Stadiums? Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get a free 90-day trial to The Athletic: theathletic.com/free90days Get 40% off a subscription: theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown2:33 Going Back to 19937:47 A 2001 Deal with Houston11:54 Nelson Cruz Becomes a Brewer14:47 The Carlos Lee Trade19:21 A Return to the Postseason21:32 The Blockbuster with Kansas City24:22 Greinke for Segura, Segura for Anderson, Hill & Díaz31:21 The Christian Yelich Trade Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get a free 90-day trial to The Athletic at: TheAthletic.com/free90days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown2:40 Spring Training Observations5:54 Clubhouse Chemistry & New Additions9:58 How Are Players Passing The Time?12:06 Sophia’s Favorite Brewers Classics15:22 Remembering Game 163 at Wrigley18:33 Miller Park Wins ‘Best Park in MLB’ Title21:25 Favorite Road Trip24:53 Non-Baseball Shows to Binge27:02 Biggest Obstacle in Career Path31:15 A Pivotal Early Moment35:03 Advice to Job Seekers in Broadcasting38:07 Helping Those in Need Milwaukee Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Fundraiser 'Thanking Milwaukee's Healthcare Workers' https://www.gofundme.com/f/thanking-milwaukee039s-healthcare-workers Follow Sophia on Twitter: @SophiaMinnaertFollow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RundownInterview with Jeff Cirillo5:10 What Is Jeff Doing to Pass the Time?6:00 How Can Players Stay Ready During Shutdown?6:52 Jeff’s Path to Scouting & Broadcasting9:47 Synthesizing Advanced Stats and Tech in Scouting & Coaching13:30 On The Juiced Ball16:04 Commish For a Day: Would Jeff Ban the Shift?18:18 How Would You Fare Against Today’s Pitching? Plus...24:26 The ’98 Rotation29:03 How Bad Is the MB Diamond Logo?35:03 Remember ‘Eric’s Thinking of a Brewer’?38:00 Another Round of Roster Adjustments Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown4:02 Roster Adjustments14:12 Why Don't the Brewers Officially Retire #17?19:14 Is Ryan Braun's #8 A Lock to Be Retired?23:57 All-Time Brewers DraftFollow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown1:22 Making Health the Top Priority11:03 Back of the Baseball Cards17:35 The Legend of Will Sammon20:29 Re-Naming the RTBNL23:16 The Sixth Sausage25:47 Best Offensive Season in Brewers History Follow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Will on Twitter: @WillSammon Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown4:26 The Yelich Deal is Official14:52 The Third Base Options24:35 Tough Cuts: Projecting the 26-man Opening Day Roster34:05 Spring Notes: Phil Bickford, Braun, Urias & Houser Follow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Will on Twitter: @WillSammon Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown1:47 Christian Yelich Nearing Seven-Year Extension14:07 What Were You Doing on May 15th, 2008?21:54 Injury Updates: Braun, Houser & Urías26:07 Spring Notes: Burnes, Morrison & FariaFollow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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