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Thursday 12/26: Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Brewers Fans Have Plenty to Celebrate Because of George Petak" ***

Tuesday 12/24: Reviewing the Brew's" Cold Brew Podcast: "Dave Gasper and Matt Carroll are taking a look at the best seasons in Brewers franchise history and draft the best lineup they possibly can. Once a player is picked, they cannot be used again. A full lineup, including DH, five starting pitchers, and two relievers. Who drafted the best overall team? Listen and you decide."

Via the Minor League Forum:

Sunday 12/22: Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "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."

Bumping this September 4th post for Tanner Gillis, a 24-year-old still awaiting his pro debut this spring (straight to Appleton?), as we have a new feature article with quotes. (the article shares a spotlight with his college teammate, now a Twins farmhand). Against the Odds: The Road from Cedarville to the Minor Leagues by Emily Tuttle, Cedarville (OH) University

Wednesday 12/18: VIDEO via MLB Network's "Hot Stove": - "Nestor Cortes joins Hot Stove to discuss how he learned about being traded to the Brewers, the art behind his hesitation pitches and more" Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "The Brewers are Here to Stay Now...and We Need Them" *** Thursday 12/19: Via Dom Cotroneo's "Brewers Weekly": - "Dom details the Devin Williams trade and the Brewers return plus lays out some wishes for Santa, an outlook on the NL Central now that the Cubs have Kyle Tucker, and he gives a preview of his games of the year for 2024." *** Friday 12/20: "Happy Holidays from all of us at 620 WTMJ, your home for Brewers baseball. Dom Cotroneo cooked up his own top ten list of the best games of the 2024 season. This list is purely arbitrary and meant to give you some content to debate around the holidays for your memory bank from this season. We go through each game with six key features: a prologue, a time capsule, the highlight recap, things you forgot, heroes of the game, and a title for the game in five words or less. Sprinkled throughout the video are audio calls from Bob Uecker, Jeff Levering, Lane Grindle, and Josh Maurer - the radio team of your Milwaukee Brewers. Plus exclusive interviews and highlights you can only find here on 620 WTMJ. Any games get snubbed? Did we get it right? Let us know in the comments, or follow @Dom_Cotroneo on social media to offer up your takes." An audio-only link is available here.

Tuesday 12/17: Reviewing the Brew's" Cold Brew Podcast: "Dave Gasper and Matt Carroll break down a big week for the Brewers from moves at the Winter Meetings, including a Rule 5 pick and a loss, the trade of Devin Williams to the Yankees, plus the rumors circulating that the Brewers could trade Rhys Hoskins this winter." Via the "Barrel Banter Podcast": "With Devin Williams and Willy Adames darting for (or being darted to) opposite coasts, what's next for the Brewers? We break down some of the big questions: - What do the Brewers have in Nestor Cortes? - Will Caleb Durbin start in the infield? - Who takes over for Willy Adames at SS? Williams at closer? - Is the bullpen still a strength of this team? Via the "Brew Crew Review" Podcast: Brewers Xmas Wish Lists *** LHP Mitch Stetter the latest guest, nice!

LHP Mitch Stetter the latest guest, nice!

Monday 12/16: Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Is Hoskins Deal Hurting the Brewers Ability to Improve the Team?" Via the "Brewers Babes" Podcast (NSFW, occasional language): "Mets Babe Mandy joins Erin and Lisa to react to the Mets acquiring Juan Soto and what giant contracts means for the future of baseball. We also talk about the Golden At-Bat rule and other recent rule changes. Lisa and Erin discuss the Devin Williams trade and give a heartfelt goodbye to Willy." Via the "View from Bernie's Chalet" Podcast: "Discussing the Devin Williams trade, Rule 5 Draft results, Grant Wolfram signing, Willy Adames signing with the Giants & Card Corner." Via the "Just Baseball Show" Podcast: Brewers/Yankees trade analysis at the 32:00 minute mark, and that conversation wraps us as so:

Dom Cotroneo pointed out this interview this week - pre-Devin trade (posted November 22nd), it still provides tremendous insight into Caleb Durbin, Division III grinder. Begins at the 23:20 mark:

Sunday 12/15: Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "The guys were all back together this week to talk about the Devin Williams trade and all its fallout, the other news from the winter meetings, some potential trades and more Roki Sasaki speculation."

It'll go down as an RBI single, but this Jackson Chourio knock was set to be a 6-4-3 GIDP before a very beneficial bounce off the lip of the grass (video on the right):

Jackson Chourio enjoys the moment in uniform with Zulia Caracas- The presence of Jackson Chourio in Maracaibo to suit up and play with Águilas del Zulia, after a spectacular campaign with the Milwaukee Brewers, in which he compiled 20 home runs and at least 20 stolen bases. This was the first step to begin honoring his historic eight-year, $82 million contract, signed in December 2023, when he had not even set foot on a major league field. But the reality is that Jackson Chourio is in Maracaibo and with his habit intact of giving timely hits, as Navegantes del Magallanes was able to witness on Thursday night, at the Luis El Grande Stadium in the capital of Zulia La Nave was shaken by three lashes from the bat of the young star, who, at just 20 years of age, finished third in the voting for the Rookie of the Year award in the National League. And one of those three hits was a three-run double, which sealed a two-game sweep for the Eagles. "It has been a very special moment for me personally, my family and the fans of Maracucha," he managed to say before the microphones and cameras of ByM Sport, as soon as the raptors added another award to their column of victories. For Jackson, breathing the atmosphere of the Luis El Grande Stadium is a great experience. "Being in the nest of the Eagles, it's like being in my own home. Since I was a child, I visited him to see the team play. Playing on their home turf is a dream come true," he said. "I notice that this season, the clubhouse is full of good vibes. The boys are very optimistic. I have joined the group to contribute and help achieve victories," he added to the swirl of journalists, who followed his statements very attentively. Of course, the obligatory question refers to the scope of the permit issued by the Milwaukee Brewers for their star. "In truth, I have no idea how long I will be able to play with Águilas. I don't think it's for a long period. The Brewers want me to have fun and play primarily as a designated hitter. Other than that, I don't have much information on how many games I'll be in action. Let time decide," he said without fully satisfying the battery of questions on the subject. Although, according to journalist Gabo Chávez, of ByM Sport, Chourio will only be available for six games. A species that has not been made official by the rapacious club. Chourio ended his words with a flower for the capital of Zulia. "It's an honor to be here again and play with Águilas. It is an honor to be in Maracaibo." They say that the good son always comes home.

Friday 12/13: Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "The Brewers have made a trade, sending star closer Devin Williams to the New York Yankees for starter Nestor Cortes and prospect infielder Caleb Durbin. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the transaction. Learn more about the players involved, how it impacts Milwaukee's roster, what's the next move plus machinations from the Rule 5 draft." VIDEO via "Foul Territory": "Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz & Scott Braun dish on the Yankees trading for Brewers closer Devin Williams." Via WTMJ's Afternoon News (Download Link): "Brewers insider Dom Cotroneo joins Mike & Jessica to break down the latest trade that sent Devin Williams to the Yankees in exchange for Nestor Cortes. Get the scoop on what this means for the Brewers' future." Via Dom Cotroneo's YouTube Page: "Let's spend 10-15 minutes scraping through information on Caleb Durbin and Nestor Cortes as the Brewers trade their All-Star closer ahead of his final year before free agency." Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Andrew Wagner of Forbes Sports discusses the Brewers trading for Nestor Cortes and Caleb Durbin. Andrew talks about how each fit on the roster, and what else the Brewers need to get done." Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Keith McPherson of WFAN in New York discusses the Devin Williams trade from a Yankees' POV. Keith touches on what the Brewers are getting in Nestor Cortes & Caleb Durbin." Via the Fan Milwaukee's Weekend Show: "Charlie Campbell of Chalk talk breaks down the Devin Williams trade, and whether or not the Brewers got enough back in the trade for the All-Star Closer." Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Did the Brewers Get Enough from the Yankees for Devin Williams?" Via the "Brew Crew Scoop" Podcast: "Emergency podcast to talk Devin Williams to the Yankees for Nestor Cortes and Caleb Durbin. We also touched on Willy Adames signing with the Giants last week." Via the "Brew Crew Review" Podcast: Talking Devin Williams trade