Best DiamondCentric Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 80: Joey Ortiz Deserves Another Shot 1:17:09

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1h ago1:17:09

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The guys discuss why Joey Ortiz should get more opportunities at shortstop in 2026, what MLB's new minor-league technology regulations could mean for the Brewers, and more.

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2025 MiLB Recap Episode 2: Carolina Mudcats Performances 2:14:36

1h ago2:14:36

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Spencer and Joseph Zarr discuss the Carolina Mudcats' final season in Zebulon, their rebrand and move to Wilson, and give their personal tiers of position players and pitchers. They also answer listener questions along the way.

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Episode 79: Why Did The Brewers Trade For Angel Zerpa? 1:31:57

6d ago1:31:57

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Jack and Spencer break down the Angel Zerpa trade and updates from the Winter Meetings.

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2025 MiLB Recap Episode 1: 2025 DSL & ACL Performances 2:45:03

13d ago2:45:03

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Spencer and Joseph Zarr discuss the minor league departures and additions to this point in the offseason, and then break down their tiers for the DSL and ACL rosters from 2025.

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Episode 78: Brewers Payroll Concerns, & Who's On The Trading Block? 1:02:14

20d ago1:02:14

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Jack and Spencer discuss the latest reports about the Brewers' payroll situation, Freddy Peralta's future, and potential trade candidates.

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Episode 77: Qualifying Offers & Tendering Arbitration 1:10:38

1M ago1:10:38

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The guys discuss what Brandon Woodruff's return means for next season's starting rotation, Jake Bauers' potential importance in the middle of the order, and a few minor-league signings to keep tabs on.

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2026 Offseason Live Episode 1: Brewers Free Agent Targets 47:16

2M ago47:16

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Jason Wang and Jake McKibbin fire up our first Offseason Live pod, discussing which free agents on the 2026-2026 market are a good fit for the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Episode 76: Qualifying Offers & Declined Options 1:31:45

2M ago1:31:45

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The guys dive into the Brewers' option decisions, including why the team declined William Contreras' club option in favor of arbitration, what the departures of Rickie Weeks and Connor Dawson could mean for the coaching staff, and more. Meanwhile, Spencer offers prospect updates from winter ball and the AFL.…

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Episode 75: Talking About The Offseason 2:01:12

2M ago2:01:12

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The guys discuss what lessons are to be learned from the Brewers' quick NLCS exit, the acquisition of Sammy Peralta, and how the shortstop mix could look next year. Spencer also gives reports from the Arizona Fall League.

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Episode 74: On The Brink Of Elimination 1:28:25

3M ago1:28:25

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Jack and Spencer discuss the hitting woes that have put the Brewers behind 3-0 in the NLCS and the state of the pitching staff.

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2025 Postseason Episode 6: Frustration Abounds 52:47

3M ago52:47

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Jake McKibben and Brock Beauchamp talk about the frustrations of Game 2 against the Dodgers, while previewing Game 3 in Los Angeles.

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2025 Postseason Episode 5: Down 1-0 To The Dodgers 46:55

3M ago46:55

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Jake McKibben and Brock Beauchamp break down the Game 1 loss to the Dodgers, and preview Game 2 on Tuesday night in Milwaukee.

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Episode 73: The Dodgers Are Coming To Town 1:52:02

3M ago1:52:02

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Jack and Spencer break down the Brewers NLDS series win over the Cubs and preview the NLCS matchup against the Dodgers.

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2025 Postseason Episode 4: Previewing Winner-Take-All Game 5 42:48

3M ago42:48

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Jason and Jake preview the final game of the NLDS between the Brewers and Cubs. Who will the Brewers start, and which pitchers will be leaned on for bulk innings?

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2025 Postseason Episode 3: Brewers Lose, Series Goes To 2-1 40:09

3M ago40:09

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Jason and Brock talk about the Brewers' first loss of the postseason as they fell to the Cubs 4-3 in Wrigley Field.

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2025 Postseason Episode 2: Brewers Handily Beat Cubs, Again 41:18

3M ago41:18

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2025 Postseason Episode 1: Brewers Trounce Cubs In Game One 47:03

3M ago47:03

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Brock Beauchamp and Jason Wang give their postgame reactions to the Brewers hammering the Cubs' pitching, scoring nine runs in the first two innings. The significant downside of the game being that Jackson Chourio left with the same hamstring injury that kept him out of the lineup for most of August.…

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Episode 72: Here Come The Cubs 1:04:24

3M ago1:04:24

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Jack and Spencer break down how the Brewers and Cubs stack up against each other while previewing the I-94 NLDS.

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Episode 71: Woody's Out, Is Miz In? 1:05:59

3M ago1:05:59

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Jack and Spencer recap a 2-4 road trip in St. Louis and San Diego and start looking ahead to the NLDS, including how the Brewers might replace Brandon Woodruff and what role Jacob Misiorowski might play in the postseason.

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Episode 70: Pitching Transitions 1:56:53

4M ago1:56:53

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Spencer is joined by Ryan Topp to discuss the 5-1 homestand against the Cardinals and Angels, strong starts from a number of starting pitchers, Chad Patrick and Erick Fedde in bullpen roles, and to answer questions regarding the potential playoff roster, as well as some minor league focused questions.…

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Episode 69: 15 Games Left 1:25:57

4M ago1:25:57

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Jack and Spencer recap a .500 road trip against the Pirates and Rangers, how the Brewers should approach the remaining 15 games of the regular season, and whether Craig Yoho should have been optioned back to Triple-A, and looked ahead to the prospects the Brewers will send to the AFL.

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Episode 68: Bullpen In Tatters 1:46:05

4M ago1:46:05

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The reliever injuries keep piling up as the Brewers enter the stretch run. Jack and Spencer discuss the current state of the bullpen, whether Jacob Misiorowski needs a role change, the backup catcher situation, Brice Turang and Freddy Peralta winning awards for August, and more.

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Episode 67: Coming Back Down To Earth 1:37:04

4M ago1:37:04

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The Brewers seem to be feelings the effects of playing 19 games in 18 days. Jack and Spencer recapped the latest homestand, why Brandon Woodruff and Jacob Misiorowski were better than their latest pitching lines, why Anthony Seigler keeps getting opportunities, and more.

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Episode 66: Jacob Misiorowski Is Human, After All 1:33:42

5M ago1:33:42

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The guys break down a record-setting win in Cincinnati, how the Brewers still looked very close to the team that won 14 in a row despite mixed results against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, Jacob Misiorowski's inconsistent results since returning from the injured list, and more.

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Episode 65: Can't Stop, Won't Stop Winning 2:08:14

5M ago2:08:14

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Spencer is joined by Ryan Topp to break down two more sweeps, walk-off hits and throws, Brice Turang's power surge, and more. Plus, Ryan joins Spencer for an extra-long minor league sandbox.

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Episode 64: Luck Merchants? 1:41:28

5M ago1:41:28

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Jack and Spencer break down a road trip sweep, what to make of Isaac Collins' breakout season, whether the Brewers are "luck merchants," and more.

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Episode 63: All Quiet On The Deadline Front 2:10:50

5M ago2:10:50

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Jack and Spencer recap and evaluate the Brewers' trade deadline moves, explain why the lack of big splashes should not be surprising, takeaways from a series win against the Cubs, and more.

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Episode 62: Trade Deadline Preview 1:45:49

5M ago1:45:49

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The Brewers stayed hot coming out of the All-Star break, sweeping the Dodgers (again) and winning a three-game series in Seattle. Jack and Spencer break down the action, along with a preview of the trade deadline.

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Episode 61: Welcome To The Second Half 2:14:27

6M ago2:14:27

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Spencer and Jack recap the Brewers' selections in the 2025 MLB Draft, a hot finish to the first half, and the reaction around the league to Jacob Misiorowski making and pitching in the All-Star Game.

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Episode 60: Sweeping The Dodgers Is Fun 2:02:21

6M ago2:02:21

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Jack and Spencer give their thoughts on Brandon Woodruff's return, the excellent starting pitching in a sweep of the Dodgers, Pat Murphy's benching of Joey Ortiz over poor swing decisions, and how the Brewers should approach first base with Rhys Hoskins sidelined. Spencer also previews next week's MLB draft.…

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Episode 59: Misiorowski Falters, Seigler's New Role 1:42:31

6M ago1:42:31

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The guys break down Jacob Misiorowski's first rough start in the big leagues, what role Anthony Seigler could play after his promotion, Joey Ortiz's odd defensive season, and more.

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Episode 58: Should Jack Bring A Glove To The Game? 1:47:28

6M ago1:47:28

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The Brewers keep winning, and Jacob Misiorowski keeps dominating to start his big-league career. Meanwhile, Jack's efforts to catch a foul ball in the press box keep failing with worsening results.

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Episode 57: Misiorowski's Debut & The Emergence Of Isaac Collins 1:50:31

7M ago1:50:31

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Jack and Spencer recap Jacob Misiorowski's debut, two intense series against division rivals, Isaac Collins' emergence, and more.

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Episode 56: Welcome to Milwaukee, Jacob Misiorowski! 2:05:06

7M ago2:05:06

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The guys discuss another rough stretch for the Brewers' bats, what to expect from Jacob Misiorowski in his MLB debut, and more.

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Episode 55: Roll Out The Brewers 1:49:43

7M ago1:49:43

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The Brewers are hot. Jack and Spencer discuss what to make of Milwaukee winning 13 of its last 17 games, including hot stretches for a couple of key hitters.

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Episode 54: Signs Of Life 1:46:33

7M ago1:46:33

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Jack and Spencer recap a chaotic week culminating in a split in Pittsburgh and a sweep at home over the Red Sox, signs of life from a few struggling hitters, whether DL Hall and Aaron Ashby can ease the bullpen's workload, and more.

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Episode 53: Flogging The Bullpen 1:57:38

8M ago1:57:38

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The guys discuss renewed concerns over Pat Murphy's aggressive reliever usage, what Tobias Myers needs to work on in Triple-A, why Caleb Durbin's swing is not working in the big leagues, recent moves in the bullpen, and more.

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Episode 52: What's Wrong With Yelich? 1:47:02

8M ago1:47:02

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It was a rough road trip for the Brewers, prompting Pat Murphy to call another team meeting. The guys discuss whether the series finale in Cleveland was a breakthrough, what's wrong with Christian Yelich, whether it's time to promote Jacob Misiorowski, and more.

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Episode 51: Why So Many Blowouts? 1:50:05

8M ago1:50:05

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The guys recap a .500 homestand, whether the Brewers' frequent blowout losses should be cause for concern, mixed signs from Quinn Priester's first six outings, and more.

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Episode 50: One Month of .500 Baseball 1:25:45

8M ago1:25:45

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The guys recap the longest road trip of the year and an up-and-down first month of the regular season.

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Episode 49: MLB Pitching Debuts & Bad Defense 1:34:10

8M ago1:34:10

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Jack and Spencer break down the MLB debuts of Caleb Durbin, Logan Henderson, and Craig Yoho, the Brewers' rough defensive showing in San Francisco, and more.

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Episode 48: Welcome To The Show, Caleb Durbin 1:47:01

9M ago1:47:01

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Jack and Spencer analyze the Diamondbacks and Tigers series, takeaways from Brandon Woodruff's first rehab start, the outlook at third base with Caleb Durbin replacing Oliver Dunn, and more.

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Episode 47: Brice Turang, Milwaukee Slugger 1:24:30

9M ago1:24:30

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The guys review the series in Colorado, the current state of the starting rotation, and Brice Turang's newfound power. Spencer also gives his thoughts on the first full week of minor-league baseball.

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Episode 46: Surprise Trade, Brewers Acquire Pitcher Quinn Priester 28:56

9M ago28:56

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In this emergency episode, Jack and Spencer give their initial reactions and analysis after the Brewers traded for pitcher Quinn Priester.

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Episode 45: A Rough Start To The Season 1:57:00

9M ago1:57:00

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The guys give their takeaways and storylines to watch after the first two regular-season series, Jack retells his press box misadventures involving a foul ball and a fishing net, and Spencer looks ahead to the start of the lower minor-league seasons.

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Episode 44: Let The 2025 Season Begin! 1:18:23

9M ago1:18:23

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Opening Day is here! The guys recap the Brewers' loss to the Yankees, how Freddy Peralta's first start could carry into future adjustments, Vinny Capra's unique offseason training, and more.

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Episode 43: The Shortstop Shuffle & Roster Predictions 1:40:30

10M ago1:40:30

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Jack and Spencer discuss Brandon Woodruff's first MLB spring training outing, Brice Turang's short-lived stint as the shortstop, Bryan Hudson's evolving repertoire, their Opening Day roster prediction, and much more!

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Episode 42: Yelich & Hoskins Are Raking This Spring 48:30

10M ago48:30

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Jack and Spencer discuss the hot spring training performances of Christian Yelich and Rhys Hoskins, the current state of the infield mix, and more.

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Episode 41: Brewers Make Late Signing In Response To Pitcher Injuries 1:04:57

10M ago1:04:57

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Jack and Spencer give their thoughts on the Jose Quintana signing, DL Hall and Aaron Ashby injuries, as well as the early showings from Caleb Durbin, Oliver Dunn and others in Maryvale.

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Episode 40: Minor-League Signings & Early Injuries 1:18:45

10M ago1:18:45

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Jack and Spencer give their thoughts on the Manuel Margot and Mark Canha signings, Blake Perkins' injury, and early showings from a few Brewers in spring training.