Episode 97: Pratt and Lara Keeping the Boat Afloat

The Brewers won 4 straight vs the Met and Rangers before things started trending downwards after the 1st inning of the series finale vs the Rangers. It was a Sunday loss followed by a terrible game to open the 4-gamer at Wrigley. Kyle Harrison got shelled, but the rivals face off for 6 more games. Andrew Fischer hit 3 homers in Biloxi to continue his hot season, plus promotions all over the farm!

The Mariners series was highlighted by a 22-0 victory. The Braves series included two wins and a fun game in Williamsport. The first game of the Mets series was highlighted by controversy when Pat Murphy pulled Cooper Pratt, and David Hamilton made a costly error in an extra innings loss. All that, plus good news for Woody, and more!Use code "TheScoop15" at SpiderzBattingGloves.com for 15% off of batting gloves, fielding gloves, protective gear, bat grips, and apparel!

After a frustrating sweep in San Diego, the Brewers rallied in the 9th against Edwin Diaz to get back on the right foot and win two of the next three to take the 4-game series from the Dodgers in LA. Jake Bauers and Joey Ortiz powered the offense as they have been, and Logan Henderson outperformed Tarik Skubal, who were recently rumored in trade talks for each other.

It was a 5-2 homestand capped by some Luis Lara heroics and a Jake Bauers walkoff single. Unfortunately, the Crew was swept in an ugly series vs the Padres to start the west coast trip. That said, we aren’t worried about it! The potential Skubal return and Dustin May all continue to be successful in our organization!

The Brewers won 70 games faster than ever in franchise history and are the first team in MLB to 70 wins! Unfortunately, they lost out on the Skubal sweepstakes to the mighty Dodgers. It was a great deadline for the Crew outside of that, but can anyone beat LA in the playoffs anyways?

It was a bit of an underwhelming week vs the Rockies and Giants, but they were able to still go 3-3 on the backs on 21 year olds Luis Lara and Cooper Pratt. Miz dialed up another magical start, and the alumni game was a hit. We dove into Skubal rumors and the deadline for the Crew!Use code "TheScoop15" at SpiderzBattingGloves.com for 15% off of batting gloves, fielding gloves, protective gear, bat grips, and apparel!

The Brewers had a hot homestand out of the All-Star break. During the break, they selected another Ebel and another Sabathia in the draft. Joey Ortiz has been incredible since moving back to 3B! Unfortunately, we got some bad news for fan favorite Brandon Woodruff.Use code "TheScoop15" at SpiderzBattingGloves.com for 15% off of batting gloves, fielding gloves, protective gear, bat grips, and apparel!

A lot has happened in a long stretch of no off days including a doubleheader sweep of the Cardinals. Unfortunately, Brandon Woodruff’s time with the Crew may have come to a close with an injury to his shoulder. Luis Lara debuted and looked really exciting! The Crew keeps on providing promising regular seasons, as they have been for a decade now.Use code "TheScoop15" at SpiderzBattingGloves.com for 15% off of batting gloves, fielding gloves, protective gear, bat grips, and apparel!

The Brewers have handled their business so far in two series this week against the Cincinnati Reds, despite losing 2 of 3 in ugly fashion to the Cubs this weekend due to lack of hitting with RISP. The Brewers were honored all over the place again with a new top 100 prospect list. All of that, more farm talk, and a discussion on first half position player MVP!Use code "TheScoop15" at SpiderzBattingGloves.com for 15% off of batting gloves, fielding gloves, protective gear, bat grips, and apparel!

Cooper Pratt made his MLB debut in a successful first week, Brandon Woodruff returned and was excellent against the Reds, and Jacob Misiorowski was historically good in the first of two starts that we addressed. Robert Gasser provided some nice starts as well. Andrew Fischer highlighted some of the promotions across the farm. Quinn Priester is set to undergo surgery for TOS.Use code "TheScoop15" at SpiderzBattingGloves.com for 15% off of batting gloves, fielding gloves, protective gear, bat grips, and apparel!