As Brewer fans, we're used to our Brew Crew limping into the break. Since 2013, they've only seen one year where they had a winning record within the final stretch the the All-Star game. For the 2022 season, that was no different. Remember, that includes 4 straight years where the Crew have made the playoffs. Thus, don't let this slump discourage you on they season they've had thus far and what the rest of the year holds for them.
With the Brewers, and the rest of the MLB, now reaching that All-Star break, the BCCC crew [specifically Greg and Mike since Jake is a little under the weather] look to talk about how the Brewers have looked in the final weeks leading up to the break along with how they've looked in the first half of the season in general. On top of that, they dive into what their thoughts are on how the second half of the season will go, what needs to be done, and where they feel success will be found. They come to the break with a 42-33 overall record, which is still good enough for 1st in the NL Central, half a game over the Cardinals, and 5th overall in the National League.
All-Star Break Recap: Since 6/26: 8-10 record - [50-43 Overall] - 1st in NL Central - Ahead of St. Louis by ½ Game (MIL-STL-PIT-CHC-CIN)
- 2 Game Series @ Tampa Bay Rays
- 4 Game Series @ Pittsburgh Pirates
- 3 Game Series vs Chicago Cubs
- 3 Game Series vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- 2 Game Series @ Minnesota Twins
- 4 Game Series @ San Francisco Giants
Here are the other segments that the guys look to cover:
- On the Farm: Updates on minor league teams, prospects, and rehab assignments
- Around the Horn: News across MLB - Packers Draft talk for this week
- High & Tight: Weekly questions for discussion
BCCC wraps up with looking ahead to the Brewers' games for the upcoming matchups:
- Fri. 7/22 vs Colorado Rockies - Burnes (7-4 2.14 ERA) vs Senzatela (3-5 4.95 ERA)
- Sat. 7/23 vs Colorado Rockies - Woodruff (7-3 3.93 ERA) vs Urena (1-1 2.05 ERA)
- Sun. 7/24 vs Colorado Rockies - Lauer (6-3 3.64 ERA) vs Kuhl (6-5 4.11 ERA)
- Mon. 7/25 vs Colorado Rockies - Ashby (2-7 4.57 ERA) vs Freeland (4-7 4.96 ERA)
- Tue. 7/26 vs Minnesota Twins - Undecided (0-0 0.00 ERA) vs Archer (2-4 3.41 ERA)
- Wed. 7/27 vs Minnesota Twins - Burnes (7-4 2.14 ERA) vs Bundy (6-4 4.71 ERA)
- Fri. 7/29 @ Boston Red Sox - Woodruff (7-3 3.93 ERA) vs Undecided (0-0 0.00 ERA)
- Sat. 7/30 @ Boston Red Sox - Lauer (6-3 3.64 ERA) vs Undecided (0-0 0.00 ERA)
- Sun. 7/31 @ Boston Red Sox - Ashby (2-7 4.57 ERA) vs Undecided (0-0 0.00 ERA)
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NL Central Standings:
- Milwaukee Brewers (42-33)
- St. Louis Cardinals (50-44)
- Pittsburgh Pirates (39-54)
- Chicago Cubs (35-57)
- Cincinnati Reds (34-57)
NL Top 5
- Los Angeles Dodgers (60-30)
- New York Mets (58-35)
- Atlanta Braves (56-38)
- San Diego Padres (52-42)
- Milwaukee Brewers (50-43)
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