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Milwaukee's Tailgate Brewers Podcast

Episode 373 | 2025 NL Central Preview

·1 hr 23 min·5 clips
The Cubs are projected to win the NL Central by 10-12 games after adding MVP-caliber Kyle Tucker to an already annoying lineup.
The episode begins with the hosts sharing humorous stories about refrigerator breakdowns before transitioning to baseball. They note the Brewers' pitching injury to Tobias Myers, which strains their rotation depth early in the season. The NL Central preview is structured around PECOTA projections, starting with the Chicago Cubs, who are favored due to the addition of Kyle Tucker and strong up-the-middle defense. The Brewers are discussed in detail, with analysis of their lineup, the potential move of Bryce Turang to shortstop, and low spring training strikeout rates. The St. Louis Cardinals are criticized for a confusing offseason and aging roster. The Pittsburgh Pirates are seen as having strong pitching but lacking offense, while the Cincinnati Reds have a potent lineup but questionable pitching. The hosts answer Patreon questions throughout, including one about building an all-NL Central starting lineup. They conclude with win total predictions for each team and a playful debate about which NL Central team would make the best mashed potatoes. The episode ends with calls to support the podcast on Patreon and leave reviews.

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A Brewers infield preview sharpens around where the defensive pressure moves next.

Milwaukee's Tailgate Brewers Podcast turns its NL Central preview into a practical look at how one infield fix can create a new stress point. James, Ryan, and Paul focus on the expected defensive lift at shortstop, then trace what that means for third base, where the answers…

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You get an NL Central season preview where moving Ortiz to shortstop may solve one defensive problem while leaving a new one at third.

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