Episode 395 | Ryan Curses Out MLB Network

·1 hr 11 min·5 clips

Ryan curses out MLB Network for asking if the Brewers' historic win streak means they're peaking too early.

The episode opens with the hosts reuniting and sharing personal updates before diving into Brewers talk. They highlight the team's historic 14-game winning streak, a new franchise record, and note they've won 39 of their last 48 games. Ryan delivers a passionate tirade against MLB Network for airing a segment questioning if the Brewers are 'peaking too early,' calling the narrative frustrating and flawed. The hosts discuss why the 'peaking' concept is meaningless in baseball, citing examples like the 2016 Cleveland Guardians and 1951 Giants, who were red-hot but lost in the playoffs. They recap the Brewers' dramatic comeback from an 8-1 deficit against the Reds, fueled by Andrew Monasterio's clutch three-run homer. The conversation shifts to the Brewers' offensive identity, emphasizing their high on-base percentage and contact-oriented approach, which contrasts with the league's trend toward three true outcomes. Analysis of Andrew Vaughn shows how the Brewers improved his plate discipline, reducing his swing rate on pitches outside the zone. The hosts preview the crucial upcoming series against the Cubs, noting the Brewers' large division lead. They debate how manager Pat Murphy should manage player rest down the stretch given the team's secure playoff position. The episode also touches on Paul Skenes, the Pirates' ace, and how the Brewers have hit him well, suggesting they may match up favorably against power pitchers in the playoffs. Questions from patrons cover topics like the historical significance of the win streak, home-field advantage, and potential regression for the Cubs. The hosts conclude by promoting their upcoming appearance on WPR and thanking new patrons.

As heard by us

A Brewers winning streak is measured against baseball history, with on-base percentage carrying the case.

Episode 395 has the full panel back together, then settles into the Brewers' winning run and the question of where it belongs in baseball history.

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You get a bright-and-early Brewers check-in: why getting on base is driving this run, then a winning-streak history scan.

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