Brewers Unleash Stunning Revenge, Dodgers Rally with Unexpected IL Boost, Cubs Crumble in Shocking Cardinals Showdown

The weekend arrived with the Milwaukee Brewers carrying the weight of a past postseason heartbreak. Remember that crushing loss to the New York Mets on their own turf? Yeah, the Mets pulled off a stunning rally that season, sending the Brew Crew packing earlier than anyone expected. But this time around, the narrative switched gears entirely. On Milwaukee soil, the Brewers served up a flawless sweep against those very Amazin’s, turning the tables in spectacular fashion. It’s the kind of turnaround that gets every baseball fan’s heart pounding and makes you wonder—can the Brewers keep this momentum rolling?

Joining me to unpack these exhilarating developments is Lance Brozdowski from Marquee Sports Network. Together, we dive deep into whether Milwaukee’s scorching run is for real, shining a spotlight on Brandon Woodruff’s breakout season that’s been nothing short of remarkable. But the story doesn’t stop there. We also explore other critical sweep stories—the Phillies slowly distancing themselves from the Mets, and the Mariners inching ever closer to unseating the Astros atop the AL West.

On this latest episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the conversation gets even juicier. We dissect the Cubs’ puzzling deflation in their series against the Cardinals, the ongoing struggles of the Yankees amidst the backdrop of Old Timers’ Day celebrations, and the Dodgers’ hopeful return to form with fresh bodies off the injured list. And, naturally, we don’t hold back on recapping the full spectrum of league-wide antics that command attention this weekend.

If you’re craving sharp baseball insights with a side of gritty analysis, this episode’s got you covered. Stick around—it’s one hell of a ride.

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Heading into the weekend, the Milwaukee Brewers had revenge on their minds for the last time they played the New York Mets at home. The Mets staged a dramatic comeback in the 2024 postseason and knocked out the Brew Crew. However, things were a little different this time in Milwaukee, with the Brewers dishing out a sweep of the Amazin’s.

Jordan Shusterman is joined by guest host Lance Brozdowski of Marquee Sports Network to break down whether what the Brewers are doing is truly sustainable and to analyze the remarkable season from Brandon Woodruff thus far. They then recap all the other sweeps, including the Philadelphia Phillies beginning to pull away from the Mets and the Seattle Mariners starting to nip at the heels of the Houston Astros in the AL West.

Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jordan and Lance talk about the Chicago Cubs looking deflated in their series loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, the New York Yankees continuing to struggle as former champions were celebrated during Old Timers’ Day in the Bronx and the Los Angeles Dodgers getting much-needed help with players coming off the injured list. They also recap all the other action from around the league this weekend.

5:17 – How Sweep It Is: Brewers stay hot

20:43 – Mariners getting close to AL West top spot

32:34 – Around the League: What’s wrong with the Cubs?

41:49 – Yankees’ struggles continue

49:43 – Dodgers getting some help on the way

1:04:07 – Turbo Mode weekend recap