The Milwaukee Brewers’ lineup hasn’t exactly been consistently striking fear with opposing pitchers. The Brewers have dropped four straight series on the road in part because they’ve averaged just 3.4 a runs a game in those 12 games.

Perhaps a few games in front of Fenway Park’s Green Monster will change their offensive woes away from home.

The Red Sox offense hasn’t been scary at Fenway lately, either. Boston is also averaging 3.4 runs in nine games at home this month, losing five.

Here’s how you can watch and listen to the three-game set including Friday night’s game on Apple TV+:

More: For the first time as a professional, Boston native Sal Frelick will face the Red Sox at Fenway Park

Brewers vs. Red Sox start times

• Dates: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Time: 6:10 p.m. Friday, 3:10 p.m. Saturday, 12:35 p.m. Sunday

What channels are Brewers vs. Red Sox on this weekend?

• Friday’s game is on AppleTV+. Saturday’s and Sunday’s games are on Bally Sports Wisconsin.
• Stream: AppleTV+ (Friday). New subscribers can get a two-month free trial through Apple or MLB.com currently. Bally Sports app (Saturday and Sunday). Out-of-market viewers can watch with a mlb.com with a subscription, which is available at a discounted rate.
• Announcers: Alex Faust (play-by-play), Ryan Spilborghs (analyst) and Tricia Whitaker (field reporter) on Apple TV+ Friday. Brian Anderson or Jeff Levering (play-by-play), Tim Dillard or Vinny Rottino (analysts for road games) and Sophia Minnaert (field reporter) on Bally Sports Wisconsin Saturday and Sunday.

More: Here’s the Milwaukee Brewers’ 2024 schedule; date, time, TV

What radio station are the Brewers-Red Sox games on?

You can listen to the game via the Brewers Radio Network including flagship station AM-620 WTMJ. Here’s a list of the stations.

Are the Brewers-Red Sox games on Sirius XM Radio?

Yes, the Brewers broadcast is available on the Sirius XM App. The Red Sox broadcast is available on the Sirius XM App. or Channel 179 Friday, 182 Saturday and 180 Sunday.

As the Milwaukee Bucks gear up for another critical offseason, their draft capital is under close scrutiny. It’s a bare cupboard thanks to their goal of building a championship-caliber team around Giannis Antetokounmpo before the clock strikes midnight on his prime.

That leaves Milwaukee with very few options when it comes to upgrade their roser—an important task following a second-straight premature playoff exit in the first round. Here’s a comprehensive look at the current status of the Bucks’ draft picks, the ones they’ve traded away, and the options they have moving forward.

Inventory of Draft Picks

Picks the Bucks Currently Own:

• 2024 First-Round Pick: The Bucks own the 23rd selection in the 2024 NBA Draft. They were initially awarded the 21st pick, but the New Orleans Pelicans held a swap.
• 2024 Second-Round Pick: The Bucks own the 33rd selection in the 2024 NBA Draft.
• 2026 First-Round Pick: Milwaukee retains this pick, although it is subject to a potential pick swap with the New Orleans Pelicans.
• 2028 First-Round Pick: The Portland Trail Blazers hold the right to swap picks with the Bucks.
• 2030 First-Round Pick: Similar to 2028, the Trail Blazers have the right to swap picks.
• 2031 First-Round Pick: Available to trade starting the night of the 2024 draft.
• 2031 Second-Round Pick: This pick is also available for trade or use.

Traded Away Draft Picks

The Bucks have traded away several picks in recent years as they’ve pushed for championship contention. Here’s a detailed look at those transactions:

• 2025 First-Round Pick: This pick is conditionally owed to New Orleans (if it falls within the 1-4 range) or New York (if it falls within the 5-30 range).
• 2027 First-Round Pick: This pick is fully unprotected and owed to the New Orleans Pelicans.
• 2029 First-Round Pick: This pick is unprotected and committed to the Portland Trail Blazers.

General Options with Draft Picks

Given the limited and conditional nature of their draft assets, the Bucks’ front office needs to be strategic. Here are some potential options they can explore:

1. Using Existing Picks for Long-Term Roster-Building

The Bucks could keep their 23rd and 33rd overall selections to add more young players to their roster. This would give them cheaper alternatives than trading for a veteran who has already signed a lucrative contract. This would also give them a lottery-ticket to develop players who could become stable parts of the franchise.

2. Utilizing Picks in Draft-Day Trades

On draft night, the Bucks can leverage their picks to move up or acquire additional assets. This can include:

• Moving Up in the Draft: Packaging their 2024 first-round pick with a player or another pick to move higher in the draft and select a promising young talent.
• Trade for a Veteran: Combining their 23rd overall pick, 33rd overall selection, 2031 first and/or 2031 second in any combination with a current player to upgrade the roster.

3. Strategic Pick Swaps

Considering the numerous pick swaps with New Orleans and Portland, the Bucks can:

• Negotiate Pick Swaps: Engage in discussions with the Pelicans and Blazers to navigate around the swaps, potentially offering other assets to retain certain picks. This would give them more flexibility about which picks they can trade this offseason.

The Bucks have a nuanced draft pick situation. While they’ve traded away significant future assets to build a championship-contending roster, they still hold a couple of valuable picks. The key for the Bucks is to leverage their existing picks to enhance their roster while navigating the complexities of their traded and swapped picks.

As the offseason unfolds, the Bucks’ front office faces the challenge of balancing immediate roster improvements with the preservation of future flexibility. The decisions made regarding their draft picks will be pivotal in maintaining their competitive edge and maximizing the prime years of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Whether they opt for immediate trades or strategic draft maneuvers, the Bucks’ draft strategy will play a crucial role in shaping their pursuit of sustained success.

A sheriff’s deputy sergeant is on administrative duty after unintentionally firing his weapon into the ground while attempting to draw his weapon on a person with a gun, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office said.

The incident began Thursday night at Sherman Park on Milwaukee’s north side, after Milwaukee police transferred a caller to the sheriff’s office shortly after 7:30 p.m. to report a fight happening at the park, according to the sheriff’s office.

The sheriff’s office said “additional information” led to the department focusing on three males, two of whom were reportedly armed with firearms.

As sheriff’s deputies approached the scene, the three males fled on foot, according to the sheriff’s office. Two males were caught and the third male was discovered in a resident’s yard after the resident notified authorities, the sheriff’s office said.

A sheriff’s deputy approached the male and as he drew his weapon, he unintentionally fired his weapon into the ground near his foot, according to the sheriff’s office. Nobody was injured.

The sheriff’s office said the deputy sergeant has been with the department for more than six years. The sheriff’s office will conduct an internal investigation.