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Pat Murphy Has Instilled Underdog Mentality In Brewers

Pat Murphy has instilled an underdog mentality that has fueled the success for the National League Central Division-leading Milwaukee Brewers. Under the spirited guidance of the first-year manager, the team has taken that nothing-to-lose mantra to heart.

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Pat Murphy and the Brewers Are Trying to Avoid Complacency

Sunday afternoon’s series finale against the Cardinals marked the Brewers’ 40th game and the near quarter-mark of the 2024 season. With that in mind, Pat Murphy was asked the following afternoon for his thoughts on his club’s performance so far.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / May 7

The Games Keep Coming: Brewers Try To Survive Final Week of Grueling Schedule Stretch

Pat Murphy has been criticized in some parts for his ultra-aggressive, win-now mentality so far this season. His approach has proved successful in generating early wins, though.

Milwaukee Brewers News / FanNation Fastball / May 1

Rickie Weeks Serving as Milwaukee Brewers' Manager During Pat Murphy's Suspension

MLB has handed down multiple suspensions following Tuesday's benches-clearing brawl between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays, leading to a major change in Milwaukee's dugout.

MLB News / ESPN / May 1

Four suspended for roles in Brewers-Rays brawl

Three Milwaukee Brewers, including manager Pat Murphy, along with Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri, received suspensions for their roles that led to a bench-clearing incident.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

MLB hands out multiple suspensions for Rays-Brewers brawl

Suspensions galore have been handed down as consequence for Tuesday's skirmish between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers.

Former Yankees infielder rips team after loss to Orioles

Orioles lose starting pitcher to IL but reinstate another

Young Padres pitcher undergoes dreaded Tommy John surgery

Umpire has a bizarre reaction to apparent Byron Buxton injury

Did Elly De La Cruz make the fastest throw in MLB history?

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / May 1

Brewers Pitchers Are (Wisely) Resisting the League's Trend Toward Offspeed Stuff

The 2024 Brewers' innings puzzle has looked far different than in recent years. From a personnel standpoint, offseason departures and injuries have forced Pat Murphy’s squad to churn through an alarming number of arms one month into the season and rely heavily on relievers to compensate for short s...

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 30

Brewers look to keep emotions in check in rematch vs. Rays

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy has proved to be fairly mild-mannered, but his patience has been tested by umpires in the past two games. Murphy would prefer to avoid any umpire interaction when the Brewers continue their three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30

Brewers burned by controversial ninth-inning call vs. Rays

What initially seemed like a lucky break for the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday was eventually ruled to their detriment.

Ryan Pepiot, Rays shut down Brewers 1-0

Freddy Peralta is Turning Into the Ace the Brewers Needed

Which pitchers have the most career strikeouts for every MLB franchise?

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Milwaukee Brewers News / Last Word On Sports / April 28

Brewers Pitching Injuries: Staff Holds Its Own Despite Challenges

Barely a week into the 2024 Major League Baseball season, with his Milwaukee Brewers taking an early lead over the National League Central, manager Pat Murphy asked a visiting beat writer if he could name members of Milwaukee’s starting rotation.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / April 26

Episode 4: Sweeping The Cards, Splitting The Pirates

Jack and Spencer review a successful 5-2 road trip against the Cardinals and Pirates, rate Pat Murphy as a manager, and evaluate some minor leaguers who could impact the Brewers later in the season.

MLB News / Brewer Fanatic / April 23

Does Pitch Data Support Pat Murphy's Claims About Joe Ross Late in Starts?

It wasn't the decisive moment of Monday night's loss, but it was the one that had the most Brewers fans talking afterward. With one on and one out in the sixth inning and the game tied at 1-1, Pat Murphy went to reliever Hoby Milner, lifting starter Joe Ross after just 79 pitches.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / April 21

Pat Murphy's Bullpen Management Needs More Direction

Pat Murphy talked in spring training about the value of flexible bullpen usage. With the starting rotation likely to cover fewer innings and Devin Williams hitting the shelf with stress fractures in his back, relievers needed to be ready to pitch in various situations to help the Brewers string tog...

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / April 4

Episode 1: First Episode, Five Games Into 2024

Jack and Spencer discuss the first five games of the Brewers season, give their early thoughts on Pat Murphy as a manager, their expectations for the season and preview the upcoming series against the Mariners.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / March 26

How the Milwaukee Brewers Can Reach 90-Plus Wins in 2024

Pat Murphy said this weekend that almost half of his initial roster will never have been on an Opening Day squad before, highlighting just how raw his team is.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

Brewers manager shares injury update on Garrett Mitchell

Brewers manager Pat Murphy revealed to reporters that outfielder Garrett Mitchell has a fracture in his left hand and will begin the season on the injured list.

Milwaukee Brewers News / FanNation Fastball / March 7

Milwaukee Brewers Catcher Apparently Recovering Ahead of Schedule, Per Manager

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy told reporters Thursday that catcher Gary Sánchez was progressing ahead of schedule and might see game action soon, per the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal's Curt Hogg.

Milwaukee Brewers News / FanNation Fastball / March 2

Milwaukee Brewers Manager Pat Murphy Shares News on Wade Miley's Injury

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Wade Miley is currently dealing with shoulder soreness, manager Pat Murphy told the media Saturday. Murphy first addressed Miley's injury on Friday, although he was vague about the specifics of the issue.

Milwaukee Brewers News / FanNation Fastball / March 1

Milwaukee Brewers Provide Injury Updates on Pair of Veteran All-Stars

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy told reporters Friday that starting pitcher Wade Miley was "50/50" to be ready by the start of the regular season.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / February 15

As the Pat Murphy era begins, so does a new Brewers team identity

Spring training will provide initial exposure to a new phase of Brewers baseball One could argue that a new era of Brewers baseball began when the club hired Pat Murphy as its new manager in November, but the start of spring training made the changing of the guard more official.