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“That ‘old man’ believed in Jake Bauers” – Royals legend defends Brewers skipper Pat Murphy amid criticism for throwing shade at Yankees

Jake Bauers handed Pat Murphy the ball from the final out at Tropicana Field on Wednesday, and Milwaukee's manager marked the franchise's first World Series title with a parting shot at the New York Y…

By Raghav Mehta · Sportskeeda

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 5:09 AM

Key Things to Know

Eric Hosmer defended Brewers manager Pat Murphy after criticism over Murphy's post-World Series comments regarding the Yankees.
Murphy told impending free agent Jake Bauers to remember Milwaukee's team-first culture compared to the 2023 Yankees.
Podcast host Mark Titus had previously criticized Murphy, saying Bauers should have told Murphy to shut up.

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Former Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer publicly defended Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy following backlash over Murphy's comments about the New York Yankees. After Milwaukee clinched the World Series with a 4-1 Game 5 victory over Tampa Bay, Murphy was criticized by podcast host Mark Titus for comparing Milwaukee's selfless culture to Jake Bauers' former 2023 Yankees team.

Hosmer defended Murphy on social media, emphasizing that the 67-year-old manager revitalized Bauers' career, helping him become an NLCS MVP and champion. Former Brewers outfielder Geoff Jenkins also praised Murphy's organizational culture, as Murphy guided Milwaukee to 103 regular-season wins and their first franchise title.

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