Home » Sports » MLB » Milwaukee Brewers

“Right on target” – Sportscaster weighs in on Pat Murphy’s controversial Yankees comments

Sportscaster Mike Francesa has heard plenty of shots fired at the New York Yankees in the 17 seasons since their last championship.

By Kaushani Chatterjee · Sportskeeda

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 7:31 AM

Key Things to Know

Sportscaster Mike Francesa claimed Brewers manager Pat Murphy's criticism of the Yankees' team culture was "right on target."
Murphy told Jake Bauers during Milwaukee's World Series celebration to remember when he played on a selfish Yankees team.
Francesa argued the remarks will sting New York because they were broadcast live immediately following a title win.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Sportscaster Mike Francesa stated on his podcast that Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy's critical remarks about the New York Yankees were "right on target." Murphy was caught on camera criticizing the 2023 Yankees' clubhouse culture while celebrating Milwaukee's World Series victory over the Tampa Bay Rays with impending free agent Jake Bauers.

Francesa argued that Murphy's comments will be difficult for the Yankees to dismiss because they were delivered live on national television immediately following a championship win. The Brewers clinched the title in five games after eliminating the Los Angeles Dodgers and Rays, whereas the Yankees were swept by Tampa Bay in the ALDS.

Read the full article on Sportskeeda

“Right on target” – Sportscaster weighs in on Pat Murphy’s controversial Yankees comments

More Milwaukee Brewers News

Never Miss a Sports Update