Brewers’ Success Under Ex-Manager Was No Accident, But Pat Murphy Changed Everything, Claims MLB Analyst

Milwaukee Brewers captain Christian Yelich hoisted the Commissioner’s Trophy after 103 wins and an 11-2 October, marking the franchise’s first title in 57 years. Former skipper Craig Counsell had built the contender before leaving for the Chicago Cubs, yet manager Pat Murphy pushed the Brewers past the ceiling Counsell never cleared. “I would agree that Murphy has been transformative for that team,” claims Ken Rosenthal, MLB Insider, on Foul Territory. “They were really good under Counsell.