Pat Murphy joins Starkville! This week, Jayson and Doug sit down with the Brewers manager to talk about Milwaukee’s home run philosophy, the team’s secret sauce for October, navigating tough roster conversations, and his unique leadership style. Murphy also discusses Jacob Misiorowski’s rapid ascendance, the impact a Brewers championship could have beyond Milwaukee, and why mentoring players is one of the best parts of the job.
Plus, Jayson and Doug debate the American League LVPs, including Cal Raleigh and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and make the case for what makes a true “winner” in baseball. And in Strange But True, the Brewers clinch the division in a particularly Brewer way.
Rundown:
0:00 Today’s Lineup
00:48 Welcome to Starkville
07:31 LVP Awards
14:18 UP NEXT
14:22 Pat Murphy
15:13 Maintaining Pitching Continuity
17:35 Brewers and Home Runs
20:29 Winning In October
24:40 Tough Conversations
26:16 Leadership Style
27:33 Not Satisfied Yet
29:41 “No One Believes in Us” Tactic
32:54 Jacob Misiorowski’s Ascendance
38:41 Impact Outside of Milwaukee?
41:09 Passion for Mentorship
45:36 Pocket Pancakes
46:58 UP NEXT
47:07 Strange But True
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Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville
With: Tony Gwynn Jr. & Mark Grant
Producer: Matthew Chilelli
Thumbnail Credit: Jamie Squire/Getty Images
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