Starkville | Pat Murphy Visits Starkville

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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