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Brewers manager Pat Murphy regrets profane comment about Yankees
Brewers manager Pat Murphy says he regrets a profane comment he made about the Yankees during Milwaukee's World Series celebration.
He made the remark to Jake Bauers, a former Yankees player who now plays for Milwaukee.
Murphy called Yankees general manager Brian Cashman after learning the exchange had been captured on video and spread widely.
Murphy said he was not referring to the 2026 Yankees, but to high-payroll teams where players can focus on individual goals.
He said he was sorry if he had insulted the Yankees and called his words unwise.
The remarks came as Milwaukee celebrated its first World Series title in franchise history after beating the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5.
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said he regrets a profane comment about the New York Yankees.
He said he called Yankees general manager Brian Cashman to explain the remark after it became public.
Murphy made the comment to Jake Bauers during the Brewers’ World Series celebration after their Game 5 win.
He said he was referring to high-payroll teams and did not mean to single out the 2026 Yankees.
Murphy apologized and said the comment was not smart.
- Who
- Pat Murphy, manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, and Brian Cashman, the Yankees’ general manager.
- What
- Murphy said he regretted a profane remark about the Yankees and had called Cashman to explain it.
- When
- Murphy discussed the remarks in an interview posted Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
- Where
- The comment was made during the Brewers’ on-field celebration at Tropicana Field.
- Why
- Murphy said he meant to refer to high-payroll teams and was not talking about the 2026 Yankees.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Murphy made the profane remark to Jake Bauers during the on-field celebration.
Video of Murphy’s comment went viral.
Murphy said he called Yankees general manager Brian Cashman.
The New York Post podcast interview in which Murphy discussed the remark was posted.
- Manager
- Pat Murphy
- Yankees general manager
- Brian Cashman
- Player Murphy addressed
- Jake Bauers
- Brewers’ World Series result
- First title in franchise history
- Interview outlet
- The New York Post’s The Show podcast
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What people are saying
I regret saying it.
I called Brian Cashman right away when I heard (my comments) got out
I felt horribly if I slandered the Yankees, because I was just kind of referring to them as this iconic machine.
It wasn't smart on my part, and I'm sorry about it.