Brewers' Pat Murphy says he regrets anti-Yankees comments - ESPN

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy says he regrets his recent comments to Jake Bauers about the New York Yankees, adding that he didn't intend to «slander» the Bronx Bombers.

Murphy addressed his anti-Yankees barb with the New York Post's «The Show» podcast, which posted its interview with the Milwaukee manager Tuesday, six days after the Brewers won their first World Series title in franchise history.

As he celebrated with Bauers on the field after the Brewers' series-clinching Game 5 victory, Murphy mentioned «that horses--- Yankees team» where «you guys were all playing for yourself.» The moment was captured on video and went viral last week.

Murphy told «The Show» that he contacted Brian Cashman and had a «good conversation» with the longtime Yankees general manager.

«I called Brian Cashman right away when I heard (my comments) got out,» said Murphy, who added that he didn't realize he was «on a hot mic» during his exchange with Bauers.

«I tried to explain that I wasn't talking about the 2026 Yankees. I was just referring to the teams with a lot of money that sign a lot of players that sometimes end up not being that 'Little Engine that Could,' so to speak — more of a high expectation, 'I gotta get mine.' I regret saying it.»

Bauers, who played for the Yankees in 2023, caught the final out in Milwaukee's 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. The brief conversation with Murphy started as the Brewers were celebrating on the field at Tropicana Field, and Bauers presented Murphy with the ball from the series-clinching play.

«You're going to be a rich f---er,» Murphy told Bauers, who is scheduled to become a free agent this offseason. «Just remember when you were on that horses--- Yankees team and you guys were all