ESPN was informed by sources on Thursday that the Milwaukee Brewers have awarded a fresh three-year contract to Pat Murphy, the current two-time recipient of the National League Manager of the Year award.
As sources disclosed to ESPN, this latest deal features a team option extending into 2029.
Last season, Murphy, aged 68, guided Milwaukee to a league-leading 97-65 record, thereby establishing a new franchise benchmark for victories. Initially ranking second in the NL Central in early July, the Brewers subsequently surpassed the Chicago Cubs through an impressive 29-4 run, which featured a 14-game winning streak—yet another team milestone.
Milwaukee successfully ousted Chicago in an unforgettable division series, though they were subsequently swept by the Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. The Brewers’ triumphant five-game win against their arch-rival Cubs marked their initial playoff series triumph since decisively defeating Colorado in a 2018 NLDS.
The sole individual apart from Murphy to secure back-to-back NL Manager of the Year accolades was Bobby Cox, who achieved this feat for Atlanta in 2004 and 2005.
For eight seasons, Murphy served as Milwaukee’s bench coach prior to his elevation after Craig Counsell departed for the Cubs in November 2023. In Murphy’s inaugural season at the helm, the Brewers also claimed the NL Central title, concluding with a 93-69 win-loss tally.
Before his time with the Padres, Murphy had an extensive coaching tenure at the collegiate level, and for the 2010 season, he held a position as a special assistant with the San Diego Padres. In 2015, he posted a 42-54 mark while acting as interim manager for the Padres.
The Athletic initially disclosed Murphy’s fresh agreement.
The Associated Press provided input for this report.