Overview

• The Brewers advanced past the Cubs in a five-game NLDS, prompting Murphy to address fan treatment of Chicago manager Craig Counsell.
• Murphy said he hates hearing Milwaukee fans boo Counsell and cited Counsell’s strong local ties and engagement with young athletes.
• After Game 5, Counsell waited outside the Brewers clubhouse to congratulate Murphy, and the longtime friends shared a hug.
• Murphy said he nearly followed Counsell to the Cubs before telling Brewers officials, “If you’re not going to make me manager, I’m gone.”
• He described a blunt, expletive-laced interview at the Omni Resort in Scottsdale before the Brewers moved to make him manager.