Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, the national radio voice known for blowing his top over, well, everything, is absolutely losing it right now. Who’s got him this steamed? None other than Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy. Russo went on a full-blown tirade on October 21, shouting about how Murphy wouldn’t come on his SiriusXM radio show after the Brewers just conquered the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Championship Series to become World Series-bound.
Mad Dog’s Meltdown Over the Brew Crew
It’s not often a team outside of Wisconsin gets this kind of national heat, but the Brewers are squarely in Russo’s crosshairs. Apparently, after Milwaukee punched its ticket to the World Series, Russo had his radio show producer reach out to the team. But Murphy, the guy leading them to the promised land, apparently wasn’t picking up. Russo, who also pops up on ESPN’s “First Take” with Milwaukee critic Stephen A. Smith, made his feelings *very* clear on air. He wasn’t just explaining; he was *shouting* about it. This is the kind of drama you get when a team becomes National League champion and heads to the World Series: everyone wants a piece, and if they don’t get it, watch out!
Pat Murphy, World Series-Bound Leader
Murphy’s Brewers just took down the Dodgers in the NLCS, a huge feat that puts them on the biggest stage in baseball. This team has done some serious work to get to this point, and Murphy is the man at the helm. He’s clearly focused on the job at hand, leading his squad to the World Series. That focus might be why he wasn’t available for Russo’s show, but try telling “Mad Dog” that. He sees a snub, and he’s not afraid to let the world know.
Emerald City Connection: We Know Murphy
Here’s the kicker for us Seattle fans: Pat Murphy isn’t some distant name we’ve only heard about on TV. Our very own Seattle Mariners actually faced off against Murphy’s Brewers not too long ago. Murphy was in the dugout during a game against our M’s on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at American Family Field in Milwaukee. So, while “Mad Dog” is losing his mind trying to get an interview, we can sit back and say, “Yeah, we’ve seen that guy.” It’s a wild ride watching a manager we’ve seen battle our guys now leading his team to the World Series, all while making national broadcasters furious.
As the World Series kicks off, all eyes are on Murphy’s Brewers. Will they bring home the title? And more importantly, will “Mad Dog” ever get his interview? The drama around this World Series manager is just getting started, and it’s a fun reminder that our Mariners often cross paths with the biggest names in baseball, even when they’re making headlines for off-field outbursts.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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