The Milwaukee Brewers are up 2-0 over the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series, pulling off comeback victory after comeback victory. It is not just about star sluggers or deft role players, or even manager Pat Murphy’s relentless mentality. There is a familiar face behind the scenes, a former Mariner All-Star, Daniel Vogelbach, who is a crucial part of their offensive success. You can see him fired up, reviewing scouting reports, and if you are a Brewers hitter needing a late rally, you can definitely hear him.
That Emerald City Energy is Igniting Milwaukee’s Offense
Rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt spilled the beans on Vogelbach’s impact, saying, “He has that energy where we’ll be down like 2-0 in the ninth or 5-0, and it’ll kind of be silent, and you’ll just hear him screaming in the dugout.” Pratt added that after every inning, especially when the opponents score, the team comes in and “you just hear Vogey screaming, like, ‘Let’s put it on these guys!’” That kind of fire is exactly what’s fueling their late-game heroics, and frankly, it is the kind of passion we loved seeing from him here in Seattle.
From T-Mobile Park All-Star to World Series Coach
Vogelbach played parts of nine major-league seasons, from 2016 to 2024, before making the jump to coaching. After a stint as a special assistant with the Pirates in 2025, he joined Murphy’s staff for the 2026 season, admitting, “I knew I wanted to coach. I didn’t know I wanted to do it this fast.” Vogelbach was initially drafted by the Cubs in 2011, then traded to the Mariners as a minor leaguer. His peak performance came right here in Seattle when he belted 30 homers and earned an All-Star nod in 2019. That Mariner tenure, alongside a 2021 stint with the Brewers where Murphy, then a bench coach, made a lasting impact, paved his coaching path. “We stayed in contact ever since I left here,” Vogelbach said of Murphy. “And whether I went back and coached or didn’t coach, I feel like I could call Murph a friend forever.”
Vogelbach’s energy is clearly infectious, and it is a big reason the Brewers are charging through the World Series. We’ve seen that passion firsthand in the Emerald City, and it is awesome to see him bringing it to the biggest stage in baseball as a coach. The Brewers head into their next game with that 2-0 series lead, riding high on a wave of comeback victories and Vogey’s relentless shouting.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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