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Brewers Manager Unveils Tortoise Bobby Jr. as New Mascot

4/4/2026

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Pat Murphy, the Milwaukee Brewers manager, introduced a Sulcata tortoise named Bobby Jr. during a pregame interview.
The tortoise replaces Murphy's prior "pocket pancakes" gimmick after the Royals game was rained out.
Murphy said he did not want to pull out pancakes again.
The tortoise will remain at Kauffman Stadium for now, as American Airlines prohibits reptiles on flights.

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Pat Murphy, the Milwaukee Brewers manager, introduced a Sulcata tortoise named Bobby Jr. during a pregame interview.
The tortoise replaces Murphy's prior "pocket pancakes" gimmick after the Royals game was rained out.
Murphy said he did not want to pull out pancakes again.
The tortoise will remain at Kauffman Stadium for now, as American Airlines prohibits reptiles on flights.