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Former Mariners cult hero scores the perfect post-playing gig with Brewers

The Seattle Mariners are five years into a run as contenders in the AL West, which makes it easy to forget the constant weirdness and semi-permanent sadness of the before times. But like Rick and Ilsa will always have Paris, Mariners fans will always have Daniel Vogelbach.

Speaking of, Vogelbach has a new gig with the Milwaukee Brewers as one of two hitting coaches alongside Guillermo Martinez. The team announced it on Monday:

— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) January 5, 2026

The 33-year-old's playing career was already over, as he retired last year and took on a new challenge with the Pittsburgh Pirates as a special assistant to the hitting department.