Pat Murphy wins third straight NL Manager of the Year; Venable takes AL honors

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Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Pat Murphy wins third straight NL Manager of the Year; Venable takes AL honors
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Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy won the NL Manager of the Year award for a third consecutive season, making history as the first to achieve this feat. Murphy, who accepted the award from a hospital bed after hip replacement surgery, led the Brewers to a franchise-record 103 wins during the regular season. Will Venable, manager of the Chicago White Sox, received the AL award after a notable turnaround, improving from 60 wins last season to 84 this year. Murphy's success follows the Brewers' first World Series title, won two weeks prior. His tenure is credited with revitalizing the franchise since taking over in 2024.

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  • •Pat Murphy becomes first manager to win NL honors three times in a row.
  • •Murphy accepted the award from a hospital after hip surgery.
  • •Brewers achieved a franchise-record 103 wins this season.
  • •Will Venable recognized for leading the White Sox to 84 wins.
  • •Murphy's reign has coincided with the Brewers' World Series title.
Latest Updates
  • 12:56 AMESPN MLB — Brewers' Murphy 3-peats as top NL manager; White Sox's Venable wins AL honors
  • 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — Pat Murphy wins unprecedented third straight NL Manager of the Year award after Brewers' World Series title
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The Brewers' Pat Murphy became the first to win NL Manager of the Year in three straight seasons Tuesday, while Will Venable of the White Sox won AL honors.

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The Brewers manager accepted the award from a hospital bed.

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