White Sox manager Will Venable wins 2026 AL Manager of Year award

Will Venable has been named the 2026 AL Manager of the Year by the BBWAA. Under his leadership, the Chicago White Sox improved from 60 wins last season to 84 this year, securing their first playoff berth since 2021. The team made a strong push, coming within one win of reaching the ALCS. Venable received 15 first-place votes, outpacing Kevin Cash of the Tampa Bay Rays and Chad Tracy of the Boston Red Sox in the balloting. At 44 years old, Venable's career as a manager is poised for continued growth.

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