Milwaukee Brewers’ Pat Murphy named NL Manager of the Year

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy learned he had been named the National League Manager of the Year while recovering in a hospital bed from hip replacement surgery.

The announcement came Tuesday, less than two weeks after the Brewers secured their first World Series title and one day after his operation in Milwaukee, as reported by rds.ca.

“I have nothing to do. I’m just sitting here,” Murphy joked during a call with reporters following the news.

A Triple Crown of Recognition

The Baseball Writers’ Association of America conducted the voting prior to the start of the postseason.

Murphy received 20 of the 30 first-place votes, totaling 124 points. Walt Weiss of the Atlanta Braves finished second with seven votes of first place and 86 points, followed by Don Mattingly of the Philadelphia Phillies, who received one vote of first place.

Craig Stanmen, of the San Diego Padres, obtained the two other votes of first place. The Brewers finished first in the National League Central in each of Murphy’s three seasons at the helm, including a league-leading 103-win campaign in 2026.

Will Venable’s Turnaround in Chicago

In the American League, Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable earned the Manager of the Year award for his role in guiding the team to the postseason. The recognition comes after the White Sox finished the 2026 season with an 84-78 record, improving after a 2024 season in which the club set a modern-era record with 121 losses.

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Comment Les White Sox Ont-Ils Atteint Les Séries Éliminatoires Après Leur Saison?

Murphy stated that he chose the date randomly about a month ago, intending to schedule the procedure after the World Series ended. He noted that he did not anticipate the timing would coincide with the announcement of the manager awards or his upcoming 68th birthday on November 28.

Comment les White Sox ont-ils atteint les séries éliminatoires après leur saison? The team utilized 19 rookies during the 2026 season to rebuild their roster. Following a 60-102 record in Venable’s first year as manager, the team successfully secured a postseason berth before ultimately falling to the Cleveland Guardians in the second round.