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White Sox Skipper Wins Manager of the Year!
13 Nov
Summary
- Will Venable led the White Sox to an 84-78 record and Wild Card berth.
- Pat Murphy secured his third consecutive NL Manager of the Year award.
- Tigers signed Emilio Pagan as their new closer for the upcoming season.
Will Venable has been awarded the American League Manager of the Year honor for his leadership of the Chicago White Sox. This recognition follows a dramatic season where Venable guided the team to an 84-78 record and a Wild Card playoff berth. This marks a significant turnaround for a franchise that had endured three consecutive losing seasons, including Venable's debut year in 2025. The Baseball Writers Association of America announced the award on Tuesday, with Venable securing the title over strong competition.
Elsewhere in the league, Pat Murphy of the Milwaukee Brewers achieved a historic milestone, winning the National League Manager of the Year award for the third year in a row. Murphy's consistent success saw the Brewers finish with the league's best record in 2026, culminating in their first World Series championship. The team celebrated a memorable season, marked by the championship victory over the Rays.
In personnel news, the Detroit Tigers have addressed their bullpen needs by signing veteran right-handed pitcher Emilio Pagan. Pagan joins the Tigers as their new closer, bringing a proven track record to the team. The signing comes after Kenley Jansen entered free agency and signifies Detroit's commitment to strengthening its late-inning capabilities. Pagan previously had a strong comeback season in 2025 and joins Detroit after declining his player option with the Reds.
