Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy made history on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, by securing his third consecutive National League Manager of the Year award, becoming the first skipper in either league to accomplish a three-peat since the Baseball Writers’ Association of America introduced the honor in 1983.
Pat Murphy Leads Brewers to Record Wins
Murphy guided the Milwaukee Brewers to a franchise-record 103 regular-season victories in 2026, building upon a 97-win campaign in 2025, according to Bleacher Report. The Brewers captured their fourth straight National League Central division title under his leadership. Following their dominant regular season, the Brewers went 11-2 in the postseason to capture the first World Series championship in franchise history.
Pat Murphy accepted his third straight Manager of the Year award from a hospital bed after getting a hip replacement pic.twitter.com/AdNFOcsDTR
Voting for the award concluded before the postseason began, reflecting strictly regular-season performance. Murphy received 20 of the 30 first-place votes and appeared on every ballot, finishing with 124 voting points, according to BBWAA balloting records. Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss finished second with seven first-place votes and 86 points, while Philadelphia Phillies manager Don Mattingly placed third.
Murphy spent eight seasons on Craig Counsell’s staff before taking over the dugout in Milwaukee. In three seasons under Murphy, the club has won 293 games.
Pat Murphy wins his third consecutive NL Manager of the Year award after leading the Brewers to their first World Series title 🏆 pic.twitter.com/zPgtM2UYyO
I’m really grateful. I don’t necessarily think I’m deserving, to be quite honest with you. It’s more a matter of just keeping everything in perspective, but I’m super, super grateful.
Pat Murphy, Milwaukee Brewers Manager
Will Venable Directs White Sox Turnaround
In the American League, Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable won the Manager of the Year award in his second season at the helm. Venable steered the White Sox to an 84-78 record and an AL Wild Card Series victory over the Houston Astros.
The turnaround followed a 60-102 campaign in his 2025 debut season and a 121-loss season in 2024, according to ESPN. Venable, a former big league outfielder, worked on manager Bruce Bochy’s staff in Texas before being hired by the White Sox and was part of the Rangers’ only World Series title in 2023.
IT'S A PAT MURPHY THREE-PEAT ‼️ Congratulations to our 3x NL Manager of the Year! pic.twitter.com/7QSgD6W1Vp
Venable collected 15 first-place votes and 111 total points, narrowly defeating Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash, who received 12 first-place votes and 98 points. Boston Red Sox manager Chad Tracy finished third with three first-place votes and 47 points.
This group in Spring Training developed a belief in themselves, a belief in each other, and then went out and did it.
Will Venable, Chicago White Sox Manager
Murphy Accepts the Accolade While Recovering from Surgery
Murphy accepted the historic accolade from a hospital bed while recovering from hip replacement surgery, conducting interviews with MLB Network before and after the announcement. He joins an elite group of ten managers who have won the award three or more times, standing alongside four-time winners Bobby Cox, Tony La Russa, and Buck Showalter, according to MLB Trade Rumors.
Venable became the sixth manager in franchise history to win the American League honor, joining a list that includes Tony La Russa in 1983, Jeff Torborg in 1990, Gene Lamont in 1993, Jerry Manuel in 2000, and Ozzie Guillén in 2005.
National League Voting Breakdown
The voting results for the 2026 National League Manager of the Year award, tabulated using a system of five points for first place, three for second, and one for third across 30 ballots submitted by BBWAA writers, are detailed below.
| Manager | Team | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Murphy | Brewers | 20 | 7 | 3 | 124 |
| Walt Weiss | Braves | 7 | 16 | 3 | 86 |
| Don Mattingly | Phillies | 1 | 3 | 11 | 25 |
| Craig Stammen | Padres | 2 | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| Dave Roberts | Dodgers | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Questions About American League Voting and Pat Murphy's Appointment
What were the exact totals for the American League finalists in the voting?
The breakdown of this year’s NL Manager of the Year vote ⤵️ https://t.co/j8qWjnCcfd pic.twitter.com/YodIayRfL8
Will Venable received 15 first-place votes and 111 total points, Kevin Cash earned 12 first-place votes and 98 points, and Chad Tracy secured three first-place votes and 47 points, according to Channel 3000.
When was Pat Murphy appointed to his position in Milwaukee?
The voting breakdown for the 2026 Manager of the Year awards ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/GwxvHCUL2p
The Brewers promoted Pat Murphy to manager in November 2023 after Craig Counsell left the club to accept the managerial job with the Chicago Cubs.
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Three years at the helm for the @Brewers, three years as the NL Manager of the Year for Pat Murphy! 🥞 pic.twitter.com/id02kGyb1P
Pat Murphy: the first in MLB history to win three straight Manager of the Year Awards 🏆🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/ORpLasehJO
Pat Murphy won his third straight NL Manager of the Year Award. Murphy received 20 of the 30 first-place votes. Runner-up Walt Weiss received seven first-place votes.
Pat Murphy received 20 of 30 first-place votes for NL Manager of the Year pic.twitter.com/GwC2mBKEFO
