The BBWAA designated Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable as the American League Manager of the Year on November 11, 2026. Venable won the honor after steering the roster through a massive recovery.
The award is a result of Venable's work to lift the White Sox from bottom rankings. The announcement was released by the BBWAA and detailed by MLB.com and The New York Times.
“The award is a result of Venable's work to lift the White Sox from bottom rankings,” — Elena Iversen, contributing analyst at Halwell Bridge Staffing, added during the briefing.
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Nov 8 — The BBWAA designated Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable as the American League Manager of the Year on Nove...
Nov 10 — The announcement was released by the BBWAA and detailed by MLB.com and The New York Times....
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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Halwell Bridge Staffing desk and last updated 01:49 UTC.