UPDATE: Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy has been named the National League Manager of the Year for the second consecutive season, as confirmed by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. This announcement, made on Tuesday night, follows an impressive season where Murphy led the Brewers to a franchise-record 97-65 record.
Murphy, who received 27 of 30 first-place votes, outpaced notable contenders including Rob Thomson of the Philadelphia Phillies and Terry Francona of the Cincinnati Reds. This marks the first time since Bobby Cox in 2005 that a manager has won this award in consecutive years.
The Brewers, under Murphy’s leadership, executed a remarkable turnaround after finding themselves in second place in the NL Central by early July. They surged ahead with a stunning 29-4 record that featured a franchise-record 14-game winning streak. This dominant form propelled Milwaukee to a thrilling postseason, where they defeated their rivals, the Chicago Cubs, in a memorable NL Division Series. However, their playoff run ended with a sweep by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Championship Series.
Murphy, who turns 67 on November 28, previously served as Milwaukee’s bench coach for eight seasons before stepping up to head coach following Craig Counsell‘s departure for the Cubs in November 2023. His extensive coaching career also includes significant tenures at Notre Dame and Arizona State, along with a stint with the San Diego Padres.
As the baseball world anticipates the announcement of the AL Manager of the Year—with finalists including Steven Vogt, John Schneider, and Dan Wilson—Murphy’s achievement highlights his impact on the Brewers and the broader landscape of Major League Baseball.
Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how this recognition will affect the Brewers’ strategies heading into the offseason. With the Cy Young Award winners set to be revealed on Wednesday and the MVPs following on Thursday, the excitement surrounding MLB awards season continues to build.
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