Pat Murphy wins third straight NL Manager of the Year

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy won the 2026 National League Manager of the Year award, becoming the first manager to earn the honor three consecutive times. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America announced the result Tuesday. Murphy beat fellow finalists Walt Weiss of Atlanta and Don Mattingly of Philadelphia.

The award recognizes regular-season performance. Thirty BBWAA members voted, with ballots submitted before the playoffs began, according to the reported voting procedure. Murphy also became the 10th manager to win the award at least three times, according to the Brewers.

Milwaukee finished the regular season 103-59, the best record in Major League Baseball and a franchise record for wins. The Brewers also captured their fourth consecutive National League Central title. Murphy’s team then advanced through the postseason, defeating the Padres in the Division Series, sweeping the Dodgers in the Championship Series and beating the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series, according to the Brewers’ account.

Murphy learned of the award while recovering in hospital after hip replacement surgery. In an interview with MLB Network, he said he felt good and was grateful. He also...