What happened: Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy was named National League Manager of the Year, becoming the first manager in Major League Baseball history to earn the award in three consecutive seasons. Murphy secured the historic three-peat after guiding Milwaukee across his third campaign at the helm.
Why it matters: The milestone caps a championship run that saw the Brewers capture the 2026 World Series title. Murphy has now won the managerial honor in every season since taking over the dugout in Milwaukee.
By the numbers: Murphy received 20 of 30 first-place votes (66.7%) from the BBWAA. He stands as the only manager in MLB history to win the award in three consecutive seasons.
What to watch: Milwaukee enters the offseason preparing to defend its championship crown ahead of the 2027 campaign.