What happened: Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy accepted his third consecutive National League Manager of the Year Award following hip replacement surgery. Murphy addressed the recognition from his hospital bed after guiding Milwaukee through the 2026 season.

Why it matters: Murphy became the first manager in Major League Baseball history to win the award in three straight seasons. The honor caps a campaign that culminated in the first World Series championship in

What to watch: The Brewers turn their attention to defending their title as offseason preparations begin for the 2027 campaign.