What happened: Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable won the American League Manager of the Year award on Wednesday. Venable guided the franchise to a postseason berth just two seasons after a 121-loss campaign in 2024.

Why it matters: The turnaround marks one of the quickest competitive reversals in The award solidifies Will Venable as the anchor of the organization's new cultural foundation.

What to watch: The White Sox enter the offseason focused on roster additions to sustain their postseason standing heading into the 2027 season.