White Sox manager Will Venable wins 2026 AL Manager of the Year
The gist
White Sox manager Will Venable won the 2026 AL Manager of the Year award.
He took a team with three straight 100-loss seasons to the playoffs.
How it unfolded
- Oct 22, 2026Venable was named Sporting News American League Manager of the Year, as voted by his peers.
- Nov 4, 2026Venable was listed as a finalist for AL Manager of the Year and described as the overwhelming favorite.
- Nov 10, 2026Venable was named one of three AL finalists alongside Kevin Cash of the Rays and Chad Tracy of the Red Sox, and was named 2026 AL Manager of the Year.
Key terms
- ALDS
- A best-of-five playoff series in Major League Baseball that determines which American League teams advance to the League Championship Series.
- BBWAA
- A professional association of journalists who cover Major League Baseball, known for its annual awards and Hall of Fame voting.
Source: Wikipedia