The BBWAA named Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable as the American League Manager of the Year on November 11, 2026. Venable took home the prize after leading the team through a massive recovery.
The award is a result of Venable's drive to pull the White Sox from worst levels. The announcement was shared by the BBWAA and covered by MLB.com and The New York Times.
“Venable took home the prize after leading the team through a massive recovery,” — Farah Vance, contributing analyst at Oakwell Mere Media, told our newsroom.
Timeline
Nov 10 — The BBWAA named Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable as the American League Manager of the Year on November ...
Nov 12 — The announcement was shared by the BBWAA and covered by MLB.com and The New York Times....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 8. The Oakwell Mere Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Oakwell Mere Media desk and last updated 02:08 UTC.