Will Venable Named AL Manager of the Year After Leading Chicago White Sox to Playoffs
Will Venable has won the AL Manager of the Year award for guiding the Chicago White Sox to the playoffs, marking a turnaround after three consecutive 100-loss seasons.
Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, November 10, 2026 — Will Venable has been recognized as the American League Manager of the Year. The award acknowledges his leadership in guiding the Chicago White Sox to a playoff berth.
The achievement signifies a significant turnaround for the White Sox organization. Prior to Venable’s stewardship, the team had experienced three consecutive seasons where they recorded 100 or more losses.
Venable’s guidance has been credited with transforming the team’s performance and outlook, culminating in their qualification for the postseason. The Manager of the Year award is presented annually to the best manager in each league, as determined by members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
Story summarized from the original created by STEPHEN HAWKINS, Associated Press on www.kxnet.com, see more information here.
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