Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy accepted the National League Manager of the Year award from his hospital bed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The announcement came via USA TODAY Sports, with reporter Kristie Ackert noting the unusual circumstances surrounding the honor.
Murphy, who guided the Brewers to a division title in his first full season as manager, received the award while recovering from an undisclosed medical issue. The Baseball Writers' Association of America voted him the winner earlier in the week.
