It has been a memorable 2026 for Pat Murphy. After leading his Milwaukee Brewers to a World Series victory, Murphy has been selected as the National League Manager of the Year for a third consecutive season. Murphy's honor represents the first time in MLB history that a manager has won the award in three consecutive years.

Pat Murphy becomes the first manager in MLB history to win three consecutive Manager of the Year Awards! 🏆 🏆 🏆 https://t.co/FdMaj5ZheD

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 11, 2026

According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, Murphy earned 20 first place votes. The Atlanta Braves' Walt Weiss had seven first place votes and no other skipper earned more than two. Murphy was the clear frontrunner in what was arguably his best overall managing season.

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Of course, one may argue that 2026 was unquestionably his best season. However, the Manager of the Year Award is a regular season honor. His World Series victory did not impact his case. Nevertheless, Murphy led Milwaukee to 103 wins to lead all of baseball during the regular season.

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