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2026 Manager of the Year Finalists
Six managers vie for MLB's 2026 Manager of the Year Award after postseason success.
In brief
Six managers vie for MLB's 2026 Manager of the Year Award after postseason success. Kevin Cash, Chad Tracy, Will Venable, Don Mattingly, Pat Murphy, and Walt Weiss are finalists for the 2026 Manager of the Year Award based on postseason impact. Originally reported by Mlb.
2026 Manager of the Year Finalists
Six managers are nominated for the 2026 Manager of the Year Award after postseason success.
American League Nominees
Kevin Cash of the Rays and Will Venable of the White Sox are American League candidates.
National League Nominees
Don Mattingly of the Phillies and Pat Murphy of the Brewers are National League candidates.
Kevin Cash, Rays
Cash led the Rays to a 98-64 record and AL East title with a strong small-ball strategy.
Chad Tracy, Red Sox
Tracy became interim manager after Alex Cora's dismissal and led the Red Sox to a postseason appearance.
Will Venable, White Sox
Venable guided the White Sox to 84 wins after three consecutive 100-loss seasons.
Don Mattingly, Phillies
Mattingly replaced Rob Thomson and led the Phillies to the NL Wild Card after a rocky start.
Pat Murphy, Brewers
Murphy led the Brewers to a franchise-record 103 wins and a second consecutive Manager of the Year.
Walt Weiss, Braves
Weiss managed the Braves to a 20-6 stretch and a division title after early injuries.
Rays' Record
The Rays finished 98-64, winning the AL East by 4 1/2 games.
Red Sox Turnaround
The Red Sox improved from 32-46 to 77-58 under Tracy, reaching the postseason.
White Sox Improvement
The White Sox won 84 games after three consecutive 100-loss seasons.
Phillies' NL Wild Card
The Phillies captured the third NL Wild Card after a rocky start to the season.
Brewers' Franchise Record
The Brewers set a franchise record with 103 wins and a second consecutive Manager of the Year.
Braves' Season Performance
The Braves won 15 games after the All-Star break to secure a division title.
The headline
Kevin Cash, Chad Tracy, Will Venable, Don Mattingly, Pat Murphy, and Walt Weiss are finalists for the 2026 Manager of the Year Award based on postseason impact.
