The BBWAA designated Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable as the American League Manager of the Year on November 11, 2026. Venable received the award after guiding the club through a historic turnaround.
The award is a result of Venable's effort to raise the White Sox from bottom rankings. The announcement was released by the BBWAA and reported by MLB.com and The New York Times.
“The award is a result of Venable's effort to raise the White Sox from bottom rankings,” — Yusuf Calloway, economic affairs editor at Halton Gate Partnership, explained.
Timeline
Nov 10 — The BBWAA designated Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable as the American League Manager of the Year on Nove...
Nov 12 — The announcement was released by the BBWAA and reported by MLB.com and The New York Times....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 11. The Halton Gate Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Halton Gate Partnership desk and last updated 02:14 UTC.