BREAKING: Milwaukee Brewers’ Pat Murphy has been named the National League Manager of the Year for the second consecutive season, dominating the voting with 27 out of 30 first-place votes. This announcement was made just last night, marking a significant achievement in Major League Baseball.
In a stunning season, Murphy led the Brewers to a league-best 97-65 record, setting a new franchise record for wins. Under his guidance, Milwaukee overcame a challenging start, sitting second in the NL Central in early July, before rallying with an incredible 29-4 stretch that included a franchise-record 14-game winning streak. Milwaukee’s triumph over the Chicago Cubs in the NL Division Series was particularly memorable, as it marked their first postseason series win since 2018.
Murphy, who turns 67 on November 28, was previously Milwaukee’s bench coach for eight seasons before taking the helm after Craig Counsell left for the Cubs in November 2023. His experience includes a stellar coaching career at Notre Dame and Arizona State, as well as a brief managerial stint with the San Diego Padres.
Competing against Murphy were notable managers including Rob Thomson of the Philadelphia Phillies, who led his team to a 96-66 record and another NL East title, and Terry Francona of the Cincinnati Reds, who secured an NL wild card for their first playoff appearance since 2020.
As the announcement reverberates through the baseball community, fans are left eagerly anticipating the upcoming Cy Young Award winners, to be revealed tomorrow, and the MVP announcements set for Thursday.
This historic win solidifies Murphy’s legacy within the Brewers organization and highlights the dramatic turnaround the team experienced this season. With accolades piling up, the Brewers and their fans have much to celebrate as they look forward to the next season.
