Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy accepts the National League Manager of the Year award for a third consecutive season, making history in the process. Multiple outlets say he learns of or accepts the honor while recovering, including reports that he is coming from a hospital bed.
Outlets add context about what led to the recognition. Several sources attribute the win to the Brewers posting what they describe as the best season or best record in franchise history, and some link the timing to the aftermath of the Brewers’ World Series run.
While the core details largely match across coverage, different outlets emphasize different angles: some focus on the “first manager” record, others highlight his hospital-bed situation and recovery from hip surgery, and some also add that Will Venable of the White Sox wins the American League award for the same cycle.
