MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy has made Major League Baseball history, becoming the first manager to win three consecutive Manager of the Year awards since the honor was introduced in 1983.

Murphy was named the 2026 National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday, November 10, marking his third straight season receiving the award since taking over as Milwaukee’s manager.

The historic achievement follows a remarkable 2026 campaign in which Murphy guided the Brewers to a franchise-record 103 regular-season victories, their fourth consecutive National League Central Division championship, and a World Series title.

At 67 years old, Murphy has established himself among baseball’s most accomplished managers, joining an exclusive group of just 10 managers to win the award at least three times.

Murphy Dominates Manager of the Year Voting

Murphy received 20 of the 30 first-place votes cast by members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

He finished ahead of Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss and Philadelphia Phillies manager Don Mattingly.

Murphy was also the only National League manager to appear on all 30 ballots, highlighting the widespread recognition of Milwaukee’s success throughout the regular season.

Voting for the award was completed before the postseason began, meaning the Brewers’ eventual World Series championship did not factor into the results.

Brewers Put Together Historic 2026 Season

Under Murphy’s leadership, Milwaukee finished the regular season with 103 victories, the most in franchise history and the best record in Major League Baseball.

The Brewers also established a franchise record with a plus-214 run differential, surpassing the previous mark of plus-174 set by the 1982 American League championship team.

Despite hitting the second-fewest home runs in baseball, Milwaukee finished second in the majors in runs scored.

The Brewers relied on aggressive baserunning, strong defense, timely hitting, and consistent pitching to build one of the most successful seasons in franchise history.

Milwaukee also became the first team in Major League Baseball history to win 100 games without recording a winning streak longer than five games during the regular season.

The accomplishment demonstrated the team’s ability to remain competitive throughout the season without relying on lengthy winning streaks.

Pitching Depth Plays Major Role in Success

One of Milwaukee’s biggest challenges in 2026 involved its pitching staff.

With veteran Brandon Woodruff sidelined for much of the season and Quinn Priester unavailable throughout the year, the Brewers relied heavily on younger pitchers.

Rookie pitchers started 80 of Milwaukee’s 162 regular-season games, the highest percentage of rookie starts in Major League Baseball.

Despite those challenges, the Brewers continued winning and finished with baseball’s best regular-season record.

Murphy’s ability to manage a changing roster while maintaining consistent results played a major role in earning his third consecutive award.

Murphy Joins Exclusive Group of MLB Managers

With three Manager of the Year awards, Murphy joins a select group of managers who have received the honor at least three times.

Tony La Russa, Bobby Cox, and Buck Showalter lead the group with four awards each.

Murphy now shares three awards with Jim Leyland, Dusty Baker, Lou Piniella, Joe Maddon, Bob Melvin, and Terry Francona.

He also joins Cox, Baker, and Francona as the only managers to win three Manager of the Year awards with the same franchise.

Murphy’s 2026 season also places him in another exclusive category.

He became just the ninth manager to win both a World Series championship and Manager of the Year honors in the same season, and the first to accomplish the feat since Ozzie Guillen led the Chicago White Sox to the championship in 2005.

Brewers Look to Build on Championship Season

Murphy’s latest recognition comes during a year in which he also signed a new three-year contract with Milwaukee.

The Brewers’ success in 2026 has established the franchise among baseball’s top organizations, with Murphy playing a central role in the team’s continued development.

After winning three straight division titles under Murphy, posting a franchise-record 103 victories, and capturing a World Series championship, Milwaukee enters the offseason with momentum.

For Murphy, the third consecutive Manager of the Year award adds another historic accomplishment to a season that will be remembered as one of the greatest in Brewers history.