Venable wins AL Manager of the Year after taking White Sox to playoffs

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 8: Manager Will Venable #1 of the Chicago White Sox looks on against the Cleveland Guardians during the sixth inning at Rate Field on August 8, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Chicago White Sox skipper Will Venable was named 2026 American League Manager of the Year after he guided the South Siders back to the playoffs following three consecutive 100-loss seasons.

Venable received 15 first-place votes to edge out runner-up Kevin Cash, while Chad Tracy finished third. He's the first White Sox manager to win the award since Ozzie Guillén in 2005.

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