Will Venable Named AL Manager of the Year After Leading Chicago White Sox to Playoffs
Will Venable has earned the AL Manager of the Year award, celebrated for guiding the Chicago White Sox to the playoffs following a period of consecutive losing seasons.

Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, November 10, 2026 — Will Venable has been recognized with the American League Manager of the Year award. The recognition comes after Venable successfully guided the Chicago White Sox to the playoffs. This achievement marks a significant turnaround for the team, which had experienced a period of consecutive losing seasons prior to this success.
The specifics regarding the exact date of the award announcement and the duration of the previous losing seasons were not provided in the available information. Details about the team’s performance in the playoffs beyond reaching the postseason were also not specified.
Venable’s leadership is credited with transforming the team’s trajectory. The award highlights his impact in bringing the White Sox back to postseason contention after a challenging stretch.
Story summarized from the original created by STEPHEN HAWKINS, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.
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