Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy gave a post-award interview from a hospital bed after being named the National League Manager of the Year on November 11, 2026. The honor recognizes Murphy's leadership during the 2026 regular season, though details regarding his hospitalization were not disclosed in the initial announcement.
The award caps a successful campaign for the Brewers under Murphy's guidance. The Manager of the Year voting is conducted by the Baseball Writers' Association of America following the conclusion of the regular season.



