Will Venable Named AL Manager of the Year for White Sox Turnaround
Will Venable has earned the AL Manager of the Year award for his leadership in turning the Chicago White Sox around and leading them to the playoffs, a historic feat for a team with consecutive 100-loss seasons prior.
Odessa Midland, TX, November 10, 2026 — Will Venable has been recognized with the AL Manager of the Year award, a testament to his significant impact on the Chicago White Sox.
The award acknowledges Venable’s leadership in orchestrating a remarkable turnaround for the team. Under his guidance, the White Sox achieved a playoff berth, a notable accomplishment given the team’s recent history.
This achievement marks a historic moment for the franchise, particularly as it follows consecutive seasons where the team recorded 100 losses. The transition from such challenging performance to playoff contention highlights the success of Venable’s managerial approach.
The specifics regarding the timeline of the turnaround or further details on the team’s performance metrics leading up to the playoff qualification were not provided in the summary. However, the award itself underscores the widely recognized improvement and success achieved by Will Venable and the Chicago White Sox during the past season.
Story summarized from the original created by STEPHEN HAWKINS, Associated Press on www.yourbasin.com, see more information here.
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