MLB insider believes a crucial part of the Brewers' success is likely to be taking home the NL award

The Milwaukee Brewers have a chance to take home the Commissioner's Trophy this season, but one insider believes one particular award is already on its way to Wisconsin.

The Brewers unexpectedly dominated not only the National League Central, but also Major League Baseball. The club seemingly battled adversity at every turn en route to their impressive season – and it was assumed that this would be rewarded with an unsung hero.

“NL Manager of the Year: Pat Murphy, Milwaukee Brewers,” USA Today’s Bob Nightengale wrote Sunday morning. “Sure, there are good arguments for Mike Shildt from the San Diego Padres. Atlanta's Brian Snitker somehow kept his team alive, with more star injuries than any other team in baseball.”

“However, if you trade your Cy Young Award winner at the start of spring training, you lose four-fifths of your starting rotation, play the entire first half without All-Star closer Devin Williams and lose your best player, Christian Yelich, for the season.” in August, and still running away with the NL Central with the second-smallest payroll in the division, you’re a miracle worker.”

Murphy is more than deserving of taking home the title of NL Manager of the Year, having faced arguably some of the greatest adversity in the MLB.

Aside from the aforementioned injuries sustained during the 2024 season, the Brewers' pitching staff has also been tested. The club used 17 different starting players and still managed to capture the division title.

Time will tell which NL manager will win the award, but Murphy's focus is certainly on the postseason for now.

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