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Milwaukee's Pat Murphy was named NL Manager of the Year for the second consecutive season after leading the Brewers to a franchise-record 97 wins and a deep playoff run, beating out Rob Thomson and Terry Francona in the voting.
Shohei Ohtani, initially the favorite for NL MVP, is now the runner-up in ESPN's rankings, with players like Pete Crow-Armstrong and Fernando Tatis Jr. emerging as contenders. Ohtani's performance remains strong, but his MVP chances may depend on his pitching success and sustained performance throughout the season.
Paul Skenes, a right-handed pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has been awarded the National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year by the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA). This marks only the second time a Pirates player has won this award, with the first being Jason Bay in 2004. Skenes is the 24th pitcher to receive this honor in the NL, and he, along with Jackson Merrill of the Padres, appeared on all ballots. The voting system awards points based on first, second, and third-place votes, with Skenes receiving the majority of first-place votes.