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Athletics’ Bob Melvin Named The 2018 Sporting News American League Manager of the Year

Oct 16, 2018, 12:00 AM | Updated: Feb 27, 2020, 10:03 am

OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 29: Manager Bob Melvin #6 of the Oakland Athletics stands on the field during p...

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Even with the Oakland Athletics’ short run in the playoffs, the organization ends the 2018 season with a positive note. Manager Bob Melvin has been voted the 2018 Sporting News American League Manager of the Year.

The honor is especially touching because it is voted on by all nine AL managers. Melvin lead the A’s to a 97-65 record, an impressive 22 more wins than the previous year, and their first playoff appearance since the 2014 season.

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