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Rivera Captures NL Award for Best Manager: Manager Jorge Rivera was speaking before a So Cal fan luncheon%2C when word came down that he%27d been awarded the National League Manager of the Year. Rivera%27s face turned to surprise as the club%27s owner made the hasty announcement.%0A%0A%22Wow... how lucky can a guy be%3F... manage a great bunch of guys... have great fans... have a great season... and now this... life don%27t get any better than this.%22%0A%0ASo Cal fans applauded%2C recognizing how fortunate they were to have Rivera at the helm. Both fans and players in attendance toasted their skipper as they truly enjoyed the day.%0A%0A2028 was an extra-special season for Rivera as he piloted the So Cal Bruins to a 100-62 record and a second place spot in the National League Western Division standings. A record good enough to win the 2028 Manager of the Year Award.%0A