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MLB Awards Watch: Top 5 NL Cy Young candidates through April

By Gavin Lee

Mar 15, 2016; Jupiter, FL, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (34) delivers a pitch during a spring training game against the Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 15, 2016; Jupiter, FL, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (34) delivers a pitch during a spring training game against the Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

In terms of the MLB awards race, the first month of the season was a wild one for the National League with blowouts, comebacks, debuts, no-hitters and even near-no-hitters.  With all the money that went out this off-season to pitching, elite starters are as valuable as any position on the field.

Young pitching is pushing the old guard for the top of these ranks, with guys like Aaron Nola excelling in their first full season, while former Cy Young winner Zack Greinke struggles to find consistency in his new home. Greinke pitched to a 5.50 ERA through the end of April, a far cry from the sparkling 1.66 mark he finished last season with.

This is our list of the Top 5 candidates for the NL Cy Young award through April. It has both familiar faces and brand new combatants in the mix. All stats are current through games played on May 2.

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