MLB Awards Watch: Top 5 AL CY candidates through August

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Sep 13, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) walks off the mound after pitching during the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

The American League Cy Young Award race has been one of baseball’s less competitive in baseball this year, but several pitchers have still put together strong campaigns and figure to garner some votes. Few big names are in the mix this year, though some could jump into the competition with stand-out performances down the stretch.

The National League race has some much more jaw-dropping statistics to look at, but there’s plenty of competition in the American League, and it’s at least a three-horse race entering the final month of play. Multiple other aces could work themselves into the conversation down the stretch as well. But that being said, let’s take a look at the top five candidates to win the American League Cy Young Award through August.

Honorable mentions: Scott Kazmir, Corey Kluber, Yovani Gallardo

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