As games begin and the commencement of the 2021 MLB season, fans are getting ready for a 162-game season. There is a lot of speculation since there were a lot of different transactions and signings this season that are going to affect the whole league.
The National League had a lot of movement this offseason. Nolan Arenado getting traded to the St. Louis Cardinals makes them strong contenders to win the division. The San Diego Padres continued their development by trading for two ace-quality pitchers, Blake Snell and Yu Darvish. the New York Mets finally got a superstar after they traded for Francisco Lindor, acquiring a solid starting pitcher in Carlos Carrasco as well. The Mets hope to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016. We cannot forget about the reigning National League Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer joined Los Angeles Dodgers, the 2020 World Series champion.
In the American League, the Houston Astros lost their long-time outfielder George Springer after he signed a five-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto added shortstop Marcus Semien on a one-year deal The White Sox continued to bolster their pitching by trading for starter Lance Lynn and signing closer Liam Hendriks.
The league has been shaken up and this could have an effect on who wins the awards.
Here are the predictions for the big awards in each league for the 2021 MLB Season.