MLB Awards

Shohei Ohtani celebrates the Dodgers' World Series victory - Los Angeles Dodgers v New York Yankees - Game 5

Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge made extra layer of MLB history with runaway MVP wins

Brandon Glick
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Pirates and Livvy Dunne propose insane trade offer for Paul Skenes baseball card

Central Dominance: All three AL Cy Young Award finalists reside in the same division

Emmanuel Clase becomes first reliever since 2008 to finish as Cy Young finalist

Sep 28, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Jarren Duran (16) runs off of the field after scoring a run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Five major snubs in MLB Awards voting

Bill Felber
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Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani share the dugout at the 92nd MLB All-Star Game in 2022

MLB Awards finalists named, Ohtani and Judge remain favorites for MVP

Brandon Glick
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Sep 17, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole.

Why this pitcher deserves better than he'll get in MVP finalist voting

Bill Felber
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Aug 16, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell (4) throws a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports

Flawed leaders in the muddled National League Cy Young race

Bill Felber
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ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 24: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves is chased back to first as Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers takes the throw during the first inning at Truist Park on June 24, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Breaking down the NL MVP race: Ronald Acuna Jr. vs. Freddie Freeman

Justin Lewis
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Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (7) swings during the eighth inning against the PIrates during a game at Chase Field in Phoenix on July 8, 2023.

MLB Awards: AL and NL MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year rankings after All-Star Game

Justin Girshon
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May 24, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Corbin Carroll (7) runs the bases after hitting a double during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Awards: AL and NL MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year rankings, volume 1

Justin Girshon
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Apr 17, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) pitches during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

MLB award talk: Cy Young Award favorites through the early season

Graham Smithson
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May 23, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) hits an RBI-single against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

MLB awards: Taking a look at 5 early National League MVP candidates

Justin Lewis
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 19: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels gestures after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on June 19, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Bold predictions: Picking MLB’s major award winners in 2023

West Jones
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Oct 3, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) removes his helmet during an at bat against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Grading the work of BBWAA MLB award voters

Bill Felber
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Oct 19, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin (3) before the game against the Philadelphia Phillies during game two of the NLCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

BBWAA voters missed mark on NL Manager of the Year finalists

Bill Felber
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LOUISVILLE, KY - NOVEMBER 13: The Silver Slugger Awards for Albert Pujois of the St. Louis Cardinals is displayed at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Plant on November 13, 2009 in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville Slugger presents the awards each year based on a vote of Major League Baseball coaches and managers for the best offensive producers at each position in both the National and American Leagues. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Which NL designated hitter will win the Silver Slugger?

Renee Dechert
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Oct 4, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) walks in the dugout after being taken out in the second inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Predicting the 2022 MLB award winners

David Hill
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Sep 25, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan (38) smiles as he rounds the bases after he hits a grand slam against the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

A challenger emerges for 2022’s AL Rookie of the Year

Bill Felber
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Apr 15, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes poses next to manager Craig Counsell after being presented with the Cy Young Award prior the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Who will win the 2022 NL and AL Cy Young Award?

Eric Rubin
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May 16, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) hits a single against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shares interesting take on Judge-Ohtani MVP debate

Kevin Henry
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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 3: Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a double against the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning at Truist Park on September 3, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Getty Images)

Which Atlanta Braves player will win NL Rookie of the Year?

Jonas Thoms
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 27: Julio Rodriguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners reacts after his fly out during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park on August 27, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

American League: Breaking down the Rookie of the Year race

Jonas Thoms
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 19: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees and Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels look on from the dugout before the 92nd MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Dodger Stadium on July 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Examining the AL MVP race: Aaron Judge vs. Shohei Ohtani

Scott Henry
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May 22, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) scores a run during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

National League MVP odds: Manny Machado over Dodgers, Cardinals foes

Kevin Henry
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Oct 14, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants right fielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (31) reacts after being called out on strikes against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in game five of the 2021 NLDS at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

One very peculiar MVP vote for a member of the San Francisco Giants

Noah Yingling
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Sep 22, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

NL Cy Young Award: Why Corbin Burnes and not Zack Wheeler?

Bill Felber
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Sep 22, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

The Cy Young award: 2021’s most valuable pitchers

Bill Felber
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