MLB Awards

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

Flawed leaders in the muddled National League Cy Young race

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

Oct 8, 2021; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) scores a run against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning in game two of the 2021 ALDS at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Rookie of the Year: The deserving picks

Sep 29, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Marcus Semien (10) wears the team home run jacket in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against New York Yankees in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

MLB’s most valuable players…and how valuable are they?

Aug 30, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Robbie Ray (38) pitches to the Baltimore Orioles in the second inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

MLB awards schedule and predictions: Cy Young, MVP, Rookie of the Year

Sep 1, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Wade Miley (22) throws a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning in game one of a doubleheader at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

The NL Cy Young race: An eight-way contest

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MLB Awards Prediction 2021

Mar 3, 2021; Peoria, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. against the Milwaukee Brewers during a Spring Training game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Breaking Down the 2021 NL MVP Candidates