It is MLB awards week, and Wednesday night is set to be huge, with the AL and NL Cy Young winners and All-MLB team selections finally revealed. The big buzz is all about the AL Cy Young, where Cam Schlittler is practically a lock for the award, eyeing a unanimous win that would cap off an incredible season.
The AL Cy Young Battle Nobody Saw Coming (Except Maybe Schlittler)
When the AL Cy Young finalists dropped, everyone knew Schlittler was the front-runner. He is expected to win it, maybe even unanimously, which is a rare feat for any pitcher. But the real story is how Parker Messick stormed into the conversation. Messick just became the sixth rookie in MLB history to finish in the top three in Cy Young voting. That is wild, right? While he looks like a lock for the No. 3 spot in the balloting, his presence there alongside Schlittler completely changes how we talk about young talent in the league. It proves that you do not have to wait years to make your mark on the biggest stage.
Rookies and Managers Already Took Home Some Serious Hardware
While we wait for the big pitching announcements, some major hardware has already been handed out this awards week. Gold Glove and Platinum Glove winners were already revealed, recognizing the best defensive players in the game. Then the BBWAA started their run of notable awards.
On Monday, we saw the AL and NL Rookie of the Year awards go down. Kevin McGonigle from the Detroit Tigers took home the AL honor, showing the league he is a force to be reckoned with. Over in the NL, Sal Stewart of the Cincinnati Reds grabbed the award, proving the future is bright in the Queen City.
Tuesday was all about the brains behind the operations, with the AL and NL Manager of the Year awards. Will Venable from the Chicago White Sox earned the AL nod, a huge testament to his leadership. In the NL, Pat Murphy of the Milwaukee Brewers got the call, celebrating a season where he clearly pushed all the right buttons.
New Blood in the Awards Scene: Relievers Get Their Due
This year is not just about the usual suspects. For the first time ever, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America is handing out AL and NL Reliever of the Year awards. This is a massive step forward, finally giving those lockdown bullpen arms the recognition they deserve. These inaugural winners will also be named on Wednesday night, adding even more excitement to an already stacked awards show.
Wednesday night is when it all goes down for the Cy Youngs, All-MLB teams, and these brand-new reliever awards. Who will walk away with the hardware and make history? We will know soon enough, and the baseball world is buzzing to find out.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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