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Padres reliever Mason Miller has burst onto the scene with a 26-game scoreless streak since August 2025, a 100+ mph fastball paired with an elite slider, and a blistering strikeout rate, fueling comparisons to legendary closers and fueling Cy Young chatter about his potential to redefine relief pitching.
NBC News’ MLB award-season preview spotlights Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as the AL MVP frontrunner and Shohei Ohtani as the NL MVP frontrunner, with Cy Young bets leaning to Max Fried (AL) and Sandy Alcantara (NL) and Rookie of the Year bets on Chase DeLauter (AL) and Nolan McLean (NL), complemented by expert picks and early-season notes on pace and surprises.
Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto is pushing toward being viewed as baseball’s best, turning in six-plus innings to move to 2-1 with a 2.50 ERA while aiming to finish more seventh innings and reach 200 innings this season. He emphasizes step-by-step progress, aided by a grueling off-season program under trainer Osamu Yada, and remains motivated by Shohei Ohtani’s praise but focused on steady improvement.
Tarik Skubal won the largest arbitration award in MLB history, earning $32 million for 2026 after back-to-back Cy Young–caliber seasons, placing him in a record-setting stride for arb bids. Detroit still gets a formidable one-two in Skubal and Framber Valdez (three-year, $115 million) as they push toward a payroll near or over $200 million and toward the luxury tax. The ruling could influence future arb outcomes for elite pitchers and impact Skubal’s looming free-agent talks, with projections suggesting a multi-year deal around $400 million.
The article discusses the 2025 MLB awards, highlighting winners such as Tarik Skubal for AL Cy Young, Paul Skenes for NL Cy Young, Nick Kurtz for AL Rookie of the Year, and Drake Baldwin for NL Rookie of the Year, along with predictions and analysis for other major awards like MVP and Manager of the Year.
Hunter Brown, an Astros pitcher and Cy Young finalist, is eligible for a Prospect Promotion Incentive (PPI) pick in the 2026 draft due to his performance and prospect status, earning the team an extra pick despite not winning the award. This incentive is part of MLB's efforts to reduce service time manipulation, rewarding players who meet specific criteria with additional draft picks.
The BBWAA announced the finalists for the 2025 MLB awards, including MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year, with winners to be revealed next week. Notable contenders include Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh for MVP, Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Schwarber for the NL MVP, and others across both leagues. The awards will be announced from November 10 to 13.
Paul Skenes, at just 23, has achieved a remarkable sub-2.00 ERA in his first two MLB seasons, making him the youngest since 1985 to do so, and is a top contender for the NL Cy Young Award. Despite his success, he remains critical of his performance, noting his ERA is slightly worse than last year, and continues to strive for improvement.
Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates finished his sophomore season with a 1.97 ERA, making him the first qualified pitcher since 2022 to have an ERA under 2.00, and is a leading candidate for the NL Cy Young award.
Zack Wheeler plans to retire after his current Phillies contract ends in 2027 to spend more time with his family, despite his continued high-level performance that could warrant further contracts. He has been a top pitcher for the Phillies, with multiple Cy Young considerations, and is committed to walking away at his planned time, though his excellence on the mound suggests he might keep pitching if he chooses.
Tarik Skubal has transformed into one of MLB's top pitchers through deliberate changes in his pitch arsenal, usage, and velocity, making him a strong candidate for consecutive Cy Young Awards and establishing himself as a dominant force for the Detroit Tigers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a five-year, $182-million contract with two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, pending a physical. This move aims to bolster their pitching staff as they look to defend their World Series title. Snell, known for his impressive strikeout rate and postseason success, joins a rotation that includes Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Tyler Glasnow. Despite past durability issues, Snell's strong second half last season reestablished him as a top pitcher on the market.
The Baseball Writers Association of America has announced the finalists for the 2024 MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year awards. Notable developments include Emmanuel Clase's rare top-three Cy Young finish as a reliever and Paul Skenes' impressive rookie season earning him a Cy Young finalist spot. Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge are favorites for MVP, while the Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year awards remain open. Winners will be announced from November 18 to 21.
An expert makes bold predictions for the 2024 MLB season, foreseeing Aaron Judge as AL MVP, Ronald Acuña Jr. as NL MVP, Tarik Skubal as AL Cy Young, Zack Wheeler as NL Cy Young, Wyatt Langford as AL Rookie of the Year, and Kyle Harrison as NL Rookie of the Year. Rocco Baldelli of the Twins and Craig Counsell of the Cubs are predicted to win AL and NL Manager of the Year, respectively. The Padres are expected to surprise, while the Jays may disappoint. Pete Alonso's future with the Mets is also highlighted as a potential big story for the season.
The San Francisco Giants made a strategic move in the free-agent market, securing Cy Young winner Blake Snell on a two-year, $62 million deal, significantly less than what other teams had offered. This signing, along with other acquisitions, has bolstered the Giants' roster, making them a legitimate playoff contender in the NL West. Snell's addition to the starting rotation has injected excitement and confidence into the team, elevating their prospects for the upcoming season.