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Verducci argues Cristopher Sánchez’s elite two-plane changeup—high spin, similar release to his sinker and strong movement—has become the backbone of the Phillies and a leading argument in the NL Cy Young race, with Ohtani also a strong contender; the piece also notes a broader shift in modern pitching away from four-seam fastballs toward off-speed and spin-heavy offerings.
Paul Skenes finished his rookie season with the Pirates with a remarkable 1.97 ERA, making him the first pitcher under 23 since 1985 to achieve an ERA below 2.00, and set a new team record for strikeouts, highlighting an outstanding debut season despite a 10-10 record.
San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb finished second in the 2023 NL Cy Young voting, with San Diego Padres' Blake Snell winning the award. Webb received one first-place vote and 17 second-place votes, while Snell received 28 first-place votes. Webb's strong performance throughout the season, including a 3.25 ERA and a league-high 15 quality starts, made him a finalist and a cause for celebration for the Giants.