{"id":33274,"date":"2025-09-11T05:00:56","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T09:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/mlb-awards-race-mvp-cy-young-and-top-rookies\/"},"modified":"2025-09-11T05:00:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T09:00:56","slug":"mlb-awards-race-mvp-cy-young-and-top-rookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/mlb\/mlb-awards-race-mvp-cy-young-and-top-rookies\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB Awards Race: MVP, Cy Young, and Top Rookies"},"content":{"rendered":"With the regular baseball season entering its final stretch, the race for individual honors reaches its peak. This is our fourth and final “Awards Watch” of the season, and we have restructured the format to focus on the main contenders in each category.\n\nWhat races are already decided? Which ones are still open? Let’s analyze.\n\n\n

Most Valuable Player<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\nOlivia Vanni\/Getty Images<\/em>\n\n\n

American League<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Main contenders:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Aaron Judge, New York Yankees vs. Cal Raleigh, Seattle Mariners<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Next eight:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals<\/li>
    2. Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Guardians<\/li>
    3. Julio Rodriguez, Mariners<\/li>
    4. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays<\/li>
    5. Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins<\/li>
    6. Corey Seager, Texas Rangers<\/li>
    7. Jeremy Pena, Houston Astros, Cody Bellinger, Yankees, Maikel Garcia, Royals<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\nOdds according to ESPN BET:<\/strong> Judge (-350, 78% chance to win), Raleigh (+200)\n\nRace Analysis:<\/strong> The competition is closer than the numbers and bets suggest. Judge has had a better offensive season, despite Raleigh’s home run and RBI pace. Judge leads American League hitters in win probability percentage and championship win probability. Raleigh, as a catcher, plays a valuable defensive position.\n\nRaleigh might be having the best season ever for a catcher, but his recent performance could be a factor against him. If Raleigh doesn’t maintain his level and the Mariners don’t make the playoffs, Judge could be the winner.\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> Raleigh will not reach 60 home runs, but will keep his numbers strong enough to surpass Judge.\n\n\n

      National League<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Main contenders:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      • Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Juan Soto, New York Mets<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Next eight:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. Trea Turner, Philadelphia Phillies<\/li>
        2. Pete Crow-Armstrong, Chicago Cubs, Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres, Geraldo Perdomo, Arizona Diamondbacks<\/li>
        3. Corbin Carroll, Diamondbacks, Francisco Lindor, Mets<\/li>
        4. Kyle Tucker, Cubs<\/li>
        5. Will Smith, Dodgers, Ketel Marte, Diamondbacks, Brice Turang, Milwaukee Brewers, Nico Hoerner, Cubs, Kyle Schwarber, Phillies<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\nOdds according to ESPN BET:<\/strong> Ohtani (-25000, 99.6% probability of winning), Schwarber (+2500)\n\nRace Analysis:<\/strong> Ohtani seems to be in control, especially with the odds favoring Schwarber as his main competitor. Ohtani combines Schwarber’s power with Soto’s dominance on base, and also provides valuable innings pitched. He leads the National League in win probability and championship win probability.\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> Ohtani will win the award decisively.\n\n\n

          Cy Young<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\nBrandon Sloter\/Getty Images<\/em>\n\n\n

          American League<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Main contenders:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          • Tarik Skubal, Detroit Tigers vs. Garrett Crochet, Boston Red Sox<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Next eight:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            1. Hunter Brown, Astros<\/li>
            2. Nathan Eovaldi, Rangers<\/li>
            3. Trevor Rogers, Baltimore Orioles<\/li>
            4. Framber Valdez, Astros, Joe Ryan, Twins<\/li>
            5. Max Fried, Yankees, Aroldis Chapman, Red Sox<\/li>
            6. Michael Wacha, Royals, Drew Rasmussen, Tampa Bay Rays<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\nOdds according to ESPN BET:<\/strong> Skubal (-4000, 97.6% chance of winning), Crochet (+1600)\n\nRace Analysis:<\/strong> Skubal has the edge, although Crochet has shown great recent performance. Skubal leads in key metrics. Each start is crucial for both pitchers.\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> Skubal should maintain his pace and win the award.\n\n\n

              National League<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              Main contenders:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              • Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cristopher Sanchez, Phillies<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Next eight:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                1. Zack Wheeler, Phillies<\/li>
                2. Freddy Peralta, Brewers, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers<\/li>
                3. Nick Pivetta, Padres, Ranger Suarez, Phillies<\/li>
                4. Andrew Abbott, Cincinnati Reds<\/li>
                5. Logan Webb, San Francisco Giants<\/li>
                6. Jesus Luzardo, Phillies, Nick Lodolo, Reds<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\nOdds according to ESPN BET:<\/strong> Skenes (-20000, 99.5% chance of winning), Sanchez (+1600)\n\nRace Analysis:<\/strong> Markets see Skenes as the favorite. Skenes has a slight edge over Sanchez, but both are very close in performance. Skenes has a low ERA, but the difference in FIP is narrow.\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> Skenes is the best pitcher in the National League and should win the award.\n\n\n

                  Rookie of the Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                  \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\nScott Marshall\/Getty Images<\/em>\n\n\n

                  American League<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                  Main contenders:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  • Nick Kurtz, Athletics vs. Roman Anthony, Red Sox<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    Next eight:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    1. Jacob Wilson, Athletics<\/li>
                    2. Noah Cameron, Royals, Carlos Narvaez, Red Sox<\/li>
                    3. Colson Montgomery, Chicago White Sox<\/li>
                    4. Kyle Teel, White Sox<\/li>
                    5. Luke Keaschall, Twins<\/li>
                    6. Mike Vasil, White Sox<\/li>
                    7. Jack Leiter, Rangers, Will Warren, Yankees, Shane Smith, White Sox<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\nOdds according to ESPN BET:<\/strong> Kurtz (-50000, 99.8% chance of winning), Anthony (+4000)\n\nRace Analysis:<\/strong> Anthony’s injury practically assures the award for Kurtz. Kurtz had a historic game with four home runs. His OPS of 1.021 positions him among the best rookies in the American League and National League since 1900.\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> Kurtz will win unanimously.\n\n\n

                      National League<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                      Main contenders:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      • Isaac Collins, Brewers vs. Drake Baldwin, Atlanta Braves<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                        Next eight:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        1. Caleb Durbin, Brewers<\/li>
                        2. Cade Horton, Cubs, Jakob Marsee, Miami Marlins<\/li>
                        3. Chad Patrick, Brewers<\/li>
                        4. Braxton Ashcraft, Pirates, Matt Shaw, Cubs, Jack Dreyer, Dodgers<\/li>
                        5. Hurston Waldrep, Braves, Nolan McLean, Mets<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\nOdds according to ESPN BET:<\/strong> Horton (-115, 54% chance to win), Baldwin (+125), Collins (+600)\n\nRace Analysis:<\/strong> Horton is seen as the favorite due to his recent good performance. Collins is the main representative of the National League’s best rookie class.\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> If Horton keeps his pace, he will win. Otherwise, the prize could go to a Brewers player.\n\n\n

                          Manager of the Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                          \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n

                          Nick Cammett\/Diamond Images via Getty Images<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

                          American League<\/h3>\n\n\nMain contenders:<\/strong> A.J. Hinch, Tigers vs. John Schneider, Blue Jays\n\n\n

                          Next three:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          1. Joe Espada, Astros<\/li>
                          2. Ray Montgomery\/Ron Washington, Los Angeles Angels<\/li>
                          3. Stephen Vogt, Guardians<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\nRace Analysis:<\/strong> The competition seems to be between Hinch and Schneider.\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> The outcome will depend on who achieves the best record in the American League. Hinch is expected to win the award.\n\n\n

                            National League<\/h3>\n\n\nTop contenders:<\/strong> Pat Murphy, Brewers vs. Clayton McCullough, Marlins\n\n\n

                            Next three:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            1. Oliver Marmol, St. Louis Cardinals<\/li>
                            2. Rob Thomson, Phillies<\/li>
                            3. Craig Counsell, Cubs<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\nRace Analysis:<\/strong> Murphy is the favorite, with a great performance by the Brewers. Counsell could be second.\n\nPrediction:<\/strong> Murphy will win the prize.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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