Throughout the week, MLB will reveal winners of distinguished awards like MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year, offering the season’s finest gamers the appreciation they are worthy of. In many cases, the awards feel covered currently, however there are a couple of close races that boiled down to the bitter end.
In the previous 2 years, Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Tarik Skubal, and Paul Skenes controlled this time of year, however for one of the most part, there is some new members that increased to prominence in 2026. As an outcome, a lot of this year’s finalists are possible novice winners after they caught excellent efficiencies.
While SN’s awards– which are voted on by gamers, supervisors and GMs– were formerly revealed, here’s a take a look at who won MLB’s awards in 2026, as voted by the BBWAA.
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2026 MLB award winners
AL Cy Young
Winner
Webcam Schlittler, Yankees: In a rotation loaded with aces, Cam Schlittler increased above the rest to take the mantle as the very best pitcher on the Yankees. The right-hander revealed what he can do last season, and he was even much better in 2026 with a league-leading 1.95 ERA and 7.0 bWAR in 193.2 innings pitched. What made Schlittler’s efficiency much more remarkable is that he did all this in New York, where many gamers fold under the pressure. A Cy Young win makes Schlittler the seventh Yankee to win the award and puts his name up there with some elite business.
| Gamer | Web cam Schlittler | Dylan Cease | Parker Messick |
| First location | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Second location | 0 | 22 | 7 |
| 3rd location | 0 | 6 | 12 |
| Overall points | 210 | 110 | 84 |
Finalists
Dylan Cease, Blue Jays: Cease’s very first year with heaven Jays after signing a prolonged agreement could not have actually gone any much better. The veteran installed a 2.40 ERA in 29 video games, continuing to supply toughness and taking the mantle as the ace of the Toronto personnel. It wasn’t a career-best season, as Cease was the Cy Young runner-up in 2022 with a 2.20 ERA for the White Sox, however he did reach a profession high with 239 strikeouts in the season. While heaven Jays took an action back in 2026, Cease did whatever in his power to keep the group afloat through the Summer.
Parker Messick, Guardians: Messick was the very best novice pitcher in baseball this season, as his 2.56 ERA and his 6.3 bWAR rose him to the top of the Guardians rotation. Messick flashed in 2015 in 7 video games, and he just developed on that when he tossed 186.1 innings in his very first complete season for a Cleveland group that when again won the AL West. Messick was not able to unseat his 2 rivals for the Cy Young, however this should not be the last time that he completes for this award in his profession.
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NL Cy Young
Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers: “The Miz” took the world by storm in 2025 when he brought his elite fastball to the majors, however he still had not yet discovered how to pitch. That altered in 2026 as Misiorowski led baseball’s finest group to a title while leading the majors with a 1.80 ERA. Misiorowski’s capability to not just illuminate the radar weapon, however do so on a constant basis makes him unusual, even in a period with many weapons in the league. With one in the books, the concern is more about the number of Cy Youngs he will win as he gets in the prime of his profession.
| Gamer | Jacob Misiorowski | Cristopher Sanchez | Chris Sale |
| First location | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Second location | 0 | 17 | 11 |
| 3rd location | 0 | 6 | 16 |
| Overall points | 210 | 99 | 98 |
Finalists
Cristopher Sanchez, Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez was the runner-up in this award last season, and he didn’t miss out on a beat with a 2nd successive dominant project. Sanchez published a 2.91 ERA in 207 innings while leading the league in wins, with 18, and begins, with 33. For the 2nd successive season, Sanchez’s 8.1 bWAR led the National League, and this time it featured a profession high in strikeouts. Sanchez continues to be a coup for a Phillies group that got him in a small offer and assisted establish him in a significant method.
Chris Sale, Braves: The 2024 Cy Young winner continued his renewed profession with the Braves, tossing to a 2.16 ERA in 27 starts this year. That is the third-best ERA in Sale’s storied profession, and second-best considering that he ended up being a full-time starter in 2012. At 37 years of ages, Sale continues to develop on what is now a Hall-of-Fame profession by leading the Atlanta personnel, as he increased to the celebration versus the league’s finest groups throughout the season.
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AL Manager of the Year
Winner
Will Venable, White Sox: Last year, Venable took control of a White Sox group that lost 121 video games, however it took him simply 2 seasons to lead Chicago back to the playoffs. That turn-around is amongst the very best in MLB history, as Venable brought a young group together and contended all year wish for the AL Central department title. Merely making the playoffs is outstanding, even if it was as a Wild Card, as the White Sox do not have lots of playoff berths in their long history.
| Gamer | Will Venable | Kevin Cash | Chad Tracy |
| First location | 15 | 12 | 3 |
| Second location | 11 | 12 | 5 |
| 3rd location | 3 | 2 | 17 |
| Overall points | 111 | 98 | 47 |
Finalists
Kevin Cash, Rays: No one anticipated the Rays to be the very best group in the American League in 2026, however it wasn’t an overall surprise with Cash at the helm. The two-time supervisor of the year as soon as again led Tampa Bay to a season with 98 wins and an AL East crown, all while representing the AL on the planet Series for the 2nd time. With a second-place surface, he lost out on a list of 9 other supervisors to win this award 3 times.
Chad Tracy, Red Sox: Tracy had a high job when he took control of the Red Sox from the fired Alex Cora, however he impressed all Summer. After a sluggish start, Tracy’ club had the very best winning streak of the season at 15-straight video games, and no group was much better from late June through July than Boston, which assisted the group make it back to the playoffs. It made Tracy a multi-year agreement to remain in Boston moving on as one of the video game’s increasing young coaches.
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NL Manager of the Year
Winner
Pat Murphy, Brewers: Murphy initially 3 seasons as the Brewers’ supervisor could not have actually gone any much better. Milwaukee won the NL Central in the very first 2, then Murphy led the group to its very first World Series title in 2026. In 2024 and 2025, Murphy turned into one of simply 2 supervisors to win this award in each of his very first 2 seasons, and another win makes history, as no supervisor has actually done it in his very first 3 seasons.
| Gamer | Pat Murphy | Walt Weiss | Don Mattingly |
| First location | 20 | 7 | 1 |
| Second location | 7 | 16 | 3 |
| 3rd location | 3 | 3 | 11 |
| Overall points | 124 | 86 | 25 |
Finalists
Don Mattingly, Phillies: The Phillies fired Rob Thomson in April, wishing for a shakeup, and it was Mattingly who righted the ship and got the Phillies back on track. Handling Philadelphia includes a lot pressure and expectations, however that wasn’t a concern for somebody who played his whole profession in New York. Mattingly led the Phillies to a Wild Card berth and was rewarded with an agreement extension to make him the full-time supervisor moving on.
Walt Weiss, Braves: The Braves proceeded from Brian Snitker after an underwhelming 2025 season, however remained internal by promoting Weiss. A previous Rockies supervisor, Weiss right away struck the ground running and led Atlanta back to the top of the NL East with another department title in spite of handling injuries throughout the lineup. Under Weiss, the Braves when again have World Series expectations in the future.
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AL Rookie of the Year
Winner
Kevin McGonigle, Tigers: McGonigle struck the ground running for the Tigers as no gamer in the American League had more plate looks in 2026. The shortstop installed an.806 OPS with 18 crowning achievement in his very first MLB season, all while leading the AL with a 7.1 bWAR. Detroit had a frustrating season, McGonigle’s instant breakout showed he is a foundation piece for a group that required that in the wake of the Tarik Skubal trade.
| Gamer | Kevin McGonigle | Parker Messick | Payton Tolle | Munetaka Murakami |
| First location | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Second location | 2 | 25 | 0 | 2 |
| 3rd location | 0 | 2 | 12 | 7 |
| Fourth location | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Fifth location | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Overall points | 210 | 120 | 54 | 39 |
Finalists
Parker Messick, Guardians: Messick is the only gamer chosen for 2 awards this year, a testimony to his success as a novice. He made 2 Game 1 begins for the Guardians, revealing that Cleveland had the self-confidence in him to make huge starts in the playoffs. With a 2.56 ERA and his 6.3 bWAR for the year, Messick ended up being the current Guardians pitcher to discover himself at the top of the Cleveland rotation early in his profession.
Payton Tolle, Red Sox: Tolle’s very first complete season in the majors put him atop the Red Sox rotation, as he published a 3.03 ERA in 26 video games. What makes Tolles so unique is his strikeout capability, producing 171 strikeouts in 148.2 innings pitched throughout the year. Tolle likewise won the hearts of baseball fans with his method to the video game, not taking his work too seriously regardless of bringing a lots of enthusiasm. As Boston had the video game’s inmost rotation in the Summer, Tolle was the one who stood apart.
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NL Rookie of the Year
Winner
Sal Stewart, Reds: Stewart is not the most well-rounded gamer in the league, however he did produce on offense for the Reds at an elite rate. Stewart set the record for the majority of RBIs by a novice in a single season with 112, and his 32 crowning achievement sufficed to lead the Cincinnati offense. He likewise broke in 15 taken bases, a strong number for a gamer who mainly plays very first base, and he made his very first All-Star video game while doing so.
| Gamer | Sal Stewart | Carson Benge | JJ Wetherholt | Nolan McLean |
| First location | 20 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Second location | 5 | 3 | 12 | 6 |
| 3rd location | 1 | 12 | 6 | 7 |
| Fourth location | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Fifth location | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| Overall | 170 | 107 | 99 | 70 |
Finalists
Carson Benge, Mets: Although the Mets had an unpleasant year, Benge was an intense area that ended up being a foundation in the outfield for many years to come. The lefty player struck 20 crowning achievement with 22 taken bases in the season, all while producing a. 282 batting average while doing so. He likewise played elite defense in ideal field, flaunting among the video game’s finest outfield arms time and time once again. As the Mets continue to remake their group, Benge will end up being a stalwart.
JJ Wetherholt, Cardinals: Like McGonigle in Detroit, Wetherholt caught the Cardinals thanks to a well-rounded video game that consisted of offense, defense and baserunning. The middle infielder struck 17 crowning achievement with 14 RBIs while playing strong defense at 2nd base, however extremely well might’ve played every day at shortstop if the group required him to do so. St. Louis was everything about the youth in 2026, and Wetherholt was the best gamer to lead that charge.
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AL MVP prospects (winner revealed Nov. 12)
Yordan Alvarez, Astros: Alvarez had a profession year in 2026, reaching over 40 crowning achievement for the very first time in his profession while leading the league with a. 316 batting average and a 1.033 OPS. Had it not been for Pete Alonso’s 43 homers, Alvarez might have even won the triple crown award. The designated player was lastly healthy for a complete season, playing in 158 video games and practically taking 700 plate looks. While designated players are hardly ever in play to win the MVP, this reveals simply how unique of a player that Alvarez is.
Junior Caminero, Rays: No gamer in the American League has more crowning achievement than Caminero over the last 2 seasons, amounting to 87 long balls. This year, however, Caminero revealed enhanced perseverance at the plate as he made his 2nd successive All-Star video game, continuing to grow as a young slugger. It assists that the Rays were the very best group in the American League, with Caminero being Tampa Bay’s a lot of terrifying player at the plate for 162 video games. Caminero might likewise make history as the Rays’ very first MVP award winner.
Bobby Witt Jr., Royals: No gamer was injured more by Aaron Judge’s MVP supremacy in 2024 and 2025 than Witt, who had 2 MVP-caliber seasons in those 2 years. In 2026, however, Witt’s offending numbers took a small dip, however he took 45 bases for the very first time given that 2023 and continued his production as one of, if not the very best, protective shortstops in the video game. Witt is a real five-tool gamer, with strength all around the diamond, and it seems like a matter of time before he takes home an MVP award.
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NL MVP prospects (winner revealed Nov. 12)
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs: Overtaking Shohei Ohtani as the MVP favorite needed an unique season, which’s precisely what PCA offered in 2026. The Cubs center fielder led all of baseball with 45 crowning achievement and had the very best OPS in the National League at.943, all while taking 41 bases and playing elite defense in center field. Crow-Armstrong’s 9.8 bWAR likewise led the league, putting his season in the exact same tier as Mike Trout, Mookie Betts, and Aaron Judge had in years past. An MVP win would make Crow-Armstrong the 3rd all-time with a 40-40 season, signing up with Ohtani and Ronald Acuna Jr.
Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers: From 2021-25, Ohtani won 4 MVP awards by wowing the baseball world with his pitching, striking, and baserunning. This year, nevertheless, injuries minimal Ohtani’s output, as he just pitched in half a season and had his least expensive crowning achievement overall in a 162-game season considering that 2019. It’s a testimony to Ohtani’s success as a two-way gamer that he is even a finalist for the MVP award when again, as no gamer in baseball can do as much on the field as Ohtani can.
Brice Turang, Brewers: Turang represents the World Series champion Brewers in MVP ballot after he had his finest season as a big-leaguer. The 2nd baseman had profession highs in crowning achievement, RBIs, and OPS, however it’s his baserunning and defense that really separates him from the rest. Turang installed a 7.3 bWAR this season regardless of amounting to simply 21 crowning achievement, which demonstrates how much worth he induces the margins. Extremely couple of individuals anticipated Turang to ever contend for MVP awards, however his worth for the Brewers can not be overemphasized.
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