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MLB Awards Week Highlights: MVP and Cy Young Winners Announced

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Mlb Awards Ceremony 2024

The Major League Baseball Awards Week, an exciting time for baseball enthusiasts, has unfolded with accolades being handed out to top performers in the 2024 season. This annual tradition not only celebrates excellence on the field but also keeps fans engaged as the end of the year approaches and the «hot stove season» begins. The week has seen the announcement of winners for several prestigious awards, each determined through a voting process that involves expert analysts and baseball historians.

On Monday, the spotlight was on starting pitchers as Alec Gletley and Kevon Fowler clinched awards in the National League and American League, respectively. The attention then shifted to Managers of the Year on Tuesday, with Cleveland Guardians‘ Stephen Vogt and Milwaukee Brewers‘ Pat Murphy receiving top honors.

Wednesday saw the announcement of the Cy Young Award winners, which recognized the best pitchers in the league. Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves was honored in the National League, while Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers took the title in the American League. Both pitchers demonstrated exceptional skill and command on the mound throughout the season, leading their respective teams with remarkable performances.

The MVP awards followed on Thursday, with Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers being named the Most Valuable Players in the American and National Leagues, respectively. Both players received unanimous votes, a testament to their extraordinary seasons. Judge’s season was highlighted by a .322 average, 58 home runs, and 144 RBIs, while Ohtani exhibited a rare combination of power and speed, hitting 54 home runs and stealing 59 bases.

Newcomers were also recognized during the week, with the Rookie of the Year awards going to Gil Cintron of the New York Yankees in the American League and Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the National League. These young stars are expected to continue influencing the game in the coming years.

Rachel Adams

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