Bbwaa Announces Finalists For Mlb S Major Awards

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The Baseball Writers Association of America has announced the full list of finalists for the 2025 awards. This year's race is highlighted by the American League MVP race between Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh, with José Ramírez.css-1582m2i{margin:0;font:inherit;font-weight:700;} vying for third place after being included among the finalists. Here is the full list of candidates after Monday's announcement. A lot of these categories have a clear favorite. For example, as good as Garrett Crochet was in his first season with the Boston Red Sox, Tarik Skubal only cemented his status as the best pitcher in the AL by being even better... If Skubal does win his second consecutive AL Cy Young award, he will be the first pitcher to repeat in the Junior Circuit since Pedro Martínez in 1999 and 2000.

By Darragh McDonald | November 3, 2025 at 6:37pm CDT The Baseball Writers Association of America announced the finalists for the 2025 awards tonight. Those are top three vote getters (listed in alphabetical order) for the four biggest awards: MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year. Winners will be revealed next week, as will each voter’s individual ballot. The American League MVP race has been hotly debated for months and the arguments will probably continue for years after the award is given out. Judge has already won the award twice and he put up another monster season, hitting 53 home runs with a .331 batting average and .457 on-base percentage.

Raleigh hit 60 home runs but his offense was otherwise a notch below Judge. Strictly based on the work done at the plate, Judge gets the edge. However, Raleigh’s performance is completely unprecedented for a catcher. It’s possible some voters give Raleigh the edge due to the extra work catchers have to do working with a pitching staff, on top of the wear-and-tear associated with the position. Ohtani seems likely to repeat in the National League, given that he continued to hit at an elite rate and also returned to the mound this year. Skubal is expected to repeat as A.L.

Cy Young winner, even though Crochet gave him a good run for his money this year. Skenes is generally considered the favorite in the N.L. Kurtz probably earned himself the hardware by launching 36 home runs. The N.L. Rookie of the Year race feels fairly wide open. With awards voting, the Prospect Promotion Incentive has become a consideration in recent years.

Brown has already earned the Astros an extra pick just by being a Cy Young finalist. Baldwin can also net Atlanta an extra pick, but only if he ultimately wins Rookie of the Year in the National League. Major League Baseball, in conjunction with the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA), has announced the finalists for the 2025 major awards: Most Valuable Player, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of... As a reminder, the voting was completed before the playoffs even started. In fact, ballots were due before the first pitch of the playoffs. That means these are regular-season awards.

Further, there's no voting after finalists are announced or anything like that. The word, "finalists," is kind of misleading actually. The ballots have already been tabulated and the league office is simply revealing the top three vote-getters for each award to create a buzz before the winners are announced. The announcement schedule is as follows. Monday, Nov. 10: Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Awards

Tuesday, Nov. 11: Manager of the Year Awards The Baseball Writers’ Association of America has unveiled its finalists for the 2025 major awards, setting up what promises to be one of the most compelling awards weeks in recent memory. Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge headline their respective MVP races, while rookie sensation Paul Skenes leads a loaded National League Cy Young field. The announcements, revealed Monday night on MLB Network, showcase the top three vote-getters in each category. Winners will be announced throughout the week of November 10, starting with the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Awards.

In the National League, Ohtani appears poised to capture his fourth MVP award, which would tie him with Barry Bonds as the only four-time winners in baseball history. The Dodgers superstar returned to two-way excellence this season, hitting .282 with 55 home runs and 102 RBIs while posting a 2.87 ERA across 14 pitching starts. Joining Ohtani as finalists are Philadelphia’s Kyle Schwarber, who led the majors with 132 RBIs and 56 home runs, and the Mets’ Juan Soto, who surprisingly led the NL with 38 stolen bases while... The American League race promises more drama, with Judge seeking his third MVP award after another monster season. The Yankees captain hit .331 with 53 home runs and led MLB in multiple offensive categories. His main challenger is Seattle’s Cal Raleigh, who made history by becoming the first catcher to reach 60 home runs in a season.

The Baseball Writers' Association of America revealed the finalists for Major League Baseball's most prestigious awards Monday. The top three vote-getters for the four awards in each league were determined by members of the BBWAA. Two writers from each major-league city vote for awards in their city's league. Winners will be announced beginning on Nov. 10 with Rookie of the Year followed by Manager of the Year on Nov. 11, Cy Young on Nov.

12, and Most Valuable Player on Nov. 13. Judge is looking to join an exclusive group by winning his second consecutive AL MVP, and third in the last four seasons. The Yankees captain led the majors in all four slash-stat categories (.331/.457/.688), and his 53 homers are the most ever by a batting champion. He also led the AL in runs scored, walks, total bases, and extra-base hits. Raleigh recorded the ninth 60-homer season in MLB history, while also serving as the Mariners' everyday catcher.

He led the AL in RBIs (125) and was the only position player besides Judge with more than 9 fWAR in either league. Defensively, Raleigh ranked in the 93rd percentile of framing and didn't allow a passed ball in over 1,072 innings behind the plate. Finalists for the 2025 Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) Awards were unveiled, which includes the Most Valuable Player, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year honors for Major League... BBWAA winners will be announced over four days next week, beginning with the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Awards on Monday, Nov. 10. Manager of the Year follows on Nov.

11, Cy Young winners are announced on Nov. 12, and it concludes on Thursday, Nov. 13, with the MVP Awards. All BBWAA Award winners will be announced live on MLB Network with special shows starting at 4 p.m. PT for each designated day. The voting process to determine the winners and finalists for each category is run by the BBWAA.

Two writers from each MLB city are recommended by the local chapter chairman and approved by the national secretary-treasurer to vote for each award. The finalists are in. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America has revealed the top three vote-getters for the 2025 MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year awards - and the names on this... With the winners set to be announced next week, let’s break down the major award races and what makes each finalist worthy of the spotlight. This year’s AL MVP discussion has been one of the most heated debates in baseball circles - and for good reason. Aaron Judge, already a two-time MVP, put together another jaw-dropping season.

Fifty-three home runs, a .331 average, and a .457 OBP - that’s the kind of offensive production that shifts the balance of a lineup and keeps pitchers up at night. But Cal Raleigh’s case is fascinating. Sixty home runs from a catcher? That’s not just rare - it’s historic. While his overall offensive numbers may not match Judge’s across the board, Raleigh’s production from behind the plate adds a layer of value that’s hard to quantify. The physical grind of catching, the responsibilities of managing a pitching staff, and still putting up that kind of power?

That’s the kind of season that makes voters think twice. Published November ⁣4, 2025, at 01:57 AM PST The Baseball Writers⁢ Association of America (BBWAA) announced ⁣the finalists for the 2025 major ‌awards tonight, setting the stage for a dramatic week of reveals. The top⁢ three vote-getters for ‍MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year ‍have⁢ been ⁣named,‍ with winners to be announced next week. This year’s awards voting is notably interesting due to the impact of the Prospect Promotion Incentive (PPI)‌ on team‍ draft picks. The awards will be announced in the following order:

In recent years,‍ the PPI has become a significant factor‍ in awards voting. The PPI rewards teams with an extra draft pick for developing players who achieve high finishes in awards voting. Hunter Brown of the Houston Astros has already secured an extra pick for his team by finishing as a Cy⁣ Young finalist. MLB Trade Rumors reported that Brown’s top-three finish⁣ earned the Astros the additional selection. Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer⁢ Baldwin can ‍also⁣ earn his team an extra draft pick, but only if he wins the ‍National League Rookie of the Year award. This adds extra weight to the Rookie of the Year voting, as⁤ teams consider the long-term benefits of ‌the PPI.

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