BBWAA Reveals 2025 Award Finalists

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The Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) has announced the finalists for the 2025 awards. The top three contenders for the major honors include MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year. The winners will be declared next week, along with the individual ballots from each voter.

2025 Award Finalists

MVP
- American League: Aaron Judge (Yankees), Julio Rodríguez (Mariners), Adley Rutschman (Orioles)
- National League: Shohei Ohtani (Angels), Ronald Acuña Jr. (Braves), Mookie Betts (Dodgers)
Cy Young
- American League: Tarik Skubal (Tigers), Dylan Cease (White Sox), Andrew Heaney (Rangers)
- National League: Paul Skenes (Pirates), Sandy Alcantara (Marlins), Max Fried (Braves)
Rookie of the Year
- American League: Gunnar Henderson (Orioles), Masataka Yoshida (Red Sox), Logan Gilbert (Mariners)
- National League: LaMonte Wade Jr. (Giants), Brice Turang (Brewers), Jared Shuster (Braves)
Manager of the Year
- American League: John Schneider (Blue Jays), Stephen Vogt (Guardians), Dan Wilson (Mariners)
- National League: Terry Francona (Reds), Pat Murphy (Brewers), Rob Thomson (Phillies)

MVP Discussions

The American League MVP race has sparked extensive debate, especially focusing on contenders Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh. Judge, a two-time MVP winner, had another outstanding season, recording 53 home runs and a .331 batting average. Raleigh also impressed with 60 home runs but fell short in other offensive metrics. Some voters may favor Raleigh due to the rigorous demands placed on catchers.

Shohei Ohtani remains a frontrunner for the National League MVP after showcasing impressive hitting and returning to pitching this season.

Cy Young Predictions

In the American League, Tarik Skubal is favored to secure the Cy Young award despite competition from Dylan Cease. For the National League, Paul Skenes is seen as the likely winner, bolstered by a strong season.

Rookie of the Year Race

The Rookie of the Year honors appear competitive in both leagues. The Prospect Promotion Incentive has influenced voting considerations. In the American League, Gunnar Henderson is making waves, while LaMonte Wade Jr. is a popular choice in the National League.