NL MVP Showdown Heats Up: Can Ohtani’s Power or Schwarber’s Surge Seal the Title?
While the AL MVP race is also compelling with front-runners Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh still leading the pack, the combination of Judge’s recent stint on the IL and Raleigh’s cold stretch since the All-Star break is likely leading to a photo finish in September.
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The NL Cy Young Award is starting to look like Skenes’ to lose. The 2024 NL Rookie of the Year has pitched to even better levels than he did last season when he had a 1.96 ERA in 23 starts. This season, Skenes has a 1.94 ERA in 24 starts. The Phillies’ duo of Cristopher Sánchez and Zack Wheeler could find a way to upend Skenes, but it will be tough with the Pirates’ right-hander dominating at this level. And with Pittsburgh having no plans to shut him down, he’ll have the body of work to go along with the production.
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