By: Nathaniel Ascher and Harold Klapper
As the MLB season approaches, it is time for us to predict who we think will win MVP, CY Young, Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, and Comeback Player of the Year. In a 60 game season, one slump, hot streak, or injury could determine who will come out on top in any award race. While most of these awards will probably have asterisks next to them, the award races this season will be more entertaining than normal. Here are our predictions for the winner of all the major awards for both leagues, as well as other contenders whom we believe also have a shot at winning.
MVP:
AL Winner: Mike Trout, OF, Los Angeles Angels
Other Contenders: Aaron Judge, Xander Bogaerts, Francisco Lindor, Alex Bregman
NL Winner: Ronald Acuna Jr, OF, Atlanta Braves
Other Contenders: Mookie Betts, Cody Bellinger, Christian Yelich, Nolan Arenado
CY Young:
AL Winner: Gerrit Cole, SP, New York Yankees
Other Contenders: Shane Bieber, Blake Snell, Justin Verlander, Lucas Giolito
NL Winner: Jacob DeGrom, SP, New York Mets
Other Contenders: Walker Buehler, Mike Soroka, Jack Flaherty, Max Scherzer
Rookie of the Year:
AL Winner: Luis Robert, OF, Chicago White Sox
Other Contenders: Nate Pearson, Jo Adell
NL Winner: Gavin Lux, 2B, Los Angeles Dodgers
Other Contenders: Carter Kieboom, Alec Bohm
Comeback Player of the Year:
AL Winner: Nathan Eovaldi, SP, Boston Red Sox
Other Contenders: Jordan Montgomery, Giancarlo Stanton
NL Winner: Matt Carpenter, 3B, St. Louis Cardinals
Other Contenders: Joey Votto, Jean Segura
Manager of the Year:
AL Winner: Kevin Cash, Manager, Tampa Bay Rays
Other Contenders: Charlie Montoyo, Rick Renteria
NL Winner: David Bell, Manager, Cincinnatti Reds
Other Contenders: Brian Snitker, Jayce Tingler
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