MLB Announces Finalists for Major Awards 2025: Ohtani, Judge, and More

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 the Year.

Voting was completed before the playoffs began. The league office presents the top three vote-getters for each award to generate excitement ahead of the announcement of the winners.

Announcement Schedule:

Monday, Nov. 10: Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Awards
Tuesday, Nov. 11: Manager of the Year Awards
Wednesday, Nov. 12: Cy Young Awards
Thursday, Nov. 13: Most Valuable Player Awards

American League MVP

Aaron Judge, Yankees: .331/.457/.688 with 53 home runs, aiming for his third MVP.
Cal Raleigh, Mariners: .247/.359/.589, a record-breaking catcher with 60 home runs.
José Ramírez, Guardians: Continues to finish in top-six but hasn’t won yet.

American League Cy Young

Hunter Brown, Astros: 12-9, 2.43 ERA, breakout season.
Garrett Crochet, Red Sox: Outstanding performance, 18-5 with a 2.59 ERA.
Tarik Skubal, Tigers: Looking to repeat after winning last year.

American League Rookie of the Year

Roman Anthony, Red Sox: Impressive debut with strong stats.
Nick Kurtz, Athletics: Debuted late but hit 36 home runs.
Jacob Wilson, Athletics: All-Star caliber performance.

American League Manager of the Year

John Schneider, Blue Jays: Led the Jays to an AL East title.
Stephen Vogt, Guardians: Historic comeback to clinch division.
Dan Wilson, Mariners: Guided team to AL West title.

National League MVP

Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers: Likely winner with four MVPs on the horizon.
Kyle Schwarber, Phillies: Had a breakout year with 56 homers.
Juan Soto, Mets: Led NL in stolen bases with impressive stats.

National League Cy Young

Cristopher Sánchez, Phillies: Leading WAR among pitchers.
Paul Skenes, Pirates: Impressive season with majors’ best ERA.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers: Strong season but focused only on regular stats.

National League Rookie of the Year

Drake Baldwin, Braves: Strong debut season.
Caleb Durbin, Brewers: Good numbers after late trade.
Cade Horton, Cubs: Solid pitching stats, aiming for Rookie recognition.

National League Manager of the Year

Terry Francona, Reds: Successfully led team to playoffs.
Pat Murphy, Brewers: Aiming for consecutive wins in managing accolades.
Rob Thomson, Phillies: Continued success leading the team to a strong finish.