MLB Awards Finalists Announced for MVP, Cy Young, Manager of the Year, Rookie of the Year
Just days removed from the end of postseason play, MLB revealed its finalists for each of the four major Baseball Writers’ Association of America Awards for the 2019 season on Monday night. A number of World Series participants were nominated as well some of the sport’s budding stars.
Here is a full list of this year’s finalists for MVP, Cy Young, Manager of the Year and Rookie of the Year honors. Starting next Monday, the winners of each award will be announced.
American League:
MVP (Announced Thursday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m. ET):
- Mike Trout, OF, Angels
- Alex Bregman, 3B, Astros
- Marcus Semien, SS, Athletics
Cy Young (Announced Wednesday, Nov. 13, 6 p.m. ET):
- Gerrit Cole, RHP, Astros
- Charlie Morton, RHP, Rays
- Justin Verlander, RHP, Astros
Manager of the Year (Announced Tuesday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m. ET):
- Rocco Baldelli, Twins
- Aaron Boone, Yankees
- Kevin Cash, Rays
Rookie of the Year (Announced Monday, Nov. 11, 6 p.m. ET):
- Yordan Alvarez, DH/OF, Astros
- Brandon Lowe, 2B/OF, Rays
- John Means, LHP, Orioles
National League:
MVP (Announced Thursday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m. ET):
- Cody Bellinger, OF/1B, Dodgers
- Anthony Rendon, 3B, Nationals
- Christian Yelich, OF, Brewers
Cy Young (Announced Wednesday, Nov. 13, 6 p.m. ET):
- Jacob deGrom, RHP, Mets
- Max Scherzer, RHP, Nationals
Hyun-Jin Ryu, LHP, Dodgers
Manager of the Year (Announced Tuesday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m. ET):
- Craig Counsell, Brewers
- Mike Shildt, Cardinals
- Brian Snitker, Braves
Rookie of the Year (Announced Monday, Nov. 11, 6 p.m. ET):
- Pete Alonso, 1B, Mets
- Mike Soroka, RHP, Braves
- Fernando Tatis Jr., SS, Padres
