MLB Awards Schedule: When are MVP, Cy Young & Other Awards announced?

All the dates for the 2025 MLB awards.

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is one of the favorites for the American League MVP after a record-breaking season. / Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

The 2025 Major League Baseball season is coming to a close as the playoffs are in full swing. While the offseason hasn't begun for everyone, most of the league is already on to planning for 2026. Before we get there, award season will be upon us.

Overview of MLB Awards Season

Major League Baseball hands out most of its awards after the World Series each year. In 2025, most of the league's awards will be announced on November 13 at the MLB Awards ceremony at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts will host the show. At the event, the Hank Aaron Award winners, Comeback Players of the Year, Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman relievers of the Year, Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter of the Year and the picks for the All-MLB first and second teams will be announced, among other awards. The show is in Las Vegas for the third year in a row.

The Roberto Clemente Award, which honors a player who demonstrates exceptional character, community involvement, and philanthropy on and off the field, was awarded to Dodgers star Mookie Betts during the World Series.

There are multiple winners for some of these awards, and many feature winners from both leagues.

MLB Awards Announcement Schedule

As noted, the 2025 MLB Awards ceremony will take place on November 13, where many will be awarded.

The Roberto Clemente Award was awarded during Game 3 of the World Series.

Gold Gloves winners were announced on November 2.

The National League’s Silver Slugger Awards will be announced on November 6, while the American League’s selections will follow on November 7.

November 7 will see the awarding of the Platinum Glove Awards to the best defender in each league. Brewers second baseman Brice Turang and Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh won in 2024.

November 10 will see the NL and AL Rookie of the Year Awards handed out. Yankees pitcher Luis Gil and Pirates ace Paul Skenes took home the awards in 2024.

Manager of the Year Awards will be announced on November 11. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt and Brewers manager Pat Murphy are the reigning winners.

The Cy Young Awards will be handed out on November 12. Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is a heavy favorite to repeat as AL Cy Young, while Pirates righty Paul Skenes is favorite to win his first NL Cy Young.

All-MLB teams were introduced in 2019 and honor the best players at each position in the league. There is a first and second team. Each team includes four infielders, three outfielders, a designated hitter, five starting pitchers, and two relievers. They will be announced on November 13.

The Hank Aaron awards are given to the best offensive player in each league. They will be handed out on November 13.

The Rivera/Hoffman Reliever of the Year awards honor the best reliever in each league. They will be handed out on November 13.

The Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter award is given to the player judged to be the best designated hitter in baseball. Shohei Ohtani has won the award in four consecutive seasons. It will be announced on November 13.

The Comeback Player of the Year awards are given to one player in each league who has overcome adversity to return to a high level in the major leagues. It will be given out on November 13.

On Nov 13, the Executive of the Year Award will be announced during general manager meetings in San Antonio.

The NL and AL MVP Awards will also be announced on November 13. Shohei Ohtani is the heavy favorite to win NL MVP for the second year in a row, while Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh could have a tight battle on their hands for the AL MVP.

The Heart & Hustle award will be handed out on November 20. The award is given out by the MLB Players Alumni Association and is voted on by alumni and active players. It is awarded to the player "who demonstrates a passion for the game of baseball and best embodies the values, spirit, and traditions of the game." Every team has one nominee, and a winner will be chosen from that group.

Award	Date
Roberto Clemente Award	During the 2025 World Series
Rawlings Gold Glove Awards	November 2
Silver Slugger Awards	November 6-7
Platinum Glove Awards	November 7
Rookie of the Year Awards	November 10
Manager of the Year Awards	November 11
Cy Young Awards	November 12
Executive of the Year Award	November 13
All-MLB Teams	November 13
Hank Aaron Awards	November 13
Rivera/Hoffman Reliever of the Year Awards	November 13
Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter	November 13
Comeback Player of the Year Awards	November 13
MVP Awards	November 13
Heart & Hustle Award	November 20

Who Are the Favorites for Major MLB Awards in 2025?

Several favorites have emerged for the big MLB awards in 2025.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is the runaway favorite to win National League MVP for the second year in a row. There is no close competition in the for the award in the NL. Meanwhile, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is chasing his third AL MVP and second in a row, but faces a fierce challenge from Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh.

On the mound, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is the favorite to win the NL Cy Young after a brilliant season in which he went 10-10 with a 1.97 ERA, a 0.95 WHIP, and 216 strikeouts in 187 2/3 innings. Detroit Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal is favored to win his second consecutive AL Cy Young award after finishing 13-6 with a 2.21 ERA, a 0.89 WHIP, and 241 strikeouts in 195 1/3 innings.

The AL Rookie of the Year award is cut and dry, as Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz had a monster year. The 22-year-old finished the season hitting .290 with 36 home runs, 86 RBIs and an OPS of 1.002. He did all that in only 117 games. On the National League side, Cade Horton of the Chicago Cubs has edged to the front of the pack, as he finished 11-4 with a 2.67 ERA, a 108 WHIP, and 97 strikeouts against 33 walks in 118 innings.

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