Blake Snell: Gerrit Cole winner of his 1st AL Cy Young Award

Gerrit Cole's First AL Cy Young:

After multiple near misses, Gerrit Cole secures his first American League Cy Young Award, winning unanimously based on a season of consistent excellence with the New York Yankees.

Despite a challenging start, Blake Snell claims the National League Cy Young honors, joining the elite group of pitchers who have won the award in both leagues.

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Cole finishes the season with a remarkable record, allowing no more than two runs in 26 of his 33 starts, leading the AL in ERA and innings.

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Cole received all 30 first-place votes, marking a standout performance recognized by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

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Snell turns his season around after a rough start, finishing with a 14-9 record and leading the majors with a 2.25 ERA for the San Diego Padres.

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Snell joins a prestigious list of pitchers, including Gaylord Perry, Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson, Clemens, Roy Halladay, and Max Scherzer, to win the Cy Young in both leagues.

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Snell reflects on his journey, expressing how the second Cy Young feels more special, appreciating the magic of a season that came together despite initial challenges.

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a free agent after the World Series, rejects the Padres' qualifying offer to explore a more lucrative contract, expressing excitement about the prospect of free agency.

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