Yankees’ outfielder Aaron Judge picked up 28 of 30 votes on his way to winning the American League MVP Award. This marks the 21st time that a Yankees player has been honored, the most MVP Awards overall for one club in BBWAA voting dating to 1931. The St. Louis Cardinals…
Astros’ right-hander Justin Verlander was a unanimous selection for the American League Cy Young Award, making him the 11th pitcher to win the award at least three times. Roger Clemens holds the record with seven (six in the American League, one in the National League). Randy Johnson won five times…
Terry Francona of the Cleveland Guardians was named AL Manager of the Year, becoming the ninth manager to win this award three or more times. He also won with Cleveland in 2013 and 2016. Bobby Cox and Tony La Russa share the record with four victories apiece. Cox won in…
Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez took 29 of 30 first-place votes on his way to winning the 2022 American League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year. Rodriguez, who was the only player to be named on every ballot, is the eighth center fielder to win the American League award, the most…
