MLB Postseason Award Predictions Highlight Key Contenders

With the MLB regular season nearing its conclusion, early predictions for postseason awards have emerged, highlighting several key players. Among the frontrunners for the MVP award is Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs, who is favored over Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, primarily due to Ohtani's recent injury.

Jacob Misiorowski of the Milwaukee Brewers is predicted to win the Cy Young Award, showcasing an impressive season with a chance to set a record for fewest hits allowed per nine innings. Other notable contenders include Cam Schlittler of the New York Yankees for the American League's top pitcher and Louis Varland of the Toronto Blue Jays as the leading relief pitcher in the AL.

In the rookie categories, JJ Wetherholt of the St. Louis Cardinals is favored for the National League Rookie of the Year, while McGonigle of the Chicago White Sox is expected to take the AL honors. The predictions also mention potential candidates for Manager of the Year, with emphasis on the impressive turnaround of the White Sox under manager Venable.