Pirates' Paul Skenes, Tigers' Tarik Skubal Each Claim Cy Young Award

Published: Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:41 am

Skenes and Skubal Claim Cy Young Awards

In a Wednesday night announcement, two dominant pitchers were recognized for their exceptional performances during the recent baseball season. Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers were awarded the prestigious Cy Young Awards, honoring the best pitchers in their respective leagues.

Skenes, a young right-handed pitcher, secured the National League Cy Young Award in a unanimous decision. This marks a historic achievement, as he becomes the first pitcher in 40 years to win both Rookie of the Year and the Cy Young Award in consecutive seasons. Skenes led the majors in ERA with 1.97 and recorded 216 strikeouts in his first full season. His final record was 10-10.

In the American League, Tarik Skubal earned his second consecutive Cy Young Award. Skubal, a left-handed pitcher, received 26 of 30 first-place votes. He joins an elite group of pitchers who have won the award in back-to-back years. Skubal's regular season performance included a 13-6 record, a league-leading 2.21 ERA, and 240 strikeouts. He also excelled in the playoffs, going 1-0 with a 1.74 ERA in three starts.

Other notable contenders included Cristopher Snchez of the Philadelphia Phillies, who finished second in the NL voting, and Garrett Crochet of the Boston Red Sox, who was the runner-up in the AL. The awards also have financial implications for some players, with Snchez's contract options increasing due to his strong performance.

BNN's Perspective:

The Cy Young Awards highlight the incredible talent and dedication within the sport. While the dominance of these young pitchers is exciting, the potential for player movement and the financial implications of these awards also raise questions about team building and the future of the game.

Keywords: Cy Young Award, Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers, MLB, Baseball, Pitching, ERA, Strikeouts, Rookie of the Year, American League, National League, Cristopher Snchez, Garrett Crochet, Baseball Writers' Association of America, BBWAA

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