Through the Fence Baseball writers had a terrible time selecting postseason playoff winners, but the odds are in their favor for selecting the MLB postseason awards since finalists were announced last week by the Baseball Writers of America Association.
Here are the finalists, followed by TTFB writer selections for each award.
Rookie of the Year
Announced on MLB TV on Monday, November 10, at 6 p.m. ET
American League Finalists
Jose Abreu, White Sox
Dellin Betances, Yankees
Matt Shoemaker, Angels
National League Finalists
Jacob deGrom, Mets
Billy Hamilton, Reds
Kolten Wong, Cardinals
Manager of the Year
Announced on MLB TV on Tuesday, November 11, at 6 p.m. ET
American League Finalists
Mike Scioscia, Angels
Buck Showalter, Orioles
Ned Yost, Royals
National League Finalists
Bruce Bochy, Giants
Clint Hurdle, Pirates
Matt Williams, Nationals
Cy Young
Announced on MLB TV on Wednesday, November 12, at 6 p.m. ET
American League Finalists
Felix Hernandez, Mariners
Corey Kluber, Indians
Chris Sale, White Sox
National League Finalists
Johnny Cueto, Reds
Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
Adam Wainwright, Cardinals
Most Valuable Player
Announced on MLB TV on Thursday, November 13, at 6 p.m. ET
American League Finalists
Michael Brantley, Indians
Victor Martinez, Tigers
Mike Trout, Angels
National League Finalists
Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
Andrew McCutchen, Pirates
Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins
