Pitcher List Award Predictions

Pitcher List polled over 20 writers and contributors to predict the winners of the major 2026 MLB awards. Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez and Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong were projected as the AL and NL Most Valuable Players, respectively. In the pitching categories, Cam Schlittler of the New York Yankees and Jacob Misiorowski of the Milwaukee Brewers were consensus selections for the AL and NL Cy Young Awards.

Pitcher List predicts Will Venable of the Chicago White Sox and Pat Murphy of the Milwaukee Brewers to capture Manager of the Year honors. Cleveland Guardians closer Cade Smith and San Diego Padres reliever Mason Miller were favored as Relievers of the Year, while the publication's Rookie of the Year voting resulted in split ballots across both leagues.