Awards season is here, which means that it’s time for (what else) one final round of SI’s MLB Awards Watch. Check out just how far we’ve come from the first edition of this series (remember the hot start of erstwhile MVP candidate Paul deJong?), and brush up on the best bets for the whole slate.
This piece picks 10 MVP contenders, five Cy Young choices, and three Rookie of the Year options, just like the actual BBWAA ballots. The rookie cut-off is 130 at-bats or 50 innings from the season(s) prior. Stats in bold indicate National League leader; stats in italics and bold indicate MLB leader.