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Misiorowski and Schlittler Unanimous Cy Young Winners

Published 12 November 2026

The Baseball Writers’ Association of America named Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski and New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler the unanimous winners of the 2026 Cy Young Awards on Wednesday, November 11. Each received all 30 first-place votes, making them the American and National League winners, respectively.

Misiorowski finished ahead of Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez, who placed second, and Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale, who was third in National League voting. The 24-year-old’s reported regular-season line included a 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts. He made 30 starts, according to award coverage, and also recorded a 0.80 WHIP.

The Brewers’ win marked the fourth time a pitcher from the franchise has received the National League Cy Young. The previous winners were Rollie Fingers in 1981, Pete Vuckovich in 1982 and Corbin Burnes in 2021. The team also won its first World Series title this season, according to reports on the awards.

Schlittler, 25, led the American League with a reported 1.95 ERA and recorded 239 strikeouts in 33 starts. Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease placed second in the voting, followed by Cleveland Guardians...

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