# The 2024 MLB Awards Race Guide to the Homestretch ## AL and NL MVP Races Coming Down to the Wire With only a few weeks remaining in the regular season, some of the most prestigious awards in Major League Baseball are still very much up for grabs. The MVP races in both the American and National Leagues are especially tight, with several players putting up impressive numbers. In the AL, reigning MVP Aaron Judge is once again a leading candidate. The New York Yankees slugger is on pace to hit over 60 home runs and drive in over 130 runs. He is also leading the league in on-base percentage and slugging percentage. However, Judge is being pushed by several other players, including teammate Anthony Rizzo, Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña, and Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout. The NL MVP race is even more wide open. Paul Goldschmidt of the St. Louis Cardinals is the current frontrunner, but he is being closely pursued by several other players, including San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts. ## Other Key Award Races In addition to the MVP awards, there are several other key awards that are still up for grabs. The Cy Young Award, which is given to the best pitcher in each league, is a particularly tight race this year. In the AL, Shane McClanahan of the Tampa Bay Rays is the current frontrunner, but he is being pushed by several other pitchers, including Justin Verlander of the New York Yankees, Triston McKenzie of the Cleveland Guardians, and Martín Pérez of the Texas Rangers. In the NL, Sandy Alcantara of the Miami Marlins is the current frontrunner, but he is being pushed by several other pitchers, including Corbin Burnes of the Milwaukee Brewers, Joe Musgrove of the San Diego Padres, and Spencer Strider of the Atlanta Braves. The Rookie of the Year Award is also a tight race in both leagues. In the AL, Julio Rodríguez of the Seattle Mariners is the current frontrunner, but he is being pushed by several other players, including Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals, Adley Rutschman of the Baltimore Orioles, and Spencer Torkelson of the Detroit Tigers. In the NL, Michael Harris II of the Atlanta Braves is the current frontrunner, but he is being pushed by several other players, including Oneil Cruz of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Brendan Donovan of the St. Louis Cardinals, and Nolan Gorman of the St. Louis Cardinals. ## Conclusion The 2024 MLB Awards races are coming down to the wire, and there are several players who are still in contention for the prestigious awards. The MVP races in both leagues are especially tight, and it is likely that the winners will not be known until the final day of the regular season.
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