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What is the Cy Young Award? MLB's top pitcher prize, explained
The 2026 Cy Young winners were announced on Wednesday, November 11, with the American League award going to Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler, which sent fans searching for the award's history and rules.
Who was Cy Young?
The award is named after Denton True "Cy" Young, a pitcher who played from 1890 to 1911 and won 511 games, the most in major league history. Sources say his nickname came from his fastball, which reportedly broke fences, and reporters later shortened it to "Cy".
Quick quiz
1. After which pitcher is the Cy Young Award named?
2. In which year was the Cy Young Award first presented?
3. Who selects the Cy Young Award winners?
Sources
- Yankees' Cam Schlittler unanimously wins 2026 AL Cy Young Award - Yahoo Sports
- Cy Young Award Winners by Year - Sports Foundation
- The Cy Young Award: Individual or Team Recognition? - SABR
- Cy Young - Wikipedia
- MLB Awards 2026: Full List of Winners - Sports Illustrated
- Braves' Chris Sale named NL Cy Young Award finalist - Atlanta News First
