#rookie-of-the-year

#rookie-of-the-year

"He makes some great plays out there. Obviously, that one's a little lucky... but just his poise and patience with the puck, he's going to be a special player."

Moisés Ballesteros's grand slam was unexpected but not surprising given his near .400 batting average, showcasing his ability to be productive in crucial moments.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having another outstanding season as he is scoring 32.0 points per game with 6.2 assists, and he is shooting 55.6% from the field. SGA has helped the Thunder to a 38-11 record, which is the best mark in the NBA. The Thunder have lost three of four, and fans are wondering if that will help any other player close the gap in the race for the MVP.

We're almost at the finish line of the 2025 NFL regular season, making this our second-to-last NFL Power Rankings of the year. There was plenty of movement near the top of the list after both No. 1 seeds (the Rams and Broncos) lost in Week 16. Plus, the bottom of the list shuffled after dominant wins by the Saints and Titans.

On Nov. 21, 1952, Joe Black, a 28-year-old right-hander for the Brooklyn Dodgers, was overwhelmingly voted as the National League Rookie of the Year, receiving 19 of 24 first-place votes. Hoyt Wilhelm, Dick Groat and Eddie Mathews also received first-place votes. This made Black the third player in Dodgers franchise history to win the Rookie of the Year honors, joining Jackie Robinson in 1947 and Don Newcombe in 1949. The following season, Jim Gilliam added to the Dodgers list by winning the honor for 1953.

In a season that Trea Turner won the batting title with a .304 average, Lile finished just five points behind him (albeit in an abbreviated big-league cameo). Lile also scored 51 runs, hit an eye-popping 11 triples, and was performing best of all as the season came to a close. Raw ability took him far, so imagine what's to come in the future.

All BBWAA Award winners will be announced live on MLB Network with special shows starting at 4 p.m. PT for each designated day. The voting process to determine the winners and finalists for each category is run by the BBWAA. Two writers from each MLB city are recommended by the local chapter chairman and approved by the national secretary-treasurer to vote for each award.

1980 - Steve Carlton wins his third Cy Young Award after posting a 24-9 record with a 2.34 ERA and 286 strikeouts. Carlton joins Sandy Koufax, Tom Seaver and Jim Palmer as the only pitchers with three Cy Young Awards. 1987 - San Diego Padres catcher Benito Santiago, who ended the season with a rookie-record 34-game hitting streak, is a unanimous selection as the National League Rookie of the Year.

Within the last few years, the Rookie of the Year award has grown to have more meaning than it had in the past. Changes in the most recent collective bargaining agreement allow the award to bestow a full year of MLB service time on the top two finishers, even if they would have otherwise entered the offseason with less than that.

Nick Kurtz has become a symbol of hope for the Athletics as his outstanding play has fans looking forward to the franchise's future success.

The Red Sox are finalizing an eight-year contract extension with outfielder Roman Anthony that guarantees him $130MM, covering the 2026-33 seasons.

Bellinger became the first Dodgers rookie in franchise history to hit for the cycle, achieving this feat just two days after his 22nd birthday.

Every week that passes, the Chicago White Sox having Shane Smith on their roster gets more and more unbelievable.

When you add the fact that the Egypt international is 32 years old, his performances become even more impressive.

"Easily! Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year voters follow fairly predictable patterns that are heavily influenced by draft capital spent."

The NBA announced finalists for seven major individual awards, including MVP and Rookie of the Year, highlighting intense competition influenced by late-season injuries.