The Baseball Writers’ Association of America announced the 2026 MLB Cy Young Award winners. Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski was the National League winner, and New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler won in the American League. MLB also shared comments from Wednesday night’s announcement, highlighting why this year’s results are more historic than usual. Several monumental accomplishments are worth noting from the November 11, 2026 announcement.
Historic Feats Of The 2026 MLB Cy Young Award Winners
Seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens revealed the official 2026 results, announcing unanimous victories for Misiorowski and Schlittler. This marks only the third time in history that voters were united on both sides in the same year. Justin Verlander and Sandy Alcantara were the last to do it in 2022. Denny McLain and Bob Gibson accomplished it in 1986.
Both pitchers made their MLB debuts in 2025 and won the award in their first full MLB seasons in 2026. In the modern era, Paul Skenes did this in 2025, and Tim Lincecum in 2008. Going further back, Fernando Valenzuela, Dwight Gooden, and Bret Saberhagen accomplished the feat in the 1980s. Both pitchers received all 30 first-place votes, earning 210 points apiece in their respective leagues.
National League 2026 Cy Young Award Winner: Jacob Misiorowski
Misiorowski started 30 games for the Brewers this season, finishing with a 16-5 record. His 5.7 K/BB ratio and 1.80 ERA made the decision easy for BBWAA voters. Although Cy Young voting is based on regular-season performance, Misiorowski also played a vital role in the franchise’s first World Series championship. The 24-year-old said, “It’s an honor to represent my city and my teammates. Just being in this situation is awesome.”
Further history was made when Misiorowski tied Ben Joyce for the third-fastest pitch recorded in the Statcast era at 105.5 MPH. Only two pitches have been faster, and they both came from Aroldis Chapman. He also recorded 252 strikeouts and posted a 232 ERA+ (or 132% better than league average). He cemented his place in Brewers history by helping the team capture its first World Series championship.
American League Cy Young Winner: Cam Schlittler
Schlittler also made the decision easy for voters with his 1.95 ERA across 33 starts this season. He was a menace in the American League, as indicated by his 239 Ks and 4.9 K/BB across 193.2 IP. “At the end of the day, the hard work is gonna be the talent,” Schlittler said. “That’s something my father taught me growing up, and that’s something I always try to stand by … Not being a highly touted prospect or whatever, I put the work in and trusted this organization, my coaches, to lead me in the right direction.” He finished the season with a 14-6 record.
Several important Yankees missed time this season, including Aaron Judge, Gerrit Cole, Max Fried and Carlos Rodón. Schlittler’s performance helped prevent those absences from derailing the team’s season. “The biggest thing was just working out in the weight room,” he said. “I think that was a big hole of mine going into this year. So I really focused on that in the offseason, and I think it worked out.”
2026 BBWAA Reliever Of The Year Awards: Louis Varland And Mason Miller
2026 marked the introduction of the BBWAA Reliever of the Year awards. Blue Jays pitcher Louis Varland received the honor in the American League. He finished the season with 35 saves and a 1.27 ERA across 78.0 IP. San Diego Padres pitcher Mason Miller picked up the award for the National League. Miller ended the year with a 1.67 ERA across 70.0 IP.
End Of My 2026 MLB Cy Young Award Winners Rant
The 2026 MLB Cy Young Award winners highlight an exciting new generation of dominant starting pitchers. “Surreal to be in this moment,” said Schlittler. Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez (2.91 ERA across 33 starts) finished second for the National League. The second-place finisher in the American League was Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease (2.40 ERA across 29 starts).
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