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Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal were named the National and American League Cy Young Award winners, respectively, on Wednesday, capping off their terrific 2025 seasons and kickstarting what could be a whirlwind offseason for both star MLB pitchers.

Skenes became the first pitcher since Dwight Gooden to win the National League Rookie of the Year and then the National League Cy Young Award. The Pittsburgh Pirates flamethrower led the majors with a 1.97 ERA. He struck out 216 batters.

Skubal became the 12th pitcher to win back-to-back Cy Young Awards as he maintained his dominance in the Detroit Tigers’ rotation. He led the American League with a 2.21 ERA and struck out 248 batters.

Pittsburgh finished the year 71-91 and last in the National League

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