Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal Win 2024 Cy Young Awards After Remarkable Seasons

Sale's dramatic comeback with the Braves and Skubal's dominant campaign for the Tigers earn them baseball's top pitching honors.

Chris Sale secured the NL Cy Young Award, marking his first win after leading the league in wins, ERA, and strikeouts during a stellar season with the Atlanta Braves.
Sale's victory comes after a challenging five-year recovery period following Tommy John surgery and multiple injuries, solidifying his Hall of Fame candidacy.
Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers won the AL Cy Young Award unanimously, achieving the AL pitching Triple Crown with 18 wins, a 2.39 ERA, and 228 strikeouts.
Skubal's journey included overcoming Tommy John surgery in college and a flexor tendon injury in 2022, showcasing his resilience and competitive spirit.
Both pitchers' performances highlight their perseverance and dominance, with Skubal becoming the fifth Tigers pitcher to win the award and Sale reigniting his career at age 35.