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Gerrit Cole and Blake Snell Win Cy Young Awards; Padres Owner Peter Seidler Passes Away

Cole wins his first Cy Young in unanimous fashion, while Snell clinches his second despite concerns over his performance. The baseball world mourns the loss of Padres owner Peter Seidler, remembered for his transformative leadership and philanthropy.

Overview

  • Gerrit Cole wins his first Cy Young Award in unanimous fashion, becoming the 11th such winner and the first to win after finishing in second place on multiple occasions.
  • Blake Snell wins his second Cy Young, despite concerns over his league-high walk rate and relatively low innings total.
  • San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler passes away at 63, remembered for his philanthropic efforts and for transforming the Padres from a small-market team to a free agency force.
  • Milwaukee Brewers promote bench coach Pat Murphy to manager, and team owners unanimously approve the Oakland A’s relocation to Las Vegas.
  • Rumors circulate about the potential for Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout to move to the San Francisco Giants, though the likelihood is considered low.