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Tarik Skubal Repeats as AL Cy Young, Finishes Fifth in MVP Voting

Detroit's ace led the AL with a 2.21 ERA, 241 strikeouts, a 0.891 WHIP over 195 1/3 innings.

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Jul 20, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler (13) hands the ball to pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) during the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Skubal captured his second straight AL Cy Young Award after a dominant 2025 season.
  • Aaron Judge won AL MVP with 17 of 30 first-place votes, with Cal Raleigh second with 13.
  • Skubal placed fifth in MVP balloting with 139 points, appearing on 27 of 30 BBWAA ballots.
  • His 6.6 fWAR ranked first among MLB pitchers, reinforcing his awards haul.
  • Detroit finished 87-75 after losing 13 of its final 16 games, as A.J. Hinch placed fifth for AL Manager of the Year.