MLB Awards Week Kicks Off with Rookie of the Year Announcements

Major League Baseball's awards week commences on Monday, November 9, 2026, with the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) set to announce the Rookie of the Year awards for both the National and American Leagues. Finalists for the National League include JJ Wetherholt, Carson Benge, and Sal Stewart, while the American League will see Bryan Baker, Cade Smith, and Louis Varland compete for the newly introduced Reliever of the Year award. The week will also feature announcements for Manager of the Year, Cy Young, and MVP awards.