Cy Young Award winners, 1956-2025
The 2026 Cy Young Award is named Wednesday, Nov 11.
The three finalists in each league are named Monday, Nov 2 at 6:00 PM ET on MLB Network, and the winners Wednesday, Nov 11, on MLB Network. Last year: Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers in the American League, his second and Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the National League.
The 2026 vote
Finalists: Monday, Nov 2 at 6:00 PM ET. Winners: Wednesday, Nov 11. Both on MLB Network. The Cy Young ballots were cast before the postseason, so October does not count.
Most wins
Most winners by team
Counted by franchise today: a club that moved keeps its winners, and a club that folded is listed under its own name.
Every winner
The Cy Young Award goes to the best pitcher in each league, voted by the Baseball Writers' Association of America and announced in November. From 1956 to 1966 there was one award for both leagues. Team names are as they were at the time.
Questions
When is the 2026 Cy Young Award announced?
Wednesday, Nov 11, on MLB Network. The three finalists in each league are named Monday, Nov 2 at 6:00 PM ET.
Who won the 2025 Cy Young Award?
Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers in the American League, his second and Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the National League.
Who has won the Cy Young Award the most?
Roger Clemens, seven times (1986, 1987, 1991, 1997, 1998, 2001 and 2004). Then Randy Johnson with five, Steve Carlton with four and Greg Maddux with four. 23 players have won it more than once.
Which team has the most Cy Young Award winners?
The Los Angeles Dodgers, with 12, counted by franchise.
Who won the first Cy Young Award?
Don Newcombe of the Brooklyn Dodgers, in 1956.
What is the Cy Young Award?
The Cy Young Award goes to the best pitcher in each league, voted by the Baseball Writers' Association of America and announced in November. From 1956 to 1966 there was one award for both leagues.