Cobb Reporter

Chris Sale's return to form with the Braves has positioned him as a leading candidate for the National League Cy Young Award, according to MLB.com's latest poll. This development marks his eighth All-Star selection and highlights his resurgence in 2024. Sale currently leads the poll, surpassing Zack Wheeler, who had previously held the top spot.

In the American League, Tarik Skubal of the Tigers continues to dominate. Skubal's performance this season includes a 10-3 record, a 2.37 ERA, and 132 strikeouts over 110 innings. He has led the last three editions of the AL Cy Young Award poll and was recently named an All-Star for the first time.

The voting process involved MLB.com experts ranking their top five Cy Young picks in each league based on current season performance and future expectations. The points were allocated on a 5-4-3-2-1 scale from 39 voters participating in this mid-season poll.

In detail, here are the results:

**American League:**

1. **Tarik Skubal (Tigers)** - With 24 first-place votes, Skubal leads with impressive statistics including a recent seven-inning, one-run game against the Reds.

2. **Corbin Burnes (Orioles)** - Garnering ten first-place votes, Burnes holds a 9-3 record with a 2.32 ERA and has been consistent throughout his starts.

3. **Seth Lugo (Royals)** - Receiving three first-place votes, Lugo stands out with an 11-3 record and leads several pitching categories.

4. **Garrett Crochet (White Sox)** - With two first-place votes, Crochet's high strikeout rate places him among the top contenders.

5. **Logan Gilbert (Mariners)** - Gilbert’s steady performance includes a team-leading ERA and innings pitched.

Others receiving votes include Tanner Houck (Red Sox), Cole Ragans (Royals), Ronel Blanco (Astros), Emmanuel Clase (Guardians), Joe Ryan (Twins), George Kirby (Mariners), Grayson Rodriguez (Orioles), Jack Flaherty (Tigers), Tyler Anderson (Angels).

**National League:**

1. **Chris Sale (Braves)** - With eighteen first-place votes, Sale is noted for his strong comeback season.

2. **Zack Wheeler (Phillies)** - Holding eleven first-place votes, Wheeler remains a significant contender with notable statistics.

3. **Ranger Suárez (Phillies)** - Suárez received seven first-place votes and maintains strong performance metrics despite recent challenges.

4. **Tyler Glasnow (Dodgers)** - Leading in strikeouts per nine innings, Glasnow earned one first-place vote.

5. **Logan Webb (Giants)** - Webb’s durability is highlighted by leading in innings pitched.

Other pitchers receiving votes include Paul Skenes (Pirates), Reynaldo López (Braves), Max Fried (Braves), Jake Irvin (Nationals), Shota Imanaga (Cubs), Sonny Gray (Cardinals), Cristopher Sánchez (Phillies), Aaron Nola(Phillies) Ryan Helsley(Cardinals) Gavin Stone(Dodgers) Yoshinobu Yamamoto(Dodgers).

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