Skubal and Sale Win 2024 Cy Young Awards

Tarik Skubal and Chris Sale have both been awarded the Cy Young Award for the first time, with Skubal unanimously winning the American League honor on his 28th birthday and Sale capturing the National League title. Skubal led the AL with a 2.39 ERA, 228 strikeouts, and 18 wins, achieving the pitching Triple Crown and becoming a key player for the Detroit Tigers. Sale, after overcoming multiple injuries and surgeries, had a standout year with the Atlanta Braves, posting a 2.38 ERA and 225 strikeouts, also leading the NL in wins. Both pitchers' victories reflect significant comebacks and achievements, with Skubal emerging from injury rehabilitation and Sale proving his resilience after a challenging career path. Their performance marks only the second time in history that pitchers from both leagues have achieved the Triple Crown in the same season.