The MLB Awards 2025 season is in full swing, highlighting the game’s top performers across pitching, hitting, defense and leadership. From the already-announced honors to those still upcoming, here’s an up-to-date breakdown of where things stand.
The MLB Awards 2025 period is delivering major recognition, with several key honors already handed out. Rookie of the Year winners have been announced, the Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Awards are completed, and the major pitching and MVP awards are still pending. Below is the latest verified status, including winners and finalists.
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Already Announced Awards
Rookie of the Year (BBWAA)
- AL Rookie of the Year: Nick Kurtz (Oakland Athletics) — unanimously selected after hitting 36 home runs in his debut.
- NL Rookie of the Year: Drake Baldwin (Atlanta Braves) — earned 21 of 30 first-place votes.
Manager of the Year (BBWAA)
- AL Manager of the Year: Stephen Vogt (Cleveland Guardians) — led his club to an impressive comeback from a large division deficit.
- NL Manager of the Year: Pat Murphy (Milwaukee Brewers) — repeated as winner, guiding the Brewers to MLB’s best record (97-65).
Gold Glove Awards (Rawlings)
Announced November 3, 2025. Key winners:
- AL: C Dillon Dingler (Tigers) – first career win; SS Bobby Witt Jr. (Royals) – second straight at the position.
- NL: P Logan Webb (Giants) – first; OF Fernando Tatis Jr. (Padres) – second win at right field.
Silver Slugger Awards
Announced November 7, 2025. Highlights include:
- AL: 1B Nick Kurtz (Athletics) – rookie season strong; OF Aaron Judge (Yankees) – .331 AVG, 53 HR, led all major offensive categories.
- NL: OF Juan Soto (Mets) – sixth Silver Slugger; DH Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers) – NL DH winner.
Platinum Glove Awards
Recognizes the best defensive player in each league (fans + SABR Defensive Index). Winners for 2025:
- AL: Bobby Witt Jr. (Royals)
- NL: Fernando Tatis Jr. (Padres)
Major Awards Yet to Be Announced
Several of the most prestigious awards remain unconfirmed as of today:
- Cy Young Award winners in AL and NL will be announced Nov. 12, 2025.
- MVP Awards (AL & NL) will be revealed Nov. 13, 2025. Finalists: AL – Aaron Judge, Cal Raleigh, José Ramírez; NL – Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, Kyle Schwarber.
- Hank Aaron Award, Comeback Player of the Year, Reliever of Year also set for announcement Nov. 13.
At-a-Glance Summary Table
| Award Category | Status as of Nov 13 | Notable Winners/Finalists |
|---|---|---|
| Rookie of the Year | Announced | AL – Nick Kurtz; NL – Drake Baldwin |
| Manager of the Year | Announced | AL – Stephen Vogt; NL – Pat Murphy |
| Gold Glove | Announced | See selected winners above |
| Silver Slugger | Announced | See selected winners above |
| Platinum Glove | Announced | AL – Bobby Witt Jr.; NL – Fernando Tatis Jr. |
| Cy Young | Pending (Nov 12) | Finalists announced |
| Most Valuable Player (MVP) | Pending (Nov 13) | Finalists listed above |
| Other awards (Hank Aaron, etc.) | Pending (Nov 13) | TBD |
What to Watch & Why It Matters
- Timing: With the MVP and Cy Young awards set this week, the focus is very much on these marquee honors.
- Narratives:
- Can Aaron Judge continue his historic seasons in the AL?
- Will Shohei Ohtani cap off a dominant offensive campaign (and possibly pitching) with the NL MVP?
- Which pitcher will claim the Cy Young in each league?
- Defense: The Platinum Glove winners reaffirm that defensive excellence is rewarded at the highest level — Bobby Witt Jr. and Fernando Tatis Jr. leading the way.
- Rising stars: The Rookie of the Year winners show the next wave of MLB talent; Nick Kurtz and Drake Baldwin now carry elevated expectations.
Final Thoughts
The MLB Awards 2025 season is unfolding into a showcase of both established stars and newcomers overpowering expectations. Already-announced winners reflect standout achievements, and the major trophies still to come promise thrilling announcements. Baseball fans will want to keep an eye on the results this week.
Leave a comment below with your pick for the 2025 MVP or Cy Young — and stay tuned for the final announcements!
