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Major League Baseball Predictions For 2016

By Phillip Benson

Mar 24, 2016; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Fans reach for autographs prior to the game between the San Francisco Giants and the Chicago Cubs at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2016; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Fans reach for autographs prior to the game between the San Francisco Giants and the Chicago Cubs at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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REGULAR SEASON AWARDS

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Oct 13, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) throws against the New York Mets during the second inning in game four of the NLDS at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

With the fun of breaking down the divisions and predicting who will make the playoffs, comes the even more daunting task of addressing the major award winners. It is rare to see a player from start to finish wrap up an award anymore, as strong halves are taken into consideration. Arrieta for example had an elite second half of the season, but only a pretty good first half. The second half is what likely helped him win his 2015 Cy Young award.

It is hard to pick against Kershaw though, as he is perpetually driven and is getting better. Harper and Josh Donaldson respectively won their league’s MVP’s in 2015 and look likely to be in the thick of things once again this season.

The talent around baseball is growing and 2016 could be another year that excites us.

AMERICAN LEAGUE –

Cy Young – Chris Archer

Manager of the Year – Ned Yost

Rookie of the Year – Luis Severino

MVP – Mike Trout

NATIONAL LEAGUE –

Cy Young – Clayton Kershaw

Manager of the Year – Mike Matheny

Rookie of the Year – Corey Seager

MVP – Giancarlo Stanton

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