Washington Nationals outfield phenom Bryce Harper and Toronto Blue Jays star third baseman Josh Donaldson could have MVP trophies on their mantles shortly, as each has been named a finalist for the award in his respective league by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
On Tuesday, the BBWAA announced the finalists for the four major annual awards - MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year - with winners set to be announced within the next two weeks.
AL MVP (winner to be announced Nov. 19)
Team
Player
Royals
Lorenzo Cain
Blue Jays
Josh Donaldson
Angels
Mike Trout
NL MVP (winner to be announced Nov. 19)
Team
Player
Diamondbacks
Paul Goldschmidt
Nationals
Bryce Harper
Reds
Joey Votto
AL Cy Young (winner to be announced Nov. 18)
Team
Player
Athletics
Sonny Gray
Astros
Dallas Keuchel
Blue Jays
David Price
NL Cy Young (winner to be announced Nov. 18)
Team
Player
Dodgers
Zack Greinke
Cubs
Jake Arrieta
Dodgers
Clayton Kershaw
AL Manager of the Year (winner to be announced Nov. 17)
Team
Player
Rangers
Jeff Banister
Astros
A.J. Hinch
Twins
Paul Molitor
NL Manager of the Year (winner to be announced Nov. 17)
Team
Player
Mets
Terry Collins
Cubs
Joe Maddon
Cardinals
Mike Matheny
AL Rookie of the Year (winner to be announced Nov. 16)
Team
Player
Astros
Carlos Correa
Indians
Francisco Lindor
Twins
Miguel Sano
NL Rookie of the Year (winner to be announced Nov. 16)