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MLB Awards Watch: David Price, Dallas Keuchel in two-way battle for AL Cy Young

By Brad Rowland

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher David Price (14) pitches against Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher David Price (14) pitches against Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) walks off the mound after a pitching change during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) walks off the mound after a pitching change during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

The final week of the 2015 MLB season is here, and the heat is on for the best players in the league.

Some of the top-tier talent must be concerned with playoff races during the final weekend, while others can be more focused on individual performance in the context of awards. Each week throughout the season, we have taken a deep look at MLB’s various awards, and all of that context is out the window at this point. To be short and sweet, we are now evaluating season-long profiles for the best of the best, and with only a handful of games remaining any opportunity to make a big move in the rankings could be fading.

It should be noted, though, that actual MLB award voters (silly as they may be) are often swayed by “clutch” performances in the season’s final days, meaning the door is left open for some level of influence. With all of that on the table, though, we will now take a look at where the races stand at this late hour, beginning with the rookies and moving all the way through Cy Young and pursuit of MVP honors.

Next: NL Rookie of the Year

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