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BBWAA Introduces First-Ever Relief Pitcher Award for 2026

8/24/2025

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The Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) will launch a Relief Pitcher of the Year Award in 2026.
This is the first new BBWAA award since 1983, adding to honors like MVP and Cy Young.
The decision highlights the increasing significance of relief pitchers in Major League Baseball.
Voting for the first awards will take place in September 2026, with presentations in November.

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Story summary

The Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) will launch a Relief Pitcher of the Year Award in 2026.
This is the first new BBWAA award since 1983, adding to honors like MVP and Cy Young.
The decision highlights the increasing significance of relief pitchers in Major League Baseball.
Voting for the first awards will take place in September 2026, with presentations in November.