MLB insider reveals Red Sox are 'well-positioned' to acquire Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal this offseason originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Boston Red Sox have some major moves to make this offseason, but one they thought unattainable may actually be in the picture now.

Before the baseball world shifts its focus to the offseason, let's slap a bow on a memorable 2025 campaign by selecting the MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year for every MLB team.

Cy Young Award Finalists

The race for baseball’s top pitching award is officially down to six. MLB has revealed the finalists for the 2025 Cy Young Award, and the list features a mix of new faces, breakout stars, and a reigning champ looking to go back-to-back.

MLB announced the finalists for its award races after the 2025 season officially concluded on Saturday, with the Dodgers winning their second consecutive World Series title.

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The New York Mets need an ace, and could look at the trade market to acquire one. Could they target Tarik Skubal?

Brown is unlikely to win the AL Cy Young, and it's uncertain whether he'll return to the postseason in 2026 with yet another reshuffled Houston roster. There's plenty of uncertainty with Astros at the moment. Brown is a much needed source of consistentcy, a steady source of excellence for a club eyeing a return to championship contention.