2026 MLB Awards Watch: MVP, Cy Young and more for August

ESPN has published its August 2026 MLB Awards Watch, examining the key races for MVP, Cy Young, and other major baseball honors. A central question in the NL MVP race is whether Shohei Ohtani can overtake PCA (Paul Skenes or another leading candidate), while the AL Cy Young race features a battle between Cease and Schlittler. The piece reflects on the latest statistical standings and performances driving these award conversations heading into the final stretch of the 2026 season.