With the two runaway favorites in the AL Cy Young race being Astros, we decided to take an in-depth look at each of them this week. Tomorrow will focus on Gerrit Cole, but for today, let’s examine the case for Justin Verlander as 2019 AL Cy Young.
Justin Verlander is no stranger to Cy Young races, but it’s easy to forget that he still has only actually won one time. Sure, that one time was pretty unforgettable, capping off a 2011 season that saw him win the Pitching Triple Crown, throw his second no-hitter, and become the first pitcher to win the MVP award in two decades.