That also means there's a foundation of what could be a great Cy Young case already in place, but there's also plenty of time for things to change, whether it's someone who doesn't appear to be a factor getting hot (Jake Arrieta's 2015 run of insanity started on June 21) or someone who looks to be in the race either falling apart or suffering an injury.

Leading the staff is the 2024 American League Cy Young Award winner, Tarik Skubal. The 28-year-old lefty is back to his elite form in 2025. MLB posted its latest Cy Young poll Tuesday afternoon, and the news was good for Detroit fans. According to the league:

As the baseball season sprints towards summer, the favorites for the Cy Young Award are starting to distance themselves from the field -- at least, that's the case in MLB.com's latest Cy Young Award poll.

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has left no doubt he's the best starting pitcher in the National League. While not getting an ounce of help from his teammates, Skenes has put up remarkable numbers when he's been on the bump. So far this season, the 23-year-old righty is 4–6 with a 1.88 ERA.

The interaction was clearly tongue-in-cheek, but it spotlighted the inevitable negotiations ahead for the Tigers ace.

Tarik Skubal joined elite company alongside Clayton Kershaw after his dominant start against the Baltimore Orioles.

Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes are among the leading contenders to win the Cy Young awards in 2025. For a full list of players and their odds, scroll down. Keep up with the Cy Young race and other ...

If the Detroit Tigers want to keep Tarik Skubal in town for the remainder of his career, the reigning Cy Young Award winner just gave them a path toward getting