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Karl Rasmussen

Breaking Down MLB’s Rookie of the Year Races Heading Into September

The 2026 MLB season is approaching its end, which means award races are heating up. One race that should attract plenty of attention as the campaign winds down is the competition for the Rookie of the Year award, particularly in the National League where there are still a few players within reach of claiming the honor.

As September baseball gets underway, here’s where things stand in the Rookie of the Year races, with favorite, contender and dark horse tiers in both leagues.

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