<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/aaronjudge-opens-the-door-to-a-possible-exit-from-the-new-york-yankees-20220719-0044.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>American League</strong></a> features some of the best pitchers in the game. And while the National League may have the strongest<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-winners-list-of-world-series-champions-by-year-20211027-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Series</a> candidate </strong>in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/dodgers-injury-news-who-will-replace-walker-buehler-20220816-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Dodgers</a>,</strong> even they should have a lot of trouble against some of the<strong> AL’s elite rotations.</strong></p>
<p>Needless to say, some pitchers will always <strong>stand out from the rest of the pack</strong>. Some guys have been dominant from day one and haven’t taken their feet off the gas as we reach the key stretch of the season.</p>
<p>That’s why today, we’ll honor them by letting you know everything there is about the top three candidates to take home the<strong> Cy Young award in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-shohei-ohtani-and-the-japenese-players-with-the-most-career-home-runs-20220810-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">American League</a>. </strong>Who’ll win? Let’s break it down.</p>
<h2>MLB News: 3 Leading Candidates For American League Cy Young</h2>
<h3>3. Dylan Cease</h3>
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<p><strong>Dylan Cease</strong> continues to improve on a yearly basis, and he’s been more dominant this year than most of the early Cy Young candidates. His slider has been nearly-unhittable, and he’s been the lone bright spot on the <strong>Chicago White Sox’s </strong>rotation.</p>
<p>As of now, he boasts a <strong>12-6 record </strong>with a 2.27 ERA, 1.122 WHIP, 190 strikeouts, and 62 walks over 147.0 IP and 26 starts. He’s forcing swings-and-misses at a historical rate and is just getting better.</p>
<h3>2. Shane McClanahan</h3>
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<p><strong>Kevin Cash</strong> and the <strong>Tampa Bay Rays </strong>continue to pull Cy Young candidates out of their bag on a yearly basis. This time, southpaw <strong>Shane McClanahan</strong> has been the jewel of an overly-dominant rotation.</p>
<p>McClanahan currently owns an 11-5 record with a 2.20 ERA and an absurd 0.862 WHIP. He’s made 24 starts and thrown 147.1 innings, striking out 182 and handing out <strong>just 30 free passes</strong> in his second year in the Majors.</p>
<h3>1. Justin Verlander</h3>
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<p>The year is 2022, yet <strong>Justin Verlander </strong>continues to dominate as he did in the early 2010s. He’s turning back the clock and having one of the best seasons of his career, which is a lot to say for a 2-time Cy Young.</p>
<p>The undisputed ace of the<strong> Houston Astros, </strong>Verlander, came back from injury to log a 16-3 record with a 1.84 ERA, 0.855 WHIP, and 154 strikeouts to just 26 walks over 152 innings of work. That’s just remarkable.</p>

MLB News: Justin Verlander and leading candidates for AL Cy Young

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<p>It’s been a well-known fact that a lot of pitchers use<strong> sticky substances</strong> to get a better grip of the baseball and take their spin rate up a notch. <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mlb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB</a> </strong>has known this for decades, as <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-dodgers-t110773" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Dodgers’</a> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/trevor-bauer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trevor Bauer </a></strong>has repeatedly stated, yet they decide to look the other way.</p>
<p>The league has issued some warnings about foreign substance use lately and has taken some baseballs for further examination, even though there hasn’t been any discipline thus far. Well, <strong>at least when it comes to players.</strong></p>
<p>As for the rest of the league, there has been one casualty<strong>. Former Angels’ clubbie ‘Bubba’ Harkins </strong>was recently fired for giving away ‘Sticky Stuff’ to pitchers around the league, so he decided to speak up after being treated as the only fall guy.</p>
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<h2>Former Angels Employee Reveals Texts From MLB Aces</h2>
<p>According to a recent interview with<strong> Sports Illustrated,</strong> Harkins had been sending opposing players his combination of liquid pine tar, mota stick, and rosin. The list of his top clients features aces of the league such as <strong>Gerrit Cole, Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, and Adam Wainwright:</strong></p>
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<p><strong>GC:</strong><em> Hey Bubba, it’s Gerrit Cole. I was wondering if you could help me out with this sticky situation (winking emoji). The stuff I had last year seizes up when it gets cold, can you come up with, or do you have a mix that will play better in cold weather?</em></p>
<p><strong>B: </strong><em>Hey Cole, the only thing I think I can do is put more tar in it and less [Mota] stick. I’ll play around with it and see.</em></p>
<p><strong>GC: </strong><em>We tried mixing the liquid in it and it definitely helped but it was a sloppy mess. I feel like incorporating a different ratio from the beginning of the process would be more ideal.</em></p>
<p><em>“Two weeks later, Harkins mailed Cole a made-to-order canister with more pine tar and less Mota stick than usual. Then one more message was sent from the ace’s phone: <strong>“Thanks Bubba you tha man” with an O.K. hand sign emoji.”</strong></em></p>
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<p><em><strong>“Bubba, Max needs2 batches please,” </strong></em>said one text from 2017. <em><strong>“Bubba, Max needs the stuff ASAP. He will pay for overnight shipping please,” </strong></em>read another.</p>
<p><em><strong>“Bubba! This is adam wainwright. Can I give you a call?”</strong></em> read one text. <em><strong>“Hey Bubba, couple guys asking about some secret stuff. Anyway you can send a couple batches with the angels when they come?” </strong></em>Wainwright also said.</p>
<p><em><strong>““Bubba it’s Chatwood,”</strong></em> said a text from a phone number associated with Tyler Chatwood, then with the Cubs, in May 2018. “<em><strong>You think we can get some of your stuff sent over for us?”</strong></em> Then a follow-up:<em><strong> “Is that the stuff verlander is using.” </strong></em>Harkins said it was, and later sent a photo of a UPS receipt with tracking info,” the report continued.</p>
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<p>Harkins reportedly got the recipe from lifelong Angels closer<strong> Troy Percival, </strong>who spread the word around the league upon his retirement. That’s how he became such a famous figure amongst MLB’s aces.</p>
<p>‘Sticky Stuff’ has been a controversial issue around the league for decades now and the commissioner’s office is aware of it. Harkins is just a scapegoat for them and if they were serious about putting an end to it,<strong> they would have done it ages ago.</strong></p>
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Max Scherzer, Gerrit Cole, Justin Verlander among aces using ‘Sticky Stuff’, leaked texts show

Max Scherzer, Gerrit Cole, Justin Verlander among aces using 'Sticky Stuff', leaked texts show - Bolavip US

Max Scherzer, Gerrit Cole, Justin Verlander among aces using 'Sticky Stuff', leaked texts show

<p>The<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/houston-astros-t116283" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Houston Astros</a></strong> are about to get a major boost towards the end of the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/mlb-t48464" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>MLB</strong></a> season, as it seems like <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/mlb/justin-verlander-on-track-to-pitch-for-the-houston-astros-this-season-20200910-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Justin Verlander</a> </strong>– who many people feared could miss the whole campaign – <strong>continues to work on his rehabilitation.</strong></p>
<p>The <strong>American League Cy Young</strong> winner suffered some stiffness in his forearm and a lot of people speculated he may have to undergo <strong>Tommy John surgery</strong>, which at that point in his career could have been the end.</p>
<p>Now, however, it seems like Verlander has been putting on a lot of good work and throwing bullpen sessions of <strong>at least 50 pitches each. </strong>And with the Astros in contention for a spot in the playoffs, he may be back rather sooner than later.</p>
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<h2>Houston Astros Eyeing September 24 For Justin Verlander’s Return</h2>
<p>And, according to <strong>ESPN’s Buster Olney, Dusty Baker’s</strong> team is confident in Verlander’s ability to get back on the mound on September 24. That way, he could be ready and in his best shape for the postseason.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">If Justin Verlander comes back — and the Astros are feeling confident about that — then it would make sense if his next regular-season start would fall on Sept. 24, so he could line up for Game 1 of the postseason.</p>
<p> — Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN)    <a href="https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/1305299703886745600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2020</a>  </p></blockquote></div>
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<p><em>“If Justin Verlander comes back — and the Astros are feeling confident about that — then it would make sense if his next regular-season start would fall on<strong> Sept. 24, </strong>so he could line up for Game 1 of the postseason,”</em> read the report.</p>
<p>Verlander would throw again in time for the series opener vs. the<strong> Texas Rangers</strong> at Minute Maid Park. With Texas far from contention and already planning ahead to next season, that’ll be an ideal setting for him.</p>
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<p>Houston recently lost <strong>Lance McCullers Jr</strong> due to injury but got <strong>José Urquidy </strong>back.<strong> Zack Greinke </strong>has been as dominant as usual, while <strong>Luis García and Framber Valdez</strong> have been pretty solid for them as well.</p>
<p>Justin has only pitched once this season – a 6-inning outing with just 2 hits, 2 earned runs, and 7 strikeouts, and getting him back on the mound would be a major boost for an Astros team trying to silence their critics <strong>after the sign-stealing scandal.</strong></p>
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Houston Astros set date on Justin Verlander's return

Houston Astros set date on Justin Verlander's return - Bolavip US

<p>The <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/houston-astros-t116283" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Houston Astros</strong></a> were dealt a major blow at the start of the season when their ace <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/mlb/Top-25-most-dominating-pitchers-in-MLB-history-20200504-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Justin Verlander</strong></a> suffered a forearm injury. Some even feared he would have to undergo <strong>potential season-ending Tommy John surgery.</strong></p>
<p>Manager <strong>Dusty Baker</strong> and the Astros had already lost another ace and fellow CY Young candidate<strong> Gerrit Cole</strong> to the <strong>New York Yankees</strong> in free agency, and the rest of <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/mlb-t48464" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB</a> </strong>was ready to pound on the Astros following their <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/sports/The-30-worst-cheaters-in-sports-history-20200605-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">infamous sign-stealing scandal.</a></p>
<p>Now, however, it seems like they could get a much-needed boost in the mound, as Verlander is way ahead of schedule in his recovery and already <strong>tossed 50-55 pitches in a bullpen session </strong>Wednesday, as per the manager.</p>
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<h2>Justin Verlander Throws Bullpen Session, May Be Back This Season</h2>
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<p> Baker said he thought Verlander was going to throw 50-55 pitches, which is a lot more than I think I expected him to say.</p>
<p> — Jake Kaplan (@jakemkaplan)    <a href="https://twitter.com/jakemkaplan/status/1303825140271255558?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2020</a>  </p></blockquote></div>
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<p>Verlander would still need a couple of more bullpen sessions and face some batters at the team’s Alternate Site before being able to come back for the team but <strong>the fact that he’s already throwing half-a-hundred pitches is quite encouraging.</strong></p>
<p>Some claim that Verlander’s injury was a bit of a blessing in disguise as the team unleashed <strong>Framber Valdez </strong>and he’s been outstanding to start the season. <strong>Luis García</strong> has also been pretty solid in limited work, while <strong>Zack Greinke</strong> continues to be his usual, dominating self.</p>
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<p>Rookie pitcher <strong>Cristian Javier </strong>has been solid from an ERA standpoint (3.46 in 41.2 IP) but the rest of his stats haven’t been as impressive. They’ve also recently got José Urquidy back, although <strong>Lance McCullers Jr </strong>had to be sent back to the IL.</p>
<p>The Astros have struggled to be at their best this season with a 22-21 campaign and clearly the rest of the league hates their guts so they’re extra motivated every time they face them, so having Verlander back for the most important stretch of the season <strong>could be a huge boost for them.</strong></p>
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Justin Verlander on track to pitch for the Astros this season

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Top 25 most dominant pitchers in MLB history

Top 25 most dominant pitchers in MLB history - Bolavip US

<p>Major League Baseball (MLB)has seen many greatplayers come through in the 2010 decade. Although they are not on our list, we should not forget to mentionplayers likeGiancarlo Stanton, Nolan Arenado, Stephen Strasburg, Cole Hamels andFreddie Freeman. It’s important to say that Albert Pujols was not included on this list either.</p>
<p>Some have been able to win the World Series, but not all the bestplayersplay for the most successfull teams. With that said, we present to you the 20 best MLB players of the past decade.</p>
<h2><strong>20. Josh Donaldson</strong></h2>
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<p>He played for three teams throughout the decade, which included the Oakland Athletics, Toranto Blue Jays, and the Atlanta Braves. He was namedthe American League MVP in 2015, played in three All-Star games, and won the National League Comeback Player of the Yearaward in 2019.</p>
<h2><strong>19. Christian Yelich</strong></h2>
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<p>He began his career with the Miami Marlins where he would show his great potential. However, he consolidated himself as one of the league’s best player after being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in 2018. In the last two seasons, he would win the National League MVP awardand has been called to last two All-Star games.</p>
<h2><strong>18. Zack Greinke</strong></h2>
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<p>He began his career in 2009 and has played for six teams in the past decade. Since 2010, Greinke has taken part in five All-Star games and won six Gold Gloves.</p>
<h2><strong>17. David Price</strong></h2>
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<p>In the past decade, theleft handed pitcher has played for the Tampa Bay Rays, Detroit Tigers,Toronto Blue Jays, and Boston Red Sox. He won the Cy Young in 2012, has been to five All-Star games, and won the World Series in 2018 with the Boston Red Sox. Along with this, he won the American League Comeback Player of the Year awardin 2018.</p>
<h2>16. Madison Bumgarner</h2>
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<p>Having started the new decade with the Arizona Diamondbacks, heplayed the entire previous onewith the San Francisco Giants. With the Giants, hewon three World Series titles, being namedMVP in 2014. He has taken part in four All-Star games and holds the records for most strikeouts in a game for a left handedpicture. </p>
<h2><strong>15. Andrew McCutchen</strong></h2>
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<p>He played the previous decade with thePittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, andPhiladelphia Phillies. His most successful period came in Pittsburgh where he won the National League MVP in 2013, took part in five All-Star games, won four Sliver Slugger awards, and a Gold Glove.</p>
<h2><strong>14. Mookie Bets</strong></h2>
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<p>The current Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder did something in 2018 while playing for the Boston Red Sox that no other player in MLB history had done before. He achievedthe league MVP, the Silver Slugger, GoldGlove, had the best hitting average, andwon the World Series in the same season. Additionally, he has also taken part in four All-Star games.</p>
<h2><strong>13. Bryce Harper</strong></h2>
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<p>He made his debutin 2012 at only 19 years of agewith the Washington Nationals where he would be called to the All-Star game in his first season and would win the National League Rookie of the Year award. <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/bryce-harper-t139627" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harper</a> has taken part in five All-Star games and was named the National League MVP in 2015. In 2019, he left the Nationals to sign for the Philadelphia Phillies.</p>
<h2><strong>12. Jacob deGrom</strong></h2>
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<p>In 2014, he made his debut for the New York Metsand would win the National League Rookie of the Year award. He has won two consecutive Cy Young awards and has participated in three All-Star games. The question now is can he keep up with his great form in this new decade?</p>
<h2><strong>11. Paul Goldschmidt</strong></h2>
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<p>The St. Louis Cardinals’ first baseman had some great seasons in the past decadewhen he was still playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks. His best season came in 2013 when he finished the campaign with the best RBI andmost homeruns in the National League. In addition, he finished second in the National League MVP voting and has taken part in six All-Star games.</p>
<h2><strong>10. José Altuve</strong></h2>
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<p>The Venezuelan second baseman has played his entire career with the Houston Astros. He made his debut in 2012 and has enjoyed some great seasons, taking part in six All-Star game.However, heachieved individual and collective success in 2017 when he was named the American League MVP and won the World Series.</p>
<h2><strong>9. Chris Sale</strong></h2>
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<p>The left handed pitcher has not won a Cy Young award, but he has had some brilliant performancesover the past decade. He was one of the Chicago WhiteSox’s best players and he helped the Boston Red Sox win the World Series in 2018. Along with this, he has participated in seven All-Star games.</p>
<h2><strong>8. Buster Posey</strong></h2>
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<p>An unbelievalbe decade for the San Francisco Giants’ catcher. In his first season as a professional, he would win the National League Rookie of the Year award and helped the team win the World Series. He added another two World Series titles with the Giants,was named the National League MVP in 2015, and has taken part in six All-Star games.</p>
<h2><strong>7. Miguel Cabrera</strong></h2>
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<p>It is true that his last couple of seasons have not been the best, but he was during a good portion of the decade one of the most dominant players in MLB. He was theAmerican League MVP on two occasions and won the Triple Crown in 2012.</p>
<h2><strong>6. Adrián Beltré</strong></h2>
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<p>He began the decade by taking a pay cut to play for the Boston Red Sox, which is where he would consistentlyshow the talent that many knew he had. He was selected that year to play in his first All-Star game and would later take part in another two editions.</p>
<h2><strong>5.Joey Votto</strong></h2>
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<p>His best season may have been in 2010 where he hit 37 home runs and was named the National League MVP, but he has been one of the league’s most consistent players over the years. He is an expert on getting on base, achieving a .428 on base average throughout the decade. Additionally, he has participated in six All-Star games.</p>
<h2><strong>4. Max Scherzer</strong></h2>
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<p>He began the decade with his first winning season and concluded it by winning the World Series with the Washington Nationals. Although he has not won a league MVP, he has stood out over the years for his strikeouts. He has won three Cy Young awards and is a 7-time All-Star.</p>
<h2><strong>3. Justin Verlander</strong></h2>
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<p>Throughoutthe decade, he was named American League MVP, two Cy Young awards, and six appearances at the All-Star game. He added a World Series title to his curriculum in 2017 whileplaying with the Houston Astros.</p>
<h2><strong>2.Clayton Kershaw</strong></h2>
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<p>The Los Angeles Dodgers left handed pitcher began to stand out in 2011. Although he had been in the league for three seasons, that year he won his first of three National LeagueCy Young awards. He was named National League MVP in 2014 and is an 8-time All-Star.</p>
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<h2><strong>1. Mike Trout</strong></h2>
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<p>The Los Angeles Angels outfielder has been the MLB’s best player of the past decade and is already considered one of the greatest of all time. Surprisingly, he is still yet to win a postseason series, but that does nottake away from his incredible performances. He haswon threeAmerican League MVP awardsin 2014, 2016, and 2019, seven Silver Slugger awards, and has participated in eight All-Star games.</p>

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