Brewers Ace Wins 2026 NL Cy Young Award Unanimously

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Brewers Ace Wins 2026 NL Cy Young Award Unanimously

Originally posted on Baseball Now | By Tyler Maher | Last updated Nov 12, 2026 9:35 AM ET

2026 was the Year of The Miz.

Coming off an impressive rookie year in 2025, Misiorowski emerged as arguably the best pitcher in baseball during his sophomore campaign. The 24-year-old flamethrower led MLB in numerous pitching categories, including ERA, WHIP, and strikeouts. He also made his second All-Star team.

Misiorowski capped off his marvelous campaign by helping lead the Milwaukee Brewers to their first World Series championship in franchise history, winning both of his starts in the Fall Classic against the Tampa Bay Rays.

On Wednesday, Misiorowski was named the unanimous winner of the 2026 NL Cy Young Award, receiving all 30 first-place votes from the BBWAA. He beat out Cristopher Sanchez and Chris Sale, becoming the fourth Brewer to win the award.

This year will be tough to top for Misiorowski. Just ask 2025 NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes, who took a significant step back this year. However, it's clear Milwaukee has a bona fide for years to come.

This article first appeared on Baseball Now and was syndicated with permission.

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