Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal Capture 2024 Cy Young Honors

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale has won the National League Cy Young Award after achieving the pitching "triple crown" by leading the league in wins, ERA, and strikeouts. Sale is the ninth pitcher in the National League to win the Cy Young after a triple crown season, joining legends like Sandy Koufax and Randy Johnson. This is the eighth time a Braves pitcher has received the award, with Sale joining the ranks of Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine. Zack Wheeler of the Phillies finished as the runner-up, while rookie Paul Skenes of the Pirates placed third.