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The Athletic @theathletic.com

Starting in 2026, the BBWAA will award a Relief Pitcher of the Year Award in each league, alongside the group’s other awards — MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year. Full story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...

aug 23, 2025, 11:32 pm • 12 0

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social

Didn't Rolaids used to sponsor such an award?

aug 23, 2025, 11:35 pm • 4 0 • view
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GUTHRIE 🌲 @bluelightnightlite.bsky.social

There's been a Reliever of the Year since 1976, except 2013. After Rolaids (which was an algorithmic point system), they went to a panel of retired relievers for the Rivera/Hoffman awards since 2014. Next year, it'll be another media award.

aug 23, 2025, 11:45 pm • 3 0 • view
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Luke Martin @lukermartin.bsky.social

Yep! en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolaids...

aug 23, 2025, 11:36 pm • 0 0 • view