Cam Schlittler finishes strong and bolsters Cy Young candidacy for Yankees
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Last updated Sep 25, 2026
New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler concluded his regular season on September 25, 2026, allowing one earned run in three innings against the Tampa Bay Rays. He finished the season with a 1.95 ERA and 239 strikeouts, becoming the fourth Yankees pitcher to end a season with an ERA below 2.00. While Dylan Cease and Parker Messick also had solid seasons, Schlittler appears to be the frontrunner for the American League Cy Young Award. The Yankees have already secured a postseason spot and will face the Baltimore Orioles in their final series before the playoffs.
- •Schlittler's regular season ends with a 1.95 ERA and 239 strikeouts.
- •He joins Ron Guidry, Spud Chandler, and Ray Caldwell in Yankees history.
- •Yankees are the No. 1 AL Wild Card team after missing AL East title.
- •Yankees host Baltimore Orioles for a final series before playoffs.
- 2:45 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Cam Schlittler finishes Cy Young Award-caliber season with 1.95 ERA in win vs. Rays
- 1:37 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees news: Cam Schlittler's historic feat further fuels Cy Young argument
"New York Yankees star pitcher Cam Schlittler is likely going to win the American League Cy Young Award . The right-hander has been phenomenal in 2026 . Schlittler’s regular season came to an end after allowing one earned run across three innings during Thursday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays, and he will finish the year with a sparkling 1.95 […] The post Yankees news: Cam Schlittler's historic feat further fuels Cy Young argument appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"NEW YORK — In his final start of a historic regular season, Cam Schlittler put the finishing touches on what is all but certain to be an American League Cy Young Award campaign. The Yankees ace allowed two runs (one earned) in three innings with five strikeouts on 70 pitches in Thursday night’s 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in the Bronx. Schlittler took a no-decision on a night the Yankees ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 2:45 AMYankees’ Cam Schlittler finishes Cy Young Award-caliber season with 1.95 ERA in win vs. Rays
NEW YORK — In his final start of a historic regular season, Cam Schlittler put the finishing touches on what is all but certain to be an American League Cy Young Award campaign. The Yankees ace allowed two runs (one earned) in three innings with five strikeouts on 70 pitches in Thursday night’s 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in the Bronx. Schlittler took a no-decision on a night the Yankees ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 1:37 AMYankees news: Cam Schlittler's historic feat further fuels Cy Young argument
New York Yankees star pitcher Cam Schlittler is likely going to win the American League Cy Young Award . The right-hander has been phenomenal in 2026 . Schlittler’s regular season came to an end after allowing one earned run across three innings during Thursday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays, and he will finish the year with a sparkling 1.95 […] The post Yankees news: Cam Schlittler's historic feat further fuels Cy Young argument appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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