Cam Schlittler's MVP Bid Sparks Debate Over Wild-card Start
WHO:
MLB.com - Cam Schlittler completed his final start of the regular season against the Rays.
Fox News - Cam Schlittler, New York Yankees ace
NY Post - Cam Schlittler
WHAT:
MLB.com - Schlittler permitted two runs (one earned) and three hits over three innings in his final start.
MLB.com - Schlittler's 239 strikeouts are tied with Jack Chesbro for the fourth most by a Yankee in a single season; only Gerrit Cole and Ron Guidry have more.
MLB.com - The Yankees are considering starting left-hander Max Fried in Game 1 of the AL wild-card series instead of Schlittler.
MLB.com - Schlittler's 1.95 ERA is the American League’s lowest since Justin Verlander posted a 1.75 ERA for the Astros in 2022.
MLB.com - Schlittler struck out five Rays in his final start, ending the regular season with 239 strikeouts, tied with Jack Chesbro for the fourth most by a Yankee in a single season.
MLB.com - Schlittler would be the seventh Yankee to win the Cy Young Award and the first since Cole in 2023.
MLB.com - Cam Schlittler finished the regular season with a 1.95 ERA, the third best in Yankees history.
MLB.com - Schlittler's 239 strikeouts tied him with Jack Chesbro for the fourth most by a Yankee in a single season.
MLB.com - Schlittler pitched to a 1.17 ERA over his final nine starts, spanning 54 innings, allowing just 27 hits and 18 walks while striking out 68.
Fox News - Cam Schlittler set a franchise record with 21 starts allowing one or no runs.
NY Post - Cam Schlittler is on his way to the AL Cy Young.
WHERE:
Fox News - New York Yankees
WHEN:
MLB.com - Game 1 of the AL Division Series is scheduled for Oct. 3.
NY Post - The Yankees are considering starting Schlittler in Game 2 of the AL wild-card series instead of Game 1, which is scheduled for Tuesday.
MLB.com - The Yankees are considering starting left-hander Max Fried in Game 1 of the AL wild-card series instead of Schlittler.
NY Post - The AL wild-card series is scheduled for next week.
WHY:
MLB.com - The Yankees are weighing the idea of having Schlittler go instead in Game 2 of the AL wild-card series.
Fox News - Cam Schlittler's performance is building his AL MVP and Cy Young case.
HOW:
MLB.com - Schlittler's pitch count was held to 70 in his final start to set him up for a starting assignment in the American League Wild Card Series.
Fox News - Schlittler achieved his record by allowing one or no runs in his starts.
(UPDATED September 25, 2026 05:57 UTC)
Cam Schlittler wrapped up his regular season with a final start against the Rays, allowing two runs, one of which was earned, and three hits over three innings. With 239 strikeouts this season, Schlittler is now tied with Jack Chesbro for the fourth most by a Yankee in a single season, trailing only Gerrit Cole and Ron Guidry. As the Yankees prepare for the postseason, they are considering starting left-hander Max Fried in Game 1 of the AL wild-card series on October 3, while weighing the option of having Schlittler pitch in Game 2.
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(UPDATED September 25, 2026 03:59 UTC)
In a remarkable season, Schlittler has achieved a 1.95 ERA, the lowest in the American League since Justin Verlander’s 1.75 ERA in 2022, and he struck out five Rays in his final start, finishing the regular season with 239 strikeouts, tying him with Jack Chesbro for the fourth most by a Yankee in a single season. Schlittler is poised to become the seventh Yankee to win the Cy Young Award, the first since Cole in 2023. The Yankees are now considering starting Schlittler in Game 2 of the AL wild-card series, which is scheduled for Tuesday.
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(UPDATED September 25, 2026 02:04 UTC)
Cam Schlittler wrapped up the regular season with an impressive 1.95 ERA, marking the third best in Yankees history, and he also tied Jack Chesbro for the fourth most strikeouts in a single season with 239. Over his last nine starts, Schlittler showcased his skills with a remarkable 1.17 ERA, allowing only 27 hits and 18 walks while striking out 68 batters in 54 innings. Meanwhile, the Yankees are contemplating starting left-hander Max Fried in Game 1 of the AL wild-card series instead of Schlittler.
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(UPDATED September 24, 2026 19:00 UTC)
Cam Schlittler, the ace of the New York Yankees, has set a franchise record with 21 starts allowing one or no runs, solidifying his case for the AL Cy Young and MVP awards. His remarkable performance has garnered attention as the AL wild-card series is scheduled for next week. Schlittler's achievements are making waves in the baseball world, showcasing his dominance on the mound.