Chris Sale, the Atlanta Braves’ standout lefty, has officially been named a finalist for the 2024 National League Cy Young Award, and it’s safe to say he’s not just “in the running”—he’s a frontrunner.

Leading one's league in wins, ERA and strikeouts is generally a good way to win a Cy Young Award. Sure enough, the Triple Crown winners in the National League and American League -- Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale and Detroit Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal,

Zack Wheeler was named a finalist for the NL Cy Young Award along with Paul Skenes of the Pirates and Chris Sale of the Braves.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale has been named a finalist for the National League Cy Young Award. Sale is within striking distance of taking home his first career Cy Young. Between 2012 and 2018, he received Cy Young votes every season, finishing as a finalist twice - in 2014 and 2017.

After his stellar first season in a Braves uniform, the Baseball Writers Association of America named Chris Sale as a finalist for the National League Cy Young Award.

Back in spring training, Zack Wheeler said winning the Cy Young was one of his personal goals for the season. After being named a National League finalist on Monday, the Phillies’ ace came one step closer to making that goal a reality.