Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale has reestablished himself as one of the top pitchers in Major League Baseball. He took home the National League Cy Young Award, the first of his career. He also made his eighth All-Star team and got his first All-MLB Team nod (first team).

Chris Sale quieted his doubters, resuscitated his bid for Cooperstown and finally gained the one award that had eluded him. Sale’s memorable year was further rewarded on Wednesday night, when he was named the National League’s Cy Young Award winner.