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Bill Shaikin: Yes, Dodgers' Julio Urías is in the Cy Young race. Here's why.

Julio Urias #7 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the first inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on Sept. 28, 2022, in San Diego, California.

We have heard enough about how Aaron Judge is the only rightful candidate for the American League most valuable player award. He's not.

We also have heard enough about how Sandy Alcantara is the only rightful candidate for National League Cy Young award.

He's not. What the Julio?

The Cy Young could be fairly won by Max Fried of the Atlanta Braves, Zac Gallen of the Arizona Diamondbacks, or Carlos Rodon of the San Francisco Giants. But with Alcantara, the Miami Marlins' ace, and Julio Urías as the likely top two,

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