Atlanta Braves awards watch: Who could take home some hardware

The regular season is winding down, and thus entails it’s time to look at some Atlanta Braves who could bring home some hardware.

The Atlanta Braves players, coaches, and executives should be in line to get some recognition and with that, let’s see whose name could be announced for some big-time awards.

NL MVP

The Braves have two players who should be in the conversation for the top award in the senior circuit. Obviously we are talking about Ronald Acuna and Freddie Freeman.

Christian Yelich was probably in the lead to win the award before breaking his right kneecap in Milwaukee’s game Tuesday. That leaves Cody Bellinger as the favorite at this point. Anthony Rendon might be able to grab some votes as well.

I’ve been very vocal these past few months about how I believe Freddie Freeman is the NL MVP at this point. I think he is still 3rd or 4th in the media’s mind so hopefully he can finish strong and have a better shot at it.

NL Rookie of the Year

Being honest, this award is probably already sitting on Pete Alonso’s shelf at his house, but Mike Soroka should be in the top 2 or 3, no doubt. Most years, the season Soroka has had, he would be the favorite, but it just didn’t line up for him this year. Still, a top three finish is a great year.

NL Comeback Player of the Year

I honestly have no clue who will be the winner of this or who should be the favorite. My guess is Brian McCann will be considered, and maybe even Josh Donaldson?

I don’t think either one will win, both for different reasons.

Josh Donaldson played too much last year, in my opinion, to be considered and Brian McCann’s second half dropoff.

Odds are someone like Sonny Gray, Pablo Sandoval, Corey Seager, or Kris Bryant will probably win this award.