Happy 26th birthday to Zack Greinke. He was selected as the Sporting News American League Pitcher of the Year. The Royals pitcher went 16-8 with a 2.16 ERA accounting for nearly 25% of the Royals wins this season. Tim Lincecum won in the National League. Cy Young Award winners are announced November 17th. Bret Saberhagen was honored by the Sporting News in 1989.