MVP Awards Baseball
FILE - Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, center, celebrates after his grand slam against the Athletics during the second inning of a baseball game, June 6, 2026, in Houston.
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Pete Crow-Armstrong has won the NL MVP award unanimously after the center fielder starred for the Chicago Cubs in a majestic all-around season. Crow-Armstrong joined Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez as first-time MVPs. Alvarez was the unanimous AL winner after making a run at the Triple Crown, hitting a career-high .316 with 42 homers and 106 RBIs for the AL West champions. Crow-Armstrong set career highs by batting .280 with 45 homers, 107 RBIs and 41 steals in 162 games. He tied Kyle Schwarber for the major league lead in home runs. Crow-Armstrong was also one of the best defensive players in the majors.
