Crow-Armstrong and Alvarez Win MVPs Unanimously

The Baseball Writers’ Association of America named Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong the National League’s Most Valuable Player and Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez the American League’s MVP. Both won unanimously, receiving all 30 first-place votes in their respective ballots.

Crow-Armstrong finished ahead of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, who placed second, and Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang, who placed third. The award ends Ohtani’s run of three consecutive National League MVP wins. It is Crow-Armstrong’s first MVP and the Cubs’ first since Kris Bryant won in 2016.

The 24-year-old hit .280 with 45 home runs, 107 runs batted in and 41 stolen bases over 162 games, according to one account of his season. He tied Kyle Schwarber for the major-league lead in home runs and led the National League with 119 runs scored and a .570 slugging percentage. Reports also described him as the only major-league player in 2026 to reach at least 40 home runs and 40 steals.

Crow-Armstrong’s defense added to his case. He won his second Gold Glove in center field and the National League Platinum Glove, awarded to the league’s top overall defender....