Cubs Outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong Named Unanimous NL MVP
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has been voted the National League Most Valuable Player, ending Shohei Ohtani's three-year reign.
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Key points
- Pete Crow-Armstrong is the first unanimous NL MVP winner this year.
- The outfielder achieved a 40-40 season and led the NL in multiple offensive categories.
- Crow-Armstrong was recognized as the league's top defender with a Platinum Glove.
The Baseball Writers Association of America has selected Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong as the 2026 National League Most Valuable Player. Crow-Armstrong received all 30 first-place votes, marking a unanimous victory. He finished ahead of runner-up Shohei Ohtani and third-place finisher Brice Turang in the final balloting.
Crow-Armstrong’s historic campaign included a 40-40 season, as he tallied 45 home runs and 41 stolen bases. The 24-year-old led the National League with 84 extra-base hits, 119 runs scored, and a .570 slugging percentage. Beyond his offensive output, he solidified his reputation as a premier defender, securing his second consecutive Gold Glove and the NL Platinum Glove award while recording 25 Outs Above Average.
The award concludes a dominant season for the Cubs star, who led all MLB players in Wins Above Replacement with 9.8 per Baseball Reference and 10.6 per FanGraphs. While Shohei Ohtani remained a finalist for the sixth consecutive year, his campaign was hindered by knee and biceps injuries that limited his availability in the second half of the season. Brice Turang earned his highest career finish in the voting following a standout season for Milwaukee that included 20 home runs and elite defensive play at second base.
What to watch next: With the MVP award secured, the Cubs look to build their future roster around their young cornerstone player.
Source MLB Trade Rumors — mlbtraderumors.com/2026/11/pete-crow-amstrong-wins-nl-mvp-award.html ↗
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