Pete Crow-Armstrong and Yordan Alvarez Claim Unanimous MVP Honors
Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez secured unanimous NL and AL MVP awards following stellar campaigns.
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Key points
- Pete Crow-Armstrong won the NL MVP unanimously at 24 years old.
- Yordan Alvarez became the first full-time DH to win the AL MVP.
- Alvarez finished the season with a .316 batting average and 42 home runs.
Major League Baseball crowned its most outstanding players last night as Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez captured the National League and American League MVP awards in unanimous fashion.
At just 24 years old, Crow-Armstrong capped off a historic campaign with the Cubs by sweeping the NL voting. Meanwhile, the 29-year-old Alvarez carved his name into the record books by becoming the first full-time designated hitter to claim the AL MVP award. Alvarez finished his dominant season batting .316 alongside 42 home runs for Houston.
What to watch next: Keep an eye on how these historic MVP campaigns influence future roster constructions and player valuations across both leagues.
Source The Athletic — nytimes.com/athletic/7776301/2026/11/13/commanders-giants-mlb-mvps-… ↗
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