Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong unanimously captures NL MVP award for 2026
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Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs won the National League MVP award, announced on November 12, 2026. The 24-year-old center fielder had an outstanding season, leading the majors with 45 home runs and 41 stolen bases, joining baseball's exclusive 40-40 club. Crow-Armstrong received all 30 first-place votes from the Baseball Writers' Association of America, a unanimous selection, and is the first Cub to win since Kris Bryant in 2016. Despite the Cubs' early exit from the playoffs, his remarkable contributions on both offense and defense solidified his MVP case, especially as he excelled in the second half of the season following a slow start. His achievements included leading the league in runs scored and slugging percentage, while also securing a Gold Glove award for his defense.
- •Crow-Armstrong posted MLB's seventh 40-40 season.
- •He led MLB with 119 runs scored and a.570 slugging percentage.
- •Crow-Armstrong won consecutive Gold Gloves in center field.
- •His performance significantly improved in the second half of the season.
- •The Cubs lost in the NL wild-card round, ending their playoff run.
- 1:34 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs' Crow-Armstrong, Astros' Alvarez earn MLB MVP awards
- 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — Pete Crow-Armstrong is one of the greatest NL MVPs in history. Here's why.
- 12:53 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong unanimously wins NL MVP over Shohei Ohtani
"Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was named baseball's National League Most Valuable Player on Thursday, ending Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's two-year reign.Crow-Armstrong delivered one of the best all-around seasons in MLB history, tying Kyle Schwarber for the MLB lead in home runs with 45 and finishing second in the National League in stolen bases with 41.
"Crow-Armstrong posted MLB's seventh 40-40 season on offense, while being perhaps the best defensive player in baseball.
"Pete Crow-Armstrong hit 45 home runs with 41 steals in his 2026 MVP season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 13, 2026, 1:34 AMCubs' Crow-Armstrong, Astros' Alvarez earn MLB MVP awards
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was named baseball's National League Most Valuable Player on Thursday, ending Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's two-year reign.Crow-Armstrong delivered one of the best all-around seasons in MLB history, tying Kyle Schwarber for the MLB lead in home runs with 45 and finishing second in the National League in stolen bases with 41.
- Yahoo SportsNov 13, 2026, 12:54 AMPete Crow-Armstrong is one of the greatest NL MVPs in history. Here's why.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit 45 home runs with 41 steals in his 2026 MVP season.
- Yahoo SportsNov 13, 2026, 12:53 AMCubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong unanimously wins NL MVP over Shohei Ohtani
Crow-Armstrong posted MLB's seventh 40-40 season on offense, while being perhaps the best defensive player in baseball.
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