Cubs sweep Dodgers as PCA and Ohtani shine in MVP race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 7:51 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Chicago Cubs completed a three-game sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 5, 2026. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two home runs in the final game, furthering his National League MVP candidacy alongside Shohei Ohtani, who also contributed with two home runs. The victory highlighted PCA's improved hitting and elite defense. The ongoing discussion of MLB awards includes Yordan Alvarez leading the AL MVP race and key battles for the Cy Young awards. Ongoing listener discussions feature trade theories, front-office attitudes, and player fan interactions. The Red Sox's recent 13-inning victory against the White Sox is among the highlighted events in this week’s recap.
- •Cubs complete sweep of Dodgers on August 5, 2026.
- •PCA and Shohei Ohtani each hit two home runs in finale.
- •Award races include Yordan Alvarez for AL MVP and Cy Young discussions.
- •Mailbag topics feature trade conspiracies and fan frustrations.
- •Red Sox secure wild 13-inning comeback against White Sox.
- 7:51 PMYahoo Sports — NL MVP Debate: PCA vs. Shohei Ohtani, Skubal Trade Conspiracies & The Good, Bad, and Uggla
"Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman examine Pete Crow-Armstrong's case for National League MVP against Shohei Ohtani following the Cubs' sweep of the Dodgers, while reviewing the rest of baseball's major award races. They dive into the mailbag to tackle Tarik Skubal trade conspiracy theories, front-office competitive mindsets, Washington Nationals fan despair, and Babe Ruth myths. To wrap up, they deliver "The Good, The Bad, and The Uggla,” spotlighting the Red Sox's 13-inning thriller, Jefry Yan’s leaping debut celebration, Harrison Bader's scooter mishap, and Dave Dombrowski using RBIs to defend Alec Bohm.
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