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MLB finalists named for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 11:29 PM

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

MLB finalists named for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards

Summary

Finalists for MLB's most prestigious awards were announced as the 2026 awards season kicks off. The candidates for National League MVP include Pete Crow-Armstrong, Shohei Ohtani, and Brice Turang. In the American League, Yordan Alvarez, Junior Caminero, and Bobby Witt Jr. contend for MVP honors. Rookie of the Year finalists for the National League are Carson Benge, Sal Stewart, and JJ Wetherholt, while American League finalists will be revealed shortly. Winners will be announced during the week of Nov. 9.

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By the Numbers

•Pete Crow-Armstrong leads NL MVP finalists with 45 home runs
•Shohei Ohtani nominated for NL MVP and Cy Young honors
•Yordan Alvarez posts strong numbers as AL MVP finalist
•Rookie of the Year finalists include Carson Benge and Sal Stewart
•Award winners set to be announced during the week of Nov. 9

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11:29 PMYahoo Sports — MLB’s biggest awards are down to the finalists: Who can win MVP, Cy Young?

What they're saying

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MLB’s biggest awards are down to the finalists. See who remains in the running for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and more in 2026.
— Yahoo Sports

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