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Pete Crow-Armstrong challenges Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 9:18 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Pete Crow-Armstrong challenges Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP

Summary

As of August 11, Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs has emerged as a strong candidate for the NL MVP, challenging Shohei Ohtani. Crow-Armstrong leads the league with 7.5 wins above replacement, surpassing Ohtani's 6.4. Ohtani, who has been sidelined from pitching due to a knee injury, remains a top performer with a.294 batting average. The debate focuses on the impact of defense versus Ohtani's dual-threat capabilities as a pitcher and hitter. Fans and analysts are closely monitoring the race as the season progresses.

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•Crow-Armstrong has a league-leading 7.5 bWAR.
•Ohtani has a.294 batting average and a 1.79 ERA this season.
•Debate centers on defense versus Ohtani's hitting and pitching skills.
•Crow-Armstrong's contributions have crucial implications for the Cubs' success.
•Ohtani's injury may impact his candidacy for future MVP awards.

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9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Can Pete Crow-Armstrong Steal the NL MVP?

What they're saying

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The landscape for Major League Baseball’s most surefire award is beginning to shift. Since preseason predictions, no other name besides Shohei Ohtani was mentioned for the NL Most Valuable Player award. The superstar had won three consecutive MVP titles and was cleared to both hit and pitch for the 2026 season. And for most of […] The post Can Pete Crow-Armstrong Steal the NL MVP? appeared first on The Lead.
— Yahoo Sports

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