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Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong in tight NL MVP race

CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:04 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong in tight NL MVP race
Summary

The battle for the National League MVP features Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers and Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Cubs. Ohtani is hitting.287 with a 1.79 ERA in 85 ⅔ innings this season, struggling with injuries. Crow-Armstrong is having a breakout season, averaging.276 with 30 home runs and displaying standout defense. Experts lean towards Crow-Armstrong for MVP as the season nears its end, but Ohtani's potential return to the mound could change the dynamics. Voting concludes in November, leaving the race highly competitive.

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Key Details
  • •Ohtani has a.287 batting average with a 158 OPS+
  • •Crow-Armstrong is hitting.276 with a strong defensive reputation
  • •Ohtani is recovering from knee and bicep injuries
  • •Experts currently favor Crow-Armstrong for MVP
  • •The MVP winner will be announced in November
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  • 2:04 PMCBS MLB — 2026 National League MVP: Expert picks for Shohei Ohtani vs. Pete Crow-Armstrong
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One is aiming for his fourth consecutive MVP award; the other is trying to stamp his name in the history books

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