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Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong lead NL MVP race discussions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:06 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong lead NL MVP race discussions

Summary

As the MLB regular season approaches its final quarter, Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs are prominent contenders for the National League MVP award. Ohtani, a two-time winner, continues to excel, leading in several offensive categories while also maintaining a 1.79 ERA on the mound. Crow-Armstrong, at 24, is having a historic season with two consecutive 30-30 achievements and leads the league with 8.2 fWAR. The close race between the two has drawn significant attention as both players look to solidify their legacies in the league. The Dodgers are currently monitoring Kyle Tucker's ongoing struggles at the plate.

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By the Numbers

•Ohtani hits a two-run home run against the Rockies on August 18.
•Crow-Armstrong leads all of baseball with 8.2 fWAR as of August 19.
•Ohtani boasts superior batting stats and a strong pitching ERA.
•Tucker struggles in his first season with the Dodgers, slashing.230/.326/.367.
•Tucker ended a hitting slump with an RBI double against the Rockies.

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What they're saying

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The final quarter of the regular season is in session, and there are still so many questions about which teams will make the postseason and which players will come away with the end-of-year awards. Shohei Ohtani is no stranger to adding hardware to his résumé, as Ohtani is the reigning two-time NL MVP and has […]
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