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Yordan Alvarez awaits Thursday's AL MVP announcement in Las Vegas

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 5:43 AM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Yordan Alvarez awaits Thursday's AL MVP announcement in Las Vegas

Summary

Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros is eager for the American League MVP announcement on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. He is a finalist alongside Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays and Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals. Alvarez had a standout season, hitting 42 home runs and driving in 106 runs. In addition to the MVP, he is also eligible for the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award and Comeback Player of the Year honors. He will travel to Las Vegas for the MLB Awards show prior to the MVP reveal.

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By the Numbers

•Alvarez batted.316 with a.432 on-base percentage in 2026.
•He led the AL in home runs, RBIs, and OPS.
•The awards ceremony will take place in Las Vegas at The Chelsea.

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5:43 AMYahoo Sports — Astros superstar Yordan Alvarez is getting a little antsy about Thursday’s AL MVP reveal

What they're saying

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Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez addressed the wait for Thursday’s American League MVP announcement as he prepares for a busy awards week in Las Vegas. Alvarez is one of three finalists alongside Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero and Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. The winner will be revealed Thursday at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. […] The post Astros superstar Yordan Alvarez is getting a little antsy about Thursday’s AL MVP reveal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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