Crow-Armstrong dethrones Ohtani to win 1st NL MVP unanimously

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 17: Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after hitting a two-run walk-off home run during the tenth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field on August 17, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Chicago Cubs superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong was named the 2026 National League MVP, denying Shohei Ohtani the honor for the first time in four years.

Crow-Armstrong was the unanimous winner over Ohtani and fellow finalist Brice Turang of the Milwaukee Brewers.

Crow-Armstrong is the first NL center fielder to win the award since Andrew McCutchen in 2013.

More to come.

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