BBWAA Awards 2026 Full List of Finalists Announced and Reaction
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Key Points:
- Pete Crow-Armstrong (Chicago Cubs) and Yordan Alvarez (Houston Astros) are finalists for the 2026 MVP awards in the National and American Leagues, respectively, highlighted by their outstanding offensive and defensive performances.
- Crow-Armstrong joined the 40/40 club with 45 home runs and 41 stolen bases, leading the National League in runs scored and excelling defensively with top marks in outs above average and runs prevented.
- Alvarez led the American League in multiple offensive categories, including batting average, on-base percentage, slugging, and walks, driving the Astros into the playoffs with 42 home runs and 106 RBIs.
- Jacob Misiorowski (Milwaukee Brewers) is a leading candidate for the National League Cy Young Award after posting the best ERA, WHIP, and strikeouts in the league and helping the Brewers win the World Series.
- The Baseball Writers' Association of America announced finalists for all major MLB awards, with winners to be revealed soon in the upcoming MLB award schedule.
