Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong and Astros’ Yordan Alvarez unanimously win MVP awards

Key Points:

• Pete Crow-Armstrong was unanimously named the National League MVP after a standout season with the Chicago Cubs, batting .280 with 45 home runs, 107 RBIs, and 41 stolen bases, while leading the NL in runs, slugging percentage, and OPS.
• Crow-Armstrong also excelled defensively, winning his second Gold Glove and leading the majors in Outs Above Average and Runs Prevented, showcasing his all-around impact on the field.
• In the American League, Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez won the MVP unanimously, leading the majors in batting average and walks, while posting a .316 average with 42 home runs and 106 RBIs primarily as a designated hitter.
• Alvarez received all 30 first-place MVP votes and became the first AL MVP from Houston since 2017, continuing his impressive career that includes an AL Rookie of the Year award, ALCS MVP honors, and a World Series championship.
• Crow-Armstrong, who signed a six-year, $115 million contract earlier this year, is the Cubs’ first NL MVP since Kris Bryant in 2016 and made significant improvements against left-handed pitching, contributing to Chicago’s playoff berth.