From The Sports Desk: MLB predictions
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Key Points:
- The MLB award races for the 2026 season are shaping up with familiar MVP contenders Aaron Judge (AL) and Shohei Ohtani (NL), while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and other players are emerging as potential challengers.
- For the Cy Young Award, experts highlight Max Fried (AL) and Sandy Alcantara (NL) as strong candidates, with some surprising early-season performances already noted.
- Rookie of the Year predictions include Cleveland’s Chase DeLauter (AL) and Mets’ Nolan McLean (NL), both showing promising starts and potential to impact their teams significantly.
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