Pete Crow-Armstrong unanimously ends Shohei Ohtani's run as NL MVP, Yordan Alvarez takes AL MVP for Astros

Key Points:

• Pete Crow-Armstrong (PCA) of the Chicago Cubs won the 2026 National League MVP unanimously, ending Shohei Ohtani's three-year streak, after an outstanding season with 45 home runs, 41 stolen bases, a .280 batting average, and elite defense in center field.
• PCA improved significantly in 2026, increasing his walk rate from 4.5% to 11.4%, boosting his bat speed, exit velocity, and hard-hit percentage, resulting in a 10.6-win season and top-tier offensive and defensive contributions.
• In the American League, Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez won the MVP unanimously, posting a .316/.432/.601 batting line with 42 home runs, 120 strikeouts, and 142 walks, including a league-leading 33 intentional walks.
• Alvarez's 2026 performance featured a weighted runs created plus (wRC+) of 181 and an OPS of 1.033, both best in baseball, with advanced metrics indicating he was somewhat unlucky and deserving of even better offensive numbers.
• Both MVP winners showed exceptional dominance in their leagues, with Alvarez excelling offensively despite no defensive contributions, and Crow-Armstrong overcoming the challenge of competing in the same league as Shohei Ohtani.