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How is Bobby Witt Jr. doing? Does Juan Soto have a chance to catch Ohtani? What's up with Gunnar Henderson? All good questions, and I have the answers.
There’s a clear favorite to win the 2026 National League Most Valuable Player Award. But in the American League, it looks like a three-man race so far. MLB.com’s second MVP poll of the season revealed a trio of top candidates in the AL,
Judge has 17 home runs (fourth in MLB) and his .949 OPS ranks sixth in the majors, but that's nearly a 200-point dropoff for the three-time MVP who batted .331 last season. In the National League, Ohtani is off to a slow(er) start at the plate with just eight home runs but has been dominant on the mound with an unbelievable 0.
Four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani and three-time MVPs Aaron Judge and Mike Trout are among the early favorites to add to mantles already sagging under the weight of all those trophies. But could Matt Olson,
Ben Rice is on fire with the New York Yankees, and his 2026 projections have him pegged as one of the most feared hitters in all of MLB. With jaw-dropping stats and clutch moments, the young slugger is making a real case for the American League MVP,
The 2026 American League MVP race is becoming one of the most competitive storylines in Major League Baseball. Several stars are producing elite numbers while carrying major responsibilities for playoff contenders across the American League.
The race for the American League MVP award is already taking shape, and MLB.com’s latest poll reflects just how star-driven the 2026 season has become. From established superstars continuing their dominance to younger talents forcing their way into the spotlight,
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Will the New York Yankees ' Aaron Judge (three career MVPs) and Los Angeles Dodgers ' Shohei Ohtani (four) manage to repeat this season? They're both off to hot starts, with Ohtani also dazzling on the mound in his first full season as a pitcher for the Dodgers.
The MLB season is in full swing as the calendar reaches mid-May. Several teams have stayed competitive, while others have built commanding leads in their divisions. At the same time, several players have delivered standout performances.