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Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Named Finalist For National League MVP Award 2026

Shohei Ohtani had a down season by his standards but was nevertheless named among the three finalists for the 2026 National League MVP Award. Ohtani is up against Chicago Cubs All-Star and NL MVP favorite Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Brice Turang…

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 12:25 AM
Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Named Finalist For National League MVP Award 2026
Key Things to Know
  • MLB named Pete Crow-Armstrong, Shohei Ohtani, and Brice Turang as the 2026 NL MVP finalists.
  • The 2026 MVP award winners for both leagues will be announced November 12 on MLB Network.
  • Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is favored after posting 45 homers and an MLB-best 10.6 WAR.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs, and Brice Turang of the Milwaukee Brewers have been announced as the three finalists for the 2026 National League MVP Award. The winners for both leagues will be revealed live on MLB Network on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Crow-Armstrong is viewed as the frontrunner after recording a 40-40 campaign with 45 home runs, 41 stolen bases, and a league-best 10.6 WAR. Ohtani earned his sixth consecutive top-three MVP finish despite missing pitching time after July 3 due to injuries, while Turang became a first-time finalist after helping guide Milwaukee to the World Series.

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