Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is going to need to clear some more room in his trophy case.
Crow-Armstrong was named the NL MVP on Thursday, earning first place votes on all 30 ballots. Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani was second, receiving 26 second-place votes, while Brewers infielder Brice Turang finished a distant third.
Crow-Armstrong had a historic season in 2026. He posted a .280/.372/.570 batting line in his 726 plate appearances, hitting 45 homers and 31 doubles while stealing 41 bases to become the seventh member of the 40/40 club. Crow-Armstrong led the majors in home runs and runs scored (119) while leading the NL in slugging percentage and OPS (.943).
His impressive season extended to the defensive side as well. Crow-Armstrong was credited with 16 runs saved in center and was tied with Cardinals shortstop JJ Wetherholt with 25 outs above average to lead the majors. His defense was recognized with his second Gold Glove award in center and the 2026 NL Platinum Glove.
