For the first time in recent history, Shohei Ohtani is not the betting favorite to win the MVP award. Despite having a great season, an injury has kept him off the mound for over a month. He is leading the National League in OPS and OPS+ and has a 1.79 ERA.
New Contender Emerges
Pete Crow-Armstrong, the 24-year-old centerfielder for the Chicago Cubs, is having a career year. He has an MLB-leading 7.5 WAR and is likely to reach the 30/30 mark again this season. Crow-Armstrong is also an elite outfielder, setting the record for most five-star outfield catches this season.
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