THE TAKE
Pete Crow-Armstrong is the clear NL MVP over Shohei Ohtani. It's not a legacy debate but a regular season award, and Crow-Armstrong has the speed, power, and everything else that matters.
BOLDNESS
78/100
GRADE
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PLAYERS / TEAMS
Pete Crow-ArmstrongShohei Ohtani
GRADING CRITERIA
Pete Crow-Armstrong finishes 2026 regular season with the NL MVP award. Shohei Ohtani does not win. Resolved after 2026 MLB regular season ends (2026-09-27) and MVP voting is complete.
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This take hasn't been graded yet. Resolution expected NOV 1, 2026.