Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong and Astros’ Yordan Alvarez unanimously win MVP awards
Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs and Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros have been unanimously named the MVPs of their respective leagues. Both players achieved career-best statistics during their standout seasons.
Why it matters
Unanimous MVP selections are rare in professional baseball and signify historic individual performances.
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong celebrates after hitting a seventh-inning grand slam against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong celebrates after hitting a seventh-inning grand slam against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. MLB Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong and Astros’ Yordan Alvarez unanimously win MVP awards Cubs star Crow-Armstrong hits 45 homers and steals 41
Astros slugger Alvarez wins AL honor after .316 season
Both players earn first MVP awards in unanimous votes
Prefer the Guardian on Google Pete Crow-Armstrong was unanimously named the National League’s Most Valuable Player on Thursday after the Chicago Cubs center fielder produced a spectacular all-around season.
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