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Astros’ Yordan Alvarez unanimously wins AL MVP

Houston's Yordan Alvarez and Chicago's Pete Crow-Armstrong each swept every first-place vote to claim their leagues' MVP awards.

By · Published November 13, 2026  02:26 UTC · Updated November 13, 2026  03:24 UTC

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Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez was named the unanimous American League Most Valuable Player on Thursday, joining Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong as the only two players to sweep the Baseball Writers' Association of America ballots this season. Alvarez fell one home run short of the Triple Crown while leading the league in batting average and runs batted in, a performance that secured all 30 first-place votes.

The BBWAA announced both results simultaneously, with ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports and the Los Angeles Times reporting the historic dual sweep. Coverage notes Alvarez becomes the first Astros player to win the award unanimously, while Crow-Armstrong's victory marks the first unanimous selection for the Cubs since Sammy Sosa in 1998. The Los Angeles Times framed Shohei Ohtani's loss as a referendum on the designated-hitter penalty, noting the Dodgers two-way star finished second despite a 50-50 season.

The voting breakdown for the remaining ballot spots has not been released. Ohtani's path to a fourth MVP now hinges on whether the writers' apparent preference for everyday fielders over two-way players hardens into precedent. Meanwhile, the National League Comeback Player of the Year award went to Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler, a separate honor announced the same morning.

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Who won the 2026 American League MVP?

Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros won unanimously with all 30 first-place votes.

Who won the 2026 National League MVP?

Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs won unanimously with all 30 first-place votes.

Did any other major awards get announced at the same time?

Yes, Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies won the National League Comeback Player of the Year award.

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