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MLB · Most Valuable Players

Alvarez and Crow-Armstrong sweep the MVP votes

Two first-time winners, all 60 first-place votes. Alvarez’s bat and Crow-Armstrong’s power, speed and center-field value produced the same unanimous verdict.

  • Houston Astros
  • Chicago Cubs
  • New York Yankees

MLB · Awards night

Alvarez’s three honors lead a crowded MLB awards night

All-MLB selections, the Hank Aaron and comeback awards, separate relief honors and the evening’s softball recognition complete Wednesday’s results.

  • Houston Astros
  • Chicago Cubs
  • New York Yankees

MLB · Platinum Gloves

Bellinger and Crow-Armstrong take the Platinum Gloves

Bellinger led the American League in SABR’s final Defensive Index. Crow-Armstrong led National League center fielders, with Brice Turang atop the overall NL list.

  • Cody Bellinger
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong
  • New York Yankees

Team analysis · 2027 roster planning

Give the Cubs' offense a rotation

Chicago led MLB with 850 runs, but all five late-season rotation choices reached free agency. Our full analysis funds three starters, protects important bats and tests the cost of choosing an internal staff.

  • Chicago Cubs
  • MLB
  • Roster construction

Cubs · 40/40 history

Crow-Armstrong reaches 40/40. The Cubs have a first of their own.

Pete Crow-Armstrong stole his 40th base Thursday to pair with 45 home runs, becoming the seventh player with a 40/40 season and the first Cub to do it.

  • Pete Crow-Armstrong
  • Chicago Cubs
  • 40/40 club