Pete Crow-Armstrong of Chicago Cubs and Yordan Alvarez of Houston Astros Named MVP Award Winners
Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong has won the NL MVP award, and Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez has received the AL MVP honor, marking their first MVP wins.
Harlingen Weslaco Brownsville McAllen, TX, November 12, 2026 —
Major League Baseball has announced its Most Valuable Player award recipients for the National League and American League. Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs has been named the National League MVP, while Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros has received the American League MVP honor.
This marks a significant milestone for both athletes, as each player earns their first MVP award of their careers. The specific details regarding the voting process, the season’s statistics that led to their selection, or the exact date of the announcement were not provided in the summary.
Crow-Armstrong’s recognition signifies a notable achievement for the Chicago Cubs, highlighting his performance in the National League. Similarly, Alvarez’s award celebrates his contributions to the Houston Astros and his standing within the American League. The summary did not include information about the teams’ performance during the season or any context surrounding the awards ceremony.
Details regarding the runners-up in either league, or any historical context of previous MVP winners for their respective franchises, were also not available in the provided summary. The announcement centers on the primary achievement: Crow-Armstrong and Alvarez being named the most valuable players in their leagues for the current season, with both experiencing this prestigious award for the first time.
Story summarized from the original created by JAY COHEN, Associated Press on www.valleycentral.com, see more information here.
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