Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong unanimously wins National League MVP honors

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has won the National League MVP award after a monster 2026 season By James Neveau Published November 12, 2026 Updated on November 12, 2026 at Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong had a historic 2026 season, and he’s been rewarded with the National League MVP award.

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Crow-Armstrong was considered a strong favorite to win the award over fellow finalists Brice Turang of the Milwaukee Brewers and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and ultimately the one question was whether he would win the award unanimously.

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According to Major League Baseball, that's exactly what happened, as Crow-Armstrong received every first-place vote in the balloting, becoming the first Cubs player to win MVP honors since Kris Bryant did so in 2016.

In what was an incredible season, Crow-Armstrong became the first Cubs player to ever hit 40 or more home runs and steal 40 or more bases, and the seventh overall to hit those milestones.

He clubbed 45 home runs in all, tying for the MLB lead with Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies, and he led the league in a host of other categories, including runs scored, OPS and Wins Above Replacement.

For his offensive exploits, Crow-Armstrong also won the National League’s Hank Aaron Award this week, and he was also rewarded for his defensive prowess, earning Gold Glove honors in center field and a Platinum Glove as the National League’s best defender.

This all comes after Crow-Armstrong inked a six-year contract extension with the Cubs before the regular season began, and he has firmly established himself as a cornerstone piece for a team that is hoping to continue building after back-to-back playoff appearances.