Chicago Cubs standout Pete Crow-Armstrong secured the 2026 National League Most Valuable Player Award in a unanimous vote, according to “reporting by Last Word on Sports.”
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang finished third in the balloting behind Crow-Armstrong and runner-up Shohei Ohtani.
Turang, who was selected by the Brewers in the first round of the 2018 draft, anchored a team that captured its first World Series title by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays, “as noted by local media coverage.”
The infielder maintained a high level of consistency throughout the season, finishing with a .268 batting average, 21 home runs, and 100 runs batted in.
Beyond his offensive production, Turang provided defensive excellence at second base, leading all major league players at his position with 23 defensive runs saved.
His 7.3 wins above replacement served as the highest mark on the Milwaukee roster, according to data from “Baseball Reference.”
The Brewers’ star also posted a 2.9 defensive wins above replacement, which ranked as the best among all National League players.
Turang’s candidacy for the league’s top individual honor was supported by a fast start to the campaign, including a 20-game on-base streak that matched historic franchise records.
While the MVP award ultimately went to Crow-Armstrong, who hit 45 home runs and stole 41 bases, Turang’s contributions were vital to the team’s postseason success.
In the World Series clincher, he opened the second inning with a double that initiated the game’s first run.
Looking ahead, the organization maintains control of the second baseman through 2029.
As the team evaluates its future, the focus remains on keeping the current championship core together, “according to Yahoo Sports.”
Turang’s résumé now includes a World Series ring, two Gold Glove awards, and a top-three finish in the MVP voting.
He remains a central figure for the Brewers as they look to build upon their 103-win season.