What happened: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the NL MVP a decade after Kris Bryant won the award, with both players known by their initials and tied to Wrigley Field. Crow-Armstrong took the 2026 award unanimously.
Why it matters: Crow-Armstrong's win puts him alongside Bryant, whose MVP came 10 years earlier, in the short list of Wrigley Field MVPs. His first MVP follows All-MLB First Team and Platinum Glove recognition.
By the numbers: Crow-Armstrong in 2026: 45 home runs, 41 stolen bases.
What to watch: Chicago turns to its outfield plans for the 2027 season.