What happened: Jon Heyman named Pete Crow-Armstrong best player for the 2026 regular season and split best pitcher between Jacob Misiorowski and Cam Schlittler. Mason Miller earned best reliever, Kevin McGonigle earned best rookie, Pat Murphy earned best manager and Chris Getz earned best executive, with Pete Alonso and Ty France tabbed as best free-agent hits.
Why it matters: The selections arrive on the final weekend of the regular season as postseason fields and awards ballots come into focus. Crow-Armstrong's MVP case has centered on power-speed production from center field. The shared pitching nod reflects a season without a single runaway starter.
By the numbers: Crow-Armstrong cited at .280 AVG, .372 OBP, .570 SLG, 1st in NL in slugging, 156 wRC+, 45 HR tied 1st in NL, 41 SB 1st in NL, 119 R 1st in NL.
What to watch: Official BBWAA voting follows the postseason. Watch whether voters mirror the split-pitcher call and the Crow-Armstrong MVP pick.