What happened: MLB Network will announce the National League Most Valuable Player award winner Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. The broadcast focuses on finalists Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong, preceded by a 2 p.m. ET encore of their August 5 matchup where the Chicago Cubs completed a series sweep.

Why it matters: The vote marks the culmination of a historic race for Pete Crow-Armstrong, who anchored Chicago's lineup while emerging as an elite two-way contributor. Ohtani enters the night seeking another MVP trophy following another dominant offensive campaign in the National League.

What to watch: The 2026 NL MVP winner will be revealed live during MLB Network's broadcast at 7 p.m. ET.