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Yelich wins NL MVP; AL winner on deck

Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich was named the National League MVP on Thursday after leading his team to an NL-best 96 wins and a return to the playoffs for the first time in 2011. Cubs second baseman Javier Baez finished second and Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado placed third.

Yelich was a near-unanimous winner, receiving 29 out of 30 first-place votes, with the other vote going to NL Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom.

Yelich wins 2018 NL MVP Yelich wins 2018 NL MVP

Christian Yelich is named as the winner of NL Most Valuable Player Award after a career year in 2018

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