The MVP awards in the American and National League are the most coveted individual awards a player can earn. This year, the biggest names in professional baseball are in contention to earn their respective league's prize.
The Yankees' Aaron Judge and Juan Soto had extraordinary statistical seasons while Shohei Ohtani continued to assert himself as this generation's greatest.
All the while Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor reminded the baseball world of who he is in a banner year in Queen.
Who will take home the hardware and why?
Find out with this preview.
National League Candidates
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Shohei Ohtani completed a historic season as the designated hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers, with 54 home runs and 59 stolen bases.