The inevitable became reality on Thursday as Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr. officially took home the American and National League MVP awards, respectively.
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Sarah LangsTHIS IS THE FIRST SEASON WHERE BOTH MVPS WERE UNANIMOUS
Ohtani won his second AL MVP award in three seasons after earning the unanimous honor. He became the only player in MLB history to win an MVP award unanimously twice.