LAS VEGAS — Two of the best all-around players in the game who had two of the best all-around seasons in the league, Cardinals corner infielders Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado are finalists for the National League MVP, the highest honor given an individual player in each league.
San Diego's Manny Machado is the third finalist for the award.
That means a first-time winner will be crowned NL MVP this season.
Cardinals rookie Brendan Donovan is a finalist for the National League's Rookie of the Year award, which is named for Jackie Robinson.
The winner of the MVP award will be announced Nov.