Ohtani Surprises as NL MVP Race Heats Up
TL;DR
Shohei Ohtani, initially the favorite for NL MVP, is now the runner-up in ESPN's rankings, with players like Pete Crow-Armstrong and Fernando Tatis Jr. emerging as contenders. Ohtani's performance remains strong, but his MVP chances may depend on his pitching success and sustained performance throughout the season.
- Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Shockingly Not Frontrunner for NL MVP, Per Insider Sports Illustrated
- Ohtani scores 170 runs? Royals have a top-10 SP? Don't be surprised ESPN
- Shohei Ohtani Hasn’t Run Out of Ways to Amaze Sports Illustrated
- Updated NL MVP odds after Pete Crow-Armstrong’s hot stretch: Can PCA push past Ohtani? MLive.com
- NL MVP 2025 Odds Update and Betting Advice: Tucker, Tatis Jr. Chasing Favorite Shohei Ohtani Bleacher Nation
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