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The California Post's weekly MLB power ranking has the Braves at No. 1 with a 22-10 record and no series losses, while the Dodgers drop to No. 3 after a 5-7 stretch and a series loss to the Marlins; the Mets sit at the bottom. The NL MVP tracker is led by Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers) with Matt Olson (Braves) and Kyle Schwarber (Phillies) close behind, as teams like the Mariners, Cardinals, and Marlins move around the standings.
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.
Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves has been crowned the National League MVP for the 2023 season, receiving all 30 first place votes. He had an impressive season, becoming the fifth player in MLB history to join the 40/40 club with 41 home runs and 73 stolen bases. The Braves will also host the 2025 All-Star Game, their first since 2000. In other MLB news, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Ricky Vanasco to a one-year deal, the Wisconsin legislature approved stadium renovations for the Milwaukee Brewers, and MLB owners unanimously approved the Athletics' move from Oakland to Las Vegas.
Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves became the first player in MLB history to achieve a 40-70 season, hitting 40 home runs and stealing 70 bases. Acuña stole his 70th base in the 10th inning against the Chicago Cubs, helping the Braves secure a 6-5 walk-off win and clinch the top seed in the National League. With his exceptional power-speed combination, Acuña is now a favorite for the NL MVP award. The Braves will begin their playoff campaign in the NLDS against the winner of the wild-card series.
Mookie Betts is making a strong case for the National League Most Valuable Player (NL MVP) award, surpassing Ronald Acuña Jr. in key batting metrics such as OPS, home runs, and WAR. Betts' exceptional performance in August, including his best month at the plate in his career, has propelled him into the conversation. However, Acuña's impressive stolen base numbers and consistent performance throughout the season provide a compelling narrative for his MVP candidacy. With the race heating up, it remains too close to call between Betts and Acuña, making September an exciting month for the NL MVP race.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts has become the odds-on favorite to win the National League MVP award after a remarkable two-week performance, leading MLB in hits, batting average, and OPS. Betts' surge has surpassed Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves, who had been the favorite since April. Despite Betts' strong showing, Acuna still leads in the number of bets and amount of money wagered on the award.
Ronald Acuna's power show led the Braves to a victory over the Nationals, securing a series win over the division rival. Luis Guanipa has been dominating in his first three professional games in the DSL. In MLB news, Julio Urias' return has been delayed, Joey Bart was activated from the IL but optioned to triple-A, and Hunter Renfroe was activated while Jo Adell was optioned to triple-A. The Mets made some bullpen moves a few days after the Braves roughed up their bullpen.