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Who’ll challenge the MVP frontrunners?


Tuesday, June 30
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Who can challenge Ohtani & Yordan in MVP races?
While the incomparable Shohei Ohtani and Astros masher Yordan Alvarez have cemented themselves as front-runners for the 2026 MVP Awards, there are plenty of other stars putting up seasons worthy of consideration.

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Facing baseball’s most dominant closer, Suzuki delivers Cubs’ MLB-best 10th walk-off

Dodgers take advantage of hitters’ park, smash 3 home runs vs. A’s

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Déjà vu? ‘Gold Glove-caliber’ Cowser fearless with 2nd HR robbery in as many days

With heavy heart for Venezuela, Contreras’ emotions flow after HR, ejection

Embracing new role, Ortiz erases club’s RISP woes with go-ahead HR

Alcantara completes unbeaten June as Marlins’ confidence keeps rising

Yesavage gets back in control to snap Blue Jays’ 6-game skid

Hinch earns win No. 1,000 thanks to Mize’s masterpiece
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