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Pete Crow-Armstrong Overtakes Shohei Ohtani as NL MVP Favorite

Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong has surpassed Shohei Ohtani as the front-runner for the National League MVP award.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs has surpassed Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers to become the front-runner for the National League MVP award. [1] The San Francisco Giants, along with the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, Atlanta Braves, and Boston Red Sox, announced a partnership with prediction market platform Kalshi. [2] Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that shutting down Shohei Ohtani as a pitcher for the season is an option due to his physical condition. [3] Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a leadoff home run against Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Logan Henderson on a changeup pitch on Thursday, September 4, 2026. [4][5] Longtime local radio personality Damon Bruce criticized the move, stating that major league teams encouraging their fanbases to 'bet live' shows that 'there is something so wrong with our sports' compass.' [6] The partnership includes marketing and brand integration assets such as in-ballpark signage, radio drops, experiential activations, and promotional opportunities. [7] The San Francisco Giants posted an advertisement on X on September 3, 2026, featuring a highlight video of a bunt, intentional walk, and RBI double that boosted the team's win probability from 49% to 77%. [8]
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  1. Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs has surpassed Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers to become the front-runner for the National League MVP award. · Yahoo! Sports
  2. The San Francisco Giants, along with the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, Atlanta Braves, and Boston Red Sox, announced a partnership with prediction market platform Kalshi. · Awful Announcing
  3. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that shutting down Shohei Ohtani as a pitcher for the season is an option due to his physical condition. · Yahoo! Sports
  4. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a leadoff home run against Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Logan Henderson on a changeup pitch on Thursday, September 4, 2026. · Yahoo! Sports
  5. Pete Crow-Armstrong is now one of only two players in the past 100 years to hit a home run off a changeup, joining Willie Mays in this distinction. · Yahoo! Sports
  6. Longtime local radio personality Damon Bruce criticized the move, stating that major league teams encouraging their fanbases to 'bet live' shows that 'there is something so wrong with our sports' compass.' · Awful Announcing
  7. The partnership includes marketing and brand integration assets such as in-ballpark signage, radio drops, experiential activations, and promotional opportunities. · Awful Announcing
  8. The San Francisco Giants posted an advertisement on X on September 3, 2026, featuring a highlight video of a bunt, intentional walk, and RBI double that boosted the team's win probability from 49% to 77%. · Awful Announcing
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