Shohei Ohtani finishes second in the 2026 National League MVP voting, with Chicago’s Pete Crow-Armstrong winning unanimously. Across the coverage, Ohtani acknowledges disappointment and frustration, saying injuries affected his season and contributed to him falling short of the award.
Several outlets also emphasize what comes next for Ohtani and the Dodgers. Times of India and Yahoo Sports note that Ohtani is already looking ahead to 2027, framing his comments around improvement and Los Angeles returning to contention after a disappointing playoff exit. Los Angeles Times and a separate Yahoo MLB piece shift the focus to analysis, discussing what Ohtani’s “two-way” impact means for his MVP chances and what the Dodgers may need to do to help him reclaim the award.
