Ohtani, Judge Finalists for MLB MVP Award

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge lead the finalists for the Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player awards, with Ohtani aiming for his first NL MVP after a record-setting season with the Dodgers, where he hit 54 home runs and stole 59 bases. Judge, the reigning AL MVP, had a stellar season with 58 home runs and 144 RBIs, contributing significantly to the Yankees' success. Other AL finalists include Juan Soto and Bobby Witt Jr., while Ohtani faces competition from Francisco Lindor and Ketel Marte in the NL. Ohtani is looking to become the first player to win MVP in both leagues and the first primary DH to receive the award. The MVP winners will be announced by the Baseball Writers Association of America on November 21. Notably, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was excluded from the manager of the year nominations despite leading his team to 98 wins and a World Series title.