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Yankees' Judge Faces Teammate Ben Rice in 2026 AL MVP Race

Published May 5, 2026 · Updated May 5, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

MLB released its first MVP watch for the 2026 season, highlighting Aaron Judge’s potential three-peat and his teammate Ben Rice’s surprising challenge for the American League award.

Judge leads the AL in home runs but has seen a slight dip in OPS compared to previous seasons. However, Ben Rice has emerged as a serious threat, upgrading his game to challenge Judge for the Yankees' starting lineup spot and the MVP title. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani faces competition from Matt Olson in the National League. afrikasportnews.co.za

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