NL MVP

1. Nolan Arenado, Rockies: This time, leading the league in home runs and RBIs will – and should – be rewarded with an MVP trophy. 2. Kris Bryant, Cubs: Last year’s MVP can be expected to duplicate last season’s success – and perhaps add to those numbers. If that happens, the award is his. 3. Bryce Harper, Nationals: Expect Harper’s power numbers to surge once again after a bit of a down season in 2016. At 24, he’ll remain a perennial MVP candidate.

AL MVP

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