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MLB Awards Watch: Mike Trout is still incredible

By Brad Rowland

June 26, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) reaches home to score the game winning run in the ninth inning against Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
June 26, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) reaches home to score the game winning run in the ninth inning against Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 23, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Chicago Cubs left fielder Kris Bryant (17) hits a sacrifice fly to score Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward (not pictured) during the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Chicago Cubs left fielder Kris Bryant (17) hits a sacrifice fly to score Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward (not pictured) during the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

NL MVP

player. 9. <p>The Cubs are the class of the National League, and Bryant is the team’s flagship position player. That alone isn’t enough to secure a legitimate MLB award push, but Bryant has been more than good enough to justify this selection. The 24-year-old sits in a three-way tie for the NL lead in home runs with 21, and he leads the league in fWAR (3.9) while finishing second in bWAR (3.6). Bryant’s .367 OBP leaves <em>something</em> to be desired, but the power is real and his positional versatility aids Chicago in a big way.</p>. 3B/OF. Chicago Cubs. Kris Bryant. 1

<p>Not all 21-home run seasons are created equal. I absolutely love Nolan Arenado, <a href=. 3B. Colorado Rockies. Nolan Arenado. 2. player. 108

8. <p>It has been a disastrous 2016 campaign in Arizona, but that isn’t the fault of Paul Goldschmidt. The slugging first baseman leads the NL in on-base percentage (.436) to go along with 14 home runs and 10 stolen bases, and this isn’t a fluke. Goldschmidt is one of the best hitters in baseball, and while other players (Anthony Rizzo, Matt Carpenter, etc.) are in the mix here, he has done enough to warrant a mention.</p>. 1B. Arizona Diamondbacks. Paul Goldschmidt. 3. player

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