Yankees’ Aaron Judge locked in two-horse AL MVP race one month into 2026 season
Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees and Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros are the top contenders for the 2026 American League MVP award after one month of the season. Judge leads in betting odds at +140, while Alvarez has surged to +210 following an outstanding start with league-leading hits and strong offensive stats. Despite Alvarez's superior individual numbers, the Yankees' 20-11 record gives Judge an edge over Alvarez's Astros, who are struggling at 12-20 in the AL West.
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Betting Yankees’ Aaron Judge locked in two-horse AL MVP race one month into 2026 season By Dylan Svoboda Published April 30, 2026, 7:13 p.m. ET Aaron Judge of the Yankees. AP Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Aaron Judge has some stiff competition early on for the 2026 American League MVP award. Looking for his third straight and fourth MVP in five years, Judge remains the favorite after an excellent April, but a slugger down south is giving him a run for his money one month into the season.
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