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Judge's Bid for 3rd MVP Faces Teammate Rice

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

MLB announced its first batch of monthly awards, highlighting the early-season stars vying for the Most Valuable Player titles. Aaron Judge leads the American League MVP race, though his teammate Ben Rice has emerged as a serious contender.

Aaron Judge remains the frontrunner for the AL MVP, maintaining a share of the league lead in home runs with 14. The Yankees captain has posted a 1.057 OPS, though his production is slightly down from previous historic seasons. cat-cross.com

However, Judge faces a unique challenge from his own teammate, Ben Rice. Rice has upgraded his game across the board and actually leads the Yankees in OPS, positioning himself as a potential dethroning force despite early skepticism.

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