'He Wants To Dominate': Will This Be Astros Slugger Yordan Alvarez’s MVP Year?

Yordan Álvarez is quietly having maybe his best offensive season — leading MLB in OPS, slugging and total bases — and is drawing serious AL MVP talk.
Teammates praise his calm, humble demeanor and history of clutch moments (including 2022 World Series walk-offs), even though he doesn’t seek individual attention.
The Astros are underperforming (31-39), and Álvarez’s injury history and team record complicate the MVP case — but the AL lacks clear superstars right now, so it’s an intriguing race.