MILWAUKEE — With a third of the season remaining, it’s looking like a two-way race between Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman and Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado for National League MVP.
There are a few things to consider here. First off all, neither all-star has ever finished in the top three in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Second, the race could very well come down to which team plays better down the stretch. If the Braves beat out the Phillies for the NL East title, Freeman will garner some momentum, but if the Rockies find a way to beat out the Dodgers and Diamondbacks for Colorado’s first division title, Arenado will win the award.