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A pitcher for MVP? It's rare, but this could be Max Scherzer's year (ESPN)
Given that there are no true runaway MVP candidates in the NL, plus the fact that Max Scherzer's ERA could start with a 1 by season's end -- and likely will be the lowest he's ever posted -- added on to his prolific hitting and league-leading WAR numbers -- how can you not name him MVP?
Kris Bryant compares notes with Bryce Harper and leaves no doubts about his return to Cubs lineup this season (The Athletic)
Bryant and Harper had dinner together on Friday night.