MLB MVP

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge headlined the 101st New York Baseball Writers’ Gala on January 25, 2026, where they received their league MVP awards for the 2025 season. Ohtani delivered his acceptance speech in English, thanking the Dodgers organization and highlighting the award's significance. The event also honored other BBWAA award winners and introduced the first Most Valuable Dog award to Ohtani's pet, Decoy.