Former Pirates Star Andrew McCutchen Has Special Role in 2026 AL, NL MVP Announcement
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A former Pirates star will hand out baseball's most prestigious individual awards on Thursday night.
Andrew McCutchen will reveal the winners of the 2026 American League and National League MVP awards, per MLB.com's Jason Mackey. McCutchen will make the announcement during MLB Network's MVP show, which will start at 7 p.m. ET.
McCutchen won the National League MVP award in 2013, finishing first among all NL position players in WAR (7.8) with a slash line of .317/.404/.508. He hit 21 home runs and 38 doubles, and he finished the season with 27 steals, the second-highest mark of his career.
While he remains a free agent, McCutchen's appearance on MLB Network could be another indication that he is ready to retire and launch a media career.
The 40-year-old joined SiriusXM's MLB Network Radio as an analyst during the playoffs, and his combination of baseball knowledge and charisma gives him the ability to explain the nuances of the game in an entertaining fashion.
MLB MVP award finalists 2026
American League finalists
- Yordan Alvarez, Astros
- Junior Caminero, Rays
- Bobby Witt Jr., Royals
National League finalists
- Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs
- Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers
- Brice Turang, Brewers