Ohtani can become just the second player ever to win an MVP award in both leagues, with the winner to be announced on Nov. 21.

Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and Chris Sale, who are expected to receive bigger prizes next week, were among the honorees Thursday at the MLB Awards ceremony in Las Vegas. Los Angeles Dodgers star Ohtani,

Thursday occasioned the next round of Major League Baseball's notable award announcements for the 2024 season. Unveiled at a gala event in Las Vegas were the selections for the All-MLB team for 2024,

When the MVP Awards come out next week, Ohtani and Judge are expected to be repeat winners, which would place them in a unique class of baseball history.

Major League Baseball's 2024 awards season is underway and, Monday night, MLB and the Baseball Writers Association of America revealed the top three finalists for each of the four major awards. Those are Rookie of the Year,

Ohtani would also become the 12th player in history to win at least three MVP awards. Yogi Berra, Joe DiMaggio, Roy Campanella, Jimmie Foxx, Mickey Mantle, Albert Pujols, Stan Musial, Mike Trout, Alex Rodriguez and Mike Schmidt also won three MVPs. Only one player has won more — Barry Bonds (seven).

Shortly after being named the 2024 National League Comeback Player of the Year, Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale was named to the All-MLB First Team. Sale posted one of the best seasons of his career with the Braves in 2024,