The National League MVP race as evolved throughout the course of the 2025 Major League Baseball season. While Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has been the favorite all year, he is no longer alone. Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber is one of the league's top performers in the second half of the year. His dominance makes things interesting.

Schwarber broke onto the scene when he won the All-Star Game MVP earlier this summer. That kicked off a red-hot stretch that lasted multiple months. The Phillies have a star-studded roster, but Schwarber has set himself apart as the team's leader heading into the postseason. Philadelphia is well-positioned to be one of the NL's top seeds, and its slugger is the main reason why.

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