Paul Goldschmidt takes home the NL MVP award:

First baseman Paul Goldschmidt was named the 2022 National League MVP, giving the Cardinals a league record 18 winners.

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I thought the vote would be a bit closer, since very good cases could be made for both Nolan Arenado and Manny Machado. Goldschmidt took 22 first place votes and eight second place votes. Machado ranged from first to fifth with seven first place and 13 second place votes. Arenado picked up just one first place vote, but 15 third place votes.

I would not have voted for Goldschmidt due to his last-season fade. It seems the day it appeared he had a shot at the triple crown, he faded from contention. He was just okay the last quarter of the season.

Sandy Alcantara finished tenth, best for an NL pitcher, with two voters ranking him fourth.