FORT MYERS, FL- MARCH 10: James Wood #50 of the Washington Nationals bats during a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins on March 10, 2024 at the Lee County Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)
These are your May MVPs for every National League team:
Atlanta Braves – 1B Matt Olson
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 30: Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves in action against the Philadelphia Phillies during a game at Citizens Bank Park on March 30, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Olson has found his HR swing this month.
Miami Marlins – OF Kyle Stowers
May 3, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Kyle Stowers (28) rounds third base after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning against the Oakland Athletics at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
He is not only the Marlins best player, but he’s been one of the better offensive players in the NL.
New York Mets – SP Kodai Senga
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 30: Kodai Senga #34 of the New York Mets reacts after striking out Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies to end the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on May 30, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Senga has been amazing all season, but in the month of May he was the best player on the Mets.
Philadelphia Phillies – SP Jesus Luzardo
Mar 29, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo (44) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Luzardo is pitching like an ace.
Washington Nationals – OF James Wood
Apr 28, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood (29) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the New York Mets during the eighth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Wood is one of the bright spots for the Nats and is a future NL MVP.
Chicago Cubs – OF Pete Crow-Armstrong
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 01: Pete Crow-Armstrong #52 of the Chicago Cubs up to bat during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 01, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
He has been one of the best players in baseball in May.
Cincinnati Reds – SS Elly De La Cruz
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 03: Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 03, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Reds 5-3. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)
Elly is one of the most dynamic players in the sport.
Milwaukee Brewers – 2B Brice Turang
Apr 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Brewers second base Brice Turang (2) hits a two RBI double in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
Turang is hitting for average and swiping bags.
Pittsburgh Pirates – SP Paul Skenes
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI – JUNE 11: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium on June 11, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
His team is awful, but Skenes is still one of the best pitchers in the league.
St. Louis Cardinals – C Ivan Herrera
Apr 4, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (48) hits a three run home run during the fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
Since returning from the IL, Herrera has been hitting the cover off the baseball.
Arizona Diamondbacks – OF Corbin Carroll
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 30: Corbin Carroll #7 of the Arizona Diamondbacks in action against the New York Mets at Citi Field on May 30, 2024 in New York City. The Mets defeated the Diamondbacks 3-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
He is one of the best players in the league.
Colorado Rockies – OF Joran Beck
Apr 25, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies left fielder Jordan Beck (27) watches his ball on a solo home run in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
He has been one of the lone bright spots for a terrible team.
San Diego Padres – 3B Manny Machado
Apr 8, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; San Diego Padres third base Manny Machado (13) hits a home run against the Athletics during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
Machado has been one of the top hitters in the NL.
San Francisco Giants – SP Logan Webb
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 13: Logan Webb #62 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after he struck out Trent Grisham #2 of the San Diego Padres to end the eighth inning at Oracle Park on April 13, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Webb is a true ace and is leading a talented Giants rotation.
Los Angeles Dodgers – 1B Freddie Freeman
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 17: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Dodger Stadium on August 17, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
His numbers in May are off the charts, and he could be looking at an NL player of the month award.
