Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Los Angeles Angels interim manager Phil Nevin has a unique perspective when it comes to questions about the American League MVP race.
Nevin was the third-base coach for the New York Yankees for four seasons and saw up close just how much damage Aaron Judge is capable of at the plate.
This season, he started as the Angels’ third-base coach but was thrust into a managerial role when Joe Maddon was fired. Nevin’s gotten to see and utilize Shohei Ohtani, who is making a case for a second consecutive MVP award. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani congratulates first baseman Mike Ford for getting Seattle Mariners' Carlos Santana out on a ground ball in Anaheim, California, Saturday, Sept.
17, 2022. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo) When it comes down to it, Nevin expressed his support for Ohtani despite Judge being on pace for the Triple Crown. "I've said it before, he's the most valuable player of our game right now," Nevin said of Ohtani on Saturday night following the Angels’ 2-1 win over the Seattle Mariners. "Until somebody can come in and do the things he does on both sides, I don't see it going any other way.