Baseball Today Emmanuel Clase threw his career away for THIS?
Nov 11, 2025
The hosts delve into the Rookie of the Year winners, Nick Kurtz and Drake Baldwin, and explore their promising futures. A heated debate ensues over the AL MVP race between Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh, highlighting impressive stats and narratives. They dissect the tight AL Cy Young race featuring Tarek Skubal and J.P. Crochet. Tensions rise around Emmanuel Clase's gambling issue, exposing its potential clubhouse ramifications. Lastly, intriguing trade talks swirl around Fernando Tatis Jr., leaving fans eager for offseason developments.
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MVP Voting Is Narrative-Driven
- Trevor Plouffe says catcher Cal Raleigh's MVP case depends on narrative and the position's difficulty.
- He argues fatigue against star candidates also shapes voters beyond pure stats.
Judge's Numbers Make Him Hard To Beat
- Trevor and Chris both believe Aaron Judge's statistical dominance makes him the likely AL MVP winner.
- They note Judge's elite OPS and batting title give him a strong edge over narrative candidates.
AL Cy Young Could Be A Photo Finish
- The Cy Young in the AL looked very close between two lefties due to metrics like ERA, innings and strikeouts.
- Plouffe expected Skubal's history and Scoobal's peripheral dominance to make the vote tight.