Baseball Today Cal Raleigh could seriously win AL MVP
Aug 25, 2025
Cal Raleigh's stunning season has him breaking the catcher home run record and in contention for AL MVP, sparking debates against Aaron Judge. The competitive tension between the Padres and Dodgers is heating up in the NL West. Trade rumors swirl around the Orioles and key players like Adley Rutschman. Meanwhile, the discussion dives into the impact injuries have on teams as they gear up for playoffs, and lighthearted moments in the game keep the spirit alive.
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Fanatic Escorts Navy Officer Home
- The Phillies Fanatic escorted a returning Navy officer to a tearful reunion with his family in Philadelphia.
- Trevor Plouffe said he cries every time he sees videos of deployed service members returning home.
Cal Raleigh's Historic, Heavy-Lift Season
- Cal Raleigh's season is historically rare because he set the single-season catcher home run record while playing almost every day.
- Voters will weigh his heavy defensive workload and team impact alongside traditional offensive metrics.
Judge's Analytics Edge Versus Raleigh Narrative
- Aaron Judge remains the statistical favorite for AL MVP due to overwhelming offensive metrics and past awards.
- Advanced metrics and voter tendencies toward analytics could keep Judge ahead despite Raleigh's narrative case.