The race for American League MVP for a while seemed like a foregone conclusion. Unless Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge suffered a significant injury, the award was likely his. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh just won't go away, though, so what we're left with is a potentially amazing two-man race for the hardware.

The 2025 MLB season is approaching its final stretch and the conversation for the American League MVP has gained momentum with two names at the forefront: Yankees icon Aaron Judge

Examining MLB stars Aaron Judge & Cal Raleigh as Judge makes his return from the injured list—insights on performance, betting trends, and projections.