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Making AL MVP case for Mariners’ Cal Raleigh with Aaron Judge out
With Aaron Judge expected to be a DH initially when he returns from injury, the opportunity is there for Cal Raleigh to take over as the AL MVP favorite.
Cal Raleigh's Main Competition in AL MVP Race to be Placed on Injured List
Raleigh became the first catcher in history to win the Home Run Derby, was named the American League's starting catcher and had 38 home runs at the All-Star Break. His 38 homers set MLB records for the most by a catcher, switch-hitter and American League hitter by the All-Star Break in MLB history.
Cal Raleigh Becomes AL MVP Favorite amid Aaron Judge Injury in Latest Betting Odds
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said his best player avoided a much worse fate in terms of the injury. The team is optimistic he can return to the lineup as soon as he's eligible to be activated from his IL stint. He'll be eased in as the designated hitter to avoid putting too much strain on his elbow.
Cal Raleigh passes Aaron Judge as AL MVP favorite
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has taken over as the American League MVP favorite with his closest rival, Aaron Judge, heading to the injured list. Raleigh hit home runs in consecutive games over the weekend to extend his major league lead to 41.
Cal Raleigh emerges as AL MVP favorite after Aaron Judge’s injury
The American League MVP has been Aaron Judge’s to lose for pretty much the entire 2025 season. However, when he landed on the injured list over the weekend, the odds flipped in Cal Raleigh’s favor for the first time all year.
AL MVP Race: Aaron Judge vs. Cal Raleigh - Who Takes It? | Big League Buzz
AL MVP race is heating up! Gabe Lacques from USA Today breaks down the epic showdown between Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh. With Judge chasing a Triple Crown and Raleigh's historic pace as a catcher, who will claim the crown?
Cal Raleigh new American League MVP favorite amid Aaron Judge injury concerns
With Judge’s playing future up in the air, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is now a -145 AL MVP favorite at FanDuel Sportsbook over the Yankees’ slugger, who dropped to +115. The Bombers’ right fielder will be placed on the injured list and miss at least 10 days, but the team appears to have avoided the worst, according to Boone.
Cal Raleigh crushes 40th homer, strengthens MVP case in Mariners’ win
Cal Raleigh became the fifth different Mariner to hit 40 home runs in a season with his solo blast Saturday during the Mariners' 7-2 win over the Angels.
2025 AL MVP odds: Cal Raleigh is new favorite to win the award, ahead of Aaron Judge
Early in the Major League Baseball season, it seemed the American League MVP award was all but wrapped up. New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge — the reigning AL MVP award winner — was flirting with hitting .400 and one bettor had even wagered $2,000 at 175-1 odds at BetMGM that he would accomplish the feat.
Awards Watch: Best bets for American League MVP as Cal Raleigh continues proving his value vs. Aaron Judge
The Seattle Mariners won last night, 1-0, with their only run being a home run from catcher Cal Raleigh. They've certainly had others contribute on offense this season -- All-Star outfielder Randy Arozarena in particular deserves a quick shout of late -- but it sure feels like a 1-0 Mariners win with a Raleigh bomb sums things up for the contender at this juncture,
Cal Raleigh vs. Aaron Judge: Baseball's best MVP race in years?
Yahoo Sports national MLB insider Russell Dorsey explains why the battle between the Mariners and Yankees sluggers for this ...
Yankees' Aaron Judge Calls Mariners' Cal Raleigh 'Fun to Watch' Amid AL MVP Race
Aaron Judge may be in the middle of an American League MVP race with Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, but the New York Yankees star is still enjoying watching his counterpart play this season.