Title: Breaking News: 2025 MLB Awards Update – Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh in MVP Showdown
As the 2025 MLB regular season nears its end, the race for the prestigious awards is heating up with some clear frontrunners emerging. Fans are on the edge of their seats as the battle for MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year intensifies.
In a display of sheer dominance, standout players are poised to defend their titles. Tigers’ ace Tarik Skubal is looking to secure his second consecutive Cy Young award, a rare feat achieved only by Jacob deGrom in 2018 and 2019. Over in the National League, the Dodgers’ two-way sensation, Shohei Ohtani, seems like a shoo-in for the MVP title, showcasing his unparalleled skills on both ends of the field.
Last year’s Rookie of the Year winner with the Pirates, Paul Skenes, has continued to impress in the NL, while Nick Kurtz is the clear favorite for Rookie of the Year in the American League, standing out among a pool of talented newcomers.
However, all eyes are on the American League MVP race, where Mariners’ slugger Cal Raleigh is challenging the Yankees’ powerhouse, Aaron Judge. While Judge boasts impressive stats, Raleigh’s record-breaking performances have stirred up excitement among fans and experts alike.
CBS Sports’ MLB experts have weighed in with their picks:
American League
MVP
– R.J. Anderson: Aaron Judge
– Mike Axisa: Aaron Judge
– Kate Feldman: Cal Raleigh
– Julian McWilliams: Aaron Judge
– Dayn Perry: Aaron Judge
– Matt Snyder: Cal Raleigh
Cy Young
– Tarik Skubal (consensus pick)
Rookie of the Year
– Nick Kurtz (consensus pick)
Anderson noted Raleigh’s exceptional season and positional advantage but ultimately favored Judge for his standout performance in key statistical categories. The consensus remains that Judge holds a significant lead, despite the impressive debut of Garrett Crochet this season.
With the awards ceremony looming, the competition is fierce, and fans eagerly await the final verdict on who will be crowned the best of the best in the 2025 MLB season. Stay tuned for more updates as the race for baseball’s most coveted honors reaches its thrilling conclusion.
