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MVP Race Heats Up: Raleigh vs. Judge Showdown

9/27/2025

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Story summary

MVP race is tight between Seattle's Cal Raleigh and New York's Aaron Judge, with Judge leading WAR and Raleigh hitting 60 homers.
Voters express mixed feelings about fatigue, with some favoring Raleigh's historic season despite Judge's higher WAR (9.3 vs 7.2).
Both players have pushed teams toward postseason contention, and voters are divided on whether Raleigh's defensive contributions are undervalued.

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Story summary

MVP race is tight between Seattle's Cal Raleigh and New York's Aaron Judge, with Judge leading WAR and Raleigh hitting 60 homers.
Voters express mixed feelings about fatigue, with some favoring Raleigh's historic season despite Judge's higher WAR (9.3 vs 7.2).
Both players have pushed teams toward postseason contention, and voters are divided on whether Raleigh's defensive contributions are undervalued.