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Judge Edges Raleigh for Controversial AL MVP Win

11/16/2025

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Aaron Judge narrowly defeated Cal Raleigh for the 2025 American League MVP, winning 17 of 30 first-place votes to Raleigh's 13.
Judge posted a .331 batting average and 53 home runs, contributing to the Yankees' success.
Raleigh hit 60 home runs as a catcher and led the Mariners to their first AL West title since 2001, prompting debate over recognition and regional biases, including East Coast media influence.

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Story summary

Aaron Judge narrowly defeated Cal Raleigh for the 2025 American League MVP, winning 17 of 30 first-place votes to Raleigh's 13.
Judge posted a .331 batting average and 53 home runs, contributing to the Yankees' success.
Raleigh hit 60 home runs as a catcher and led the Mariners to their first AL West title since 2001, prompting debate over recognition and regional biases, including East Coast media influence.