Seattle Mariners' star catcher and 2025 Home Run Derby champion, Cal Raleigh, is now the AL betting favorite to win MVP above Aaron Judge.

The homer also came at a key time, snapping Raleigh out of a bit of a funk and also propelling him further into the MLB lead. With Yankees superstar Aaron Judge hitting the IL (right elbow), Raleigh has a chance to make a run at the American League MVP award.

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.

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) announced several of its award recipients for the 2025 season ahead of Wednesday’s regular-season finales in Rosemont, Ill., and Tuscaloosa, Ala. Bandits infielder Erin Coffel was named the league’s Hitter of the Year.

The Texas Rangers have clawed back into the race and could flip their former All-Star outfielder for a more consistent bat at the deadline.

JD Davison had a heck of a season in the G League, but the Celtics waived the guard to dip back under the NBA's second apron.

The Brewers have surged to the top of the standings through a combination of shrewd pickups, veteran bounce-backs and so much pitching.

Cam Newton defends leaving Jalen Hurts off his top 10 QB list while firing back at ESPN analysts who criticized his rankings

NBA two-time MVP was perhaps one of the greatest set-up men in league history. He recently lent those skills to WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Libert

Michael Penix Jr. is still in the early stages of his NFL career. The Atlanta Falcons' lefty QB got a few starts at the end of last season, and now he's heading into the 2025 campaign as the unquestioned starting quarterback.