Joe Mauer's 2009 MVP proved catchers bring unmatched value. Cal Raleigh shows that standard still matters - so why does MLB treat MVP like a Best Hitter award now?

The 2025 MLB Most Valuable Player Awards have been handed out, and Shohei Ohtani captured the NL MVP for the second straight season, while Aaron Judge secured it in the AL.

Mets star Juan Soto has finished third in NL MVP voting. Soto comes in behind Shohei Ohtani, who took home the award unanimously, and Kyle Schwarber. The star outfielder received four second-place votes, 15 third-place, nine fourth-place, and two fifth-place.

But first, it's award season in baseball, and the American League and National League MVPs have finally been selected. Let's start there.

A Boston Red Sox World Series champion made history by joining the Savannah Bananas’ baseball league full time.

Yahoo Sports senior MLB analysts Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the Dodgers two-way start’s third straight Most Valuable Player award - and fourth overall - and where it places him among the best all-time athletes across all major sports.

For the second straight season, New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge has been named the American League's Most Valuable Player. Judge beat out Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez for the award, the BBWAA announced Thursday night.