In only three days, we’re about to find out the winner of the much-anticipated American League MVP award. While Mariners’ Cal Raleigh put together a historic season, belting 60 home runs, many still viewed Aaron Judge as the more complete player and the frontrunner for his third MVP Award. The ultimatum lies in the hands of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA), which voted after the conclusion of the regular season. Judge, Raleigh, and Guardians star José Ramírez were named as the three finalists. Who will the writers eventually pick?

Pinestripe Territory’s Derek Levandowski recently broke down the 2025 MVP race. And let’s just say, he has the ultimatum already.

“ I want Aaron Judge to win, but there is a serious case to be made for Cal Raleigh, who had an unbelievable s

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