In the inaugural edition of theScore’s 2025 Most Valuable Player rankings, the top players in the American and National Leagues are highlighted. In the AL, Aaron Judge leads with impressive stats including 12 home runs and a .412 batting average, followed by Cal Raleigh and Jorge Polanco. The NL features Pete Alonso at the top, boasting 9 home runs and a .341 average, with Kyle Tucker and Fernando Tatis Jr. also making notable impacts for their teams.
The Houston Astros released catcher Omar Narvaez from his minor league contract after he posted a .258/.402/.333 batting line in 117 plate appearances with Triple-A Sugar Land. Despite a solid defensive reputation and ten years of Major League experience, Narvaez struggled offensively since 2022 and may seek opportunities elsewhere due to a lack of a clear path to the Astros' roster. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Mariners have placed Trent Thornton on the 15-day injured list, ending his season due to a torn left Achilles tendon sustained while covering first base. Additionally, Byron Buxton reaffirmed his commitment to the Twins, while the Rays focused on acquiring big league-ready talent at the trade deadline, and the White Sox placed Miguel Vargas on the 10-day injured list with a mild oblique strain. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Phillies secured a 2-0 victory over the Tigers, led by Cristopher Sanchez's dominant eight-inning performance, improving his record to 10-3 and lowering his ERA to 2.40. Key contributions included timely hitting from Nick Castellanos and Kyle Schwarber, alongside stellar defense, which helped the team maintain a half-game lead in the NL East. Want More Context? 🔎
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