Judge’s MVP Victory Sparks Controversy Amid Ohtani’s Rise and Boras’ Latest Power Move

So, here we are at the tail end of the MLB awards season, and truth be told, most of the winners came as no shock—I mean, that’s the nature of the game, right? But hold on, the American League MVP race? Oh, that one kept us all on the edge of our seats until the very last moment, finally dropping the big reveal this past Thursday night. It wasn’t just a close competition; it was practically a neck-and-neck sprint that highlighted some of baseball’s brightest stars.

On this latest Baseball Bar-B-Cast episode, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman dive headfirst into the gritty details of how New York Yankees’ powerhouse Aaron Judge narrowly clinched his third MVP title, edging out Seattle Mariners’ Cal Raleigh—a catcher who shook the record books by launching 60 home runs, a feat that no one at that position had ever pulled off before. While Raleigh’s season was historic, Judge’s sheer dominance on the field couldn’t be overlooked—it’s a story of grit, talent, and a tracker’s heart pounding to the last pitch.

But that’s not all. The guys also break down Shohei Ohtani’s unanimous MVP win in the National League, marking his second straight time taking home the prestigious honor. Then, they unpack the buzz around Paul Skenes possibly joining the Yankees, sprinkle in some classic Scott Boras quips from his GM Meetings spotlight, and finish off with their can’t-miss segment: The Good, The Bad & The Uggla—a must-listen for anyone serious about baseball’s highs and lows this season.

There’s so much to unravel here—moments of sheer brilliance, surprising upsets, and the kind of analysis that only true insiders can provide. So, grab your headphones and settle in, because this episode is packed with insights that’ll fuel your baseball passion like never before.

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As the winners were announced for the end-of-year MLB awards, there weren’t many surprises regarding who would take home hardware this season. However, the one race everyone speculated about—the American League MVP—finally delivered an answer on Thursday night.

On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the extremely tight race that saw New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge just edge out Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh to earn his third MVP award. While Raleigh had a historic season, doing something no catcher had ever done before by hitting 60 home runs, Aaron Judge’s incredible performance could not be denied.

Later, Jake and Jordan talk about Shohei Ohtani’s unanimous victory in the National League, earning his second consecutive honor in the senior circuit. They then get into the Paul Skenes-to-Yankees report that surfaced, Scott Boras busting out some classic one-liners in his annual GM Meetings press availability and make their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.