Boston Red Sox legend and Hall of Famer David Ortiz believes ego and a lack of maturity played a ...

<p>Boston Red Sox legend and Hall of Famer David Ortiz believes ego and a lack of maturity played a role in the shocking trade that sent All-Star slugger Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.</p><p>"The organization is always going to be there," Ortiz, who works for the Red Sox as a special assistant to the Fenway Sports Group, said Monday, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6429779/2025/06/16/david-ortiz-red-sox-rafael-devers-trade/">Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic</a>. "Players come and go. As a player, sometimes you've got to put your ego aside and understand that once you get paid, you've got to find a way to do what you're told.</p><p>"That's a message for all young players who think they turn out to be bigger than the game. I'm not saying that Devers was like that. He's humble. He's a good kid. But sometimes when you're young and immature, you (don't realize that).</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"I'm not saying the Red Sox did everything right. But you have to give the club the benefit of the doubt. They're not trying to make the organization look bad. They're trying to make good moves that sometimes they don't have the opportunity to explain."</p><p>Boston <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3300624" href="https://thescore.com/news/3300624">traded</a> Devers to the Giants on Sunday for right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9599" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9599">Jordan Hicks</a>, left-hander Kyle Harrison, and a pair of prospects in outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/18887" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/18887">James Tibbs III</a> and righty Jose Bello. San Francisco is taking on the entire remainder of the star's contract after he inked a 10-year, $313.5-million pact in January 2023.</p><p>The stunning deal materialized after a pair of public feuds between the Red Sox and Devers. The 28-year-old was upset during spring training when the team asked him to be a designated hitter after signing Gold Glove-winner <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5367" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5367">Alex Bregman</a> to play third base. Then, in early May, he criticized the club and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow for wanting him to man first base after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12885" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12885">Triston Casas</a>' season-ending knee injury.</p><p>"I played for the Red Sox a long time," Ortiz added. "You think everything with me and the Red Sox was roses and flowers? I went through some tough times also. But I was mature enough to understand and keep things internal. Even in the best families, between the best brothers, shit happens. You need to have the maturity to resolve the problems and move on."</p><p>Meanwhile, Breslow <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3300973" href="https://thescore.com/news/3300973">acknowledged</a> Boston isn't giving up on the 2025 season despite moving the face of the franchise. </p><p>The Red Sox will play Devers and the Giants in a three-game series at Oracle Park starting Friday.</p>

FT. MYERS, FL - MARCH 4: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox talks with former designated hitter David Ortiz during the second inning of a Spring Training Grapefruit League game against the Houston Astros on March 4, 2023 at JetBluePark at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida.

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We spoke with Toronto Blue Jays star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. about the team's recent ...

<p><em>We spoke with Toronto Blue Jays star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. about the team's recent hot stretch, the significance of his historic contract extension, whether he'd consider playing for Canada at the World Baseball Classic, and his favorite Latin cuisine. This conversation - in partnership with <a href="https://www.drinkbodyarmor.com/">BODYARMOR</a> - has been edited for length and clarity.</em></p><p><strong>theScore: Why was it important for you to sign long term with the Blue Jays?</strong></p><p><strong>Guerrero: </strong>I've always said that I wanted to stay in Toronto. I've been here since I was 16 years old. In my mind, I've always wanted to stay with one team and one organization because I know the people here. That's why I decided to sign.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p><strong>theScore: You said your family didn't want to leave Toronto. What makes playing and living there special?</strong></p><p><strong>Guerrero: </strong>The fans, how they treat you and support you no matter what. They've always been here for us. To me, when you have fans like that, you gotta give the love back that you get from them.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/790294/cropped_GettyImages-2210418249.jpg?ts=1749831539" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/790294/w220xh124_GettyImages-2210418249.jpg?ts=1749831539 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/790294/w320xh180_GettyImages-2210418249.jpg?ts=1749831539 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/790294/w640xh360_GettyImages-2210418249.jpg?ts=1749831539 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/790294/w768xh432_GettyImages-2210418249.jpg?ts=1749831539 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/790294/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2210418249.jpg?ts=1749831539 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Mark Blinch / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>theScore: What would it mean to you to have your name on the Level of Excellence one day?</strong></p><p><strong>Guerrero: </strong>I'm not thinking about that right now. I hope one day my name will be there, but now I'm focused on playing and helping the team win.</p><p><strong>theScore: What about this organization makes you believe you can win a World Series? Do you think the team can do it this year?</strong></p><p><strong>Guerrero: </strong>Everybody is having fun together.<strong> </strong>We go out there and compete. We're not scared to lose. We're not scared to go out there and do whatever we can to help the team win.</p><p><strong>theScore: The offense has been much better this season. What changes were made to get more out of the bats?</strong></p><p><strong>Guerrero: </strong>Everybody is doing their part. Everybody can take a walk. If we need a bunt, we can bunt. If we need a steal, we steal. We're playing the right way right now. And to me, when you play the game the right way, something (good) can happen.</p><p><strong>theScore: Bo Bichette being healthy has been big for the club so far. He's a free agent at the end of the season. Are you going to try to convince him to re-sign?</strong></p><p><strong>Guerrero: </strong>It's personal. He can decide. To me, personally, I would like him to stay here, but I can't control that. He knows his value, and whatever he ends up doing, I will be happy for him.</p><p><strong>theScore: Who's the best guy from a visiting team to talk to at first base?</strong></p><p><strong>Guerrero: </strong>It depends.<strong> </strong>I like talking with<strong> </strong>Ronald Acuña Jr., Teoscar Hernández, and Fernando Tatis Jr. I can talk with those three every day.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/790295/cropped_GettyImages-2147938189.jpg?ts=1749831812" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/790295/w220xh124_GettyImages-2147938189.jpg?ts=1749831812 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/790295/w320xh180_GettyImages-2147938189.jpg?ts=1749831812 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/790295/w640xh360_GettyImages-2147938189.jpg?ts=1749831812 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/790295/w768xh432_GettyImages-2147938189.jpg?ts=1749831812 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/790295/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2147938189.jpg?ts=1749831812 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>theScore: You finished second in the 2019 Home Run Derby and won the 2023 event. Do you plan on taking part again?</strong></p><p><strong>Guerrero: </strong>I'm not thinking about that right now.<strong> </strong>I've already won one.<strong> </strong>I will probably decide later if I go in another one, but as of right now, I'm not competing again.</p><p><strong>theScore: The 2026 World Baseball Classic is happening in March. Why do you play for the Dominican Republic over Canada?</strong></p><p><strong>Guerrero: </strong>That's a good question.<strong> </strong>I was born in Canada, but I grew up in the Dominican Republic. My dad never went to a World Baseball Classic. He told me as a kid that I should represent the Dominican if I ever got a chance to do it. I grew up with that. So, I think I will play with the Dominicans, but maybe if I'm not retired, I will play with Canada one day.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/791091/cropped_vladba00028.jpg?ts=1750286570" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/791091/w220xh124_vladba00028.jpg?ts=1750286570 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/791091/w320xh180_vladba00028.jpg?ts=1750286570 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/791091/w640xh360_vladba00028.jpg?ts=1750286570 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/791091/w768xh432_vladba00028.jpg?ts=1750286570 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/791091/w1080xh607_vladba00028.jpg?ts=1750286570 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">BODYARMOR</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>theScore: How cool is it to see your face on your own <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C7XD4EQscFM/?img_index=2">limited edition sports drink</a>? Was that something you ever thought was possible as a kid?</strong></p><p><strong>Guerrero: </strong>It's cool. It's like a dream come true. You dream about this as a kid, and when it comes true, it feels really good.</p><p><strong>theScore: With so many different endorsement opportunities available to you, what goes into choosing a company like BODYARMOR?</strong></p><p><strong>Guerrero: </strong>It makes me feel fresh. It keeps me hydrated. I like the drink. It makes me feel in the game all the time and helps me stay healthy and on the field by keeping hydrated. Fruit punch is my favorite flavor.</p><p><strong>theScore: OK, Vlad. Here are some fun questions to finish off the interview. What's your favorite Latin restaurant or meal in Toronto? </strong></p><p><strong>Guerrero: </strong>My favorite meal is rice, beans, and goat, but I don't have a favorite Latin restaurant in Toronto.<strong> </strong>My cousin makes my food for me.<strong> </strong>My cousin is my chef. </p><p><strong>theScore: Is there any chance that you or Bo will grow your hair out again?</strong></p><p><strong>Guerrero: </strong>Not me. I'm done with that, but maybe Bo will let it grow back again.</p>

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<p>The Boston Red Sox traded designated hitter <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5400" href="/mlb/players/5400">Rafael Devers</a> to the San Francisco Giants for right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9599" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9599">Jordan Hicks</a>, left-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/15805" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/15805">Kyle Harrison</a>, and a pair of prospects in outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/18887" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/18887">James Tibbs</a> and righty Jose Bello, the teams announced Sunday.</p><p>The Red Sox are not retaining any of Devers' contract, according to <a href="https://x.com/JonHeyman/status/1934391702535475320">Jon Heyman of the New York Post</a>. The slugger has eight years remaining after this season and is owed $254.5 million over that span.</p><p>Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey said he had been talking to the Red Sox about a Devers deal for a few weeks.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"The bat is so special," Posey said, according to <a href="https://x.com/PavlovicNBCS/status/1934435886802096325">Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area</a>. "It's really hard to acquire this type of talent at this point of his career. It felt like this was a chance to take a shot."</p><p>Devers didn't demand a trade, a source told <a href="https://x.com/ChrisCotillo/status/1934398161981984806">MassLive's Chris Cotillo</a>.</p><p>Boston felt that Devers didn't live up to the responsibilities attached to his contract because he didn't do what is right for the team, sources told <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/peteabeglobe.bsky.social/post/3lroldurxss2h">Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe</a><em>.</em></p><p>Devers publicly <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3282785" href="https://thescore.com/news/3282785">criticized</a> the Red Sox and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow in early May for asking the three-time All-Star to play first base after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12885" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12885">Triston Casas</a>' season-ending knee injury.</p><p>That outburst followed another spring-training spat between Devers and the organization after the team signed Gold Glove-winner <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5367" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5367">Alex Bregman</a> in the offseason to play third base, which subsequently forced the former to become the club's full-time DH.</p><p>The 28-year-old Devers has 15 homers with 57 RBIs and a .905 OPS over 73 games this season.</p><p>Hicks, who signed a four-year, $44-million deal in January 2024, was demoted to the Giants' bullpen in late May. The 28-year-old owns a 6.47 ERA with a 1.54 WHIP and 43 strikeouts over 48 2/3 innings this season while making nine starts and four relief appearances.</p><p>Harrison has authored a 4.56 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and 9.5 K/9 across 23 2/3 innings (four starts) in 2025. The 23-year-old was San Francisco's top prospect in 2023-2024. </p><p>He will report to Triple-A Worcester following the trade.</p><p>The Giants selected Tibbs with the No. 13 pick in the 2024 draft. The 22-year-old was the organization's fourth-best prospect, according to <a href="https://www.mlb.com/milb/prospects/giants/">MLB Pipeline</a>.</p><p>Bello, 20, pitched rookie ball this season in the Arizona Complex League.</p><p>Boston will visit San Francisco for a three-game series next weekend starting June 20.</p>

ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 29: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox reacts during an at bat against the Texas Rangers during the second inning at Globe Life Field on March 29, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.

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SEATTLE, WA - MARCH 27: Logan Gilbert #36 of the Seattle Mariners pitches during the game between the Athletics and the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

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<p>Philadelphia Phillies ace <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2917" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2917">Zack Wheeler</a> will hang up his cleats when his contract is done at the end of the 2027 season.</p><p>"That's the plan," Wheeler said, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6391640/2025/06/13/zack-wheeler-phillies-mlb-ace/?source=emp_shared_article">Matt Gelb of The Athletic</a>.</p><p>The 35-year-old right-hander is once again in the NL Cy Young conversation after finishing runner-up for the award in 2021 and 2024. However, his pitching performance won't impact his retirement decision.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"Doesn't matter. No," Wheeler said when asked if his plans will change if he continues to dominate on the mound.</p><p>The two-time All-Star is focused on his future as a father of four kids, according to Gelb.</p><p>Wheeler owned a 2.85 ERA with 0.90 WHIP and 101 strikeouts over 82 innings (13 starts) entering Sunday's start against the Toronto Blue Jays. He signed a three-year, $126-million contract extension in March 2024 that pays him $42 million per season through 2027.</p>

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 11: Zack Wheeler #45 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on during the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Citizens Bank Park on September 11, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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<p>Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said he wasn't specifically blaming his players when discussing the club's offensive struggles with reporters amid a seven-game losing skid.</p><p>Martinez appeared to take aim at his team Saturday when he <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3300193" href="https://thescore.com/news/3300193">said</a> "you got to put the onus on the players" and that "it's never on coaching." However, he clarified his remarks Sunday.</p><p>"They were great. I talked to a lot of them already. ... Hey, it wasn't on them, right?" Martinez said, according to <a href="https://x.com/andrewcgolden/status/1934287100662231532">Andrew Golden of The Washington Post</a>. "My comments were nothing about them. They know that. They read through it. ... The clubhouse is about as good as it's ever been."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>He added: "Was never about them, right? I never mentioned anything about players, right? I played. I understand how hard this game is. They know that."</p><p>Martinez acknowledged he was questioned about the coaching staff's role in turning the club's fortunes around.</p><p>"They asked about the coaches. 'Do you put the blame on the coaches?' No, I don't," the 60-year-old skipper said.</p><p>Washington's bats have scored just 30 runs in 12 games in June.</p>

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 23: Manager Dave Martinez #4 of the Washington Nationals watches the game against the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park on May 23, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 15: Steven Adams #12 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans during a NBA preseason game on October 15, 2024 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 21: Forrest Whitley #55 of the Houston Astros celebrates during the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Monday, April 21, 2025 in Houston, Texas.

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<p>The Milwaukee Brewers traded right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9543" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9543">Aaron Civale</a> to the Chicago White Sox for first baseman Andrew Vaughn, the clubs announced Friday.</p><p>The Brewers are also sending money to the White Sox to offset the salary difference between Civale ($8 million) and Vaughn ($5.85 million) for this year.</p><p>Civale <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3299285" href="https://thescore.com/news/3299285">requested</a> to be dealt Thursday after being demoted to the bullpen following Milwaukee's promotion of top prospect <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17570" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17570">Jacob Misiorowski</a>, who threw five no-hit innings in his <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3299513" href="https://thescore.com/news/3299513">debut</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 30-year-old Civale wanted to be moved so he could be in a starting rotation before potentially testing free agency next offseason. He's logged 658 1/3 innings (122 starts) between the Cleveland Guardians, Tampa Bay Rays, and Brewers over his seven-year career. The veteran hurler owns a 4.91 ERA with 1.36 WHIP and 19 strikeouts over 22 innings (five starts) in 2025.</p><p>Vaughn, the No. 3 pick in the 2019 draft, was optioned to Triple-A in late May after posting the worst fWAR among qualified position players this season. The 27-year-old slashed .189/.218/.314 with five homers, 19 RBIs, and 43 strikeouts in 48 games but he's arbitration-eligible through 2026.</p><p>The Brewers assigned Vaughn to their Triple-A affiliate once the trade became official.</p><p>Vaughn has been a regular for the White Sox since 2021, appearing in 610 contests. He hit a career-high 21 long balls with 80 RBIs and a .743 OPS in 2023.</p>

MILWAUKEE, WI - JUNE 09: Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Aaron Civale (32) throws during a game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Atlanta Braves on June 9, 2025 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, WI.

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<p>The 2025 College World Series will have a different look after three of the top eight national seeds were bounced in dramatic upsets during regional and super regional play. However, there are still two remaining top draft-eligible prospects who could cement their cases to be the No. 1 pick come July with big showings over the next week and a half in Omaha, Nebraska.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Top 10 picks in 2025 MLB Draft" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-y6k0l" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/y6k0l/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="649" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><h3>Kade Anderson, LSU</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/789905/cropped_GettyImages-2217834593.jpg?ts=1749656217" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/789905/w220xh124_GettyImages-2217834593.jpg?ts=1749656217 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/789905/w320xh180_GettyImages-2217834593.jpg?ts=1749656217 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/789905/w640xh360_GettyImages-2217834593.jpg?ts=1749656217 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/789905/w768xh432_GettyImages-2217834593.jpg?ts=1749656217 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/789905/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2217834593.jpg?ts=1749656217 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Mitchell Scaglione/LSU / University Images / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Projected pick<br>MLB.com: </strong>1st, Nationals<br><strong>The Athletic: </strong>3rd, Mariners<br><strong>ESPN: </strong>3rd, Mariners<br><strong>Baseball America: </strong>2nd, Angels</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>IP</th>
<th>W/L</th>
<th>ERA</th>
<th>K</th>
<th>WHIP</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>103</td>
<td>10-1</td>
<td>3.58</td>
<td>163</td>
<td>1.10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>The Tigers have another star pitcher who could be selected first overall after Paul Skenes was taken with the No. 1 pick in 2023. Anderson doesn't come with the same hype as Skenes but has drawn comparisons to Yankees ace Max Fried because of their similar builds and deliveries. Anderson made a strong case for being the top college hurler available with dominant outings versus Texas A&amp;M and Dallas Baptist prior to a mediocre performance against West Virginia in the super regional.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>Aiva Arquette, Oregon State</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/789906/cropped_GettyImages-2201095090.jpg?ts=1749656282" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/789906/w220xh124_GettyImages-2201095090.jpg?ts=1749656282 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/789906/w320xh180_GettyImages-2201095090.jpg?ts=1749656282 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/789906/w640xh360_GettyImages-2201095090.jpg?ts=1749656282 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/789906/w768xh432_GettyImages-2201095090.jpg?ts=1749656282 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/789906/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2201095090.jpg?ts=1749656282 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Projected pick</strong><br><strong>MLB.com: </strong>3rd, Mariners<br><strong>The Athletic: </strong>1st, Nationals<br><strong>ESPN: </strong>4th, Rockies<br><strong>Baseball America: </strong>3rd, Mariners</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>HR</th>
<th>RBI</th>
<th>R</th>
<th>AVG/OBP/SLG</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>62</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>70</td>
<td>.354/.466/.658</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>Arquette is widely considered to be the best NCAA Division I bat in the draft. Scouts rave about his athleticism, which, along with a 6-foot-5, 220-pound frame, could make him an impact shortstop at the major-league level. He also has the potential to consistently hit 20-25 homers, thanks to a smooth right-handed swing that generates good power.</p><h3>Brendan Summerhill, Arizona</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/789907/cropped_GettyImages-2203470128.jpg?ts=1749656343" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/789907/w220xh124_GettyImages-2203470128.jpg?ts=1749656343 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/789907/w320xh180_GettyImages-2203470128.jpg?ts=1749656343 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/789907/w640xh360_GettyImages-2203470128.jpg?ts=1749656343 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/789907/w768xh432_GettyImages-2203470128.jpg?ts=1749656343 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/789907/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2203470128.jpg?ts=1749656343 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Aaron M. Sprecher / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Projected pick</strong><br><strong>MLB.com: </strong>16th, Twins<br><strong>The Athletic</strong>: N/A<br><strong>ESPN: </strong>11th, Athletics<br><strong>Baseball America: </strong>11th, Athletics</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>HR</th>
<th>RBI</th>
<th>R</th>
<th>AVG/OBP/SLG</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>42</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>34</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>.358/.477./585</td>
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</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Summerhill's stock could continue to rise if he has a strong CWS performance, starting with a showdown against Coastal Carolina. He's considered to be one of the best pure hitters in college due to his all-around skill set at the plate. Summerhill played in right field this season, but his strong arm may allow him to be a center fielder in the majors.</p><h3>Wehiwa Aloy, Arkansas</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/789908/cropped_GettyImages-2219225729.jpg?ts=1749656467" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/789908/w220xh124_GettyImages-2219225729.jpg?ts=1749656467 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/789908/w320xh180_GettyImages-2219225729.jpg?ts=1749656467 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/789908/w640xh360_GettyImages-2219225729.jpg?ts=1749656467 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/789908/w768xh432_GettyImages-2219225729.jpg?ts=1749656467 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/789908/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2219225729.jpg?ts=1749656467 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Wesley Hitt / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Projected pick</strong><br><strong>MLB.com: </strong>23rd, Royals<br><strong>The Athletic: </strong>11th, Athletics<br><strong>ESPN: </strong>13th, Giants<br><strong>Baseball America: </strong>16th, Twins</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>HR</th>
<th>RBI</th>
<th>R</th>
<th>AVG/OBP/SLG</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>60</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>64</td>
<td>87</td>
<td>.348./.433/.668</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Aloy's 2025 breakout has helped him ascend mock drafts. He posted a 1.101 OPS in his sophomore year following an .841 OPS as a freshman. The 21-year-old Hawaiian projects to be a starting shortstop as a pro, thanks to his solid defense. However, he needs to cut down on strikeouts and improve his baserunning to take another leap.</p><p><strong>Honorable mentions: </strong>Patrick Forbes (Louisville),<strong> </strong>Caden Bodine (Coastal Carolina), Zach Root (Arkansas), Gage Wood (Arkansas), Charles Davalan (Arkansas), Anthony Eyanson (LSU), Daniel Dickinson (LSU), Gavin Turley (Oregon State)</p>

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<p>The New York Mets placed ace <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/15438" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/15438">Kodai Senga</a> on the 15-day injured list after he strained his hamstring during Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals.</p><p>"He's gonna get an MRI tomorrow. We'll see the severity of it," manager Carlos Mendoza said postgame, according to <a href="https://x.com/SNYtv/status/1933253995423760557">SNY</a>. "But he's gonna be on (the) IL here. So we just gotta wait and see what we're dealing with."</p><p>Senga sustained the injury while covering first base in the sixth inning. He had to leap to catch first baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8674" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8674">Pete Alonso</a>'s high throw and immediately grabbed at his hamstring after landing on the base awkwardly. He stayed down for a while but eventually left with a trainer under his own power.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kodai Senga is coming out of the game with the trainer after appearing to injure himself completing a putout at first <a href="https://t.co/b1NPkEJAqM">pic.twitter.com/b1NPkEJAqM</a></p>— SNY (@SNYtv) <a href="https://twitter.com/SNYtv/status/1933234253933740539?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>"I still feel awful," Alonso said about his involvement in the play, according to <a href="https://x.com/SNYtv/status/1933257190665531501">SNY</a>. "For me, I'm just trying to make a baseball play, just trying to make a play for my pitcher. I tried to make the best throw I could. ... It just sucks to be involved in that."</p><p>Senga didn't allow a run on just one hit with one walk and five strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings before departing.</p><p>The 2023 All-Star strained his calf last July, which forced him to miss the rest of the regular season.</p><p>Senga has been one of the best pitchers in baseball for the NL East-leading Mets in 2025. The 32-year-old owns a 1.47 ERA with a 1.11 WHIP and 70 strikeouts over 73 2/3 innings (13 starts).</p><p>The Mets recalled reliever <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12215" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12215">Max Kranick </a>from Triple-A to take Senga's spot on the active roster.</p><p>The Mets went on to defeat the Nationals 4-3, completing a three-game sweep for their sixth straight win.</p><p> </p><p> </p>

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 12: Kodai Senga #34 of the New York Mets is tended too on the field after an injury during the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on June 12, 2025 in New York City.

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<p>Milwaukee Brewers right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9543" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9543">Aaron Civale</a> asked for a trade after being removed from the starting rotation in favor of top prospect <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17570" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17570">Jacob Misiorowski</a>.</p><p>"The conversation was very professional," Civale's agent, Jack Toffey, said Thursday after speaking to Brewers general manager Matt Arnold, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6421629/2025/06/12/aaron-civale-milwaukee-brewers-trade-request/">Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic</a>. "I just very respectfully said that Aaron would really like an opportunity to continue his career as a starter. He's going to be a free agent at the end of the year."</p><p>Toffey added that Arnold told him Milwaukee was "exploring options."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Civale owns a 4.91 ERA with 1.36 WHIP and 19 strikeouts over 22 innings (five starts) this season. He's been a starter over his entire seven-year career, logging 658 1/3 innings (122 starts) between the Cleveland Guardians, Tampa Bay Rays, and Brewers.</p><p>"Aaron is not angry or banging his fist on the table," Toffey said. "But it's a little confusing because he did not pitch his way out of the rotation whatsoever. It's more of a subjective choice the organization is making."</p><p>Civale, who celebrated his 30th birthday Thursday, praised both the Brewers organization and the city of Milwaukee. However, he defended his desire to remain a starter, whether in Wisconsin or elsewhere.</p><p>"I'm not trying to leave this organization," Civale said, according to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/milwaukee-brewers-aaron-civale-ac27725f857a5acda046c08643426a09">Steve Megargee of The Associated Press</a>. "I'm in a position physically where I feel like I can contribute best as a starting pitcher. Right now, that's not in my plans here. That's not to say that can't change, but the reason that would change is not necessarily a good thing. That means something happened to somebody else."</p><p>"This is not a situation where I'm trying to leave this team," he added. "The other guys are great. The coaching staff's great. The players are great. I really love competing with all of them. It's just I feel like I still have more to contribute and more to this game, and I feel like I'm best suited to do that as a starting pitcher. I've worked very hard to get to this position."</p><p>Manager Pat Murphy said he was "not surprised" by his pitcher's trade request and believes that Civale won't let the situation affect his pitching as long as he remains in a Brewers uniform.</p><p>"We deal with players being unhappy all the time, and that's their right to do. Aaron's got a great history, and he's performed well for this organization, so he's got a right to feel the way he wants to feel," Murphy told reporters, according to <a href="https://x.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/1933270181112910247">Adam McCalvy of MLB.com</a>. "But now it's time for him to go behave. ... I'm confident he will behave well."</p><p>Civale concurred with his manager, noting he'll do "what's asked" of him as a reliever for the time being, per Megargee.</p><p>Civale is earning $8 million in 2025.</p>

MILWAUKEE, WI - MAY 27: Aaron Civale #32 of the Milwaukee Brewers looks on during the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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<p>The Kansas City Royals placed ace <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14571" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14571">Cole Ragans</a> on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a strained rotator cuff in his left shoulder.</p><p>Royals manager Matt Quatraro said the team is still waiting for tests to come back before determining the severity of Ragans' injury and recovery timetable, according to <a href="https://x.com/anne__rogers/status/1932908998744756690">Anne Rogers of MLB.com</a>.</p><p>Ragans hasn't pitched since June 5 when he only lasted three innings in a rough start against the St. Louis Cardinals. It was his first outing after returning from his second groin injury of the season.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 27-year-old has logged 48 2/3 innings (10 starts) in 2025 after recording a career-high 186 1/3 innings (32 starts) during a 2024 All-Star campaign that saw him finish fourth in AL Cy Young voting.</p><p>Ragans owns a 5.18 ERA with 2.40 FIP and 14.1 K/9 this season.</p><p>The Royals also reinstated reliever <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8435" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8435">Lucas Erceg</a>, recalled right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/11803" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/11803">Jonathan Bowlan</a>, and designated pitcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9814" href="/mlb/players/9814">Trevor Richards</a> for assignment.</p>

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 18: Cole Ragans #55 of the Kansas City Royals looks down against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on April 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

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<p>Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker didn't mince words about his team's performance Thursday after blowing a six-run lead in the ninth inning in an 11-10 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Truist Park.</p><p>"Really hard loss," Snitker said during a postgame press conference following the three-game sweep. "We're not playing well. We're not executing. It was nice to see (us) score some runs. Up six runs in the ninth, you feel like you should win the game, obviously, but we didn't.</p><p>"You gotta do your job, and we gotta play better. It's a horrible loss. Now we gotta sit on it for five hours on the airplane. We're all going to be miserable, and we should (be)."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Braves (27-34) led 6-0 after three innings, 9-3 following seven frames, and then carried a 10-4 advantage heading into the ninth.</p><p>However, relievers <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8180" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8180">Scott Blewett</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4809" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4809">Raisel Iglesias</a> allowed a combined eight earned runs on seven hits over the game's last two innings. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3362" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3362">Eugenio Suárez</a> delivered the biggest hit with a go-ahead two-run double off Iglesias.</p><p>Teams trailing by six runs or more in the ninth had lost 1,078 straight contests dating back to the start of the 2023 season prior to the D-Backs' miraculous comeback.</p><p>For the Braves, the game marked their largest blown lead since losing to the Boston Red Sox 9-8 on Sept. 5, 2018, after being up 7-1 in the eighth inning.</p><p>Atlanta sits fourth in the NL East after coming into the season with World Series aspirations.</p>

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 03: Braves pitchers Bryce Elder (l), Spencer Schwellenbach, Grant Holmes and Chris Sale (r) watch from the top of the dugout during the Tuesday evening MLB game between the Atlanta Braves and the Arizona Diamondbacks on June 3, 2025 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

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<p>CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A three-judge federal appellate panel ruled Thursday in favor of NASCAR in <a href="https://apnews.com/article/nascar-charter-lawsuit-11a7db264f928b9f64730c1c6c0af648">the antitrust lawsuit filed by two teams, one owned by Michael Jordan</a>, and vacated an injunction that required 23XI and Front Row be recognized as chartered teams as their case snakes through the legal system.</p>
<p>Both race teams sued NASCAR late last year after refusing to sign new agreements on charter renewals. The charter system is similar to franchises in other sports, but the charters are revocable by NASCAR and have expiration dates. 23XI, which is owned by Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin, joined Front Row in suing NASCAR after 13 other organizations signed the renewals.</p>
<p>The two teams sued and asked for a temporary injunction that would recognize them as chartered teams for this season. The antitrust case isn’t scheduled to be heard until December.</p>
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<p>The teams said they needed the injunction because the current charter agreement prohibits them from suing NASCAR. 23XI also argued it would be harmed because Tyler Reddick’s contract would have made him a free agent if the team could not guarantee him a charter-protected car.</p>
<p>The original judge ruled that NASCAR's charter agreement likely violated antitrust law in granting the injunction. But when <a href="https://apnews.com/article/nascar-charter-lawsuit-5794adeb8a72cb0a0f3fe68b3089ebe9">they heard arguments last month</a>, the three judges at the the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in Richmond, Virginia, indicated they were skeptical of that decision.</p>
<p>The judges said in Thursday's ruling they were not aware of any case that supports the lower court's theory of antitrust law, so they vacated the injunction.</p>
<p>The teams have 14 days to appeal to the full court. The injunction also has no bearings on the merits of the case.</p>
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 05: The Fox NASCAR logo on display prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum on February 05, 2023, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA.

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<p>Vasiliy Lomachenko has hung up his gloves at age 37 after a sparkling professional and amateur boxing career.</p><p>"I'm grateful for every victory and defeat inside the ring and outside the ring," Lomachenko said Thursday on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKhHegrNhqz/?igsh=X3o0OXVVQ25t">Instagram</a>. "I'm thankful that as my career comes to an end, I've gained clarity about the direction a person must take in order to achieve true victory, not just in the ring."</p><p>Lomachenko posted a 396-1 amateur record and won two Olympic gold medals (Beijing 2008, London 2012) before his first pro fight in 2014. He went 18-3 with 12 knockouts as a pound-for-pound star en route to becoming a champion in three different weight classes (featherweight, junior lightweight, and lightweight).</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Ukrainian fighter's only losses came via unanimous decisions against Teofimo Lopez in 2020 and Devin Haney in 2023, and a split decision versus Orlando Salido in 2014.</p><p>"I would also be remiss not to thank you, my dear boxing fans around the world," Lomachenko added. "You have always supported me with passion and lived through unforgettable fights alongside me for over a decade. I hope you continue to love and respect this sport, because the men who step in the ring risk their health for the sake of their families."</p><p>Lomachenko beat George Kambosos Jr. in his last fight in May 2024 to win the vacant IBF lightweight title.</p>

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20: Vasyl Lomachenko of Ukraine looks on against Devin Haney during their undisputed lightweight title bout at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 20, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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<p>The Los Angeles Angels and Boston Red Sox got testy before the finale of their three-game series at Fenway Park on Wednesday.</p><p>Angels left-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3860" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3860">Tyler Anderson</a> and Red Sox first base coach José Flores exchanged words along the third base line before others joined in. </p><p>Red Sox manager Alex Cora was later seen talking to Anderson.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Coaches and players chirping before the game. Everything is going great at Fenway. <a href="https://t.co/TAMQZUvjYC">pic.twitter.com/TAMQZUvjYC</a></p>— Section 10 Podcast (@Section10Pod) <a href="https://twitter.com/Section10Pod/status/1930306404927320537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2025</a>
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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: Tyler Anderson #31 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 11, 2025 in Anaheim, California.

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<p>The San Francisco Giants designated first baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8896" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8896">LaMonte Wade Jr.</a> for assignment and signed first baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4244" href="/mlb/players/4244">Dominic Smith</a>, who will be active for Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres.</p><p>The Giants also DFA'd catcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/11076" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/11076">Sam Huff</a>, optioned infielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13719" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13719">Christian Koss</a>, and called up outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9621" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9621">Daniel Johnson</a> and catcher Andrew Knizner in a big roster shake-up.</p><p>Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey hopes the shuffle can spark his scuffling team, which entered play Wednesday having lost nine of 14.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"It's time to go," Posey said, according to <a href="https://x.com/PavlovicNBCS/status/1930398317474885910">Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area</a>. "I think we all believe we're better than we've been with the bats the last two to three weeks. It's time to go."</p><p>Wade, who started 41 games at first this season, has one homer with 15 RBIs and a .546 OPS across 50 contests. The 31-year-old slashed .248/.352/.415 with a combined 51 long balls, 161 RBIs, and a 115 wRC+ from 2021-2024.</p><p>Smith joins San Francisco after opting out of a minor-league deal with the New York Yankees on Sunday. The 29-year-old has gone deep 64 times with 259 RBIs and a .717 OPS over eight seasons split between with the New York Mets, Washington Nationals, Boston Red Sox, and Cincinnati Reds.</p>

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MAY 20: LaMonte Wade Jr. #31 of the San Francisco Giants looks on during batting practice prior to the game between the Kansas City Royals and the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in San Francisco, California.

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Welcome to the second edition of theScore's 2025 Most Valuable Player rankings, where we look at ...

<p><em>Welcome to the second edition of theScore's 2025 Most Valuable Player rankings, where we look at the top five players in each league. Let's examine some of the best performances through the first two-plus months of the season. Odds courtesy theScore Bet.</em></p><h3>American League</h3><p><strong>5. Jacob Wilson, Athletics</strong></p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/788601/cropped_GettyImages-2216383654.jpg?ts=1748903029" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/788601/w220xh124_GettyImages-2216383654.jpg?ts=1748903029 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/788601/w320xh180_GettyImages-2216383654.jpg?ts=1748903029 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/788601/w640xh360_GettyImages-2216383654.jpg?ts=1748903029 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/788601/w768xh432_GettyImages-2216383654.jpg?ts=1748903029 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/788601/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2216383654.jpg?ts=1748903029 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Justine Willard/Athletics / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>HR</th>
<th>RBI</th>
<th>AVG/OBP/SLG</th>
<th>FWAR</th>
<th>ODDS</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>58</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>.355/.393/.504</td>
<td>2.8</td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Is Wilson the second coming of Tony Gwynn? It's hard to take such a lofty comparison seriously, but the 23-year-old shortstop is a hitting machine. The standout rookie is second in the AL with a .355 batting average and 80 hits<strong> </strong>after slashing .401/.446/.606 during a meteoric rise in the minors from 2023-24. Wilson already looks like a potential lock for AL Rookie of the Year.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p><strong>4. Jeremy Peña, Astros</strong></p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/788602/cropped_GettyImages-2218001965.jpg?ts=1748903349" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/788602/w220xh124_GettyImages-2218001965.jpg?ts=1748903349 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/788602/w320xh180_GettyImages-2218001965.jpg?ts=1748903349 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/788602/w640xh360_GettyImages-2218001965.jpg?ts=1748903349 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/788602/w768xh432_GettyImages-2218001965.jpg?ts=1748903349 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/788602/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2218001965.jpg?ts=1748903349 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Alex Slitz / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>HR</th>
<th>RBI</th>
<th>SB</th>
<th>AVG/OBP/SLG</th>
<th>FWAR</th>
<th>ODDS</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>60</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>.308/.372/.476</td>
<td>2.9</td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>The 27-year-old Peña already has a sparkling resume, which includes a Gold Glove, ALCS MVP, World Series MVP, and championship ring. However, he's basically been a league-average hitter until his bat caught up to his glove this season. The shortstop has accrued the fourth-most fWAR in the AL and is on pace to flirt with a 30-30 campaign while sitting in the 93rd percentile in outs above average<em>. </em>Peña's strong play is a reason Bobby Witt Jr. is off this list - at least for now.</p><p><strong>3. José Ramírez, Guardians</strong></p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785355/cropped_GettyImages-2214212945.jpg?ts=1747104326" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785355/w220xh124_GettyImages-2214212945.jpg?ts=1747104326 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785355/w320xh180_GettyImages-2214212945.jpg?ts=1747104326 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785355/w640xh360_GettyImages-2214212945.jpg?ts=1747104326 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785355/w768xh432_GettyImages-2214212945.jpg?ts=1747104326 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785355/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2214212945.jpg?ts=1747104326 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>HR</th>
<th>RBI</th>
<th>SB</th>
<th>AVG/OBP/SLG</th>
<th>FWAR</th>
<th>ODDS</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>57</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>29</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>.330/.386/.553</td>
<td>2.7</td>
<td>+7500</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>It was only a matter of time before Ramírez entered the MVP conversation. The 32-year-old has finished top six in voting on six occasions, including three times as a finalist. The six-time All-Star could once again challenge to become only the seventh member of the 40-40 club after falling one homer short in 2024. Ramírez is in the AL's top five in batting average, slugging percentage, OPS, stolen bases, and wRC+.</p><p><strong>2. Cal Raleigh, Mariners </strong></p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/788603/cropped_GettyImages-2217554634.jpg?ts=1748903572" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/788603/w220xh124_GettyImages-2217554634.jpg?ts=1748903572 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/788603/w320xh180_GettyImages-2217554634.jpg?ts=1748903572 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/788603/w640xh360_GettyImages-2217554634.jpg?ts=1748903572 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/788603/w768xh432_GettyImages-2217554634.jpg?ts=1748903572 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/788603/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2217554634.jpg?ts=1748903572 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Nik Pennington / Major League Baseball / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>HR</th>
<th>RBI</th>
<th>AVG/OBP/SLG</th>
<th>FWAR</th>
<th>ODDS</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>59</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>.259/.374/.625</td>
<td>3.8</td>
<td>+3000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Raleigh could end up with the best season from a catcher in MLB history. The 28-year-old is on pace to shatter Salvador Perez's 2021 record of 48 homers by a backstop. He's tracking to top Buster Posey's 9.8 fWAR from 2012 - the highest total a catcher has accumulated. Unfortunately, Raleigh's year for the ages might be eclipsed by Aaron Judge's greatness.</p><p><strong>1. Aaron Judge, Yankees</strong></p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786366/cropped_GettyImages-2215792008.jpg?ts=1747619776" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786366/w220xh124_GettyImages-2215792008.jpg?ts=1747619776 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786366/w320xh180_GettyImages-2215792008.jpg?ts=1747619776 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786366/w640xh360_GettyImages-2215792008.jpg?ts=1747619776 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786366/w768xh432_GettyImages-2215792008.jpg?ts=1747619776 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786366/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2215792008.jpg?ts=1747619776 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Al Bello / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>HR</th>
<th>RBI</th>
<th>AVG/OBP/SLG</th>
<th>FWAR</th>
<th>ODDS</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>59</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>.387/.485/.757</td>
<td>5.1</td>
<td>-4000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>If Raleigh is having an all-time season for a catcher, then Judge is poised to have the finest campaign by a position player in baseball history. Babe Ruth amassed 14.7 fWAR in 1923 after recording 41 homers, 130 RBIs, 170 walks, 151 runs, and a 1.309 OPS. Judge is more than a third of the way there with almost four months to go. The Yankees captain's 241 wRC+ is 58 points higher than the second-best total in the majors among qualified hitters,<strong> </strong>showing the advantage Judge has over his peers.</p><h3>National League</h3><p><strong>5. Kyle Schwarber, Phillies</strong></p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/788083/cropped_GettyImages-2217746875.jpg?ts=1748640090" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/788083/w220xh124_GettyImages-2217746875.jpg?ts=1748640090 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/788083/w320xh180_GettyImages-2217746875.jpg?ts=1748640090 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/788083/w640xh360_GettyImages-2217746875.jpg?ts=1748640090 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/788083/w768xh432_GettyImages-2217746875.jpg?ts=1748640090 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/788083/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2217746875.jpg?ts=1748640090 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Mitchell Leff / Getty Images</span></figcaption></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>HR</th>
<th>RBI</th>
<th>AVG/OBP/SLG</th>
<th>FWAR</th>
<th>ODDS</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>60</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>.260/.391/.571</td>
<td>2.0</td>
<td>+5000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Schwarber vaulted into the top five following a scorching month. The two-time All-Star went deep eight times with 18 RBIs and a .969 OPS across his last 25 games. He's on pace to surpass the 50-homer plateau for the first time in his career after belting 46 long balls in 2022 and 47 in 2023. The 32-year-old's bat has the Phillies positioned to battle the Mets for the NL East crown.</p><p><strong>4. Francisco Lindor, Mets</strong></p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/787495/cropped_GettyImages-2216649050.jpg?ts=1748370473" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/787495/w220xh124_GettyImages-2216649050.jpg?ts=1748370473 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/787495/w320xh180_GettyImages-2216649050.jpg?ts=1748370473 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/787495/w640xh360_GettyImages-2216649050.jpg?ts=1748370473 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/787495/w768xh432_GettyImages-2216649050.jpg?ts=1748370473 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/787495/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2216649050.jpg?ts=1748370473 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Michael Urakami / Major League Baseball / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>HR</th>
<th>RBI</th>
<th>SB</th>
<th>AVG/OBP/SLG</th>
<th>FWAR</th>
<th>ODDS</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>60</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>.284/.356/.498</td>
<td>2.8</td>
<td>+4000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Pete Alonso was getting all the attention in Queens when the first rankings dropped in early May. However, the spotlight has shifted to the reigning NL MVP runner-up. Lindor leads all MLB shortstops with 14 homers and is third in RBIs and second in slugging percentage and OPS. He's easily been the best player by fWAR on the division-leading Mets.</p><p><strong>3. Freddie Freeman, Dodgers</strong></p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/778435/cropped_GettyImages-2207674927.jpg?ts=1743554475" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/778435/w220xh124_GettyImages-2207674927.jpg?ts=1743554475 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/778435/w320xh180_GettyImages-2207674927.jpg?ts=1743554475 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/778435/w640xh360_GettyImages-2207674927.jpg?ts=1743554475 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/778435/w768xh432_GettyImages-2207674927.jpg?ts=1743554475 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/778435/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2207674927.jpg?ts=1743554475 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Harry How / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>HR</th>
<th>RBI</th>
<th>AVG/OBP/SLG</th>
<th>FWAR</th>
<th>ODDS</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>50</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>.369/.435/.626</td>
<td>2.8</td>
<td>+2500</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>We need to start talking more about Freeman's absurd season. He leads the NL in batting average, on-base percentage, and OPS<strong> </strong>while playing on a surgically repaired ankle, which he injured again in mid-April. The star first baseman's 192 wRC+ is tops in that league and second to Judge among qualified hitters. Freeman's MVP candidacy would probably be getting more attention if Shohei Ohtani wasn't doing Shohei Ohtani things.</p><p><strong>2. Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs</strong></p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786164/cropped_GettyImages-2215010580.jpg?ts=1747518531" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786164/w220xh124_GettyImages-2215010580.jpg?ts=1747518531 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786164/w320xh180_GettyImages-2215010580.jpg?ts=1747518531 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786164/w640xh360_GettyImages-2215010580.jpg?ts=1747518531 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786164/w768xh432_GettyImages-2215010580.jpg?ts=1747518531 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786164/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2215010580.jpg?ts=1747518531 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Griffin Quinn / Major League Baseball / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>HR</th>
<th>RBI</th>
<th>SB</th>
<th>AVG/OBP/SLG</th>
<th>FWAR</th>
<th>ODDS</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>60</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>51</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>.281/.319/.562</td>
<td>3.6</td>
<td>+1200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Crow-Armstrong has been one of the linchpins of the Cubs' offensive revival. In addition to being tied for the major-league lead in steals, the five-tool star has the NL's best fWAR<strong> </strong>and is second in RBIs and runs. The 23-year-old's strong play in center field will likely lead to a Gold Glove in the near future. He ranks in the 100th percentile in outs above average, 88th in arm value, and 94th in arm strength.</p><p><strong>1. Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers</strong></p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/784549/cropped_GettyImages-2213815035.jpg?ts=1748907480" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/784549/w220xh124_GettyImages-2213815035.jpg?ts=1748907480 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/784549/w320xh180_GettyImages-2213815035.jpg?ts=1748907480 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/784549/w640xh360_GettyImages-2213815035.jpg?ts=1748907480 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/784549/w768xh432_GettyImages-2213815035.jpg?ts=1748907480 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/784549/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2213815035.jpg?ts=1748907480 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Megan Briggs / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>HR</th>
<th>RBI</th>
<th>SB</th>
<th>AVG/OBP/SLG</th>
<th>FWAR</th>
<th>ODDS</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>59</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>39</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>.288/.386/.653</td>
<td>3.2</td>
<td>-285</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>It didn't take long for Ohtani to seize control of the NL MVP race. The only question now is if anybody will stop him from taking home his third consecutive MVP trophy and fourth in five years. The 30-year-old always finds a new way to blow people's minds. After matching a Dodgers record for round-trippers in a single month with 15 during May, Ohtani could hit 60 homers this season for the first time in his career. He's doing all this while ramping up to make a potential return to the mound in the second half of the campaign as a No. 1 starter. Unbelievable.</p>

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