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Baseball fans are just about to begin finding out what the 2025 MLB season has in store as opening day has finally arrived.
Can the Dodgers repeat as World Series champions? What incredible feats are next for Shohei Ohtani? Are the Yankees ready to take the next step in their quest for the franchise's 28th title?
All these questions -- and many more -- will be answered in the course of the next seven months.
One of the most interesting ones at the beginning of every season is: Who will win Most Valuable Player honors? Let's take a look at the top contenders in both leagues, along with some predictions.
DODGERS WIN WORLD SERIES: Celebrate with this commemorative coffee table book!
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday, March 26
It's pretty easy to see both of last year's MVP winners, Ohtani and Judge, claiming those awards again this season. But don't overlook a couple of potential longshot winners.
NL winner: Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers (+150)
With Ohtani returning to the mound after spending all of 2024 recovering from surgery on his pitching elbow, his value to the Dodgers becomes even greater. Simply put, as long as Ohtani is hitting and pitching at anywhere close to the level she's shown in the past, there's no way anyone else should even be in the conversation for NL MVP. He's two great players in one. Case closed.
NL dark horse: Francisco Lindor, Mets (+2000)
If Ohtani should happen to miss time, last year's MVP runner-up is terribly underpriced by the current odds. Lindor is going to be hitting at the top of a Mets lineup that has been greatly strengthened by the addition of $765 million free agent Juan Soto and the return of slugger Pete Alonso.
Lindor will post excellent offensive numbers to complement his always-outstanding defense. Throw in his status as a clubhouse leader and you have all the elements for a great MVP narrative.
AL winner: Bobby Witt Jr. Royals (+300)
Like Lindor, Witt does everything well -- and after winning his first Gold Glove at shortstop last season, he's poised to take the next step. The reigning AL batting champ won't put up the home run numbers Judge will, but if he's able to lead the Royals to a division title (or even a return to the playoffs), he'll get serious consideration from the voters.
AL dark horse: Corey Seager, Rangers (+1000)
On a per game basis, Seager has been one of the most productive hitters in the majors during his three seasons in Texas. He's hit at least 30 homers all three years, despite playing in 151, 119 and 123 games.
What might happen if he can avoid the injury bug? Perhaps something close to his 2023 season, when he hit .327/.390/.623 during the regular year and then added six home runs and a 1.106 OPS in the playoffs on his way to being named World Series MVP.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: MLB MVP odds, predictions for 2025 season
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Can the Dodgers repeat as World Series champions? What incredible feats are next for Shohei Ohtani? Are the Yankees ready to take the next step in their quest for the franchise's 28th title?
All these questions -- and many more -- will be answered in the course of the next seven months.
One of the most interesting ones at the beginning of every season is: Who will win Most Valuable Player honors? Let's take a look at the top contenders in both leagues, along with some predictions.
DODGERS WIN WORLD SERIES: Celebrate with this commemorative coffee table book!
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday, March 26
NL MVP odds
- Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers +150
- Juan Soto, New York Mets +600
- Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres +850
- Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers +1000
- Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies +1400
- Kyle Tucker, Chicago Cubs +1600
- Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati Reds +1800
- Francisco Lindor, New York Mets +2000
- Ronald Acuña Jr., Atlanta Braves +3000
AL MVP odds
- Aaron Judge, New York Yankees +300
- Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals +300
- Gunnar Henderson, Baltimore Orioles +800
- Corey Seager, Texas Rangers +1000
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays +1200
- Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros +1300
- Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Guardians +1600
- Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels +1600
- Julio Rodriguez, Seattle Mariners +1800
MLB MVP predictions
It's pretty easy to see both of last year's MVP winners, Ohtani and Judge, claiming those awards again this season. But don't overlook a couple of potential longshot winners.
NL winner: Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers (+150)
With Ohtani returning to the mound after spending all of 2024 recovering from surgery on his pitching elbow, his value to the Dodgers becomes even greater. Simply put, as long as Ohtani is hitting and pitching at anywhere close to the level she's shown in the past, there's no way anyone else should even be in the conversation for NL MVP. He's two great players in one. Case closed.
NL dark horse: Francisco Lindor, Mets (+2000)
If Ohtani should happen to miss time, last year's MVP runner-up is terribly underpriced by the current odds. Lindor is going to be hitting at the top of a Mets lineup that has been greatly strengthened by the addition of $765 million free agent Juan Soto and the return of slugger Pete Alonso.
Lindor will post excellent offensive numbers to complement his always-outstanding defense. Throw in his status as a clubhouse leader and you have all the elements for a great MVP narrative.
AL winner: Bobby Witt Jr. Royals (+300)
Like Lindor, Witt does everything well -- and after winning his first Gold Glove at shortstop last season, he's poised to take the next step. The reigning AL batting champ won't put up the home run numbers Judge will, but if he's able to lead the Royals to a division title (or even a return to the playoffs), he'll get serious consideration from the voters.
AL dark horse: Corey Seager, Rangers (+1000)
On a per game basis, Seager has been one of the most productive hitters in the majors during his three seasons in Texas. He's hit at least 30 homers all three years, despite playing in 151, 119 and 123 games.
What might happen if he can avoid the injury bug? Perhaps something close to his 2023 season, when he hit .327/.390/.623 during the regular year and then added six home runs and a 1.106 OPS in the playoffs on his way to being named World Series MVP.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: MLB MVP odds, predictions for 2025 season
Continue reading...
