We break down the 15 biggest storylines that have us looking forward to in the second half of the season: 1. Will Cal Raleigh Record the Best Catching Season … Ever? Coming off

Yahoo Sports national MLB insider Russell Dorsey explains why the battle between the Mariners and Yankees sluggers for this year's American League Most Valuable Player award is the most intriguing storyline to watch over the second half of the season.

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge are the favorites to be named MVP of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, according to odds released Tuesday by <a href=" Sportsbook.

Tarik Skubal looks to be on track to win his second Cy Young in as many seasons. He leads the majors in WHIP (0.83) and is tied with Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet for the lowest ERA in the AL (2.23). The AL's starting pitcher in the All-Star Game, the Tigers ace, went into the break with a 10-3 record.

It’s time to dole out my prestigious MLB midseason awards, from the MVPs, Cy Youngs and Rookies of the Year to the LVPs, Cy Yuks and more.

On a recent episode of the “ Raw Room ” podcast, Strange-Gordon claimed that someone from the league called him prior to the final game of the season and told him to throw the batting title race so that Harper could win it. Strange-Gordon says he refused to do so, and as a result, he was framed for a PED suspension the following season.

New York Yankees outfielder and captain Aaron Judge is having one of his best seasons yet. He's a seven-time All-Star and is once again in the MVP conversation,

Fresh off Kyle Schwarber's MVP performance in Tuesday's 2025 All-Star Game, the Phillies on Friday kicked off their march toward hosting the 2026 Midsummer Classic. The festivities started with the "Philadelphia’s 2026 All-Star Declaration" ceremony at historic Dilworth Park in Center City.

Wheeler has taken yet another step forward, and with reports coming out that the Pirates will look to limit Paul Skenes' workload in the second half, the runway is clear for Wheeler to finally take that trophy home. That'll do a lot for what is eventually going to be a pretty contentious Hall of Fame debate.