Apr 12, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) hits a solo-home run against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
We are approaching the All-Star break in MLB, so I decided to take a look at every team’s first-half MVP. Agree? Disgaree? Let me know in the comments:
Baltimore Orioles – SS Gunnar Henderson
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 02: Gunnar Henderson #2 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates a run during the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on July 02, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Boston Red Sox – SP Garrett Crochet
Mar 27, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
New York Yankees – OF Aaron Judge
Mar 27, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) follows through on an RBI double against the Milwaukee Brewers during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Tampa Bay Rays – 3B Junior Caminero
Mar 29, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third base Junior Caminero (13) singles to right field against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Dave Nelson-Imagn Images
Toronto Blue Jays – C Alejandro Kirk
Jun 9, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) hits a solo home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Chicago White Sox – SP Adrian Houser
Jun 28, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Adrian Houser (57) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Cleveland Guardians – 3B Jose Ramirez
Apr 5, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) grounds out in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Detroit Tigers – SP Tarik Skubal
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 21: Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum on September 21, 2023 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Brandon Vallance/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals – SP Kris Bubic
Apr 11, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic (50) delivers a pitch in the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
Minnesota Twins – SP Joe Ryan
Apr 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan (41) throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Athletics – SS Jacob Wilson
Jun 14, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Athletics short stop Jacob Wilson (5) singles in the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Houston Astros – SP Hunter Brown
Apr 27, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Hunter Brown (58) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
Los Angeles Angels – OF Jo Adell
Jun 7, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Jo Adell (7) runs the bases after hitting a home run in the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Seattle Mariners – C Cal Raleigh
Apr 19, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) hits a double against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Texas Rangers – SP Jacob deGrom
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 13: Jacob deGrom #48 of the Texas Rangers throws a pitch during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on September 13, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
Atlanta Braves – OF Ronald Acuna Jr.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 06: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves hits a home run during the first inning against the Miami Marlins in Game One of the National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on October 06, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Miami Marlins – OF Kyle Stowers
May 3, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Kyle Stowers (28) rounds third base after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning against the Oakland Athletics at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
New York Mets – 1B Pete Alonso
Apr 2, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) hits a three-run home run against the Miami Marlins during the eighth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Philadelphia Phillies – SP Zack Wheeler
Mar 27, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Washington Nationals – OF James Wood
Apr 28, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood (29) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the New York Mets during the eighth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Chicago Cubs – OF Pete Crow-Armstrong
May 17, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) hits a two-run single against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Cincinnati Reds – SP Andrew Abbott
May 18, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott (41) pitches against the Cleveland Guardians in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Milwaukee Brewers – OF Christian Yelich
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 04: Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers singles during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game Two of the Wild Card Series at American Family Field on October 04, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Pirates – SP Paul Skenes
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI – JUNE 11: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium on June 11, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
St. Louis Cardinals – SP Sonny Gray
JUPITER, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 27: Sonny Gray #54 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium on February 27, 2024 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Arizona Diamondbacks – 3B Eugenio Suarez
Mar 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third base Eugenio Suarez (28) singles in the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
Colorado Rockies – C Hunter Goodman
Mar 28, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman (15) doubles during the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
San Diego Padres – 3B Manny Machado
Apr 8, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; San Diego Padres third base Manny Machado (13) hits a home run against the Athletics during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
San Francisco Giants – SP Logan Webb
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 13: Logan Webb #62 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after he struck out Trent Grisham #2 of the San Diego Padres to end the eighth inning at Oracle Park on April 13, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Dodgers – DH Shohei Ohtani
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – MARCH 20: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a single in the 3rd inning during the 2024 Seoul Series game between Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres at Gocheok Sky Dome on March 20, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)