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
The month of May is quickly coming to a close in MLB. So here is my pick for every team’s May MVP:
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)
Henderson has had an outstanding month since returning from the IL.
Boston Red Sox – DH Rafael Devers
ARLINGTON, TX – AUGUST 02: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning at Globe Life Field on August 2, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
Devers has settled into the DH spot and has been raking in May.
New York Yankees – OF Aaron Judge
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 23: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees points to the dugout after hitting his third home run of the game against the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium on August 23, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Judge has been the best hitter in baseball all season.
Tampa Bay Rays – 2B Brandon Lowe
May 14, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) hits a single against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
He has shown off the power this month and has a solid OBP.
Toronto Blue Jays – SP Kevin Gausman
ST PETERSBURG, FL – MARCH 31: Kevin Gausman #34 of the Toronto Blue Jays delivers a pitch during the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on March 31, 2024 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Gausman has pitched like an ace this month, and the Jays need that to continue.
Chicago White Sox – OF Luis Robert
May 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) singles against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
There isn’t much good to say about the White Sox, but Robert is swiping a ton of bases.
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
He has been raking in May, with an elite OBP, AVG, and power numbers.
Detroit Tigers – SP Tarik Skubal
DETROIT, MI – AUGUST 13: Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Comerica Park on August 13, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
He is the best pitcher in baseball and has shown that this month.
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
He continues to be the Royals ace.
Minnesota Twins – OF Byron Buxton
May 7, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) hits a single against the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
Before his injury, he was on fire and helped lead the Twins to a 13-game win streak.
Athletics – OF Brent Rooker
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 01: Brent Rooker #25 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates a home run against the Los Angeles Angels in the eighth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on October 01, 2023 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Rooker continues to be a consistent force in the middle of the A’s lineup.
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
He is pitching like a Cy Young candidate.
Los Angeles Angels – C Logan O’Hoppe
May 21, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe (14) rounds second base after hitting a home run against the Athletics in the fourth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
He has hit for a ton of power this month. So has his teammate Taylor Ward who also could be the MVP.
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
He continues to mash the baseball, leading all catchers in HR.
Texas Rangers – SP Nathan Eovaldi
Apr 1, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
This could have been deGrom as well, both pitchers have been fantastic for Texas.
Atlanta Braves – 1B Matt Olson
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 30: Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves in action against the Philadelphia Phillies during a game at Citizens Bank Park on March 30, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Olson has found his HR swing this month.
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
He is not only the Marlins best player, but he’s been one of the better offensive players in the NL.
New York Mets – SP Kodai Senga
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 30: Kodai Senga #34 of the New York Mets reacts after striking out Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies to end the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on May 30, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Senga has been amazing all season, but in the month of May he was the best player on the Mets.
Philadelphia Phillies – SP Jesus Luzardo
Mar 29, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo (44) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Luzardo is pitching like an ace.
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
Wood is one of the bright spots for the Nats and is a future NL MVP.
Chicago Cubs – OF Pete Crow-Armstrong
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 01: Pete Crow-Armstrong #52 of the Chicago Cubs up to bat during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 01, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
He has been one of the best players in baseball in May.
Cincinnati Reds – SS Elly De La Cruz
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 03: Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 03, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Reds 5-3. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)
Elly is one of the most dynamic players in the sport.
Milwaukee Brewers – 2B Brice Turang
Apr 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Brewers second base Brice Turang (2) hits a two RBI double in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
Turang is hitting for average and swiping bags.
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)
His team is awful, but Skenes is still one of the best pitchers in the league.
St. Louis Cardinals – C Ivan Herrera
Apr 4, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (48) hits a three run home run during the fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
Since returning from the IL, Herrera has been hitting the cover off the baseball.
Arizona Diamondbacks – OF Corbin Carroll
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 30: Corbin Carroll #7 of the Arizona Diamondbacks in action against the New York Mets at Citi Field on May 30, 2024 in New York City. The Mets defeated the Diamondbacks 3-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
He is one of the best players in the league.
Colorado Rockies – OF Joran Beck
Apr 25, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies left fielder Jordan Beck (27) watches his ball on a solo home run in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
He has been one of the lone bright spots for a terrible team.
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
Machado has been one of the top hitters in the NL.
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)
Webb is a true ace and is leading a talented Giants rotation.
Los Angeles Dodgers – 1B Freddie Freeman
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 17: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Dodger Stadium on August 17, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
His numbers in May are off the charts, and he could be looking at an NL player of the month award.
