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
These are your May MVPs for every American League Team:
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.
