The New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners aren’t just chasing playoff glory this September—they’re also front and center in one of the most fascinating MVP races in recent memory. At stake isn’t only postseason seeding or bragging rights in their divisions, but the chance for two stars to carve their names into baseball history. On one side, Aaron Judge, the Yankees’ cornerstone and two-time MVP winner. On the other, Cal Raleigh, the Mariners’ rugged backstop who has forced his way into the conversation with a season for the ages.

MLB insider Jeff Passan recently weighed in, and his perspective captured just how razor-thin this race feels. “If I had a vote right now, I would go Aaron Judge and I would feel terrible about it,” Passan admitted . It wasn’t a slight against Judge—quite the op

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