SEATTLE -- The disappointment was evident in Cal Raleigh ’s tone on Thursday night.

In an interview with MLB Network during the ceremony for the All-MLB Awards presented by MGM Rewards, and making his first public comments shortly after learning that he was the runner-up for the American League MVP Award , it was clear that the Mariners’ catcher was dispirited.

“I didn’t know what was going to happen, but obviously very well deserving,” Raleigh said of Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge , who took home the honor in what was by far the closest vote among this year’s major awards selected by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

The MLB Awards

Raleigh had to quickly turn the page to the ceremony in front of him in Las Vegas, where he was selected to the All-MLB First Team -- o

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