Judge, Ohtani lead early MVP race in MLB

Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are the frontrunners for the 2025 MLB MVP awards, with Judge leading the AL and Ohtani favored in the NL. Both players won the awards last season. Judge's strong start, including a .400 batting average, positions him as the AL favorite, while Ohtani's hitting prowess makes him a top NL contender. Other players like Bobby Witt Jr. and Fernando Tatis Jr. are also in the running. Sportsbooks offer odds on the MVP race, with factors like player performance, team success, and betting trends influencing the outcomes. The awards are typically announced in November.