7 players who could win their 1st MVP in ’25

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Will any of these 7 become a 1st-time MVP winner in ’25?

This list is NL-heavy (just look at Aaron Judge’s stats and you’ll know why). But all these players are off to hot starts, and each has a legitimate chance to take home the coveted hardware this year.

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Triple-A is overflowing with more blue-chip talents who are ready for a promotion, including the two best prospects in baseball.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the latest star to receive the “Heroes of the Game” treatment, in a short video that shows the evolution of his ferocious swing: “Power is his inheritance,” the narrator says.

The Chicago native also has an open invitation to throw out a ceremonial first pitch.

The five-time MLB All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove Award winner has represented the Netherlands at four iterations of the tournament, either as a player or a coach.

Francisco Lindor and the Mets close out a series against Alex Bregman and the Red Sox on the MLB Network Showcase at 6:45 p.m. ET.

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