The unofficial middle of the season is upon us, with more than 50 percent of teams’ schedules complete. We’ll delve into seven predictions for the remainder of the 2025 MLB season.
Cal Raleigh’s impressive power numbers are unlikely to continue at this pace. While he’s already homered 33 times, playing a demanding defensive position and not benefiting from a hitter-friendly ballpark makes it hard for him to sustain his current clip. Aaron Judge, on the other hand, is leading the league in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, OPS, hits, total bases, and WAR.
Shohei Ohtani has a strong argument for winning his fourth consecutive and fourth overall league MVP award. As he returns to the mound, it will be his bat doing the bulk of the work, with Ohtani leading senior-circuit hitters in home runs, runs scored, slugging percentage, OPS, OPS+, and total bases.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies are likely to secure first-round byes in the postseason. The Tigers and Astros also look poised for first-round byes, thanks to their strong performances so far. Tarik Skubal is favored to win his second consecutive AL Cy Young Award, while Paul Skenes is predicted to take home his first NL Cy Young Award.
The Braves are facing a crossroads after missing the playoffs despite having significant talent on their roster. The team will need to make some adjustments in the offseason, including potentially acquiring a closer and re-shaping their lineup.
Pete Crow-Armstrong has cemented himself as one of baseball’s top defensive players with his platinum glove award win and breakout season.
Source: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25221901-7-predictions-rest-2025-mlb-season