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Raleigh’s 60 Powers Mariners to AL West Title as Judge’s 51st Helps Yankees Draw Level in AL East

Superstar surges are directly shaping both playoff positioning and the MVP race across the American League.

Sep 24, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a three run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Yankee Stadium. The home run was his 50th of the season. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Sep 24, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) acknowledges the crowd after hitting his 60th home run of the season during the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Seattle beat Colorado 9-2 to secure its first AL West crown since 2001 as Cal Raleigh homered twice to reach a major league–best 60.
  • Raleigh became the seventh player to hit 60 in a season and has already set single-season marks for a catcher, a switch-hitter and the Mariners; he is two from tying Aaron Judge’s AL record of 62.
  • Aaron Judge hit Nos. 50 and 51 in an 8-1 win over the White Sox, giving him a fourth 50-homer season to tie Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa for the most in AL history.
  • With four games left, New York and Toronto are tied atop the AL East, though the Blue Jays hold the season-series tiebreaker; the Yankees have already clinched a postseason berth.
  • For the Mets, Juan Soto’s rebound year includes 42 homers and 36 steals on 40 attempts as analysts highlight his second-half base-stealing surge, yet New York’s playoff spot remains uncertain.