Dodgers beat Blue Jays, become first back-to-back champs since 2000
For the first time since 2000, MLB has a repeat champ. The Dodgers go back-to-back and cement their place among baseball’s modern dynasties.
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Major League Baseball continued to wrap up the 2025 season, releasing more of its end-of-year awards.
The MLB announced its American League Silver Sluggers Friday, Nov. 7, naming the best hitters at each position. The National League Silver Sluggers were announded on Nov. 6.
The list of finalists was stacked with talented players, but some of the winners, such as Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners, could be considered the obvious choice, considering the record-breaking season he had.
Raleigh finished the 2025 regular season with 60 home runs, 125 RBIs and 14 stolen bases in 159 games played. He had a .247 batting average and struck out 188 times. His 60 homers were the most by a catcher and the most by a switch-hitter in major league history.
Here’s every 2025 Silver Slugger recipient from the American League:
2025 American League Silver Slugger winners
*-all finalists listed; winners are bolded
First baseSecond baseJazz Chisholm Jr., New York YankeesBrandon Lowe, Tampa Bay RaysJorge Polanco, Seattle MarinersThird baseAlex Bregman, Boston Red SoxJunior Caminero, Tampa Bay RaysJosé RamÃrez, Cleveland GuardiansShortstopBo Bichette, Toronto Blue JaysJeremy Peña, Houston AstrosBobby Witt Jr., Kansas City RoyalsOutfieldCody Bellinger, New York YankeesByron Buxton, Minnesota TwinsRiley Greene, Detroit TigersAaron Judge, New York YankeesJulio RodrÃguez, Seattle MarinersGeorge Springer, Toronto Blue JaysCatcherShea Langeliers, AthleticsSalvador Perez, Kansas City RoyalsCal Raleigh, Seattle MarinersDesignated hitterYandy DÃaz, Tampa Bay RaysBrent Rooker, AthleticsGeorge Springer, Toronto Blue JaysUtilityMaikel Garcia, Kansas City RoyalsZach McKinstry, Detroit TigersBen Rice, New York YankeesTeam of the YearNew York YankeesSeattle MarinersToronto Blue Jays