We break down the 15 biggest storylines that have us looking forward to in the second half of the season: 1. Will Cal Raleigh Record the Best Catching Season … Ever? Coming off

On Saturday night, the MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game presented by GEICO brought playful competition to Truist Park, even if fans came just as much for laughs as for line drives. Jordan Chiles gave a signature somersault during pre-game intros.

The MLB season's second half sees increasing interest in the AL MVP race as well as an emerging NL Rookie of the Year candidate.

Yahoo Sports national MLB insider Russell Dorsey explains why the battle between the Mariners and Yankees sluggers for this year's American League Most Valuable Player award is the most intriguing storyline to watch over the second half of the season.

Don’t worry, Yankees fans: Judge doesn’t plan on hanging up his cleats just yet. He’s only three seasons into the nine-year, $360 million contract he signed following his 2022 MVP season, and he still wants to bring a championship back to the Bronx.

Next nine: 2. Pete Crow-Armstrong, Chicago Cubs (143); 3. Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres (136); 4. Kyle Tucker, Cubs (135); 5. James Wood, Washington Nationals (134); 6. Will Smith, Dodgers (131); 7. (tie) Pete Alonso, New York Mets, Juan Soto, Mets (129); 9. Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati Reds (128); 10. Francisco Lindor, Mets (127).

Aaron Judge, Cal Raleigh, Shohei Ohtani, Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes are among this year's top awards contenders.

We share our best 2025 Midseason MLB awards picks and predictions for the National League and American League MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year races.

Wheeler has taken yet another step forward, and with reports coming out that the Pirates will look to limit Paul Skenes' workload in the second half, the runway is clear for Wheeler to finally take that trophy home. That'll do a lot for what is eventually going to be a pretty contentious Hall of Fame debate.