Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani Win MVP Awards

Major League Baseball's award season culminated with Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani being unanimously named the Most Valuable Players, while the Atlanta Braves are looking ahead to the 2025 season with optimistic ZiPS projections despite a challenging 2024. The Braves' projections remain high, suggesting a future with significantly more above-average player performances compared to last season, where injuries hampered their success. Meanwhile, the Seattle Mariners, despite boasting a strong pitching rotation, have received mixed predictions for 2025, with projections indicating a slight decline in individual pitcher performances. The Mariners, consistently achieving 85-90 wins, face challenges in a competitive division but maintain a solid lineup led by stars Julio Rodríguez and Cal Raleigh. Both teams are now focusing on roster decisions as the non-tender deadline approaches, with the Braves looking to improve on their playoff appearance and the Mariners aiming to solidify their competitiveness.