The 2025 MLB season has been defined by the unexpected. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has led the charge, becoming just the second player in franchise history to hit 50 home runs. Meanwhile, the underdog Milwaukee Brewers have defied all odds to post the best record in the majors. This season's surprises also include the Blue Jays' rise to the top of the AL East, a sub-.500 second half for the Dodgers, and a number of stunning individual performances.

The Houston Texans' season has been impacted before it even begins, as the NFL has placed safety Jimmie Ward on the Reserve/Commissioner Exempt List following two arrests. Ward, who was already on the PUP list with a foot injury, is now prohibited from all team activities until Commissioner Roger Goodell makes a final determination on his status.

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh made history by hitting his 50th home run of the season. He is now the first catcher ever to reach the 50-homer milestone and only the second player in Mariners history to do so, joining Ken Griffey Jr. Raleigh is also on pace to hit 61 home runs, which would put him one shy of the American League record.