Baseball's 2025 Season Delivered Unforgettable Magic

The 2025 baseball season just wrapped, and fans are still buzzing about what might be the greatest year in the sport's history.

MLB Network counted down the top 40 most electrifying moments from last season, and the list reads like a Hollywood script. The World Series alone claimed the top five spots, featuring an 18-inning marathon, a game-saving catch that defied physics, and extra-inning heroics that had entire stadiums holding their breath.

Game 7 of the World Series delivered not one but two unforgettable moments in the ninth inning alone. Miguel Rojas tied the game with a clutch homer in the top half, then Andy Pages made an impossible catch in the bottom half to keep the Dodgers alive. The Dodgers eventually won it all in the 11th inning on Will Smith's go-ahead blast.

Shohei Ohtani had a season for the ages, appearing multiple times in the top 20. His Game 4 NLCS performance might be the greatest single game ever played—three home runs (one completely out of Dodger Stadium) plus 10 strikeouts to clinch the pennant.

Cal Raleigh made history as the first catcher ever to hit 60 home runs in a season. The "Year of Cal" gave Mariners fans countless reasons to celebrate, including a 15th-inning walk-off that sent Seattle to the ALCS.

Clayton Kershaw bid farewell to baseball with vintage performances, including escaping a 12th-inning jam in the World Series and reaching the 3,000 strikeout milestone. Mike Trout launched his 400th career homer with a signature moonshot that reminded everyone why he's a legend.

Why This Inspires

These moments matter because they bring people together in pure joy. Families gathered around screens, strangers high-fived in stadiums, and entire cities erupted in celebration. Patrick Bailey became a folk hero with a walk-off inside-the-park home run—a catcher!—proving that magic can happen any night at the ballpark.

The defensive gems were equally stunning. Denzel Clarke robbed a home run with a catch that replays can't do justice, and Jacob Young juggled a ball off his foot to make an impossible grab. These athletes pushed beyond what seemed possible, reminding us that human potential has no ceiling.

Young players like Nick Kurtz joined veterans in making history, as three different players hit four homers in a single game during the same season for the first time ever. Every generation got a moment to treasure.

Spring Training starts soon, and 2026 promises even more magic on the diamond.