• November 22, 2024

Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge headline list of MLB MVP finalists

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani reacts after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning in Game 1 of MLB’s NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Shohei Ohtani, the first 50-50 player in major league history, and Triple Crown threat Aaron…

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Shohei Ohtani set to play for Dodgers in Game 3 of World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani is tagged out by New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres on a steal attempt during the seventh inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. Ohtani was injured on the play and helped off the field. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) NEW YORK…

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Ohtani feeling excitement, not nerves, on eve of postseason debut

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani speaks to reporters in a press conference in preparation for Game 1 of a baseball NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres in Los Angeles, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani is about to realize his childhood dream of playing in important games.…

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Shohei Ohtani 50-50 baseball: Second fan files lawsuit

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after hitting his 50th home run of the season during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) MIAMI— The claim to Shohei Ohtani’s potentially lucrative 50th home run ball grew more complicated this week, with…

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Ohtani falls short of Triple Crown in Dodgers’ season finale

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani grounds out against Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Ryan Feltner in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER — Shohei Ohtani went 1 for 4 and fell short in his bid to become the National League’s first Triple Crown winner since…

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Shohei Ohtani heads to his first postseason with Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, right, and teammate Yoshinobu Yamamoto, center, celebrate with others after the Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 7-2 in the MLB to clinch the National League West division Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) LOS ANGELES— Shohei Ohtani is headed to the postseason for…

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Ohtani, Betts go back-to-back in 9th, Dodgers rally past Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, right, scores on a single by Freddie Freeman as Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman stands by during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani hit a tying home run in…

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Japan in awe after Shohei Ohtani makes MLB history

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers speaks to the media after a game against the Miami Marlins where he became the first MLB player to have at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in the same season at loanDepot park on September 19, 2024 in Miami, Florida. Megan Briggs/Getty Images/AFP Japan…

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Shohei Ohtani surpasses 50-50 milestone in spectacular fashion

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani (17) waves to fans after he hit a home run scoring Andy Pages, during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) MIAMI — Shohei Ohtani looked up at a visiting crowd that turned out to cheer him…

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Shohei Ohtani is fastest player in MLB history to join 40-40 club

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) runs the bases after hitting a grand slam during the ninth inning of an MLB game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Los Angeles, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024.. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani is baseball’s fastest 40-40 man. The Japanese superstar blasted a two-out…

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