Shohei Ohtani, MLB and Dodgers
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The custom cleats Ohtani wore when he made MLB history last season weren't sold off like so many other items from that game
If Shohei Ohtani focused exclusively on pitching, in John Smoltz's mind, there'd be no one better at it in MLB.
Every major leaguer has a moment when he realizes that playing in the pros is different than high school, college and the minor leagues.
Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow made his usual Monday appearance on KNBR’s “ Murph and Markus ” morning show and broke down the rivalry weekend, which saw the Dodgers take two of the three games against the Giants. But on Saturday, the Giants gave out a Bonds bobblehead to 20,000 fans, leading to an unexpected postgame moment.
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Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has the top-selling MLB jersey for the first half of 2025 season. Teammates Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman are also in top four.
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Ohtani is obviously one of the best offensive players in the league. He won MVP last season, deservedly so, while serving only as a designated hitter. That's how valuable he is on offense. And the thought process behind him being so far ahead in MVP discussions this season is that he's taking that offensive value and adding back the pitching side.
Former pitcher John Smoltz reveals the downside of Los Angeles Dodgers' star Shohei Ohtani pitching and hitting simultaneously.
Nothing beats the Atlanta summer heat like an orange creamsicle, and the Dodgers superstar's wife nailed her first post-baby look on the All-Star red carpet.