Dodgers ‘don’t anticipate’ Shohei Ohtani pitching in 2024 MLB playoffs
Don't expect to see Shohei Ohtani on the mound in the 2024 playoffs. Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomez completely shot down the idea of Ohtani pitching this postseason as Los Angeles continues its push toward a World Series title. “I don't think it's going to be the same as before,” Gomez told reporters. According to […]
Shohei Ohtani’s historic season enabling MLB’s money-first con
Craving fries with a slab of lard? Sunday night's Phillies vs. Mets “Fan Appreciation Day” game and home finale on ESPN was moved from 1 p.m. to the evening to benefit ESPN funds, with Phils' Kyle Schwarber leading the game. Schwarber primarily “plays” as a DH, leading off, hitting a lot of home runs, and […]
Shohei Ohtani’s 50-50 has chance to be among sports’ most unreachable marks
If we're stuck on the question of whether a designated hitter is eligible to win an MVP award… well, on the one hand, that's understandable. After all, that's the fun of sports – debating issues that don't have a clear solution. Maybe you believe you have to own a glove to win the MVP. Maybe […]
Shohei Ohtani sets MLB record in 14th game with home run and steal
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani is on a roll again. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar hit his 52nd career home run and stole his 52nd base on Friday night, breaking the major league records for home runs and stolen bases in the same game. This is the 14th time Ohtani has achieved this feat, surpassing […]
Dodgers announcer says Shohei Ohtani’s 50/50 game may be ‘the greatest individual day in baseball history’
Joe Davis had one of the best seats in the stadium to watch arguably the greatest offensive performance in baseball history. Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani on Thursday became the first MLB player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in the same season, going 6-for-6 with three home runs, two doubles, […]
Fan who caught Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run opts to keep baseball: report
Los Angeles Dodgers Star Shohei Ohtani made history Thursday night by becoming the first major league player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season, but he no longer has a home run ball to commemorate the milestone. Craig Misch of the Miami Herald reported that an unidentified fan decided […]
One fan just misses out on historic Shohei Ohtani home run ball — the one who got it won’t give it back
The biggest buck of his life was just inches away, within his reach. That's the cold hard reality baseball fans will have to live with forever after narrowly missing out on Shohei Ohtani's record-setting home run on Thursday at Miami's LawnDepot Park, when the Dodgers' two-way phenom became the first player to hit 50 home […]
Shohei Ohtani blasts into MLB 50/50 club as founding member with Dodgers
A year ago, Ronald Acuña Jr. became a founding member of Major League Baseball's 40/70 club, hitting 40 home runs and stealing 70 bases in a historic season. Shohei Ohtani is now a founding member of another historic baseball team. Thanks to his 50th home run of the season, Los Angeles Dodgers The superstar became […]
Oddsmakers expect Shohei Ohtani to become first 50-50 club member
Gambling content is intended for those 21 and over. If you sign up through our link, The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission. See our editorial standards for more information. Oddsmakers project Shohei Ohtani to become the first 50-50 player in MLB history. With just a few weeks left in the 2024 season, […]
Shohei Ohtani on verge of historic feat
Unicorn. Superstar. Five-tool player. “Showtime.” The greatest of all time? Pick a nickname or adjective, and maybe it describes Shohei Ohtani. One of the most exciting players in Major League Baseball's 100-year history, Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers are 88-61, leading the National League West by 3.5 games and two games behind the Phillies […]