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Every major leaguer has a moment when he realizes that playing in the pros is different than high school, college and the minor leagues.
The three-time Cy Young Award winner offered high praise for Ohtani's mastery of the craft of pitching: 'I don’t think I could do that'
Shohei Ohtani isn't leading MLB in home runs at the All-Star break -- Who does, you ask? That would be Cal Raleigh, who is in the field -- but he is third in the majors at 32 homers. So: why isn't he in the 2025 Home Run Derby, set to start on Monday night at Truist Field in Atlanta?
One of the most feared hitters in the game, the three-time league MVP is easing back into pitching while amazing his teammates with his preparation and ability to juggle both roles.
The custom cleats Ohtani wore when he made MLB history last season weren't sold off like so many other items from that game
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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.
If Shohei Ohtani focused exclusively on pitching, in John Smoltz's mind, there'd be no one better at it in MLB.
Former pitcher John Smoltz reveals the downside of Los Angeles Dodgers' star Shohei Ohtani pitching and hitting simultaneously.