Shohei Ohtani creates viral buzz after mocking rib shot from Robert Suarez at MLB All Star Game 2025
An unexpected event happened during the 2025 MLB All-Star Home Run Derby in Atlanta. Los Angeles Dodgers star
Shohei Ohtani
and San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez were seen laughing together, just weeks after a tense moment between them during a game.
What looked like a lighthearted joke now has fans talking, especially after the high drama that played out last month in Los Angeles.
Shohei Ohtani and Robert Suarez laugh off past incident during All-Star Derby
On Monday, July 15, 2025, during the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta, Shohei Ohtani approached Robert Suarez and playfully pointed to his ribs, precisely where Suarez had hit him with a 100 mph fastball last month. Ohtani walking with a false wince while grinning was caught on camera, pretending to be in pain before both players shook hands and chuckled.
Following a violent incident on June 16 at Dodger Stadium, when Suarez struck Ohtani in the ribs with a high-speed pitch throughout a regular season game, this friendly moment comes.
The Dodgers' dugout was visibly angry. Suarez was ejected and later suspended for two games by the league. Managers Dave Roberts of the Dodgers and Mike Shildt of the Padres also received one-game suspensions for the bench-clearing reaction.
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Although there had been conflict, both players are now on the same side presenting the National League at the MLB All-Star Game in 2025. Beginning as the leadoff hitter, Ohtani can be used out of the bullpen if necessary. Suarez is available.
Shohei Ohtani shows good
sportsmanship
before big National League appearance
Although their teams are rivals in the National League West, Shohei Ohtani and Robert Suarez reminded fans that baseball is still a game at its core. Even when things get intense, players can move on.
Ohtani's light-hearted joke during the All-Star Derby shows that he holds no grudge, even after being injured.
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Both stars will play for the National League in Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta. The National League is hoping to bounce back after last year's loss to the American League.
This playful exchange adds a fun twist to what had been a serious situation and gives fans a rare glimpse at mutual respect between competitors.
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