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MLB Analysts Highlight Amazing Shohei Ohtani Stat Before Dodgers-Yankees Series
MLB Analysts Highlight Amazing Shohei Ohtani Stat Before Dodgers-Yankees Series originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Shohei Ohtani is widely regarded as one of the best – if not the best – baseball player in the world. Advertisement Although we haven't seen Ohtani pitch in nearly two years, the eight-year veteran has played as the Los Angeles Dodgers' designated hitter since joining the team in 2024 and has been nothing but dominant. In helping lead the Dodgers to a World Series championship in his first year with the team, Ohtani was able to hit an individual milestone in his first year in a Dodgers uniform. He became the first player in MLB history to tally 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season in 2024. Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) scores on a RBI single by shortstop Mookie Betts (50) in the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium.© Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images To begin the 2025 season, Ohtani has taken on the leadoff hitting role for the Dodgers, and he's helped push the team to a NL West leading 34-22 record so far this season. Advertisement Before the World Series rematch between Los Angeles and the New York Yankees takes place on Friday night, MLB analysts spoke on Ohtani's major role in the Dodgers' lineup. So far this season, Ohtani is leading the league in home runs (20) and runs (59). His ability to tie power hitting with exceptional speed on the bases has put him on pace to do something we haven't seen in nearly 90 years. "He's got a shot to get more than 154 runs, which we have not seen in almost 90 years... This guy continues to amaze us in so many different ways," MLB insider Tom Verducci said. There's a lot of factors that will have to happen in order to tally 154 runs, but the last time the league saw a player get over 154 runs in a single season was Lou Gehrig in 1936 when he had 167. Advertisement Shohei Ohtani is on pace for 171 runs – a mark that would rank third all-time and further cement his name in MLB history. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
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3 days ago
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Dodgers' Roki Sasaki Could Be Back Later This Month After Recent Update
Dodgers' Roki Sasaki Could Be Back Later This Month After Recent Update originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Dodgers need pitching help. It is not that they are devoid of talent; in fact, they have a surplus of excellent starters and relievers, perhaps more so than any other team in baseball. But, a ridiculous 15, yes 15, pitchers are on the injured list. Advertisement One of the most notable is Roki Sasaki, who has been out since mid-May with right shoulder impingement. On the bright side, Sasaki is making progress. The Dodgers are hopeful Sasaki can return sometime later this month, according to Dylan Hernández of the Los Angeles Times. Whenever Sasaki does pitch again for Los Angeles, he will look to regain his confidence and form that helped land him a $6.5 million deal this past offseason. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) looks on in the dugout during the third inning of the game against the Athletics at Dodger StadiumJayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images The rookie has struggled, as is customary for many Japanese pitchers making the move to America with its different ball size and grip. But Sasaki's 4.72 ERA, 6.14 FIP, and 24:22 K:BB ratio have still left fans wanting more. Advertisement He has only thrown six innings once over eight outings and has allowed at least one earned run every time. That includes a difficult stretch from late April until his injury date, where over three combined starts, he had a 6.75 ERA, a 7.37 FIP, and eight strikeouts to six walks over 14 and 2/3 innings. The verdict is not even close to out on Sasaki yet, and maybe his shoulder issues contributed to a slow start. A physical and mental reset may help flip the narrative. The Dodgers will be more than fine with their current staff of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dustin May, Clayton Kershaw, Tony Gonsolin, and Landon Knack. Sasaki could theoretically see time out of the bullpen to ease his transition back to the mound. Related: Dodgers' Dave Roberts Reveals Hyeseong Kim Plan Amid Questions Mounting About Demotion Related: Dave Roberts in Disbelief Over Aaron Judge After Dodgers-Yankees Series This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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3 days ago
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Dave Roberts in Disbelief Over Aaron Judge After Dodgers-Yankees Series
Dave Roberts in Disbelief Over Aaron Judge After Dodgers-Yankees Series originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the New York Yankees for the first time since the 2024 World Series. The Dodgers won the series 2-1, which included an 18-2 clobbering in game two. But the two runs the Dodgers gave up in that game left Dodgers manager Dave Roberts in disbelief. Advertisement In part of Bob Nightengale's article for USA Today, he included Roberts' reaction to Yankees superstar Aaron Judge. After the Dodgers' 18-2 victory, Roberts shared his disbelief at Judge's offensive prowess. "It was more disbelief," Roberts said, "and I felt okay with it. Apologies to Stratton, but I like superstars, so I was okay giving up a solo homer right there to watch him." Robert's comments stem from the eighth inning, in which the Dodgers were up 15-1 and had effectively put the game out of reach. But, before the game was done, Judge hit his second solo home run of the night, this time off reliever Chris Stratton. Judge's second home run went 425 feet to left center field and was his 21st home run of the season. He's third in MLB in home runs, behind both Shohei Ohtani and Cal Raleigh. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) walks to the mound for a pitching change in the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Offensively, there has been no better player than Judge through the first two months of the season. His offensive prowess has even opposing managers in awe, and in Roberts' case, okay with his players giving up home runs. Advertisement Robert's disbelief surrounding Judge's offensive performance is warranted. Judge is putting together one of the best offensive seasons ever, and he's doing so in the modern era, where the offensive numbers he's compiling are hard to come by. Judge has the highest batting average in MLB at .391, fourth most RBI at 50, the most hits at 86, and the highest OPS in MLB at 1.249. His OPS is nearly .200 points higher than Freddie Freeman's, who has the second-highest OPS in baseball. Disbelief is a fitting description for what Judge has done offensively so far in 2025. Roberts is likely not the only manager who looks on at what Judge is doing in disbelief. Despite his team giving up two home runs in the same game, Roberts was okay with it because he, like most fans, likes to watch superstars play at a high level. Advertisement Related: Dodgers' Dave Roberts Criticizes Tanner Scott Amid Poor Start Related: Dodgers Get Updated Trade Targets According to New Report This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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3 days ago
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Insider Slanders Yankees After Losing Series to Dodgers in Ugly Fashion
Insider Slanders Yankees After Losing Series to Dodgers in Ugly Fashion originally appeared on Athlon Sports. When the Los Angeles Dodgers are playing baseball the way everybody knows they can, they're the best team in the league. Advertisement The Dodgers, who sit at 36-23, are one of the best teams that baseball has ever seen. However, the Dodgers have been derailed by injuries, both on the mound and in the rotation. And despite how ugly it's been for the Dodgers at times with their injuries, and not playing the baseball they've wanted to in recent months, they still sit at 36-22. The Dodgers took it to the Yankees in the first two games of a three-game set in Los Angeles. They came back against the Yankees in Game 1, winning 8-5, and blew them off the field in Game 2, winning 18-2 behind Max Muncy and his seven RBI day. Los Angeles dropped the final game of the series. Advertisement For some, this series was a concerning sign for the Yankees, including Jon Heyman of the New York Post, who wrote that if the Yankees make it back to the World Series, they have to hope that they don't face the Dodgers, adding that whatever scouting report they have, needs to be thrown out the window. Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) reacts after striking against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning at Dodger Hui-Imagn Images 'If the Yankees somehow make it back to the World Series, they have to hope it's not a rematch. 'We don't need that prescient Dodgers pre-World Series scouting report — you know, the one that predicted implosion for the Yankees — to understand why the Dodgers felt so confident back then. Just look at that damn scoreboard,' he wrote. Advertisement The Yankees are an excellent team, but the Dodgers have had their number in recent years. If the Yankees don't improve over the next few months, there's a very good chance Los Angeles could be on top of the baseball world once again. That looks to be a potential rematch, but next time, it'll have to go better for the Yankees if they want to beat the star-studded Dodgers squad. Related: Dave Roberts in Disbelief Over Aaron Judge After Dodgers-Yankees Series This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
