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2 days ago
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Dodgers React to MLB's Major Shohei Ohtani Announcement on Tuesday
Dodgers React to MLB's Major Shohei Ohtani Announcement on Tuesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After winning it all in 2024, the Los Angeles Dodgers have cemented themselves as one of the best teams in MLB in 2025. They're sporting a 36-24 record while sitting in first place in the NL West. Advertisement Of course, they have several talented players on their roster, but maybe none as great as Shohei Ohtani, who is now in just the second season of a 10-year, $700 million contract that runs through the 2033 season. After winning the NL MVP in 2024, he's only continued to be amazing, and on Tuesday, MLB announced that he'd been named the NL Player of the Month for May. It's, of course, a special honor and even drew a reaction from the Dodgers, who congratulated Ohtani on X: "May's best Sho. Congratulations Shohei on being named the NL Player of the Month!" It's no surprise that he won this either, because in May, Ohtani appeared in 27 games, accumulating 110 at-bats, 34 hits, 15 home runs, 31 runs scored, 27 RBIs, and 17 walks while slashing .309/.398/.782 with a 1.180 OPS. Advertisement What makes earning this honor even more special is that it's the sixth time Ohtani has been named a Player of the Month, receiving it twice with the Dodgers and four times with the Los Angeles Angels. Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17)© Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images He hasn't only been great in May, though, because throughout the entire season, he's racked up 233 at-bats, 68 hits, 23 home runs, 64 runs scored, 39 RBIs, 37 walks, a 1.047 OPS and a 3.2 WAR. There's no doubt that if Ohtani continues to perform at this pace, he will have a good argument for winning his fourth career MVP and second with the Dodgers. Related: Mike Trout's Postgame Actions Spark Strong Reactions From Fans This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
New York Post
03-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Mets' Clay Holmes grinds out six solid innings after rocky start
Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free ST. LOUIS — Clay Holmes' chances of finishing six innings appeared slim early on, but then he got rolling Friday. The right-hander was dented in the early innings — surrendering three earned runs — before retiring 10 of 11 batters to complete his night in the Mets' 9-3 victory over the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Advertisement 'It's a team that puts the ball in play a lot,' Holmes said. 'I am a contact guy, so it really just helped me trust the defense and let them work.' It marked the second time this season the former reliever managed to work through six innings (also previously against the Cardinals). Only compounding the task, Holmes was struck in the ankle by an Alec Burleson line drive in the second inning. Holmes had a rough third inning, in which he surrendered four singles that allowed the Cardinals to go ahead 3-2. Advertisement But only Willson Contreras' single in the sixth stood between Holmes and perfection for the remainder of his outing. 'I think the offense took the pressure off me,' Holmes said, referring to the Mets' four-run fifth inning. 'Them responding the way they did.' Clay Holmes, who allowed three runs in six innings, picked up his fourth win of the season in the Mets' 9-3 victory over the Cardinals on May 2, 2025. AP Advertisement It was a rare double play for the Mets in the National League's monthly awards voting. Pete Alonso, who went 2-for-5 with a two run homer in Friday's win, was named NL Player of the Month on Friday for March/April, with Luisangel Acuña selected as the NL Rookie of the Month for the same time frame. Pete Alonso (right) accepts congratulations from Brandon Nimmo after belting a two-run homer in the Mets' 9-3 win over the Cardinals on May 2, 2025. Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Alonso earned his recognition after posting a 1.131 OPS over 31 games that included seven homers and 28 RBIs. Advertisement Eduardo Escobar (September/October 2022) was the last Mets player before Alonso recognized with the monthly honor. Acuña became the first Mets player recognized as Rookie of the Month since Francisco Alvarez (July 2023) after posting a .698 OPS in his first 27 games that included a .342 on-base percentage and seven stolen bases. With Blade Tidwell scheduled for Sunday's start — it will be his major league debut — manager Carlos Mendoza was asked about top pitching prospect Brandon Sproat's progress at Triple-A Syracuse. Delivering insights on all things Amazin's Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters 'A little inconsistent — maybe an inning gets away from him,' Mendoza said of Sproat, who has pitched to a 5.48 ERA in six starts for Syracuse. 'But the stuff is still there. That's part of the development — finding a way to get through starts, maybe it's the second time through the lineup or the third time through.' Advertisement A.J. Minter is nearing a decision, according to Mendoza, on which path he will take for the lat strain that landed him on the injured list this week. The lefty reliever's options include season-ending surgery. Danny Young is seeking a second opinion on his left elbow, which was diagnosed with a strain this week. Young is facing possible Tommy John surgery.
New York Post
03-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Pete Alonso supplies power again in Mets' thumping of Cardinals
Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free ST. LOUIS — Pete Alonso is off to a nice start in defending his NL Player of the Month title. After receiving the honor Friday for his March/April performance, the slugging first baseman was back inflicting damage to help end the Mets' two-game skid. Advertisement The Mets played to plenty of contact on this night, but Alonso's fifth-inning homer provided firepower in a 9-3 victory over the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Alonso launched a two-run, go-ahead blast in helping the Mets win their ninth straight game against the Cardinals dating to last season. It's the Mets' longest winning streak against their former division foe. Advertisement 6 New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) hits a two-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium on May 2, 2025. Jeff Curry-Imagn Images 'It's a long season, but it's a good month and I just want to keep this up and keep doing what I can to help win games,' Alonso said before the game. Alonso posted a 1.131 OPS in March/April and carried the lineup during a stretch in which Juan Soto, Brandon Nimmo and Mark Vientos, in particular, were slow in getting started offensively. On this night, all were contributors: The Mets totaled 17 hits. Advertisement 6 New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) celebrates with left fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) after hitting a two-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Clay Holmes received the win after allowing three earned runs on eight hits with three strikeouts over six innings. The Cardinals jumped on Holmes early before he completed his outing by retiring 10 of 11 batters. CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND METS STATS Advertisement Masyn Winn delivered an RBI single in the first that put Holmes in a 1-0 hole. Lars Nootbar doubled leading off for the Cardinals and stole third to start the rally. 6 New York Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes (35) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Nimmo walked leading off the second against Sonny Gray and scored the Mets' first run on Jeff McNeil's ground out with the bases loaded. Francisco Alvarez's ensuing RBI fielder's choice gave the Mets a 2-1 lead. Jesse Winker and Vientos each singled in the inning behind Nimmo's walk to load the bases. Delivering insights on all things Amazin's Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters Alec Burleson hit a shot off Holmes' ankle to reach on a single in the second inning. Advertisement Holmes, following a visit from manager Carlos Mendoza and the trainer, kept going and got the final two outs in the inning. But the Cardinals tagged Holmes for four singles in the third inning to put the Mets in a 3-2 hole. Victor Scott II singled leading off and, after reaching second on a ground out, stole third and scored on Alvarez's errant throw. After Winn and Brendan Donovan singled in the inning, Willson Contreras delivered a two-out RBI single. Advertisement Alonso jumped on an 0-2 changeup from Gray in the fifth inning and smashed a two-run homer, clearing the center field fence. 6 New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (27) slides safely past St. Louis Cardinals catcher Pedro Pages (43) to score during the fifth inning. Jeff Curry-Imagn Images The blast was Alonso's eighth this season. Soto doubled before Alonso's homer, which gave the first baseman 30 RBIs in 33 games. Advertisement The Cardinals provided a gift to the Mets later in the inning. Vientos hit what should have been an inning-ending double-play grounder, but Contreras dropped Winn's throw, allowing Nimmo to score. Alvarez's RBI single widened the lead to 6-3. 6 New York Mets' Juan Soto gestures after hitting a double during the fifth inning. AP Advertisement Nimmo and Jesse Winker had singled in succession to extend the rally following Alonso's homer. McNeil singled ahead of Alvarez's RBI single. Gray was removed after 4 ¹/₃ innings in which he allowed nine hits and three walks. He surrendered six runs, one of which was unearned. Nimmo padded the Mets' lead with a homer leading off the seventh against John King. 6 Brandon Nimmo of the New York Mets rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh inning at Busch Stadium on May 2, 2025. Getty Images It was Nimmo's third homer of the week — he hit two Monday, including a grand slam, as part of his franchise record-tying nine-RBI performance against the Nationals. Alvarez stroked an RBI single in the inning that buried the Cardinals in an 8-3 hole. Alvarez's third hit of the game helped the Mets score their final run, on Luisangel Acuña's sacrifice fly in the ninth.
