Latest news with #NationalLeaguePlayeroftheMonth
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dodgers Star Shohei Ohtani Reacts to Major Aaron Judge News
Dodgers Star Shohei Ohtani Reacts to Major Aaron Judge News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Dodgers fell to the New York Mets on Monday night, but it was another impressive game for two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, who hit his MLB-leading 23rd home run of the season. Additionally, the three-time league MVP tied the game for Los Angeles in the ninth inning with a sacrifice fly, his 39th RBI of the season. Advertisement June has started well for Ohtani, which follows a torrid May in which he slugged 15 home runs and posted an incredible 1.180 OPS. In response to this, MLB named Ohtani its National League Player of the Month for May, joining New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge who won the award in the American League. Judge and Ohtani are the reigning league MVPs, each winning the award unanimously in their respective leagues last season. The two superstars also faced off in the 2024 World Series that Los Angeles won in five games. Reacting to the news that he and Judge had been named Player of the Month, Ohtani made a post on his Instagram story: Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani posts on his / Instagram There is a lot of mutual respect between Ohtani and Judge. This was on display in a recent three-game series between the Yankees and Dodgers. Advertisement "I thought he was copying me," Judge joked after Ohtani followed his first inning home run with one of his own (via Bob Nightengale of USA Today). 'He's impressive. He's one of the best players in the game for a reason." Both Ohtani and Judge could very well win MVP again this season. Related: Francisco Lindor Had Shohei Ohtani Message After Dodgers' Loss to Mets Related: Shohei Ohtani Sends 6-Word Message After Sad News on Monday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Kyodo News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Kyodo News
Baseball: Shohei Ohtani 1st multiple monthly award winner in both leagues
KYODO NEWS - 6 hours ago - 12:41 | Sports, All The Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani was named National League Player of the Month for May on Tuesday, becoming the first Major League Baseball player to claim the monthly honor multiple times in both the NL and the American League. The two-way star secured his second monthly award with the Dodgers after getting his first last September, adding to four AL accolades he won while playing for the Los Angeles Angels. The 30-year-old led MLB with his 15 home runs in May, when he had two games with two homers, as he tied both his personal and Dodgers franchise records for most homers in a month. He also led the big leagues with 31 runs scored, while his 27 RBIs were second in the NL as he batted .309. With his sixth, Ohtani rewrote his own record for most MLB monthly awards won by a Japanese player. Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees won the AL Player of the Month after the right fielder batted .364 with 11 homers and 18 RBIs. The San Francisco Giants' Robbie Ray was named the NL Pitcher of the Month after posting a 4-1 record with a 1.38 ERA, while Kris Bubic of the Kansas City Royals won the AL title after going 3-0 with a 0.56 ERA. Related coverage: Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima dead at 89 Baseball: Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto roughed up by Yankees Baseball: Senga pitches Mets past Rockies for 6th win
The Mainichi
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Mainichi
Baseball: Shohei Ohtani 1st multiple monthly award winner in both leagues
LOS ANGELES (Kyodo) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani was named National League Player of the Month for May on Tuesday, becoming the first Major League Baseball player to claim the monthly honor multiple times in both the NL and the American League. The two-way star secured his second monthly award with the Dodgers after getting his first last September, adding to four AL accolades he won while playing for the Los Angeles Angels. The 30-year-old led MLB with his 15 home runs in May, when he had two games with two homers, as he tied both his personal and Dodgers franchise records for most homers in a month. He also led the big leagues with 31 runs scored, while his 27 RBIs were second in the NL as he batted .309. With his sixth, Ohtani rewrote his own record for most MLB monthly awards won by a Japanese player. Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees won the AL Player of the Month after the right fielder batted .364 with 11 homers and 18 RBIs. The San Francisco Giants' Robbie Ray was named the NL Pitcher of the Month after posting a 4-1 record with a 1.38 ERA, while Kris Bubic of the Kansas City Royals won the AL title after going 3-0 with a 0.56 ERA.
Kyodo News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Kyodo News
Baseball: Shohei Ohtani 1st multiple monthly award winner in both leagues
KYODO NEWS - 20 minutes ago - 12:41 | Sports, All The Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani was named National League Player of the Month for May on Tuesday, becoming the first Major League Baseball player to claim the monthly honor multiple times in both the NL and the American League. The two-way star secured his second monthly award with the Dodgers after getting his first last September, adding to four AL accolades he won while playing for the Los Angeles Angels. The 30-year-old led MLB with his 15 home runs in May, when he had two games with two homers, as he tied both his personal and Dodgers franchise records for most homers in a month. He also led the big leagues with 31 runs scored, while his 27 RBIs were second in the NL as he batted .309. With his sixth, Ohtani rewrote his own record for most MLB monthly awards won by a Japanese player. Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees won the AL Player of the Month after the right fielder batted .364 with 11 homers and 18 RBIs. The San Francisco Giants' Robbie Ray was named the NL Pitcher of the Month after posting a 4-1 record with a 1.38 ERA, while Kris Bubic of the Kansas City Royals won the AL title after going 3-0 with a 0.56 ERA. Related coverage: Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima dead at 89 Baseball: Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto roughed up by Yankees Baseball: Senga pitches Mets past Rockies for 6th win
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Francisco Lindor on caught stealing tag, Pete Alonso on plate discipline in 5-4 win over Diamondbacks
Brandon Nimmo, Pete Alonso and Clay Holmes comment on win over St. Louis Mets OF Brandon Nimmo said the whole team jumped on every mistake the Cardinals made in their 9-3 win. He felt Pete Alonso's two-run home run provided a spark and that Alonso was very deserving of the National League Player of the Month award for April. The Mets first baseman was more concerned with stacking wins and not cutting it as close as last season's playoff chase. Starter Clay Holmes appreciated the offensive support especially after taking a comebacker off the leg which he admitted was "a little sore." 11:45 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
