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USA Today
3 hours ago
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- USA Today
Cody James Bellinger Player Props: May 31, Yankees vs. Dodgers
Cody James Bellinger Player Props: May 31, Yankees vs. Dodgers Cody James Bellinger will try to bounce back following a hitless performance in his last game (0 for 4). His New York Yankees take on Landon Knack and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday at 7:15 p.m. ET on FOX. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Cody James Bellinger player prop bets. Cody Bellinger is batting .253 with nine doubles, two triples, eight home runs and 23 walks. In MLB action, Cody Bellinger ranks 60th in home runs and 31st in RBI. Watch tonight's Yankees game on Fubo! Cody James Bellinger Prop Bets and Odds Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -208) 0.5 hits (Over odds: -208) Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +360) 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +360) RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +135) 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +135) Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: -110) 0.5 runs (Over odds: -110) Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +115) 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +115) Stolen Bases Prop: 0.5 stolen bases (Over odds: +575) How to Watch New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Matchup: New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Time: 7:15 p.m. ET 7:15 p.m. ET Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025 Saturday, May 31, 2025 TV Channel: FOX FOX Live Stream: Fubo (Watch now! - Regional restrictions may apply) Cody James Bellinger vs. Landon Knack Cody James Bellinger prop bet insights In 62.7% of his 51 games this season, Cody James Bellinger has recorded a base hit (32 times). He's also put up 12 multi-hit games in 2025 (23.5%). In 15.7% of his games this season, he has homered (eight of 51). During the 2025 campaign, he's taken the pitcher deep in 3.7% of his trips to the plate. Cody James Bellinger has scored at least one run in 43.1% of his games this season (22 of 51), with more than one run scored in six of them (11.8%). He has notched at least one RBI 19 times this season in 51 games played (37.3%), including six multi-RBI outings (11.8%). He has also accounted for three or more of his team's runs in three contests. Cody James Bellinger has struck out one or more times in 29 out of 51 games this year (56.9%), with more than one punchout in eight of those contests (15.7%). MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 1:24 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Cody James Bellinger stats against the Dodgers Dodgers starter: Landon Knack
NBC Sports
5 hours ago
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- NBC Sports
Judge, Ohtani light up first inning with historic home runs in Yankees-Dodgers rematch
LOS ANGELES — Reigning MVPs Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani blasted historic home runs in the first inning as the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers met Friday night in a rematch of last year's World Series. Judge got the fireworks going with a 446-foot solo shot to dead center on a 1-1 pitch from Tony Gonsolin. The Yankees slugger's 19th homer of the season tied him with Kyle Schwarber for third in the majors. Ohtani matched him in the bottom of the frame with a 417-foot homer to center on the first pitch from Max Fried in front of a sellout crowd of 53,276. 'I felt like he was copying me,' a smiling Judge said. It's the first time reigning MVPs homered in the first inning of a game in major league history. Barry Bonds of San Francisco and Miguel Tejada of Oakland were the first reigning MVPs to homer in the same game, including the World Series, on June 30, 2002. 'I really thought it was important to be able to score another run in that situation, knowing that momentum is really important,' Ohtani said through a translator. Judge downplayed the tit-for-tat with Ohtani. 'Try not to think about it,' he said. 'I got a job to do on the field. I got to make plays, score some runs for the team. You try not to get too hyped into that.' Ohtani led off the sixth with a solo shot to right-center, scurrying back to step on first base after missing it. That sparked a four-run rally that carried the Dodgers to an 8-5 victory, their 19th come-from-behind win of the season. The long balls extended Ohtani's major league-lead to 22. He tied the Dodgers record for most in a month with 15. 'We always seem to obviously play really well when Shohei's obviously playing well,' first baseman Freddie Freeman said. 'I heard the chants for MVP, and he's really well on his way to doing that again.' Ohtani has 60 runs this season, making him the first player since 1901 to reach the mark before June, according to OptaSTATS. The Japanese superstar has hit five homers in his last five games, with four coming on the first or second pitch. Judge is most impressed by Ohtani's consistency at the plate. 'Year after year continue to go up there and put up the numbers he does,' he said. 'Every single at-bat, you don't know if he's going to rip a ball to me in right field or if he's going to take a Max Fried first pitch heater opposite field.' The Dodgers beat the Yankees in five games to win their eighth world championship in 2024.
Time of India
6 hours ago
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- Time of India
SHOCKING: Shohei Ohtani silences Yankees rally as Aaron Judge clash turns into a historic MVP showdown
SHOCKING: Shohei Ohtani silences Yankees rally as Aaron Judge clash turns into a historic MVP showdown (Image Source: Getty Images) The calendar read May, but on Friday night at Dodger Stadium, the vibe was absolutely October. The New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers, two of the best teams in baseball, were playing a crucial game. Two celebrities, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, were thrust into the spotlight. And both did not disappoint. Aaron Judge started the night with a huge home run, 446 feet into centre field. Then, Shohei Ohtani answered right away with a 417-foot homer of his own. It was the first time in baseball history that two current MVPs hit home runs in the same inning of a game. Shohei Ohtani outshines Aaron Judge as MVP battle electrifies Dodger Stadium The Yankees hit four home runs in the first three innings and had a 5–2 lead. But the Dodgers fought back. They scored four runs in the sixth inning and two more in the seventh to win 8–5. Yankees pitcher Max Fried, who came into the game with a perfect 7–0 record, gave up six earned runs, his worst this season. Shohei Ohtani was the star of the night. That gave him 15 homers in May, tying a Dodgers record that hadn't been touched since 1985. He now has 22 home runs in the team's first 57 games and is on pace to hit 63 this year. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, 'When Shohei sees another MVP like Aaron Judge across from him, it brings out the best in him.' His teammate, Tony Gonsolin, added, 'Every time Shohei comes up to bat, we expect something big.' Also Read: What Happened When Aaron Judge And Shohei Ohtani Faced Off In New York Yankees And Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Rematch Fans and Aaron Boon call Shohei Ohtani vs Aaron Judge a classic game Over 53,000 fans packed the stadium. Tickets for private suites were as high as $15,000. Hollywood stars were in the crowd. More than 100 reporters were in the press box. Yankees manager Aaron Boone called it a special night. 'There were MVPs, All-Stars, and great players all around. The stars showed up.' Aaron Judge, who now leads the American League with 19 home runs, said it best: 'This is why I signed here. To play in big games, in big moments.' The Yankees and Dodgers meet again Saturday night. And all eyes will be on Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. The battle isn't over yet.
Time of India
9 hours ago
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- Time of India
What happened when Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani faced off in New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers World Series rematch
People watching baseball on Friday night at Dodger Stadium were amazed by the amazing home run battle between Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani in the very first inning. Both of these MVPs showed why they are baseball's best hitters, exciting the crowd of 53,276 and making history in the process. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Aaron Judge started the show with a massive solo home run that travelled 446 feet over dead centre and was his 19th home run of the season. The New York Yankees captain's home run made him tie outfielder Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies for third in the major league home run rankings. Shohei Ohtani struck back right away in the bottom part of the inning, hitting a home run in the centre field on the first pitch thrown by Max Fried. Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani make Major League Baseball history with unprecedented achievement The remarkable sequence marked the first time in Major League Baseball history that reigning Most Valuable Player award winners have homered in the first inning of the same game. Previously, Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants and Miguel Tejada of the Oakland Athletics held the distinction as the first reigning Most Valuable Player recipients to homer in the same game on June 30, 2002, though not in the opening frame. Shohei Ohtani hits 2 home runs vs. Aaron Judge & the Yankees 🎯 | ESPN MLB Playfully, Aaron Judge made a joke about Shohei Ohtani, saying he was trying to mimic what Aaron Judge did. The New York Yankees hitter stated that winning and helping the team were much more important to him than personal achievements. Speaking through an interpreter, Shohei Ohtani noted that scoring another run would enable the Los Angeles Dodgers to maintain their momentum. Los Angeles Dodgers complete dramatic comeback victory behind Shohei Ohtani's multi-homer performance Despite the New York Yankees building a 4-1 advantage with additional home runs from Austin Wells and Trent Grisham in the second inning, the Los Angeles Dodgers orchestrated a stunning comeback to secure an 8-5 victory. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Shohei Ohtani delivered the decisive blow with his second home run of the night in the sixth inning, his 22nd of the season and 15th of May, tying him with Pedro Guerrero and Duke Snider for the most home runs in a single month in Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history. The two-way superstar is currently on pace for an unprecedented 63-home run, 32-steal season, which would surpass his own historic 50-50 achievement from the previous campaign. The New York Yankees entered the series with a commanding 35-20 record, leading the American League East division by seven games, while the Los Angeles Dodgers held a 34-22 record with a two-game lead in the National League West division. Where to watch: Fans can catch the remainder of this weekend series between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers on Fox Sports, with games scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at Dodger Stadium. Also Read: The World Series rematch continues to deliver the star power and excitement that make this rivalry one of baseball's most compelling storylines, setting the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable weekend series between two championship-calibre organisations.
Los Angeles Times
10 hours ago
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- Los Angeles Times
‘I have no words for it.' Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani inspires awe and confidence
They don't know what their rotation will look like in October, and they don't know how worn down their bullpen will look like. What the Dodgers know is this: They have Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani will give them a chance in October regardless of what their roster looks like, just as he did on Friday night in an 8-5 victory over the New York Yankees. How can a player who takes four or five at-bats on most nights have such an oversized influence on games? How can a player who bats once only two or three innings bring opponents to their knees? How can a three-time MVP be a better offensive player than he was in his historic 50-homer, 50-steal season last year? 'I have no words for it,' outfielder Michael Conforto said. When Aaron Judge homered in the top of the first, Ohtani answered with a homer of his own in the bottom half of the inning. When the Dodgers were down by three runs, Ohtani led off the sixth inning with another homer, this one making Yankees starter Max Fried strike the Kershaw Pose, back to the plate, hands on knees, head down. The blast one ignited a four-run surge by the Dodgers that produced their first lead of the night. This was on a night in which Mookie Betts was sidelined with a broken toe, Evan Phillips was ruled out for the remainder of the season because of an upcoming elbow reconstruction, and the Dodgers had no choice but to start the unreliable Tony Gonsolin because three pitchers of their opening-day rotation were on the injured list. Playing with a diminished roster, manager Dave Roberts did what he could before the game to downplay the significance of the World Series rematch against the Yankees, but Ohtani recognized the contest for what it was. This was a statement game, and Ohtani made a statement. 'We try to win each and every game, of course, but I think it's a special atmosphere [against the Yankees,]' Ohtani said in Japanese. 'I think it was huge to have taken the [first game] of the series.' The homers were Ohtani's 14th and 15th of May, which tied a single-month franchise record previously shared by only Pedro Guerrero and Duke Snider. The homers were Ohtani's 21st and 22nd of the season, meaning Ohtani is on pace for a career-high 63 bombs. The value of Ohtani's homers extend beyond the numbers, however. They inspire awe. 'You don't want to miss any of his at-bats,' Conforto said. 'You want to be in the dugout. You want to see it in person. That's kind of what it is being his teammate. You want to be there.' They inspire confidence. 'Every time he comes up to the plate, we're expecting something awesome to happen,' Gonsolin said. 'And he doesn't let us down a lot of the time. Really cool to have someone like that on our team.' They inspire a contagious form of courage. 'He would probably say it's like any other game, but I do think when you see the reigning MVP [Judge] on the other side going out there and performing, that brings out even more of a competitor in Shohei,' Roberts said. They inspire victories — the Dodgers are 14-6 when Ohtani homers. 'We always seem to play really well when Shohei's playing well,' first baseman Freddie Freeman said. 'I heard the chants for MVP and he's really well on his way to doing that again.' This is what the Dodgers will need in October, especially in a season in which little has gone according to plan. At this point, they can't count on Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow to both be healthy for the remainder of the year. They can't expect their bullpen to be as spectacular as it was last year. But they can rely on Ohtani to make up for their shortcomings. He will soon be able to affect the game from the mound, as the Dodgers expect him to return to pitching after the All-Star break. Rather than revel in the victory Friday night, Ohtani said in an on-field postgame interview with Apple TV that he was already looking ahead to his next day's assignment. 'Live bullpen is scheduled for tomorrow,' Ohtani said. 'The game is over now and I'd like to get my body in order for the live BP.'
