Ohtani, Lindor and Marte are finalists for NL MVP. Judge, Witt and Soto contend for AL honor
1 month, 1 week ago

Ohtani, Lindor and Marte are finalists for NL MVP. Judge, Witt and Soto contend for AL honor

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for his first National League MVP award after winning the AL honor twice, joined among the top three in NL voting by New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte. New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is a finalist for his second American League MVP in three seasons, joined by Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Yankees outfielder Juan Soto. Atlanta’s Chris Sale and Philadelphia’s Zack Wheeler are NL Cy Young Award finalists along with Skenes, who made his big league debut May 11 and went 11-3 with a 1.96 ERA in 23 starts, striking out 170 in 133 innings. Clase becomes the first reliever to finish among the top three in voting since San Diego’s Trevor Hoffman came in second in 2006 NL balloting.

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Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL. Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasons
1 month ago

Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL. Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasons

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani keeps setting records, even after the season is over. The Los Angeles Dodgers star added his third Most Valuable Player award to his collection and first in the National League when he was chosen unanimously by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America on Thursday. “The fact that I knew I wasn’t going to be able …

Yankees star Aaron Judge wins his second AL MVP award in three seasons
1 month ago

Yankees star Aaron Judge wins his second AL MVP award in three seasons

LA Times  

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge celebrates after hitting a home run against the Dodgers in Game 5 of the World Series on Oct. 30. New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons Thursday, easily outdistancing Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Judge was a …

Shohei Ohtani unanimously wins his third MVP award, and first with the Dodgers
1 month ago

Shohei Ohtani unanimously wins his third MVP award, and first with the Dodgers

LA Times  

The coronation was nothing new. “I obviously don’t go into the season trying to strive to get the MVP award,” Ohtani added. “But we are taking our time, obviously … I think we are going to take a little bit more time and be conservative and we’re going to make sure I’m healthy before I step back on the mound.” …

Shohei Ohtani wins MVP with best season in L.A. sports history
1 month ago

Shohei Ohtani wins MVP with best season in L.A. sports history

LA Times  

The four words were first spoken here on a bright spring afternoon at Camelback Ranch, my astonished syllables joining similar tones of amazement floating from every corner of a crowded press box. “Are you kidding me?” Down to his last pitch in his first spring training game as a Dodger, Shohei Ohtani had just launched a two-run home run. “Are …

Pirates ace Paul Skenes and Yankees pitcher Luis Gil win Rookie of the Year awards
1 month ago

Pirates ace Paul Skenes and Yankees pitcher Luis Gil win Rookie of the Year awards

Associated Press  

Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates was the heralded fireballer who equaled the hype, to the point he started the All-Star Game just two months after making his big league debut. Skenes capped a remarkable season Monday by winning National League Rookie of the Year by a wide margin over San Diego center fielder Jackson Merrill and Milwaukee outfielder Jackson …

Pirates ace Paul Skenes and Yankees pitcher Luis Gil win rookie of the year awards
1 month ago

Pirates ace Paul Skenes and Yankees pitcher Luis Gil win rookie of the year awards

LA Times  

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers against the New York Yankees on Sept. 28. Hard-throwing Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes capped a remarkable season by winning the National League rookie of the year award on Monday, while Luis Gil of the New York Yankees edged Baltimore’s Colton Cowser to take the AL honor. It’s the first time the rookie awards …

Shohei Ohtani's MVP regular season not carrying over to NLDS
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani's MVP regular season not carrying over to NLDS

LA Times  

This year would be different. The San Diego Padres beat the Dodgers on Tuesday, 6-5, so the Dodgers either win two straight games or lose in their first round for the third straight season. Dodgers on verge of another ugly October encore The Dodgers’ lack of fury and energy in their loss to the San Diego Padres in Game 3 …

Shohei Ohtani falls short of triple crown, but extends hitting streak in Dodgers finale
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani falls short of triple crown, but extends hitting streak in Dodgers finale

LA Times  

Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches the flight of his single in the eighth inning, which helped spark a two-run rally Sunday. Shohei Ohtani didn’t win the National League batting title, or claim the NL’s first triple crown since 1937, during the Dodgers season-finale 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Despite going one for four in Game 162 …

Who else? Shohei Ohtani slugs Dodgers to verge of division title
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Who else? Shohei Ohtani slugs Dodgers to verge of division title

LA Times  

A night earlier, he was stranded in the on-deck circle by an astounding triple play that pushed the Dodgers’ division title hopes to the brink. Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani shouts after hitting an RBI single in the sixth inning against the Padres at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday. “He’s the best player in baseball, you never think he’s going to …

Shohei Ohtani deserves MVP over Francisco Lindor after 50-50 feat
3 months ago

Shohei Ohtani deserves MVP over Francisco Lindor after 50-50 feat

LA Times  

Everything about him is unanimous. “That’s insane,” Max Muncy told reporters of Ohtani’s day after the Dodgers’ 20-4 victory over the Marlins at Miami’s loanDepot Park. “Really you can’t put it into words so you just kind of sit back and enjoy watching.” Shohei Ohtani is congratulated by his Dodgers teammates after hitting his 50th home run of the season …

Dodgers Dugout: Who should be NL MVP, Shohei Ohtani or Francisco Lindor?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers Dugout: Who should be NL MVP, Shohei Ohtani or Francisco Lindor?

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. They have almost the identical number of plate appearances : Batting average Ohtani,.291 Lindor,.270 On-base % Ohtani,.374 Lindor,.339 Slugging % Ohtani,.618 Lindor,.492 Runs scored Ohtani, 113 Lindor, 100 Doubles Lindor, 38 Ohtani, 30 Triples Ohtani, 7 Lindor, 1 Home runs Ohtani, 46 Lindor, 30 RBIs Ohtani, 101 Lindor, 84 OPS+ Ohtani, …

Judge and Ohtani are the MVP favorites, but there’s plenty of time left in baseball’s award races
5 months ago

Judge and Ohtani are the MVP favorites, but there’s plenty of time left in baseball’s award races

Associated Press  

Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are the front-runners for baseball’s MVP awards, according to the oddsmakers. AL MVP The favorite: Aaron Judge, Yankees Top challenger: Gunnar Henderson, Orioles Longer shots: Juan Soto, Yankees, Bobby Witt Jr., Royals, José Ramirez Judge and Henderson have separated themselves in what once looked like it could be a four-player race, and Judge’s odds being …

Shohei Ohtani sets record by winning fourth straight All-Star election at DH
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani sets record by winning fourth straight All-Star election at DH

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers became the first player elected to start at designated hitter in four straight All-Star Games, joined by New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge as the only holdovers in the lineups announced Wednesday for the July 16 game at Arlington, Texas. Philadelphia could have three of the four National League infielders after fans voted shortstop Trea …

Atlanta’s Ronald Acuña Jr. unanimous NL Most Valuable Player after 41-homer, 73-steal season
1 year, 1 month ago

Atlanta’s Ronald Acuña Jr. unanimous NL Most Valuable Player after 41-homer, 73-steal season

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Ronald Acuña Jr. had been waiting for this moment. “From the day I got to the league right away I always knew I wanted to be the MVP,” the Atlanta Braves right fielder said through a translator. “It’s always been a dream of mine and I’m living the dream come true.” Acuña was a unanimous winner of …

Shohei Ohtani, baseball’s 2-way star, becomes first 2-time unanimous MVP
1 year, 1 month ago

Shohei Ohtani, baseball’s 2-way star, becomes first 2-time unanimous MVP

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani’s injury remains mysterious. After captivating baseball with his unprecedented combination of high-level hitting and premium pitching, the two-way star became the first two-time unanimous Most Valuable Player when he won the American League honor on Thursday. While Ohtani appeared on the televised Major League Baseball Network announcement, with a dog in his lap, the prized …

Shohei Ohtani wins AL MVP, becoming first player to win by unanimous vote twice
1 year, 1 month ago

Shohei Ohtani wins AL MVP, becoming first player to win by unanimous vote twice

LA Times  

Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 21. “I think the balance of pitching and hitting was really good,” Ohtani said in Japanese on MLB Network’s broadcast Thursday. Ohtani’s latest award caps a season in which he was also named AL Outstanding Player, in the Players Choice awards, …

‘Why did the Dodgers let you go?’ Corey Seager is asked after Rangers’ World Series win
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Why did the Dodgers let you go?’ Corey Seager is asked after Rangers’ World Series win

LA Times  

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager received the World Series MVP award after a series-clinching Game 5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday in Phoenix. That’s what happened during Seager’s news conference after the game — a seemingly odd time for a reporter to bring up the team with which Seager won his first World Series and series MVP in …

Judge wins AL MVP in runaway; Goldschmidt takes NL prize
2 years, 1 month ago

Judge wins AL MVP in runaway; Goldschmidt takes NL prize

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Aaron Judge’s record-setting season with the New York Yankees turned that AL MVP debate into a decisive verdict. A lot of hard work throughout the years to get to this point.” After hitting 62 home runs to break the American League record, Judge easily beat out Los Angeles Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani in an MVP race …

Astros’ Peña 1st rookie hitter to win World Series MVP
2 years, 1 month ago

Astros’ Peña 1st rookie hitter to win World Series MVP

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Jeremy Peña’s key to success was keeping his head dry. Capping a freshman season like no other, he became the first rookie position player to win a World Series MVP award Saturday night after hitting.400 in the Houston Astros’ six-game victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Just 24 when he was handed the starting job at the beginning of …

Angels' Ohtani's versatility has case for him to claim MVP again
2 years, 2 months ago

Angels' Ohtani's versatility has case for him to claim MVP again

LA Times  

Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani stands on third during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium on Sunday. “Judge is having one of the most historic seasons of all-time …,” Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman posted on Twitter, “but how do you not give the MVP to Ohtani? Judge certainly will be favored by a segment of …

Ohtani voted AL MVP for 2-way season, Harper wins NL honor
3 years, 1 month ago

Ohtani voted AL MVP for 2-way season, Harper wins NL honor

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani’s two-way season was so incredible, MVP voters filled out the top of their ballots only one way. Ohtani was a unanimous winner of the American League MVP award Thursday for a hitting and pitching display not seen since Babe Ruth, and Bryce Harper earned the National League honor for the second time. “I’m very thankful …

Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani wins AL MVP honors in a unanimous vote
3 years, 1 month ago

Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani wins AL MVP honors in a unanimous vote

LA Times  

The Angels’ Shohei Ohtani was named American League Most Valuable Player for his feats as a hitter and pitcher. Already this offseason, he had been named a Silver Slugger, the MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player, Baseball America’s player of the year and the 16th all-time recipient of the Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award. On Thursday, he claimed his biggest honor yet, …

Shohei Ohtani named MLB player of the year by fellow players
3 years, 1 month ago

Shohei Ohtani named MLB player of the year by fellow players

LA Times  

Angels star Shohei Ohtani hits against the Seattle Mariners on Oct. 2. Ohtani was voted the Major League Baseball Player of the Year and the American League Outstanding Player for 2021 by his peers. Shohei Ohtani added to his postseason trophy haul Thursday when the Angels two-way star won Players Choice Awards — as voted by his peers — for …

Angels’ Shohei Ohtani receives rare MLB award handed out for first time since 2014
3 years, 1 month ago

Angels’ Shohei Ohtani receives rare MLB award handed out for first time since 2014

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani wins the Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award from Rob Manfred before Game 1 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday in Houston. Before Game 1 on Tuesday night, Ohtani was honored with the Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award for his unprecedented two-way performance this season. I’m pretty sure about that.” First handed out by …

Shohei Ohtani has Angels manager Joe Maddon’s vote for MVP
3 years, 3 months ago

Shohei Ohtani has Angels manager Joe Maddon’s vote for MVP

LA Times  

Angels’ Shohei Ohtani rounds first base after a solo home run during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros on Tuesday at Angel Stadium. Vladimir Guerrero clinched the American League most valuable player award and carried the Angels into the playoffs with a furious finish in 2004, a season current manager Joe Maddon spent as the team’s bench coach. “This …

Indians rally for 8-6 win over Pirates, could host playoffs
4 years, 2 months ago

Indians rally for 8-6 win over Pirates, could host playoffs

The Independent  

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