Shohei Ohtani’s greatest feat yet, plus the Mets’ resurgence
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Shohei Ohtani becomes first 50-50 player in MLB history
The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar became the first player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in one season.
Shohei Ohtani becomes inaugural member of 50-50 club
In a wild game in Miami on Sept. 19, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani became the first player ever to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single MLB season.
Shohei Ohtani makes history with MLB's first 50-homer, 50-steal season
Shohei Ohtani does not let career-altering setbacks deter his production. He simply reallocates his immense talent and continues making history. With his two-way greatness shelved for the 2024 season due to a second elbow reconstruction surgery,
Why Shohei Ohtani may have just passed Babe Ruth as the greatest baseball player ever
Solidifying his legacy as perhaps the greatest baseball player ever, Shohei Ohtani became the first to pass 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in one season in MLB history. His two-way ability to pitch and hit at an elite level has made him a fan favorite.
Shohei Ohtani didn’t just meet the moment. He obliterated it.
As usual, Shohei Ohtani couldn’t keep his greatness simple. There is nothing standard about his high standards, nothing typical about the way he infiltrates every facet of a complicated game. So of course he made history in the most sublime manner possible.
Why Does Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 Feat Resonate So Much in Baseball?
Among the roughly 23,000 men who played played Major League Baseball over the past century-and-a-half, none had a season with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases — until now
Shohei Ohtani makes history, becoming first MLB player in 50-50 club; social media reacts
The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani just became the first player in MLB history to join the 50-50 club. Here are the best reactions from social media.
Shohei Ohtani’s 50-50 feat has chance to live among sports’ most unreachable marks
Just six belong to the 40-40 Club. Jose Canseco was the first, in 1988, and when he did that he was looked upon as some kind of one-of-one unicorn, and he was all by himself for eight years until ...
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Mets rolling, but still have work cut out
On the night when Shohei Ohtani reminded everybody why he is the best player in this world, the Mets continued to be what ...
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MLB 2024: Ohtani's 50-50 milestone 'not even close' to Aaron Judge's 2024 greatness, says MLB insider
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani achieved a historic feat of 50-50 in a single season of Major League Baseball (MLB) but some analysts don't think of the achievement to be as big.
Mets reveal ‘most likely scenario’ for Francisco Lindor, who’s out sixth straight game
In the meantime, Mets prospect Luisangel Acuña will continue to fill in for Lindor at shorstop, where he’s done an impressive ...
Mets Shortstop Francisco Lindor Helping Mets Defense Out During Injury In Unique Way
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has been red-hot, and Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has missed four straight games ...
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Shohei Ohtani’s success starts Hall of Fame discussion early
Rawitch said Ohtani has been "unbelievably generous" with his contributions to the Hall of Fame's exhibits over the years and has a great understanding of the game's history. The Hall's upcoming major ...
Mets Superstar's MVP Hopes Dealt Brutal Blow
Heading into Thursday, the consensus top two players for the NL MVP award race were New York Mets superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor and Los Angeles Dodgers s ...
MLB roundup: Phillies crush Mets, clinch playoff berth
Alec Bohm hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run fourth inning Friday night for the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, who ...
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Point Counterpoint: Who should be crowned the NL MVP, Shohei Ohtani or Francisco Lindor?
As the MLB regular season is slowly coming to a close, the National League MVP race is heating up. All eyes are on Shohei Ohtani and Francisco Lindor as the top contenders to win the MVP honor.
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Mets’ postseason race can still be thrilling even if it’s not an old-school pennant sprint
Arizona 11, Milwaukee 10. 4. The Dodgers are on the verge of losing a third straight to the Braves, but Shohei Ohtani shores up his Mets-fan-bloc MVP vote by driving in the tying runs with a pair ...
Ohtani sets MLB record with homer and stolen base in same game in Dodgers' 6-4 win over Rockies
Shohei Ohtani set a major league record by homering and stealing a base in the same game for the 14th time and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the last-place Colorado Rockies 6-4 ...