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Dodgers clinch NL West as Shohei Ohtani makes history
Shohei Ohtani became the first player in MLB history to join the 50-50 club after hitting 53 home runs and stealing 50 bases. The Los Angeles Dodgers secured their 12th…
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Ohtani and Harper face a steep climb in the NL MVP race
Pete Crow-Armstrong leads the National League MVP race with a 65% winning probability, leaving Shohei Ohtani with a 35% chance. The competition between Ohtani and Bryce…
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Shohei Ohtani’s status and the Dodgers’ rotation management
Shohei Ohtani's two-way status allows the Dodgers to carry 14 pitchers to manage rotation stress. The team must balance the workload of stars like Yoshinobu Yamamoto…
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Ohtani’s NLCS MVP versus Judge’s regular season power
Shohei Ohtani earned NLCS MVP honors by hitting three home runs in Game 4 despite a postseason OPS of .631. Aaron Judge maintains a .871 OPS with 18 home runs as the…
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Dodgers payroll advantages and the Mets luxury tax struggle
The Los Angeles Dodgers utilize deferred contract strategies like Shohei Ohtani's $700 million deal to manage a $393,807,413 payroll. Meanwhile, Steve Cohen's New York…
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Dodgers payroll exceeds $410 million amid luxury tax race
The Dodgers face an estimated $170.9 million tax bill due to a $410.8 million competitive balance tax payroll. This massive spending allows the team to manage deferred…
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How the pitch clock is reshaping Shohei Ohtani’s two-way workload
Shohei Ohtani manages his physical workload by using more splitters and curveballs to reduce pitch counts. The pitch clock adds new pressure to his routine as the…