Shohei Ohtani has four career MVP awards in eight Major League seasons. (John Soto/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Megan GarciaA year after he accomplished the unimaginable in his debut Dodger season, Shohei Ohtani’s encore performance was just as remarkable.Ohtani, in his first year as a hitter and pitcher with the Dodgers, was voted as the unanimous 2025 National League Most Valuable … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani’s encore season ends with second NL MVP award
Ohtani wins second consecutive Outstanding DH Award as a Dodger
Shohei Ohtani was named the Outstanding Designated Hitter for 2025. This is his second recognition with the Dodgers. (Juan Ocampo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Megan GarciaShohei Ohtani is the 2025 Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award winner.This is the fifth consecutive season that Ohtani has been bestowed with the honor. He ties Red Sox Hall of Famer David Ortiz for … [Read more...] about Ohtani wins second consecutive Outstanding DH Award as a Dodger
Ohtani three-peats as Hank Aaron Award winner
Shohei Ohtani hits the first of three home runs against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. (Gary Vasquez/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Mark LangillAfter adding pitching to his resume in 2025, designated hitter Shohei Ohtani remained at the top of his game in the batter’s box.Ohtani on Thursday won his third … [Read more...] about Ohtani three-peats as Hank Aaron Award winner
A trio of Dodgers selected to 2025 All-MLB Teams
Shohei Ohtani celebrates with Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Will Smith after Yamamoto’s complete game in Game 2 of the World Series. (Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)by Megan GarciaFor a second consecutive year, the Dodgers had three players selected as All-MLB Team winners.Shohei Ohtani (designated hitter) and Yoshinobu Yamamoto (starting pitcher) were announced as All-MLB … [Read more...] about A trio of Dodgers selected to 2025 All-MLB Teams
An appreciation of Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s entire 2025 season
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneWhen the National League Cy Young Award was announced last week, there was little surprise that Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes won it over Dodger Yoshinobu Yamamoto.Yamamoto finished third behind Skenes and Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez.The Cy Young Award voting, of course, doesn’t include postseason … [Read more...] about An appreciation of Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s entire 2025 season