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Photo: Shohei Ohtani / Instagram Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has been named the 2024 Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter, his fourth straight time winning the award. Ohtani previously won the honor from 2021-2023 with the Los Angeles Angels. This year, his first with the Dodgers, he continued his dominance at the plate and helped the team to an incredible season. The 30-year-old slugger hit 54 home runs, drove in 130 runs, and smashed 38 doubles. He batted .310 with an on-base percentage of .390 and a slugging percentage of .646. Ohtani also made history, becoming the first player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in the same season. Photo: Shohei Ohtani / Instagram His performance helped the Dodgers lead the National League in home runs and rank second in total runs scored. Ohtani’s 1.036 OPS was the best in the National League and second overall in MLB, just behind Aaron Judge of the Yankees. While Ohtani cooled off a bit during the posts...

Photo: Instagram/Aaron Judge In a heartwarming ceremony held before Game 3 of the World Series at Arizona’s Chase Field, New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge was awarded the 2023 Roberto Clemente Award. This esteemed accolade is presented annually to a Major League player who exemplifies the spirit of baseball through their exceptional character, dedication to the community, philanthropic efforts, and positive contributions on and off the field. Judge, deeply moved by the honor, expressed his gratitude, saying, "Just being a nominee is an incredible honor that a lot of players look forward to. Now getting a chance to be a Roberto Clemente Award winner, it's tough to describe. The legacy [Clemente] left -- we can sit here and talk about the stats, what he did on the field. He was a generational talent on the field, but he was a generational ambassador for this game off the field." Photo: Instagram/Aaron Judge This prestigious award, named in memory of the legendary Robert...

Photo: Instagram/Aaron Judge In a sensational display of power hitting, Aaron Judge etched his name in New York Yankees history by becoming the first player in the franchise's storied legacy to hit three home runs in a game twice within a single season. This remarkable feat was achieved during a Friday night clash against the Arizona Diamondbacks, where Judge's explosive bat stole the spotlight in New York's 7-1 victory. Judge's extraordinary performance began with a resounding three-run homer in the third inning, and he followed it up with a two-run blast in the fifth off rookie pitcher Brandon Pfaadt. However, it was in the seventh inning that he completed his historic hat-trick, launching a solo home run into the second deck in right field against Slade Cecconi. The Yankees' skipper, Aaron Boone, couldn't help but praise Judge's greatness, labeling his achievement as something truly special. Photo: Instagram/Aaron Judge Judge's three-home-run game pr...

Photo: Instagram/Aaron Judge New York Yankees ' star player, Aaron Judge , may have dropped a subtle hint regarding his return to the field. The renowned slugger suffered a toe injury in early June after colliding with a wall during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers . Since then, the Yankees have remained tight-lipped about his potential comeback, with manager Aaron Boone refraining from ruling out the possibility of Judge missing the entire season. However, during an appearance on NBC's 'Today' show, Judge, along with Boone and pitcher Gerrit Cole , was asked about his anticipated return to the Yankees' lineup. In response, Judge replied, "Hopefully soon. We'll see. We got the All-Star Game coming up here, so hopefully that will buy me a couple of days and we'll be back there soon." Photo: Instagram/Aaron Judge This statement led host Craig Melvin to humorously interpret it as Judge planning to return after the All-Star break, prompting laugh...