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The 'Multiple 50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

Can you name every player to hit 50 home runs in more than one season in their careers?

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Dave Roberts Picks Shohei Ohtani To Win 2025 NL MVP Over Kyle Schwarber

Shohei Ohtani is in the midst of another historic season, and his two-way prowess was on full display when the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Philadelphia Phillies this week.

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

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25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.

Angels will never be a relevant team while Arte Moreno owns them

Mets' Juan Soto is tantalizingly close to joining exclusive club

Phillies trade acquisition could be an unexpected postseason X factor

Nick Castellanos makes surprising comments about 'Phillies Karen' incident

Guardians' highest-paid player taunts teammates with all his money

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18

Dodgers’ ‘dominant’ silver lining from series loss to Phillies

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 on Wednesday night, salvaging the series. Shohei Ohtani hit his 51st homer, and Freddie Freeman launched his 21st to power the offense.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Dave Roberts Reveals Concern About Shohei Ohtani's MVP Chances

The Los Angeles Dodgers are back on track after closing out their three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium with a 5-0 victory.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Sergio Perez Names the LA Dodgers Star He’d Want to Be

Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez traded the F1 paddock for the pitcher’s mound this week, throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the Los Angeles Dodgers game.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani blasts home run 51 as Kyle Schwarber watches on

For the second game in a row, reigning National League Most Valuable Player and Los Angeles Dodgers supertar two-way player Shohei Ohtani has gone yard.

Shohei Ohtani News / Field Level Media / September 18

Dodgers consider new ways to deploy Shohei Ohtani in playoffs

Perhaps on the verge of winning a third straight MVP award, Shohei Ohtani has been plenty valuable to the Los Angeles Dodgers as a designated hitter and starting pitcher.

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

The 'Active three-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 17

Angels will never be relevant while Moreno owns the team

Angels will never be relevant while Arte Moreno owns the team

Moreno's ownership has taken a sharp downturn — marked by poor decisions, front office instability and missed opportunities.

Angels P Jose Soriano leaves game after being hit by liner

Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

The 'Multiple MLB MVP award winners' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / September 18

Dodgers' intriguing plan for Shohei Ohtani could work

Dodgers have intriguing plan for Shohei Ohtani — and it just might work

There are question marks with such a plan, but it could work.

Dodgers' Ohtani achieves feat that not even Babe Ruth accomplished

Dodgers collapse yet again to waste Ohtani’s no-hit effort

Angels will never be a relevant team while Arte Moreno owns them

Cubs look for October magic after most successful season in years

Mets' David Stearns confirms opinion of Carlos Mendoza amid wild-card race

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17

Shohei Ohtani willing to make major change to help Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani is willing to make a significant move during the postseason to give the Los Angeles Dodgers more flexibility.

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani achieves feat that not even Babe Ruth accomplished

The 25 greatest designated hitters in MLB history

The 'MLB active hits leaders' quiz

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / September 17

Dodgers Implemented ‘Hard’ Limit On Shohei Ohtani, But 6 Innings Possible In Playoffs

Shohei Ohtani turned in his best pitching start with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday as he no-hit the Philadelphia Phillies through five innings. Ohtani issued just one walk and collected five strikeouts on an efficient 68 pitches.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / September 17

Shohei Ohtani Sets Dodgers Record & Makes MLB History With 50th Home Run

Shohei Ohtani had another game for the ages on Tuesday, but unfortunately, that was still not enough to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker / September 17

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani achieves feat that not even Babe Ruth accomplished

Shohei Ohtani continues to make history almost every time he sets foot on the diamond.

Dodgers collapse yet again to waste Shohei Ohtani’s no-hit effort

Shohei Ohtani's no-hit start, 50th HR aren't enough for Dodgers vs. Phils

The 25 greatest designated hitters in MLB history

The '45 home runs, 100 RBI MLB seasons since 2003' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17

Dodgers collapse yet again to waste Shohei Ohtani’s no-hit effort

Los Angeles Dodgers fans may start to develop some trauma whenever the team carries a no-hitter late into a ballgame. Shohei Ohtani was the starting pitcher for the Dodgers in Tuesday’s clash against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / September 17