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January 21, 2025

Are the superteam Dodgers bad for baseball? Is it time for an MLB salary cap?

On the heels of a dominant World Series run, the Dodgers have only strengthened their superteam. We debate what they've done and what to expect from them and MLB.

January 13, 2025

Nick Castellanos: Jose Iglesias should’ve won NL MVP over Shohei Ohtani

Nick Castellanos has a controversial take: Jose Iglesias, not Shohei Ohtani, should've been crowned NL MVP. Here's why.

December 30, 2024

LeBron James and 9 other athletes who've lived up to their hype since 2000

LeBron James is still playing at 40 years old. As he's continued his amazing career, here are 10 athletes who've met or exceeded their tremendous expectations since 2000.

December 19, 2024

Biggest contracts in North American team sports: Juan Soto tops select list of $300M players

Several NFL players make more than $1 million per game, while the highest-paid NBA players are approaching that figure. But most of the top overall contracts belong to baseball players.

December 9, 2024

Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit, but not pitch, for opener in Japan

Shohei Ohtani is expected to be ready to hit when the reigning World Series champions open their season in Japan against the Chicago Cubs in March but is doubtful to pitch

December 6, 2024

Will Juan Soto top Shohei Ohtani's deal? It might depend on the math

Deciding whether Juan Soto tops Shohei Ohtani for baseball’s largest contract could be in the eye of the beholder. Here's why.

November 28, 2024

Shohei Ohtani seeks $325k worth of baseball cards from his ex-interpreter

Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, previously pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud for stealing nearly $17 million from the unsuspecting athlete.

November 27, 2024

Dodgers flex spending power in adding Blake Snell to championship roster

Seeking rotation help, the Dodgers sprung for upside with the best strikeout stuff on the market. Here's why adding Blake Snell is just the beginning for the reigning champs.

November 22, 2024

Shohei Ohtani rehabbing from shoulder surgery, aims to be ready for Opening Day

After winning his third MVP award, Shohei Ohtani says his shoulder rehab is going well. "We've already removed the stitches," he said.

November 21, 2024

Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani named unanimous MVPs after historic seasons

The New York Yankees' Aaron Judge and Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, the two biggest superstars in Major League Baseball, earned MVP Awards Thursday night.