Michael McLoone-Imagn Images Who will be taking on the DH responsibilities in 2025? In a rarity for the contemporary game, the 2024 D-Backs arguably possessed one of the National League’s best offenses (first in runs, second in hits, and second in OPS). And yet, painfully, they missed out on the playoffs as a result of unexpected weakness and instability from their … [Read more...] about Thursday Tidbits: Designated Hitter Contenders
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Ketel Marte finishes third in National League MVP voting
Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Congratulations go to him, for an excellent season Ketel Marte finished third in the National League MVP voting, which was announced this afternoon. To nobody’s surprise, he came in behind the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, and also ended up after the Mets’ Francisco Lindor. I think the deciding factor for the latter was probably New York … [Read more...] about Ketel Marte finishes third in National League MVP voting
Shohei Ohtani Wins NL MVP
Shohei Ohtani has his third MVP. The Baseball Writers Association of America announced that Ohtani won the National League MVP in his first season as a Dodger. Francisco Lindor landed in second place, while Ketel Marte rounds out the top three. Ohtani received all 30 first-place votes. Ohtani becomes the first full-time designated hitter to win MVP, as he was unable to pitch … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani Wins NL MVP
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, Yankees’ Aaron Judge capture unanimous MVP awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player Award and first in the National League, and Aaron Judge earned his second American League honor on Thursday. Ohtani was a unanimous MVP for the third time, receiving all 30 first-place votes and 420 points in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, Yankees’ Aaron Judge capture unanimous MVP awards