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The Japanese legend Ohtani hit .282 with 55 home runs and 102 RBIs, and went 1-1 on the mound with a 2.87 ERA in his return after a year absence after having Tommy John surgery. He’s the first player ever to win two in each the National League and American League.
The awards are voted on by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America; Ohtani earned 430 points, Schwarber came in second at 260 and Soto third at 231.
Shohei Ohtani was named National League MVP on Thursday, capturing all 30 first-place votes from the Baseball Writers' Association of America in the wake of another dynamic offensive season that included a successful return to pitching and was once again capped by a championship.
The Los Angeles Dodgers haev a hole in their outfield following Michael Conforto's exit into free agency, and will look to solve that issue during the offseason
The Los Angeles Dodgers need to add more talent to their bullpen after it was a major weak point down the stretch.
Yamamoto’s finish is the highest by a Dodgers pitcher since Julio Urias finished third in 2022. The voting took place before Yamamoto’s outstanding postseason performance.
New San Francisco Giants coach Jayce Tingler doesn’t sound intimidated by being in the same division with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Athletic's Tim Britton projects Williams to earn a one-year, $18 million deal. The Dodgers have never shied away from spending, and adding Williams in a year where he is trying to prove himself could be a great move. If Williams does get back on track, the Dodgers would then have the inside track to signing him to a longer deal next winter.