New York Yankees star Aaron Judge is likely to take home his second American League MVP award in the last three years, but he believes the title of the

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani decided six years ago he was heading to the United States and Major League Baseball with one prevailing goal: win the World Series. Ohtani and the Dodgers are the favorites to claim the 2024 World Series and the likely National League MVP is driving many of those opinions.

It’s been a remarkable year for Shohei Ohtani, who signed a $700 million deal with the Dodgers last December. But the most remarkable part is that it began with a career-threatening controversy.

If you have $10 million lying around and want to own a piece of Shohei Ohtani memorabilia, you are in luck. Ken Goldin of Goldin Auctions told TMZ Sports

This is The Athletic’s daily MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. For the 12th time — but the first time since 1981 — the Yankees and Dodgers are facing each other in the World Series.

For the first time in his already legendary career, Shohei Ohtani will be playing in the World Series. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets