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

Got it, Nestor Cortes? “It’s going to be a tough task,” the New York Yankees left-hander said Tuesday. “But it’s what’s at hand now.” The Yankees will likely activate Cortes for the first time in the playoffs before Game 1 of the World Series in Los Angeles on Friday.

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.

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

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.

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