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Post by Admin on Nov 9, 2024 5:23:20 GMT
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Post by Admin on Nov 10, 2024 14:07:18 GMT
Outfielder Mookie Betts (32), who bats behind Ohtani as the leadoff hitter, was hitless in the 2022 and 2023 postseasons, but this season, since Ohtani joined the team, he has recorded four home runs and 16 RBIs in the postseason.
Betts said, "You could say everything. Everything has changed. Everything about the Dodgers has changed since Shohei came. He does everything it takes to win and is a hard worker. He plays with a great attitude." MLB data analyst David Adler also analyzed, "Ohtani provides lineup protection by batting in front of Betts and Freeman. When Ohtani gets on base, he helps Betts and Freeman."
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Post by Admin on Nov 10, 2024 23:31:09 GMT
It was announced on the 10th (11th Japan time) that Dodgers first base coach Clayton McCullough will become the new manager of the Marlins. The US media reported the news in unison.
ESPN reporter Gonzalez wrote on his X that "ESPN sources have told us that the Marlins will hire Dodgers first base coach Clayton McCullough as their new manager. McCullough spent the past four seasons on Dave Roberts' staff in Los Angeles and will succeed Skip Shoemaker in Miami," and the media followed suit.
As first base coach this season, Coach McCullough assisted new recruit Shohei Ohtani in achieving the feat of 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases. Fans also loved the sight of him head-bumping with Coach McCullough on first base after hitting a single.
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Post by Admin on Nov 11, 2024 18:46:28 GMT
Following Lotte pitcher Roki Sasaki (23) being allowed to try out for the major leagues through the posting system, the official MLB website reported on the 10th (11th Japan time) that "It's not going to be a one-on-one battle, but logically the Dodgers and Padres are the two strongest teams."
Sports channel ESPN also named the Dodgers as the favorite, reporting that "it is rumored that he prefers them for the same reasons as Yamamoto." The New York Post reported that left-handed pitcher Keuchel, who joined Lotte midway through this season, said, "I've heard several rumours that (Sasaki) has already signed with the Dodgers," and so on, causing a flurry of information to fly.
Undrafted foreign players under the age of 25 can only sign minor league contracts, and right-handed pitchers have limited signing bonuses and annual salaries. Although teams with limited financial resources also have a chance, the majority of reports in the US media are in favor of the Dodgers.
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Post by Admin on Nov 11, 2024 20:03:16 GMT
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