Shohei Ohtani’s slump is killing his MVP chances –– and the Dodgers’ offense
What to know about Shohei Ohtani’s slump is killing his MVP chances –– and the Dodgers’ offense
DETROIT — Sunday was set up to be one of those days where Shohei Ohtani changes the narrative: About the uncertainty surrounding his health; after the ongoing challenges with knee and biceps injuries this weekend threw his pitching plans back into a dubious…
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What happened
DETROIT — Sunday was set up to be one of those days where Shohei Ohtani changes the narrative: About the uncertainty surrounding his health; after the ongoing challenges with knee and biceps injuries this weekend threw his pitching plans back into a dubious…
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Follow-up questions
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