News & Insights Across Asia
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers made MLB history by becoming the first player to achieve at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season during their 20-4 win over the Miami Marlins.
Francisco Lindor hit a crucial home run in the ninth inning, breaking up Bowden Francis’s no-hit bid and propelling the New York Mets to a 6-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Ben Rice makes history as the first rookie Yankee to hit three homers in one game, leading a 14-4 victory over the Red Sox.
Atlanta Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos acknowledges the team’s recent struggles as they suffer a fifth straight loss, emphasizing the need to regroup amid injuries and stiff competition in the NL East.
The Boston Red Sox ended the Minnesota Twins’ 12-game winning streak with a decisive 9-2 victory in Minneapolis, showcasing a strong offensive performance led by Ceddanne Rafaela and Rafael Devers.
Yankees’ star Aaron Judge was booed by home fans after striking out four times in a loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, reflecting a slow start to his 2024 MLB season.
Brazilian soccer star Neymar threw the ceremonial first pitch at the Miami Marlins opener, while Japanese athlete Shohei Ohtani dazzled in his home debut, highlighting the global influence on MLB.
As of October 2023, there are no reports of any betting scandal involving Shohei Ohtani.
NL Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell signs a two-year, $62 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, strengthening their pitching lineup for upcoming MLB seasons.