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Ohtani throws a 2nd bullpen session as he makes his way back to the mound for the Dodgers • Feb. 18, 2025, 3:50 PM ET (AP)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani throws 1st BP of spring training, taking a step toward possibly pitching • Feb. 15, 2025, 4:13 PM ET (AP)
Baseball welcomes another season, with most pitchers and catchers reporting Wednesday • Feb. 12, 2025, 6:59 PM ET (AP)
Fresh off a World Series win, the Los Angeles Dodgers look even more formidable in 2025 • Feb. 11, 2025, 9:15 PM ET (AP)

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Born July 5, 1994 (age 30) • Ōshū • Japan
Awards And Honors Most Valuable Player (2024)

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