Shohei Ohtani hits 300th home run, boosts 2026 NL MVP bid

Ohtani's milestone enhances his MVP prospects and market influence, potentially reshaping MLB's competitive landscape and player valuation. The post Shohei Ohtani hits 300th MLB home run, first Japanese-born player to reach milestone appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ohtani's milestone highlights his MVP potential, but Dodgers' defensive woes could impact their season and market confidence in his candidacy. The post Ohtani hits 300th home run, Dodgers fall to Rockies amid defensive errors appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ohtani's focus on the Dodgers season over the Home Run Derby highlights a strategic shift prioritizing long-term health and team success. The post Shohei Ohtani to skip 2026 Home Run Derby, focus on Dodgers season appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ohtani's load management could alter MLB market dynamics, affecting his MVP chances and the Dodgers' postseason strategy. The post Dodgers consider load management for Shohei Ohtani amid performance dip appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post MLB Best Home Run Bets For June 1, 2026—Adell And Trout appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Jo Adell has a dreamy matchup for his +340 betting odds to hit a home run tonight. Getty Images The cold streak for MLB best home run bets came to a close on Friday. Both JJ Bleday and Ben Rice hit home runs, making their home run props, at +400 and +328 odds, respectively, winning wagers. The season’s record for MLB best home run bets sits at 10-34, with two no-bets for players who weren’t in the starting lineup on the days their home run bets were suggested. Despite the lousy record, bettors who wagered $100 on each of the suggested home run props at the touted odds are up $753 on the year. Home run bets are challenging bets to hit, hence the record. Yet, they’re priced as long-shot bets, and making calculated decisions on home run props can yield a profit. There will be more dry spells at some point, but the following two home run bets are compelling selections based on the likeliho

The post The Dodgers Need To Start Hitting If They Want To 3-Peat appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Shohei Ohtani and the entire Dodgers team are flailing at the plate as of late. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong) Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. In their last 21 games, dating back to April 18th, the Los Angeles Dodgers are 8-13. And while they have outscored their opponents 82-80 in that time, they are buoyed by two 12-run outbursts. Over the other 19 games, they are averaging a mere three runs per game. Contrast that with the fact that, for the season, they are averaging just over five runs per game. If the three-run clip were to hold, that would put them just ahead the Mets and the Giants for the worst in baseball. What is going on? For starters, one just needs to look at the top of the lineup, where four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani is off to his worst start since 2021. Since April 18th, he is slashing .205/.326/.308, with just one home run. He has struck out 23 times v