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Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers pitching return jacks up ticket prices
The post Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers pitching return jacks up ticket prices appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Los Angeles Dodgers were already one of the hottest tickets in the sport with Shohei Ohtani slugging home runs, but those seats will be in even greater demand when the three-time MVP toes the rubber for the first time since 2023 on Monday night. Advertisement USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported that ticket prices have skyrocketed in anticipation of Ohtani's return to the mound. Even though manager Dave Roberts only expects him to throw only one or two innings as an opener, Dodgers fans are ready to see a preview of what his full abilities could bring to Chavez Ravine. 'Just how excited are Dodgers fans to see Shohei Ohtani make his Dodgers debut tonight on the mound?,' Nightingale tweeted. 'Ticket prices have spiked by 174% since the announcement that Ohtani will be opener and pitch 1 or 2 innings, per @TickPick. The get-in price is $140 compared to $51 on Friday.' Ohtani has not pitched since 2023 and has been recovering from a UCL tear in his right elbow. When he was able to pitch, the Oshu native was one of the game's most commanding arms. He holds a career 3.01 ERA and was fourth in Cy Young voting in 2022 after posting a 2.33 ERA across 166 innings of work. That same season, Ohtani ranked in the 94th percentile in K%, the 84th percentile in Hard Hit%, and the 100th percentile in Breaking Run Value. Advertisement 'He's ready to pitch in a major league game,' Roberts told reporters after his team's 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on Sunday night. 'He let us know that.' The Dodgers won the 2024 World Series without Ohtani's two-way status, but LA's 2025 rotation has already been impacted by a number of injuries. Roki Sasaki, Blake Snell, and Tyler Glasnow have all missed significant time already, and it is not clear if they will be themselves upon their return. Ohtani's availability will help potentially sellout Dodger Stadium tonight, but his presence on the mound could become a necessity more than a luxury if LA's injury woes continue to plague their rotation as the summer heats up. Related: Shohei Ohtani's pitching return sees insane 71% ticket prices jump Related: Dodgers' Mookie Betts drops 'crazy' reaction to Red Sox's Rafael Devers trade
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Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte reveals fan who brought him to tears shouted he messaged his late mother
The Chicago White Sox display a sign on the big screen in support of Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte (4) during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) Fans show support for Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte (4) during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte (4) fouls off the ball during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte (4) fouls off the ball during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) The Chicago White Sox display a sign on the big screen in support of Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte (4) during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) Fans show support for Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte (4) during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte (4) fouls off the ball during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte said a fan in Chicago who brought him to tears during a game against the White Sox this week shouted that he messaged his late mother the previous night. The two-time All-Star revealed what was said during an interview with Spanish-language journalist Yancen Pujols. Advertisement 'A fan was up on the dugout shouting things about my mother,' he said. "He was like, 'Last night I sent a message to your mother.'' Marte was seen in tears on the field after the 22-year-old spectator yelled a derogatory comment about Marte's late mother during a seventh-inning at-bat in Arizona's 4-1 win over Chicago on Tuesday night. Major League Baseball banned the fan indefinitely from all stadiums the following day. Marte's mother, Elpidia Valdez, died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic in 2017. He said he's used to being taunted, but had never been heckled about his mom. 'We have to do something about the fans; they're going too far,' he said. "They always shout things about me, but not about my mother. Everyone knows that my mother died in an accident. And nothing. We're praying for him, for the guy who shouted, and for his family, you know? May God protect him. May God protect him and cleanse his heart. They always shout things at me but I don't pay attention, but when they talk about my mother, it's a different story.' ___ AP MLB:
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John Kruk Called Phillies Offense 'Painful to Watch' Amid Terrible Astros Series
John Kruk Called Phillies Offense 'Painful to Watch' Amid Terrible Astros Series originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Philadelphia Phillies wrapped up a series against the Houston Astros on Thursday, and it went terribly. While there weren't any injuries or brutal errors, it was just an overall awful performance from the offense. The Phillies scored one total run and didn't do so until the eighth inning of the finale. Advertisement During that game, former Phillies slugger John Kruk shared his reaction to the Phillies' lackluster performance and blasted the team for their poor play. Kruk posted on Twitter/X, "Damn this is awful." A little while later, Kruk followed his first post up with another comment, specifically calling out the offense, "Love the pitching, but the offense is painful to watch." It's hard to blame Kruk when the Phillies' offense, through three games and 27 innings, scored just one run, and it was on a sacrifice fly. But, as Kruk alluded to, the Phillies' pitching was great. The starters and the bullpen during the Astros series allowed five runs total, yet the Phillies were swept. Ranger Suarez, Christopher Sanchez and Zack Wheeler all had great performances but were either on the hook for the loss or had a no-decision since the offense couldn't get anything going. Advertisement When the Phillies did score in the third and final game, it wasn't meaningless, as it tied the game 1-1. Kruk's reaction was felt by plenty of Phillies fans: "Holy (expletive) we scored!!!" Former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman John KrukEric Hartline-Imagn Images Unfortunately, the very next half-inning, the Astros retook the lead. Kruk shared his reaction to the Astros retaking the lead: "Son of a (expletive), that tie game didn't last long." The series against the Astros went about as poorly as it could've gone. Despite great pitching performances, the Phillies' offense was nowhere to be found. Every run the Astros scored was a mountain the team had to climb, and they couldn't manage to do so more than once. Advertisement Related: Phillies' Rob Thomson Gives Positive Injury Update on Bryce Harper Related: Phillies' Ranger Suárez Joins Tarik Skubal as Only Pitchers With Incredible Feat in 2025 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
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15 hours ago
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Padres live Q&A Dennis Lin at noon PT on Friday, June 27
San Diego Padres writer Dennis Lin will answer subscribers' questions about the team and organization during a live Q&A on Friday, June 27, from 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. PT. Questions can be submitted ahead of time or during the Q&A. Dennis Lin June 27, 2025 2:00 pm EDT
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Giants React to Major Rafael Devers Announcement on Thursday
Giants React to Major Rafael Devers Announcement on Thursday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The San Francisco Giants are 3–5 since acquiring Rafael Devers in a surprising blockbuster trade with the Boston Red Sox. Advertisement That said, the Red Sox haven't fared any better. They've gone 3–6 since parting ways with Devers and are currently riding a five-game losing streak, including a recent three-game sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Angels. On Thursday, with the Giants trailing early against the Miami Marlins, Devers stepped up in the third inning and delivered a much-needed two-run homer—his 17th of the season. The blast not only gave San Francisco a spark, but also marked a major personal milestone for the star slugger. With the home run, Devers officially reached 700 career RBIs since making his MLB debut with the Red Sox in 2017, drawing a quick reaction from the Giants on social media shortly after he rounded the bases. "A milestone for Devers," Giants posted. Fans reacted to the accomplishment from their newest star: Advertisement "he only guy on the team that can hit a baseball. Everyone else is praying for a walk," a fan said. Another fan posted, "On pace for over a thousand impressive." Someone else added, "Congratulations Raffy. I think he will adapt just fine to hitting at Oracle Park." "Rafael Devers. My MVP. Always I won't apologize for rooting for Raffy's success. Every day of every week of every year, for the rest of his career and life," one more fan commented. San Francisco Giants infielder Rafael Devers (16) Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images Rafael Devers now has eight hits, two home runs, and five RBIs through his first nine games with the Giants. Entering Tuesday, San Francisco sits at 44–36 overall and third in the NL West. Advertisement Related: MLB Makes Big Ronald Acuna Jr. Announcement on Tuesday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
