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Ohtani Returns: MVP Leads Dodgers to World Series Win!

6/21/2025

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After 663 long days, Shohei Ohtani made a triumphant return to the mound, having last pitched for the Angels on August 23, 2023. Following a grueling recovery from elbow surgery that sidelined him for the entire 2024 season, he not only clinched the National League MVP Award but also played a pivotal role in leading the Dodgers to a World Series victory.

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After 663 long days, Shohei Ohtani made a triumphant return to the mound, having last pitched for the Angels on August 23, 2023. Following a grueling recovery from elbow surgery that sidelined him for the entire 2024 season, he not only clinched the National League MVP Award but also played a pivotal role in leading the Dodgers to a World Series victory.