Shohei Ohtani Navigates MVP Race and Playoff Push

Shohei Ohtani remains a central figure for the Dodgers as they push for the playoffs. Currently involved in a tight NL MVP race, reports suggest Pete Crow-Armstrong has recently overtaken him. Despite battling illness and weight fluctuations, Ohtani continues to contribute as a DH and maintains a Cy Young-caliber pitching effort. He is slated to hit leadoff in Friday's lineup against the Diamondbacks.