Every major leaguer has a moment when he realizes that playing in the pros is different than high school, college and the minor leagues.

Shohei Ohtani isn't leading MLB in home runs at the All-Star break -- Who does, you ask? That would be Cal Raleigh, who is in the field -- but he is third in the majors at 32 homers. So: why isn't he in the 2025 Home Run Derby, set to start on Monday night at Truist Field in Atlanta?

Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow made his usual Monday appearance on KNBR’s “ Murph and Markus ” morning show and broke down the rivalry weekend, which saw the Dodgers take two of the three games against the Giants. But on Saturday, the Giants gave out a Bonds bobblehead to 20,000 fans, leading to an unexpected postgame moment.

The custom cleats Ohtani wore when he made MLB history last season weren't sold off like so many other items from that game

Yankees Legend Couldn't Lie About His Feelings on Shohei Ohtani After Watching Him Hit originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Throughout his 19-year career (2001 to 2019), pitcher CC Sabathia was an amazing player, and after his playing days, he was cemented in history forever, being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

During a contentious game the Padres won 5-3 on June 19, Suarez hit Ohtani in the shoulder with a 100-mph fastball. He was immediately thrown out of the game, and eventually suspended for two games. After he was hit, Ohtani waved off his dugout, telling them not to enter the field and confront the Padres.