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

The Dodgers and the Yankees met in the 2024 World Series in what should have been a competitive contest, if not for the fifth inning in Game 5, when an uncommon Judge error kicked off a parade of blunders for New York.

The MLB has had a major renaissance thanks to the rule changes and two of the biggest stars playing for the Dodgers and Yankees. Ohtani, though, reigns supreme.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne and New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge were among the stars walking the 2025 MLB All-Star red carpet ahead of Tuesday night's All-Star Game.

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

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.

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?