Chris Sale threw his two fastest pitches since 2018, both to Shohei Ohtani, in his first complete game since 2019 as the Braves clinched a sweep of the Dodgers.
Expanding on the success of the MLB Debut Patch, Topps, MLB and Nike have partnered to recognize baseball's elite performers from last season with custom gold-embellished MLB logos on their jerseys that will then be used to create trading cards.
Left-handers Chris Sale of the Braves and Garrett Crochet of the White Sox were selected Major League Baseball's comeback players of the year on Thursday.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for his first NL MVP award -- after twice winning the AL honor -- and is joined among the top three by Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte.
The White Sox declined a $25 million option on third baseman Yoán Moncada and a $7.5 million option on catcher Max Stassi.
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani headline MLB's Players Choice Awards winners.