In addition to him being an opponent, Ohtani is especially disliked by many Mets fans due to last year's National League MVP outcome. Inventing the 50/50 club, Ohtani won the award unanimously, with Mets shortstop Fransisco Lindor finishing in second.

Shohei Ohtani threw a live batting practice session Sunday as he continues his recovery from a shoulder injury, getting in work before the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the New York Mets.

Shohei Ohtani took a significant step Sunday toward making his pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The two-way superstar faced hitters for the first time since elbow surgery, throwing 22 pitches at Citi Field before the NL West-leading Dodgers played the New York Mets.

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza opened up on Juan Soto breaking out of a funk in a win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Slumping Juan Soto hit a tiebreaking, two-run, bases-loaded double in a three-run fourth inning, and the New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 in their rematch of last year’s NL Championship

Slumping Juan Soto hit a tiebreaking, two-run double in a three-run fourth inning and the Mets beat the Dodgers 5-2 on Saturday night.