MLB Makes Impressive Shohei Ohtani Announcement Before All-Star Break originally appeared on Athlon Sports. You might be surprised to learn that Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar and three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani is popular these days.

As the Los Angeles Dodgers began their road trip at the beginning of last week it was with Dustin May, Emmet Sheehan and Yoshinobu Yamamoto lined up to start in the weekend series against the San Francisco Giants.

As the first half of the 2025 MLB season winds down and all eyes focus on All-Star Week in Atlanta, the lineup of most popular player jerseys in MLB reflects much of the Midsummer Classic lineup. And with players returning to wearing their respective Club uniforms in the All-Star Game,

Shohei Ohtani pitched three scoreless innings against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday as the Dodgers star continues to work his way back from elbow surgery. Working as an opener for the fifth time this season after not pitching in all of 2024,

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge will captain the MLB All-Star teams, and the Tigers dominate with three starters. First-timers Cal Raleigh and Pete Crow-Armstrong earned spots.

Two more Dodgers followed Judge with Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts at No. 3 and No. 4, respectively. New York Mets star Francisco Lindor rounds out the top five, while his teammate Juan Soto has the sixth-most popular player jersey.

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge used to compete for the MVP title when they were in the American League. After Ohtani signed with the LA Dodgers last season, it has become easy for voters to select the MVP because both are in a league of their own. That's why both were selected unanimously last year.

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees moved into second in jersey sales behind Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani has the most popular player jersey in MLB during the first half of the season, the league announced on Friday. Since 2023, fans have purchased Ohtani ...

Shohei Ohtani has been selected as a starter for the National League at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, representing the Los Angeles Dodgers as a designated hitter.