Overview
- Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels hit a solo home run against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning.
- Ben Verlander predicts the 2024 World Series champion, considering the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Baltimore Orioles as top contenders.
- Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves is in the running to repeat as MVP, according to MLB award predictions.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers dominate the NL West, but the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres are also playoff hopefuls.
- Shohei Ohtani's translator was fired amid allegations of 'massive theft' due to gambling debt, stirring controversy within the team.