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The two-way Japanese star reached 40 homes for the fourth time in his career, after winning MVP awards in each of the previous three years he did it. Last year, Ohtani hit a career-high 54 home runs in winning the National League MVP in his first year with the Dodgers.

Eric Lauer will continue his fine season for the Blue Jays and give Toronto a lengthy start vs. the Dodgers today, per our Blue Jays betting picks for Sunday, August 10, 2025.