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Whenever Ohtani takes the mound, his ERA and strikeout numbers look befitting a Cy Young candidate, but a look at his accumulated innings reveals fewer than his competitors, raising concerns. Even as of August 12, 2026, the key lies in how many innings he can consistently accumulate until the end of the season, rather than a dominant performance in a single game. To put it simply, Ohtani's chances for the Cy Young Award are fully open, but this is contingent on accumulating close to the qualifying innings and maintaining his health in the second half of the season. Qualitative aspects such as an ERA of 0.73… Read more

Even after the trade deadline has passed, the question of “So, who are the favorites for the MLB championship this year?” remains unresolved. While a single major acquisition can shift the weight of a starting rotation, it is difficult to draw a conclusion based solely on power rankings when considering variables such as injuries and the short playoffs. Based on trades that closed at 7:00 AM KST on August 4, 2026, the Dodgers, having added Tarik Skubal, have emerged as the most prominent title contender. However, Milwaukee, Tampa Bay, San Diego, and the Cubs also have their respective weaknesses… Read more