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Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is a father of 2!

The pitching and batting superstar announced early Saturday morning he and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, welcomed their second baby together. He shared an Instagram post that showed a baby dressed in blue, cradled in a matching blue blanket ... but did not explicitly reveal his little one's name or gender.

He wrote he and Mamiko are "overjoyed" by their child's birth and thanked everyone who has supported their parenthood journey.

Perfect case of adding insult to injury on Thursday -- Jazz Chisholm Jr. took a foul ball to the family jewels during the Yankees' loss to the White Sox ... and while he was in a world of pain, his teammates certainly got a kick out of it.

The unfortunate incident went down during the fourth inning ... when the second baseman made contact with a pitch -- but it bounced off the dirt and went right for his crotch.

Chisholm fell to the ground as he winced ... and didn't get up for several minutes.

A private jet slated to fly MLB great Yadier Molina to Puerto Rico crashed shortly after takeoff in the Dominican Republic on Sunday ... resulting in the deaths of the pilot and co-pilot.

The 43-year-old St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer mourned the tragedy on his social media accounts ... revealing the Gulfstream G200 Galaxy aircraft was actually heading for Texas to pick up his family and friends.

The horrific accident was captured on video ... showing the jet attempting an emergency return to the airport after the staffers experienced complications on board.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tanner Scott's family was targeted with death threats and wishes made toward their kids after a loss ... with his wife exposing the hateful comments on social media.

As the Dodgers held a 3-1 lead in the eighth inning, Scott took the mound against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday ... but gave up three earned runs, resulting in a 4-3 loss.

After the final, some baseball "fans" unloaded unhinged messages to Scott's wife, Maddie ... writing wild things like "gun shot your family tonight."

Wander Franco caught a big break in court this week, avoiding prison ... but that doesn't mean he'll ever walk on an MLB diamond again, despite having the staunch support of many players, including Hall of Famer Adrián Beltré.

TMZ Sports ran into the 4x All-Star and 5x Gold Glove Award winner at LAX this week, when we asked him about his fellow Dominican star, and whether he deserved another crack at playing in the Big Leagues.

"It's a sensitive situation, but I think, I believe that everybody has a second chance," Beltré told us.

Pedro Martínez doesn't know if Wander Franco will ever play Major League Baseball again, but he hopes society will give the All-Star shortstop a chance to redeem himself.

"I don't really know if he would. I'm hoping that he can actually reestablish himself, not only spiritually, but mentally. As humans, we all deserve an opportunity to redo ourselves," the Red Sox legend told TMZ Sports at the Sports Emmys when we asked him if he believed Franco would again play in the big leagues.

Franco, 25, was found criminally responsible for sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl, but was spared prison after a judge ruled he was also the victim of extortion and blackmail at the hands of the minor's mother.

8:16 AM PT -- Travis Kelce spoke about his new business move on the latest episode of his "New Heights" podcast ... calling it a dream come true to cement himself in Cleveland culture.

But the first order of business?? Making up for the terrible first pitch he threw back in 2023.

Yeah ... we'd do the same.

Travis Kelce has been making huge headlines with his upcoming wedding to Taylor Swift ... but the NFL star is now making an even bigger splash with his wallet, that is ... investing his own money in the Cleveland Guardians, according to a new report.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end told ESPN that he just became a minority investor in the Guardians ownership group, buying a stake in the Major League Baseball team that he used to watch growing up as a child.

Kelce told the network that he has so much love for his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, where he says he learned his values and work ethic. He said spending his formative years in the "diverse and dynamic" city made him the man he is today and fueled his deep appreciation for the place.

Bob Horner, a legendary baseball player with the Atlanta Braves and the first overall pick in the 1978 MLB draft, is dead.

The Braves announced Bob's death Tuesday in a social media post. The cause and manner of death are unclear.

Bob was the first Braves player to go straight from the amateur ranks to the Major Leagues without ever playing a Minor League game ... and he played for the Braves from 1978 to 1986 ... earning one All-Star Selection.

Wander Franco was found criminally responsible for sexually and psychologically abusing a minor ... but the MLB star will not serve jail time.

A judge in the Dominican Republic ruled Monday the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop was responsible in the case involving a girl who was 14 years old at the time of the alleged relationship.

Still, the judge granted Franco a judicial pardon reportedly determining he had also been the victim of extortion and blackmail by the minor's mom.

Bobby Cox -- the Hall of Fame manager who was ejected more times than any other manager in MLB history -- has died ... the Atlanta Braves announced Saturday.

The team took to X to pay tribute Cox -- who managed the team from 1978 to 1981 and then again from 1990 to 2010 -- calling him a "wealth of knowledge on player development and the intricacies of the game."

The Braves add his passion for baseball was only exceeded by his passion for his family ... and their offer their condolences to his widow, Pam, and their children and grandchildren.

Trevor Bauer once signed a $102 million contract to play baseball, but that was years ago, and with the Cy Young award winner desperate to once again toe the rubber for a team in the Majors, he's got an idea ... he'll play for free!

35-year-old Bauer -- who hasn't played Major League Baseball since the 2021 season -- hit up social media on Friday, where he pitched an interesting, seemingly risk-free, idea.

"Hypothetical: You’re the owner of an MLB team. I offer to take $0 salary and sign a minor league contract and go to Low A," Trevor wrote. "If the 'he sucks now' crowd is right and I get lit up, you cut me, lose $0 and there’s no risk to the big league club."

Jake Reiner is leaning on Dodgers baseball to help carry him through unimaginable grief ... returning to cohost his podcast this week for the first time since the shocking murders of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.

The emotional comeback episode of "The Incline: Dodgers Podcast" dropped Wednesday ... with Jake opening up about the overwhelming support he's received since the tragedy -- you can check out how he's been flooded with love from friends, family and even the Dodgers fan community online.

"I’ve seen all the love, all the support out there," Jake said. "I really feel the love."

Angels legend Garret Anderson's cause of death has been revealed ... with officials stating the World Series champion passed away due to complications with his pancreas.

The 53-year-old's tragic death was due to "acute necrotizing pancreatitis." Gallstone disease and alcohol use are the two leading factors for the complication, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

As TMZ Sports previously reported, Anderson suffered a medical emergency at his home in Newport Beach, CA on Thursday ... and dispatch audio detailed an unconscious male amid the request for service.

One of Garret Anderson's oldest friends, actor Tyrin Turner, tells TMZ Sports he was shocked to learn of the MLB great's passing ... because as far as he knew, GA wasn't dealing with any medical issues prior to his death.

The "Menace II Society" star grew up with the World Series champ in Los Angeles ... and said he knew Anderson was destined for greatness on the diamond at a young age.

Their bond was strong over the years ... and it remained that way for decades, with the ball player even serving as Turner's best man at his wedding.

Longtime Angels star Garret Anderson -- the franchise's all-time hits leader -- tragically died on Thursday ... TMZ Sports has learned.

We're told the 53-year-old had a medical emergency at his home in Newport Beach, CA ... and dispatch audio details an unconscious male amid the request for service.

Anderson, born and raised in Los Angeles, was drafted by the Angels in 1990 ... and went on to play for the big league club from 1994 to 2008, becoming one of the greatest players in franchise history.

Garret had a ton of personal as well as team success in Anaheim ... making three All-Star teams and winning a World Series in 2002. He also won the Silver Slugger Award twice, in 2002 and 2003.

It's only mid-April, but it could've been October for Alex Vesia ... the Dodgers reliever was emotional on the mound after closing out the game in front of dozens of doctors and nurses who treated his late daughter, Sterling Sol, last year.

Tuesday night was the Dodgers' annual Healthcare Appreciation Night, and the 30-year-old pitcher invited almost 30 hospital workers who helped the family navigate the most difficult period of their lives in late 2025.

So, when Vesia entered the 2-1 game vs. the Mets in the 9th inning -- with closer Edwin Diaz unavailable -- Alex didn't squander the opportunity, striking out the side, getting the save, and sealing the win for Los Angeles.