Baseball Today Did Shohei Ohtani just have the greatest game in MLB history?
Oct 18, 2025
The discussion kicks off with the incredible two-way performance of Shohei Ohtani, sparking debate about whether it ranks as the greatest game in MLB history. The hosts dive into the Dodgers' dominant playoff showing, analyzing their pitching prowess after sweeping the Brewers. There's a heated conversation on the implications of the Dodgers' success for baseball economics and the ongoing debate about salary caps. Seattle's thrilling comeback in the ALCS adds excitement, while the impact of George Springer's injury raises questions about player safety and team strategies.
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Ohtani's Unmatched Two-Way Masterclass
- Shohei Ohtani produced a uniquely dominant playoff performance by hitting three homers and pitching six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts.
- Trevor Plouffe and Chris Rose argue this combination makes it the greatest individual playoff game ever.
Freeze-Frame Of Ohtani's Intensity
- Trevor Plouffe recounts watching Ohtani show a focused, almost angry intensity, not celebrating after his mammoth homer.
- He describes a freeze-frame of Ohtani rounding first base that captured that seriousness.
Dodgers' Postseason Peaked At The Right Time
- The Dodgers clinched the NL pennant with a dominant rotation and 9-1 postseason record so far.
- Chris Rose highlights how the roster finally clicked late in the season leading to postseason dominance.