Shohei Ohtani Meets Fernando Tatis Jr. in Battle of MLB’s Biggest Instagram Stars

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Shohei Ohtani Meets Fernando Tatis Jr. in Battle of MLB’s Biggest Instagram Stars

The Dodgers look to complete a 4-0 sweep of the Padres today. The game also serves as a clash between the two most-followed MLB players on Instagram. While Ohtani leads with 10.8 million followers, Tatis Jr. has 2.8 million, second in the league. LA has third-placed Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2.3 million) and eighth-placed Mookie Betts (1.8 million) in the top 10.

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Twins star Byron Buxton exited Sunday's game against the Yankees after singling and being thrown out attempting to steal second in the first inning. Buxton has been managing a right hip impingement, making his early departure an immediate concern for Minnesota. The Twins will likely provide an update on his status following further evaluation.

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