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Dylan Hernández: These Dodgers could be historic, or another October disaster in the making

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani grimaces in the dugout after fling out in the third inning during an exhibition game against Team Korea at Gocheok Sky Dome on March 18, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea.

SEOUL — The day before the Dodgers were set to open their season, New Balance released the signature logo it designed for Shohei Ohtani. The insignia unveiling was a reminder that as focused as Ohtani is said to be on baseball, he is also a one-man commercial enterprise, set to play an oversized role on and off the field for the team this year.

Baseball and business will come together on Wednesday when the Dodgers officially unveil the most anticipated lineup in their history.

Mookie Betts.

Ohtani.

Freddie Freeman.

The first pitch of the

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