Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani continues to make waves as he notches his 48th home run of the season, bringing him within just two home runs and stolen bases of the coveted 50/50 milestone. Despite his stellar performance, Ohtani remains focused on areas for improvement, as he expressed after Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins.

In the 11-9 defeat, Ohtani went 1-5 at the plate, striking out three times. While acknowledging the importance of his 48th home run, Ohtani lamented his inability to deliver with runners on first and third. Reflecting on his performance, he stated, "The homer helped kind of close the gap... But not being able to hit with runners on first and third, that's something I'm looking back on."

One area where Ohtani has struggled this season is hitting with runners in scoring position, with a batting average of just .223 in such situations. Despite this, his remarkable season as a designated hitter has brought him into the debate for the NL MVP alongside New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor.

While Ohtani's historic season as a hitter has caught attention, Lindor's contributions to a playoff-contending Mets team cannot be overlooked. With an fWAR of 0.5 more than Ohtani's, Lindor's platinum-level defense and leadership have sparked discussions on whether his impact on the team outweighs Ohtani's individual accomplishments.

In other news, Bobby Miller's struggles continued as he surrendered four runs in just two innings in his latest start against the Marlins. This performance inflated his ERA to a disappointing 8.52. Reports suggest that Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is contemplating what to do with Miller, considering his underwhelming outings post-injury.

"When it comes to performance at this point in the year, everything matters," Roberts stated, explaining the need to evaluate Miller's effectiveness. "We've given him plenty of opportunities to turn things around, so we will convene and make a decision, possibly tomorrow."

Meanwhile, there are murmurs about Tony Gonsolin returning to the Dodgers as a bullpen arm for the postseason. Roberts acknowledged the possibility, emphasizing that the team's priority is to do whatever gives them the best chance to win each game.

As Ohtani moves closer to his monumental 50/50 milestone, he remains focused on improving his performance in clutch situations. While the MVP debate rages on, the Dodgers face decisions regarding struggling pitcher Bobby Miller and the potential return of Tony Gonsolin to bolster their playoff push.