Between Judge, Ohtani, Goldschmidt, Betts, Bellinger and Freeman, six former MVPs are expected to suit up when the Dodgers face the Yankees this weekend.

There’s a divide brewing in Los Angeles, one that stats alone can’t capture. While Shohei Ohtani arrived as the $700 million superstar, it’s Mookie Betts who’s been grinding to keep the Dodgers afloat.

The one aspect of the game that Mookie Betts couldn't quite master. "Last year, playing shortstop was pretty much a fail," the Dodgers star told CBS Sports last week. Failure doesn't sit well with a man that is moonwalking to the Hall of Fame.

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts has had his fair share of struggles this season, not hitting like the all-time great that he is, which has left the offense sputtering at times.

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